Meet the Consultants
2025-26 Consultants
Julia Afsar-Keshmiri ’26
she/her
Major: Neuroscience
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, laying in the grass, and lurking in the Chem lounge.
John Bustillo '28
he/him
Majors: Government and Philosophy (pre-law)
John is a Government and Philosophy double-major from Branford, Connecticut. He is a member of the Mock Trial team, an OP scholar, and works for the Admissions Office and Common Ground. In his free time, you will probably find him enjoying an iced chai latte from Euphoria.
Languages: Spanish
Carol Daquilema '28
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Carol is a Public Policy major and Hispanic Studies minor from the Lower Hudson Valley, NY. She spends her time at the DMC with La Vanguardia, and enjoys volunteering with The Harvest and HAVOC. In her free time, she reads books and contemplates things in her dorm.
Languages: Spanish, French
Henry Denner '27
he/him
Majors: Art History, Economics
Minor: Music (Piano)
Henry is a sophomore from Bend, Oregon. Outside of the OCC, Henry is an archaeologist, piano player, and plays rugby for the 51 Exiles.
Cate Gallagher '26
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minors: Art, Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Studies
Cate is a senior from Easton, Massachusetts. When not in the OCC, you can find her in the rink stopping shots for the women's ice hockey team.
Luiz Gandelman '28
he/him
Majors: World Politics, Asian Studies
Luiz is a sophomore from São Paulo, Brazil, who now lives in Miami, Florida. He's intending to double major in World Politics and Asian Studies, and is interested in diplomacy and languages. He speaks several languages and has lived in four countries. He loves traveling and hopes to visit every country (he is almost halfway there!).
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Italian
Leo Gerst ’26
he/him
Major: Creative Writing
Minor: Philosophy
Leo likes taking long Glen walks where he can think about how much he misses his dogs. He's also lactose intolerant.
Isabel Harvey '28
she/her
Major: Economics
Minor: Government
Isabel is a sophomore who plays on the women's soccer team. She is also the Class of 2028 President and will be working in the Testing Center.
Peter Hinkle ’26
he/him
Major: History
Minors: Hispanic Studies, Environmental Studies
Peter is currently a senior at 51 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 51 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, World Politics
Victoria is a senior from São Paulo, Brazil. She is double majoring in Psychology and World Politics. 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 riding her bike, taking pictures, and discussing philosophy. She also loves ice cream and watermelon.
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish
Thalia Honorat '28
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minors: French, Art History
Thalia is a sophomore from Queens, NY, planning to study urban design and architecture postgrad. She sings a cappella (in Special K!) and is on the Red Weather Poetry Board. Around campus, you might also find her cooking up a wild matcha on a FoJo shift, "studying" on the 4th floor of Root, or networking for a variety of personal projects.
Languages: French
Elizabeth Jordan '27
she/her
Major: Government
Minors: Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Studies, Theatre
Jordan is currently a junior majoring in Government and double minoring in Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Studies and Theatre. She is a member of the 51es, the Women's Rugby Team, and is an Orientation Leader. In her spare time, she enjoys drinking coffee, watching movies, and jamming out to music.
Maliyah LeFevour '27
she/her
Major: Sociology, Theatre
Minor: Native Studies
Maliyah is a junior from Fairbanks, Alaska. Outside the OCC, she enjoys competing in Mock Trial, acting in plays, and practicing her flute.
Sarafina Madden ’26
she/her
Majors: History, Economics
Sarafina is an editor at the Spec, plays on the Rugby team, and lingers in Commons post-dinner way too often.
Amaris Martins ’26
she/her
Majors: Sociology, Philosophy
Amaris Martins (Ammie) is a senior 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.
Languages: Italian
Christina Monroe ’27
she/her
Major: Psychology
Minors: Music, French
Christina is a junior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Music and French. 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: Public Policy
Minor: Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Law and Justice Studies
Lauren is a junior majoring in Public Policy 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.
Brooke Styer ’26
she/her
Major: Government
Minor: Latin American Studies
Brooke is a senior majoring in Government. She loves old music, anything raspberry flavored, and she has a severe sugar addiction. She's also from Minnesota, so you may or may not hear her "mispronounce" the word bagel.
Languages: Spanish
Claudia Timmins '28
she/her
Major: Theatre
Minors: Math, Music
Claudia is a sophomore from New York City majoring in Theater and minoring in Math and Music. On campus she sings in an acappella group, plays guitar at Open Mic Club, and does theater. She is a regular at Euphoria coffee and can often be found playing NYT games in the library.
Languages: Spanish
Kate Thum '28
she/him
Major: History
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Kate is a history major, planning to go to law school and later work in politics. On campus, she works not just in the OCC but also in the Glen House and spends the rest of her time hiking, reading, and singing in the Choir.
Grace Wilde ’26
Major: Chemistry
Minor: Hispanic Studies
Besides tutoring in the OCC Grace also works as head life sciences tutor at the QSR. Outside of work she is a captain of the Latin dance club Tropical Sol and enjoys doodling in her free time.
Languages: Spanish
Hannah Zhao '28
she/her
Major: Psychology
Hannah is a sophomore intending to major in Psychology. She is an international student from Shenzhen, China. If you don't see her in the OCC office, she is probably practicing K-Pop dances, on a Model UN trip, or playing with cats.
Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Contact
Office / Department Name
Oral Communication Center
Contact Name
Amy Gaffney
Oral Communication Center Director