Student Leadership Board

Meet the Mighty Five: The Huntsman Scholar Student Leadership Board for the 2026–2027 year. The board can be contacted at huntsman.scholars@usu.edu.

Jasckson Capener

President

Jackson is a senior triple majoring in Management (with an emphasis in Hotel Management), Finance, and Economics. He has worked at Lagoon for seven years and has a strong interest in the amusement park and tourism industry, so if you ever want to visit or have questions, he probably knows someone who can help. He’s also a big Jurassic Park and Star Wars fan and will bring them up more than once.

As this year’s Scholar President, he’s excited to lead the group and create meaningful experiences for all Huntsman Scholars. He also loves to travel and has visited 16 countries so far, with plenty more on the list. You can usually find Jackson in the Scholar office, so feel free to stop by if you ever want to chat, hang out, or need anything!

Hallie Meier

Outreach Vice President

Hallie is a senior studying Finance and Economics, with minors in Marketing and Personal Financial Planning. She has been part of the Huntsman Scholar Program throughout college and served as a peer mentor her junior year. Deeply involved on campus, she has competed nationally in ProSales and DECA, served as Vice President of the Huntsman Hive, and worked as a teaching assistant for ECON 2010 and MSLE 3800. She currently serves on the board of the Personal Financial Planning Club and mentors through the FJ Management Center. Hallie has completed internships with International Paper and Vanguard across Tennessee and Arizona.

As VP of Outreach, Hallie is passionate about expanding awareness of the Huntsman Scholar Program and helping students take full advantage of its opportunities. She’s driven to ensure every USU student knows what the program offers and how it can shape their personal and professional growth. Outside of campus, she enjoys boxing and playing guitar. She’s excited to connect, feel free to say hi anytime!

Natalia Capote

Leadership Vice President

Natalia is excited to serve as the Vice President of Leadership for the Huntsman Scholar Program. She is pursuing a dual major in Marketing and Veterinary Science at Utah State University, with aspirations of becoming a large animal veterinarian and building her own veterinary hospital. With over 1,000 hours of clinical and research experience, Natalia has worked in equine and cattle operations, assisted in reproductive research, and currently works as a veterinary technician. She is the founder of Bridge, an AI-powered platform transforming veterinary clinics by reducing administrative burden and improving care.

Natalia aims to create a Huntsman Scholar community where every student feels known, valued, and recognized. By fostering genuine relationships, she strives to build a unified, supportive culture rooted in belonging.

Johnny Neilson

Professionalism Vice President

Johnny is a junior studying finance, driven by a simple belief: relationships are the best investment. As VP of Professionalism, his goal is to teach scholars how to intentionally connect with peers, faculty, and industry professionals. These relationships build confidence, open doors, and create opportunity.

A member of the IB/PE Scholars group, Johnny is pursuing a career in high finance and channels his love for connecting with people into everything he does. As a USU Ambassador, he shares his genuine enthusiasm for Utah State with prospective students and their families. Outside of school, you'll find him skiing the Beav, cooking on his Blackstone, or planning get-togethers with friends.

Keni Olsen

Community Vice President

Keni is a senior double majoring in Finance and Accounting, with a minor in Yoga Studies. During her time at college, Keni has tried to get involved in various ways, including serving as the VP Finance for the Kappa Delta Sorority and the Traditions Committee for Utah State. She is also involved in the International Business Club and the Freshman Academy for the Huntsman School of Business. She grew up doing pageants and has competed in Miss Idaho twice, winning scholarship awards, including 4th runner up, the community service award, and Miss Congeniality.

Keni loves to meet and become friends with people, and she is looking forward to building more connections within the Huntsman Scholar Program as the VP of Community. When she isn't working on schoolwork, Keni loves to read, hang out with friends, and is always down for a dance party.