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2024-25 Consultants

Julia Afsar-Keshmiri ’26

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Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Creative Writing

Julia is a Neuroscience major on the pre-med track, who is also interested in writing children’s books. On campus, she enjoys Nordic skiing and dancing with Tropical Sol and Tap That!

Leslie De La Rosa ’25

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Major: Theatre

Leslie, hailing from Harlem in New York City, is a dedicated theatre major. Within the KTSA theatres, you'll often find her involved in rehearsals or performances. She is the current Creative & Expressions Chair for the Feminist of Color Collective, also known as FCC. Beyond the confines of OCC, she enjoys spending time with her cat Nectarine and her friends. You might also find her buying an iced matcha latte from Euphoria!

Languages: Spanish

Andrew Fredericks ’25

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Major: Geoscience
Minor: Math

Andrew is a Geoscience major in the class of 2025 from Cornwall, NY. Outside of the OCC, Andrew likes to play rugby and clarinet in the college orchestra.

Leo Gerst ’26

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Major: Creative Writing
Minor: Philosophy (intended)

Leo enjoys long walks in the glen, sci-fi movies, and watching football (and futbol). He has an unhealthy obsession with Tame Impala (did you know it’s just one guy?) and he misses his dogs very much.

Del Gonzales ’25

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Major: Theatre
Minor: Anthropology

Del is a senior Theatre major from Lafayette, Louisiana. This is his third year working at the OCC (he’s ancient)! He is also a Community Advisor in Milbank and a Teaching Assistant for various professors. When he’s not working or doing class work he’s probably singing with the Buffers or improvising comedy sketches with Yodapez!

Peter Hinkle ’26

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Major: History
Minors: Hispanic Studies, Environmental Studies

Peter is currently a junior at Hamilton studying history, with minors in Environmental and Hispanic studies. Guilty of saying yes far too often, he is known for racing down Martin’s Way on his bike, Stanley, to keep up with his schedule. On campus, he is involved with the Hot Saucers ultimate team and Hamilton Democrats, is an orientation leader, and hosts a radio show called “Hinkle’s Twinkles.” In his down time, he also enjoys spending time outdoors and being silly with friends.

Victoria Holland ’26

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Majors: Psychology, Government

Victoria is a junior from São Paulo, Brazil. She is double majoring in Psychology and Government. Her favorite building on campus is certainly KTSA, but she usually ends up doing her work at KJ or Fojo South. On the side, she enjoys doing graphic design, taking pictures, and discussing philosophy. She also loves ice cream and watermelon.

Languages: Portuguese

Christie Lam ’25

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Major: Hispanic Studies

Christie is from Panama. She also works as a Chem research assistant and a teaching assistant in the Hispanic Studies department, and she works at Fojo. She loves cooking and photography/cinematography.

Languages: Spanish

Naval Lappalainen ’25

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Major: History
Minor: Russian Studies

Naval is a senior from Wilmington, Delaware. He is majoring in History. On campus he is a member of the Mock Trial team. When he’s not at the OCC you can find him playing tennis with friends and hanging out in Fojo South.

Abigail Lowder ’25

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Major: Neuroscience

Abigail has experience with many kinds of public speaking, from research presentations, to theatre performances, to debate. She used to suffer from performance anxiety whenever she had to speak in front of a group— and learned that the best way to get over those fears was to immerse herself in them. Abigail is now a member of the Mock Trial team, performs regularly with Untitled at Large, and is in the generational on campus band Yonic Youth!

Sarafina Madden ’26

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Majors: History, Economics

Sarafina lives in the Levitt Center, plays on Hamilton’s Women’s Rugby team and belts showtunes in the shower.

Tinashe Manguwa ’25

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Major: Philosophy

Tinashe is a senior from Harare, Zimbabwe who lives through and to tell stories. He hopes to endlessly explore the intersection between language and culture whilst discovering self. He likes tea.

Amaris Martins ’26

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Majors: Sociology, Philosophy

Amaris Martins (Ammie) is a junior from New York City who is majoring in sociology and philosophy. She is really passionate about activism and law, helping on political campaigns and numerous advocacy projects. She is also into fashion, art, and binge-watching shows in her free time.

Mia McGrath ’25

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Major: World Politics
Minor: Philosophy

Mia is from Seattle, Washington and likes Mock Trial, violin, and Oral Communication.

Languages: Arabic, Spanish

Christina Monroe ’27

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Major: Psychology (intended)

Christina is a sophomore intending on majoring in Psychology and minoring in Music or Sociology! In her spare time, she loves to sing a cappella (in Special K) and play the violin! She also loves listening to Clairo and Lizzy McAlpine and playing the guitar! Languages: French

Lauren Prins ’27

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Major: Government
Minor: History

Lauren is a sophomore majoring in Government from Salem, Oregon. Outside of the OCC, she spends her time in debate, exploring the Glens, and getting coffee at Euphoria. She also loves pickleball, hiking, and gelato.

Isis Riviere ’25

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Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Theatre

Isis is a senior from Trinidad and Tobago. She is majoring in Biochemistry. On campus, she is a proud OP student, a Community Advisor, one of the captains of the all-inclusive hip hop dance team, part of HEAT, and a ROOTS member. When she’s not at the OCC, you can find her hanging with friends at ROOT.

Brooke Styer ’26

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Off campus all year

Major: World Politics
Minor: Latin American Studies

I’m a sophomore at Hamilton this year, and I’m majoring in World Politics. I love old music, anything raspberry flavored, and I have a severe sugar addiction. I’m also from Minnesota, so you may or may not hear me “mispronounce” the word bagel.

Languages: Spanish

Jennie Weisbrot ’25

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Majors: Biology, Economics

Jennie is currently a senior that plays rugby and water polo. Her favorite area of study is cell and molecular biology. She believes that cowboy boots are a staple that should be in everyone’s closet. She is from South Florida. Fins up! White hot! Go cats!

Languages: Russian

Grace Wilde ’26

Majors: Chemistry, Hispanic Studies

When Grace isn’t tutoring in the QSR Center or the OCC, she also works at Starbucks. She loves dancing and reading books. Her favorite cereal is Weetabix. Languages: Spanish

Contact

Office / Department Name

Oral Communication Center

Contact Name

Amy Gaffney

Oral Communication Center Director

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