Student Associates
Erica Belfi '21
Erica is from just outside of Cleveland, Ohio and she is pursuing a Political Science major, Health Studies minor, and Peace, Justice, & Human Rights concentration at Haverford. Outside of the CPGC, Erica is also involved as a member of Quaker House, the Food Co-op, the Quaker Bouncers, AIDS Service Network, ALAS, and works in Access Services at the library. As far as her future career goes, she is considering environmental/public health/immigration law with a focus on global climate refugees and public policy. Some of her other many (too many) interests include migrant rights, sustainable agriculture, mental health awareness, fall themed candles, and ethical nonviolence.
Arshiya Bhayana '22
Arshiya is from New Delhi, India. She is a prospective double major in Political Science and Psychology, with an academic concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights. In addition to working at the CPGC, Arshiya is interested in photography and works with the Communications Office as a Student Photographer. She is also part of The Clerk as an Assistant Photo-Editor. She enjoys playing badminton, rock-climbing, and taking walks to the Duck Pond. Arshiya has always loved traveling since she was a child, something that has shaped her into eagerly learning more about the varied cultural experiences people have had from different parts of the world. She’s excited to be working at the CPGC as a Barista as well as a Newsletter editor!
Meg Byrum '21
Meg is from Greensboro, North Carolina with a prospective major in English and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights. Being from the US south heavily influences her understanding of what justice work looks like in local communities, and she hopes to continue building on those ideas in the work she does at the CPGC. On campus, Meg is a Customs Person and a member of Rethink Incarceration.
Lev Greenstein '20
Lev Greenstein is from Philadelphia majoring in political science with minor in Spanish. He cares deeply about working towards justice on a global scale, especially in relation to migration, and has involved himself with CPGC to do work in that area. Outside of his CPGC involvement, he enjoys crew and a cappella, and hopes to get involved with more clubs as his time at Haverford goes on. He appreciates new people, fulfilling work, and experience, and searches for all three wherever he travels. He continues in his search here, at the CPGC.
Nicole Haas-Loomis '21
Nicole (she/her) is an anthropology major and Chinese and health studies minors. She’ll be baking on Thursday, and she is excited to make some tasty baked goods for the cafe!
Riah Newfont '22
Riah (rye-yuh) Newfont is from the mountains of western North Carolina. She’s hoping to be an anthropology major with a creative writing minor. In addition to her endless pursuit of sugary perfection for the CPGC Cafe, she also works at the Haverford Arboretum, planting trees and generally saving the world. She has an unhealthy addiction to ultimate frisbee and is also part of Haverford Fords Against Boredom (FAB). In her spare time, she enjoys taking long bike rides and collaging like there’s no tomorrow.
Brandon Pita '22
Brandon Pita who plans to major in Sociology and minor in Educational Studies. Originally from the Southwest Side of Chicago, Brandon’s experiences growing up in a lower-income immigrant community of color has fueled his passions both inside and outside of the classroom. He helps lead the Alliance of Latin American Students, Black x Brown, BiCo Migrant Rights Coalition, and has recently taken on roles as a Community Outreach Multicultural Liaison and an Ambassador of Multicultural Affairs for Haverford’s Customs program. Aside from being a Student Associate for the CPGC, you can find Brandon at Haverford’s Admissions Office where he is also an Access and Diversity Intern. Brandon has not yet committed to a career path but he wants to continue working with non-profit organizations and hopes to get involved in the world of public policy one day.
Soha Saghir '21
Soha is with a prospective double major in Political Science and Economics with a concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights. After college, she hopes to specialize in immigration policy and work for immigration reform as she is deeply invested in the issue. Moving around a lot as a child, the word "home" for her does not refer to a singular place and her experiences make her a strong believer in the concept of global citizenship. This along with the wish to bring more of the outside world to Haverford are what pushed her to get involved with the CPGC. Other than the CPGC her involvements on campus include being a board member for the ISA, a Peer Awareness Facilitator for Customs and a Representative to Honor Council for her class. She cares deeply about advancing social justice, both on campus and in the outside world, and wants to keep working in this direction, one step at a time. (Also, she loves making friends so please say hi and talk if you see her, she would appreciate that so much!!)
Danny Trigili'21
Danny is at Haverford from a small town in central Pennsylvania and is interested in a potential chemistry major with a minor in education. They're a member of Looney Tunes Acapella, on the board of Greasepaint productions, and they are also a Customs Person (CP) on Barclay 3rd South. They're very interested in education in the United States and the necessary reform that needs to take place, and hope to explore this topic more through the CPGC.
Kate Weiler BMC '20
Kate Weiler BMC '20 is a senior at Bryn Mawr studying Education with a Concentration in Peace, Justice and Human Rights. She is beyond excited for her fourth year working with CPGC, where she is currently a Research Assistant for Nora Reynolds, Fellow for Ethical Global Learning. In addition to working at CPGC, Kate is a Peer Mentor and TLI Student Consultant at Bryn Mawr, as well as a member of Pulso Latino and The College News. Her favorite drink to make at the café is the London Fog—it's like calm in a cup!
Sydney Woods '21
Sydney Woods is planning to major in Spanish and math with a minor in education. She aspires to teach math in the future. Sydney lives in Sophomore House and is acting as the Sophomore House representative at the CPGC.
Hannah Yeakey '21
Hannah is from Northern Indiana majoring in Political Science with a minor in Spanish and a concentration in Peace, Justice, and Human Rights. While undecided about what to pursue after graduation, Hannah is interested in issues of migration, education, and forms of nonviolent resistance and conflict resolution. Besides CPGC work, she runs cross country and track, is a member of the community house Quaker House, and helps out with the Haverford food co-op!
Jesse Zeldes '22
Jesse is from Northampton Massachusetts. In addition to baking for the CPGC, Jesse does sketch comedy in Off The Spot, theatre with Spotlight, and plays on the frisbee team. In his free time, you can find Jesse Peer Tutoring, yelling at the telescopes in the observatory, and looking for new ways to overbook himself.