Meet the Consultants
2024-25 Consultants
Julia Afsar-Keshmiri ’26
she/her
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
she/they
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
he/him
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
he/him
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
he/him
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
he/him
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
she/her
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
she/her
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
he/him
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
she/they
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
she/her
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
he/him
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
she/her
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
she/her
Major: World Politics
Minor: Philosophy
Mia is from Seattle, Washington and likes Mock Trial, violin, and Oral Communication.
Languages: Arabic, Spanish
Christina Monroe ’27
she/her
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
she/her
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
she/her
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
she/her
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
she/her
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