Office ofMulticultural Affairs
Contact & Staff
Student Interns
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Tanisha Bansal '21
Psychology major, Economics minor
OMA Intern: 2018–Present
Office Hours: 10-11 a.m. on ThursdaysHello everyone! I’m Tanisha Bansal and I’m from India, Kolkata. As an OMA intern my work focuses on two key areas- (1) making the OMA funding process accessible and equitable and (2) better supporting international students on campus. I’ve been involved in various projects and programs over the last three years such as founding the International Students Center, data collection for the SenseMaker project, Customs, International Students’ Orientation, SoHo and general budgeting. Outside of the OMA, you can find me dancing with Bounce, making the perfect cup of Chai and putting together grad school apps!
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Vic Brown '23
Potential English Major, Education Minor
OMA Intern: January 2020- present
Office Hours: 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday and ThursdayHello everyone! My name is Vic Brown(he/him), and I am a sophomore potential English Major and Education Minor. My newly developed focus in my OMA work centers around LGBTQ+ POC work, specifically in increasing the amount of spaces open to queer POC on and off campus. As a Black Students League (BSL) Board Member as well, I would like to further my work in creating spaces for black and brown voices on campus, especially within administrative spaces. Outside of my OMA work, I love to watch anime, play games with friends, and meet new people!
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Aishah Collison-Cofie '22
Sociology Major, Health Studies Minor
OMA Intern: 2019–Present
Office Hours: 10-11 a.m. on WednesdaysHello! My name is Aishah Collison-Cofie and I am a junior sociology major and health studies minor from Virginia. My focus in the OMA this year lies within remote programming for students off campus. However, please feel free to ask me about event planning on campus, leadership (specifically with affinity groups), issues about cultural sensitivity, appropriation etc. I am dedicated to creating safe spaces for everyone and am involved in campus activism (specifically Black Students Refusing Further Inaction - BSRFI). When not doing OMA work you can find me in the Black Cultural Center (BCC) having a good time!
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Frances Condon '21
Anthropology Major, Health Studies Minor
OMA Intern: 2018–Present
Office Hours: 10-11 a.m. on Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. on WednesdaysHey all! My name is Frances (they/them or she/her) and I'm a senior anthropology major and health studies minor from NYC. With the OMA, I've worked on the wellness space, peer health program, and workshops/events related to healing for folks who are underserved and overworked on this campus. I'm passionate about making sure that students get as much money from this school as possible for projects, events, initiatives, ideas, dreams, etc. and are supported in the labor that goes into making them happen. When not doing OMA work or stuff for class, you can find me at the writing center, doing abolition-related work with SALT (formerly Rethink Incarceration), or trying to learn how to skateboard :)
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Evan Moon ‘21
Political Science Major; Philosophy Minor; PJHR Concentration
OMA Intern: 2018–Present
Office Hours: 4-5 p.m. on FridaysHello! I’m Evan (he/they), and I’m a senior political science major(/philosophy minor/PJHR). My work with the OMA usually revolves around planning workshops, facilitation, and bridging various student groups and orgs on projects. In the office, I’ve also worked in/with the international student community, the Summer Social Justice Institute, and data collection (SenseMaker). Outside of the OMA, I’m usually Zooming somewhere for some meetings, or pretending to crunch out thesis while actually crunching fennel seeds.
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Brandon Pita ‘22
Sociology Major; Growth & Structure of Cities Minor
OMA Intern: 2020–Present
Office Hours: 10-11 a.m. and 4-5 p.m. on ThursdaysI’m Brandon (he/him) and I’m a Junior majoring in Sociology with a minor in Growth and Structure of Cities. I’m a proud Chicagoan (I claim Brighton Park and Cicero, for those familiar), an avid movie watcher, and a huge fan of Lil Durk and G Herbo. On campus, I’ve been involved with the Alliance of Latin American Students, Black x Brown, Horizons, Honor Council, and several others and have multiple jobs on campus. At the OMA, my project areas are focused in supporting affinity groups and MAAG. Feel free to hit my line if you have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat!