Biography Tag: 2025-2026 Student Leadership

Meelah Amason Meelah Amason

Meelah Amason

Meelah Amason, from Mineola, TX (it/they/he/she), is a college freshman studying computer science with a concentration in cybersecurity. They have ADHD, autism, and generalized anxiety, and after graduation, they hope to become a cybersecurity analyst and work as a penetration […]

Lollie Newsome Lollie Newsome

Lollie Newsome

Lollie Newsome (she/her), from Atlanta, GA, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes College, where she completed a double major in music and educational studies with a concentration in community & social change. She is currently enrolled in the […]

Izzy Tollefson Izzy Tollefson

Izzy Tollefson

Izzy Tollefson, from Las Vegas, NV (she/her), is earning her master’s degree in Latin American studies at the University of Utah. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career advising U.S.-Latin American foreign relations. Izzy enjoys dancing and crafting and […]

Alexa Malerba Alexa Malerba

Alexa Malerba

Alexa Malerba, from Milford, Connecticut (she/her), is a college junior at the University of Connecticut studying communication with a minor in writing. After graduation, she hopes to pursue a career in marketing. Alexa enjoys listening to music, spending time with […]

Siena Day Siena Day

Siena Day

Siena Day, from Marblehead, MA (she/her), is a sophomore at Connecticut College, studying Psychology and Human Development. After graduation, she hopes to get her Master’s degree and pursue research in early neurodivergent childhood development. Siena enjoys spending time with friends […]

Myles Cobb Myles Cobb

Myles Cobb

Myles Cobb, from Chicago, Illinois, is a current Sophomore at Washington University in St. Louis studying African American Studies. He is still currently exploring future career options. Myles enjoys being a nerd, watching anime, playing video games, and obsessing about […]

Priya Yamada Priya Yamada

Priya Yamada

Priya Yamada, from Chicago, IL, she/her, is a junior in high school. After graduation, she hopes to study psychology and theater in college. Priya enjoys dancing ballet, modern and hip hop, and is involved in helping to teach younger dancers […]

Christina Dowd Christina Dowd

Christina Dowd

Christina Dowd (she/her) is from Middletown, New Jersey, and is currently a senior at East Carolina University, majoring in Recreational Therapy. She identifies as dyslexic and has ADHD, experiences that shape her perspective and drive her passion for helping others. […]

Em Monforte Em Monforte

Em Monforte

Em Monforte, from Berkely, CA (they/them), is a fine art and editorial photographer working in Los Angeles CA. Em’s work has been published in W Magazine, The Cut, The Washington Post, and The New York Times among many other publications. […]

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