Student Staff

Annie Wiener ’26

Student Director of Tour Guide Development and Training

Hometown: Concord, MA
Major: Religion (minor in Middle East Studies)

Annie (she/her/hers) loves how friendly people are at Carleton! She finds community in Northfield in many ways including as the first year liaison for Jewish Students of Carleton. Annie also tutors students at an afterschool program in nearby Faribault! During fall term you can find her watching the shifting foliage from the Goodhue Superlounge.

Lejla Mehmedovic ’27

Student Director of Class Visits

Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Major: Economics (public policy minor)

Lejla (She/Her) keeps busy with organizations on and off campus! She is a Co-President for Carleton’s Questbridge Chapter, leads the Food Recovery Program, and tutors for WAANO, an after school program for Somali students. She enjoys going on runs and ice skating on the bald spot during winter term. Her favorite thing about Carleton are the opportunities available to students!

Jocelyn Akst ’27

Student Director of Ambassador Oversight

Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
Major: Biology

Jocelyn (she/her/hers) loves animals! Not only does she have five pets at home, but she is involved in the pre-vet circle, the Carleton Pre-health Association, the animal colony, and in our outdoor club CANOE. Jocelyn’s favorite things about Carleton are the gorgeous campus, supportive classmates, and accessible professors. If she was a place at Carleton, she would be our 800 acre Arboretum (known as the Arb).

Livi Peters ’26

Student Athletics Engagement Specialist

Hometown: Rockledge, FL
Major: Physics

Livi (she/her/hers) plays for the Varsity Softball team, takes piano lessons in the Weitz, and is involved in the athletic departments at Carleton. If she was a place on campus, Livi would be the CAVE, Carleton’s student-run music venue! Livi visits the 2 thrift stores in Northfield, Clothes Closet and Thrifty Parrot at least once a term!

Nia Terry ’26

Student Diversity and Inclusion Specialist

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Environmental Studies

Nia (she/her/hers) is involved in Carleton’s Black Student Alliance (BSA), and frequents the Office of Intercultural Life (OIL). Beyond Carleton’s campus, Nia’s pictures of her pandemic sidewalk chalk art are in the Los Angeles Public Library COVID-19 Community Archive. Her favorite thing about Carleton is that there are so many opportunities to try new things and so many people to try those new things with, she’s constantly looking for adventure!

Olivia Nicol ’26

Student Transfer Engagement Specialist

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Biology

Even though Olivia (she/her/hers) knows that “a lot of people say this,” her favorite thing about Carleton are the people! Beyond her role in admissions, Olivia is a Biology TA, serves as a Carleton Student Association (CSA) Senator and Liaison to the Gender and Sexuality Center (GSC), and participates in Model UN and on the Judicial Hearing Board. When she’s not serving in her many campus positions, you can find her studying on the 3rd floor of Hasenstab Hall.

Annie Rogovin ’27

Hometown: Pleasantville, NY
Major: Geology

In addition to their love of peanut butter Annie (she/they) loves Carleton! She appreciates most how kind, enthusiastic and supportive her peers and professors are. Annie is the VP of Club Resources in the Carleton Disability+ Alliance, and is involved in the GSC and baking cookies at Dacie Moses house. If they were a place at Carleton, they would be the part of the lower arb closest to the river.

Austin Flamm ’27

Hometown: Columbus, OH
Major: Russian

Austin (he/him/his) is a three club sport athlete at Carleton! He plays club soccer, club tennis, ultimate frisbee with the Karls, and is an active member of Russian Club. In fact, he decided to learn Russian last year after watching the film “Dersu Azala” the night before classes started. Austin loves being surrounded by his Carleton friends. He has found that Carleton has allowed him to create such strong relationships that let him express himself.

Ayla Faitelson ’28

Hometown: New York City, NY

Ayla (She/Her) grew up in the same neighborhood where Gossip Girl was filmed. On campus, she plays club soccer, ultimate frisbee with Nova, and edits for the campus magazine Babyteeth. Between tutoring kids and spending time with the Jewish Students Club, she’s rarely seem without somes Sayles Cafe chicken strips nearby.

Colin Will ’27

Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: Political Science/International Relations

Colin (he/him/his) writes for Carleton’s comedy magazine, the Cow Print, and works for the Academic Support Center as a Writing Consultant. He also participates in Quiz Bowl, and his proudest achievement is getting 1st place in incorrect answers at a national tournament. Colin believes that winter starts when you can make a snowman and have it still be there in a week, spring starts when the Lyman Lakes geese have goslings, summer starts when the cottonwoods bloom, and fall starts when The Blast stops serving ice cream.

Cyrus Anderson ’28

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Cyrus (He/Him) can be found tossing frisbees with the KARLS Ultimate Frisbee team or perched on the big sitting rock at Three Oaks. A prospective biology major and self-proclaimed chicken whisperer, he’s raised over a dozen feathery friends. Between frisbee, chickens, and campus adventures, you can find Cyrus just about anywhere on campus embracing the fun and quirky side of Carleton.

Diana Aragon ’27

Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: Computer Science

In her free time Diana (she/her/ella) loves watching F1, the Houston Astros, and also enjoys reading and playing guitar. She is involved in Carleton’s Questbridge chapter, Lovelace (Carleton’s women and non-binary computer science club), and FOCUS. If Diana was a place on campus, she would be the Libe, because like her, it has different levels of quietness.

Elin Wellman ’28

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

Born in Switzerland, but now calling Minneapolis home, Elin (She/Her) leads the club Nordic Ski team and keeps busy as a Chemistry TA, Letters of Love board member, and Project Friendship mentor. She loves Carleton’s active, lively community and can often be found hanging out in the Anderson Atrium. Fluent in French and full of energy, she’s always finding ways to connect and get involved on campus.

Ella Kuriyama ’26

Hometown: Claremont, CA
Major: Mathematics

Ella (she/her/hers) loves that Carls have a great sense of humor, because it makes learning together all the more enjoyable. She is involved in IM basketball, KRLX radio, classical music (solo and chamber), and participates in Japanese language events. Her favorite place on campus is the Lower Arb because it’s always full of life!

Felix Allen ’27

Hometown: Washington, DC
Majors: Studio Art & Geology

Felix (he/him/his) loves how many activities there are around Carleton campus! In his free time, you can find him wandering around the Arb, creating paintings and sculptures, and peoplewatching in Sayles cafe. Felix is double majoring in geology and studio art, but also enjoys art history and GWSS classes, and just came back from a political science OCS in Southeast Asia! He participates in the equestrian club, various art publications, and the student newspaper.

Genevieve Stern ’28

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Genevieve (She/Her) keeps busy with Crochet Club, Project Friendship, Café with a Carl, and her work in Alumni Relations. You’ll often find her out in the Arb or crossing her favorite bridge from Myers to Goodhue. She also memorized all the U.S. presidents in kindergarten—a skill that paid off when APUSH rolled around.

Gracie Dilworth ’28

Hometown: Mount Vernon, WA

Gracie (She/Her) brings big energy to campus – whether she’s playing for Nova, battling it out in broomball, or leading adventures with CANOE. She loves the Bald Spot and Carleton’s close-knit community and, if you’re lucky, you might even catch her practicing her unusual talent: hula-hooping while playing violin.

Harrison Redfern ’26

Hometown: Cedar Falls, IA
Major: Physics (minor in German)

Harrison (he/him/his) stays busy at Carleton! He is a captain of the club water polo team, plays both IM basketball and broomball, and participates in activities hosted by the German and physics departments. He loves the atmosphere of Carleton in that its students are focused on academics but they don’t let it get in the way of fun.

Hollin Keyser-Parker ’26

Hometown: Ashfield, MA
Major: English (minors in French & Public Policy)

When Hollin (she/her/hers) is not in class, she is involved in Nordic club team as co-president, is a Creep Run Leader, a Project Friendship Mentor, a Synchrony dancer, and a Canoe House member! Whether watching the sunrise, or skiing the trails covered in fresh snow, Hollin loves Carleton’s arboretum. She is also feels inspired and supported by the Carleton community to be successful in her challenging, yet deeply fulfilling pursuits.

Katelyn Harder ’26

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Major: Psychology (minors in German & Cognitive Science)

Katelyn (she/her/hers) is a woodworking aficionado, and loves people of Carleton! She is the VP of 1Gen, is a DJ at KRLX, plays on Varsity Volleyball, and is an editor of Babyteeth, an eclectic creative ‘zine. If Katelyn could be a place on campus, she would be the table on the 2nd floor of the Weitz that overlooks the entrance.

Laurine Kim ’26

Hometown: Frisco, TX
Major: Mathematics (minor in French)

Laurine’s (she/her/hers) favorite place on campus is Carleton’s student-run music venue, the Cave. She loves seeing cool bands perform! You can also find Laurine at Club Tennis (aka Clennis), the Korean Students Association (KSA), or working at her other job in the post office. Her favorite thing about Carleton are the people and the beautiful campus (and she holds a special place in her heart for the delicious dining hall desserts).

Liliana Speiser ’28

Hometown: New York City, NY

Liliana (She/Her) keeps busy at Carleton, playing intramural Ultimate Frisbee and Broomball. She loves how welcoming and thought-provoking the Carleton community is. Fun fact: she can name all 48 winners of Survivor – in order!

Madeleine Goldberger ’28

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Madeleine (She/Her) is always on the move – whether playing club lacrosse, being a section editor for the Carletonian, or diving into political science research. She loves getting outside, especially along the river trail in the lower Arb. She always makes it back to Sayles on Fridays for Friday Flowers, her favorite Carleton tradition.

Maggie Fried ’27

Hometown: St. Paul, MN
Major: French

If Maggie (She/Her) were a building she would be the Wetiz Center, because in her own words, “I practically live there.” She is deeply involved in the performing arts, participating in theater, choir, and a cappella. Even her favorite genre of music of is musical theater! Maggie loves Carleton for the friendly people and the insightful class discussions.

Mari de Aguiar Féo ’28

Hometown: Rio de Janeiro, BR

From Brazil, Mari (She/Her) twirls through campus with the Ballroom Dance team and grooves with the Latin and Social Dance clubs. Fluent in four languages, she explores the stars with the COSMOS astronomy club and captures moments in the photography lab. When she’s not stargazing at the Goodsell Observatory, she’s probably sharing one of her many random fun facts, which range from history to science!

Max Fischer ’27

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Political Science/International Relations

Max (he/him/his) loves the Carleton Arboretum, but if he were a place at Carleton, he would be the Libe. Not only is Max a tour guide, but he is also student ambassador in the Alumni Relations office, a KRLX DJ, and a member of CAST (College Admissions Starts Today). At home, he has 3 cats and a dog!

Max Resnik ’28

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN

Max (he/him) is usually sprinting between soccer, broomball, basketball, and ultimate frisbee with CHOP, or hosting his KRLX radio show. When he’s not making music with his student band, you’ll find him lounging on the Bald Spot or wandering the Arb, soaking in the campus’s fun, supportive vibe.

Nacho Obando ’28

Hometown: Ambler, PA

From Pennsylvania, Nacho (He/Him) captains the club soccer team, works at CCCE, and even started a Latin jazz band! He loves Carleton’s fun-loving, welcoming, and intellectually quirky community. When Nacho isn’t at the Admissions office, he’s most llikely to be found in the Lower Arb.

Ronnie Ross ’26

Hometown: Oak Park, IL
Major: Biology

Ronnie (they/he/she) is a commodore of the Carleton Sailing Club, a member of the Carleton Equestrian Team, and loves going on trips with the outdoor club CANOE! Their favorite thing about Carleton is simply the exceptionally good vibes. If they were a place at Carleton, they would be the classroom on 4th Leighton that has skylights!

Ellie Stumbo ’28

Hometown: Apple Valley, MN

Ellie (she/her/hers) spends her time singing in choir and a cappella, running in circles around the track, and hanging out in the chapel. She loves Carleton for the close community and pretty campus (especially in the fall!). When she’s not running or singing, you can find her at a bench around campus soaking in the sunshine.

Linnea Plichta ’27

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Major: Economics (minor in Public Policy)

Linnea (she/her/hers) is a co-captain of Carleton’s Mock Trial Team, Leader in WE+ (women and nonbinary individuals interested in economics), and serves on Budget Committee! In her free time, you can find her yapping in Sayles, biking around campus, or her favorite hobby (going to the grocery store). Linnea loves how engaged Carleton students are, both inside and outside of the classroom, and loves to meet new people on campus!

Marcus Ho ’27

Hometown: Claremont, CA
Major: Political Science/International Relations

Megan Smith ’28

Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Studio Art

Naomi Horne ’27

Hometown: Washington, DC
Major: Sociology & Anthropology

Nora Underwood ’27

Hometown: Orland Park, IL
Major: Sociology & Anthropology (minor in Educational Studies)

Santiago Enanoria ’27

Hometown: Oakland, CA
Major: Economics (pre-law)

When Sago (short for Santiago) (he/him/his) isn’t coding in R or reading through Supreme Court Dissents, he enjoys fishing, going to the gym, and playing pickup basketball. If you need to find Sago at any place on campus, you can find him on the quiet floor on first Libe locking in.

Sylvie Reiners ’26

Hometown: Tucson, AZ
Major: Biology

Sylvie’s (she/her/hers) favorite thing about Carleton is the seemingly endless resources available to students from professors, offices, and other students! When she’s not in class, she can often be found doing research in the biology department or working in the studio art spaces on projects from painting to book-binding. She loves getting involved in campus radio (KRLX) and hosts multiple shows with friends throughout the term. Outside of campus, she loves nothing more than running in the arb or wandering with binoculars in search of a new bird.