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Nada Aly
Hey everyone! My name is Nada and I’m a senior from Paterson, NJ pursuing a Neuroscience major with an Anthropology minor. On-campus, I’m involved with the Chesick office as an FLI student leader and I’m the Haverford Questbridge Chapter President for the 2021-22 school year. In my free time, I enjoy journaling, writing (just short stories and poetry for now!), spending time with friends, and learning to create different origami figures. I also find a lot of joy in getting to know my Haverford peers one-on-one, so if you’re ever down for a chat, feel free to swing by the OAR!
Gigi Chen
Gigi Chen (she/her) is a senior from Brooklyn, NY that is pursuing an Environmental Studies and Chemistry double major. Outside of the OAR, she works at the Science Library, Writing Center, and TAs for the Chemistry department. She also spends time doing research in the lab. She is committed to making STEM (and academia in general) more accessible and welcoming for students from all backgrounds. In her free time, she enjoys reading, drawing, and dancing. She is happy to chat and is excited to meet you at the OAR!
Samantha Gonzalez
(She/her) is a junior from Long Island, NY majoring in biology on a pre-health track. Outside of being an OAR intern she is also involved with the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) as the community outreach co-committee head. She was also a resident of the Latinx Culture Center (LCC) in the school year 2022-2023. Besides that, she has conducted research in the Daly lab on computational chemistry and worked as a TA for Chem 114. Outside of academics, Samantha enjoys going on runs and crocheting. If anyone wants to chat about academics or personal issues feel free to swing by the OAR!
Sakina Gulamhusein
Sakina Gulamhusein Sakina (she/her) was born in North Carolina and moved when she was 10. Although she misses the fries from Bojangles, she has since shed her Southern roots and is now a proud New Yorker from Queens. She is majoring in Neuroscience and Environmental Studies, mostly because she is indecisive. You can find her taking care of mice and rats on the fifth floor of Sharpless (it’s a real job, I promise), working at the Writing Center, or TA-ing for Psych Stats. Sakina is also a Chesick Scholar and a Reproductive Health Peer Mentor. If you ask her what she’s doing in a couple of months, the answer may be completely different. In her downtime, she will be sleeping for an ungodly amount of time or will lay in bed scrolling through Webtoons or Instagram Reels. On the rare occasions that she has energy, she enjoys crocheting, painting, getting lost in the city, reading, or FaceTiming her pet sun conure (aka her daughter), Pumpkin. Sakina can't wait to struggle academically with you (not ideal, but what can you do) and get to know you at the OAR!
Pendo Kamau
Pendo Kamau (she/her), is a senior from Media, PA pursuing an Anthropology major and a French minor. She spends her academic time exploring the relationships between the environment and the resources people identify as useful and valuable, which drives her work to better connect Haverford students to resources for academic success. Outside of being an OAR intern, Pendo is an Mellon Mays Fellow and a co-head of Melanines, the BIPOC acapella group. Over her time at Haverford, the OAR has helped her develop time management strategies through resources like academic coaching and workshops, and the office continues to be a peaceful place to study. She enjoys playing tennis and expanding her book and plant collections. Come say hello at the OAR!
Shiza Ranamagar
Hi, everyone! My name is Shiza Ranamagar (she/hers) and I’m from Queens, NY. I’m currently a senior majoring in Sociology and double minoring in Computer Science and Data Science! I’m particularly interested in the intersection of sociology and tech, which is more important now than ever before. Outside of school, I’ve worked with various companies and organizations to increase accessible pathways into tech, and also create programs to use tech for social good. Out of all the on-campus jobs I’ve held, working at the OAR has been one of my favorites! You’ll often find me sitting at the front desk talking to students or planning some study breaks. When I’m not there, you’ll probably find me lifting at the gym. Or you may not even see me at all because I’ll be in my apartment cooking, or learning how to cook better :) I’m also a proud and active member of the Chesick community and have served as a FLI Student Leader for 3 years now! I’m excited to work with you and show you the various resources available at Haverford to help you succeed!
Shir Toledo
Shir Toledo (she/her) is a sophomore from the Bay Area, CA. She is majoring in Neuroscience! Outside of academics and the OAR, she enjoys theater, spending time in nature, and cooking!
Shir is committed to helping you navigate academics at Haverford and creating a welcoming space for everyone! She is open to hearing your feedback and is always happy to chat and meet you at the OAR!
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