New Student Week Staff

 I’m from Claremont, CA, and I’m a rising senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Archaeology. During the school year, I work as a Student Ambassador for the Alumni Relations Office, planning and hosting class events like First-Year Fall Day, Major Declaration, or Senior Banquet. I also love spending time outside, running, hiking, and playing piano.

I am a rising senior majoring in Political Science/International Relations from Atlanta, GA. I currently play for CUT, one of six frisbee teams at Carleton. I am also a DJ for KRLX 88.1FM, our very own 24/7 radio station, a TA for Observational Astronomy, and the Communications Officer for the Carleton Student Administration, our very own student government.

I am a rising senior Math-Music major from La Crosse, WI, and I have a soft spot for pianists who cannot play and drummers who cannot keep time. When I am not working for SAO, you can find me in the Weitz practicing with my band, Paranoid Fiction, or for my jazz chamber group.

Hi, I’m Lily! I’m a rising senior and Religion major, from St. Paul, MN. I love hanging out in the Religion Lounge at Carleton or wandering around Northfield. I DJ for KRLX and edit for/contribute to Carleton’s awesome literary and arts zine, BabyTeeth!

Hi! My name is Jocelyn and I can’t wait to meet the class of ’28 as a NSW leader. I’m a potential bio major and Spanish minor on the pre-veterinary track, and I also work in admissions as a tour guide. I look forward to meeting everyone soon!

Hi! Super excited to be a NSW leader next year! 🙂

Hi! My name is Surina (she/her) and I am a senior Economics major from the Twin Cities. This will be my second year being a NSW Leader. At Carleton, I am involved in WE+ (women and non-binary individuals interested in economics), I work as an office assistant in the economics department, I have a radio show with KRLX, and I am a part of MOSAIC. I’m super excited to meet all of you!

Hello, I’m from Salt Lake City, Utah. I’m currently a junior majoring in computer science with a keen interest in computational biology. One of my favorite things about Carleton is taking late-night walks in the Arboretum.

Hi! I’m Rocio and I’m an international Student from Paraguay. I remember I had a lot of fun during NSW in my freshman year and I would like to contribute to make yours fun too!.

Hi! My name is Cullen. I was born and raised in Houston, TX, and enjoy playing frisbee at Carleton. NSW is the best, get excited.

Hi! My name is Nathan Barnhart, and I am a rising junior from Gig Harbor, Washington. I am on the baseball team here at Carleton, but I also love to hike, play with my dogs, and read. I look forward to meeting everyone soon!

Hi all! My name is Jens Bartel and I am a rising senior biology from Oxford, OH. At Carleton, I’m involved in Club Nordic Skiing, Student-Faculty Research, and Music, among other things. I can’t wait to meet the incoming students and get to share what makes Carleton so special!

I’m a member of the Class of 2026 from St. Louis, Missouri. At Carleton, I study computer science and music as my majors, but I love taking math classes as well. When I’m not studying, you can typically find me playing trombone, at board game club, or hanging out with friends. In my remaining time, I often attempt, to little avail, to improve at Rocket League.

My name is Laura, I’m a Senior Psychology major and Gender, Women’s & Sexuality Studies minor from San Francisco, CA. I’m a member of Eclipse, one of Carleton’s 6 frisbee teams, I work with Project Friendship (an organization that builds mentoring relationships between students from Carleton and St. Olaf and elementary and middle school students), and I do research in a Cognitive Science lab about decision making. I love to go on arb walks and craft in the maker space in my free time!

I am a rising junior from Columbus, Ohio and I am majoring in Psychology with minors in French and Statistics. I am involved in lots of activities on campus such as JCO, Project Friendship, KRLX, and Nova. In my free time, I love spending time with friends and going to coffee shops in Northfield.

Baseball player at Carleton. Physics and Math double major. Radar engineering intern. I love backpacking!

Hello! I’m Meredith, and I’m a senior Political Science major here at Carleton. When I’m not writing papers or figuring out how to throw a frisbee, you can find me hosting a radio show, hanging with my project friendship mentee, or designing a T-shirt.

Hi, my name is Lizzet! I am a senior biology major and Chinese minor from Houston, TX (Houstonians Rise), and I am so excited to meet the upcoming freshman class! I can’t wait to introduce you to Carleton and show you all the best parts of campus!

Hi I am Lauren Chauv! I am a rising sophomore here at Carleton and my pronouns are she/her. I also am a second generation Vietnamese Chinese-Cambodian American from Houston Texas and I am so excited to be a New Student Week Leader for the class of 2028!

Ethan is a Computer Science and Studio Art major who runs Track and Field, Does Improv, and plays Frisbee and IM sports.

Hi! I’m a junior History major and an Educational Studies Minor. I am from Houston, TX (go Astros!) and am super excited to be a NSW leader!

Hello! My name is Cathy (she/her) and I’m a senior from Doylestown, PA! I’m a computer science major who has also dabbled a lot in cinema and media studies classes. At Carleton, I’m a part of the Lovelace board (our club for gender minorities in computer science), have a KRLX radio show every term, and like to climb and play tennis with my friends. I’ve gone on two study abroad programs and am excited to also be an Off-Campus Studies Fellow this school year!

Hello, my name is Ema! I am a sophomore and a prospective art history major who likes spending time with my friends, running in the arb, and hanging out in the Classics lounge. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone!

Hi! I’m Ami (she/they) and I’m a senior linguistics major. On campus, I play frisbee on CHOP (Carleton House of Pancakes) and music on my KRLX (college radio) show, as well as tutoring other students who are studying Japanese. Three random pieces of media I have enjoyed in the past year are Census Designated by Jane Remover, the Sunday, May 5th NYT Crossword, and Overcooked 2.

Hi y’all! My name is Max and I am a rising sophomore from Chicago. At Carleton, I volunteer with a program that teaches students about college admissions in a local high school at the CCCE, and I also work as a tour guide and as a student ambassador in the Alumni Relations Office.

Hello all! I am Juan Garcia Reyes, a QuestBridge student from Douglasville, Georgia. I’ve done a fair amount of meandering in my time at Carleton. Started off premed, ventured into stats, and, somewhere in the middle, pivoted to the humanities. I am now a happy SOAN (sociology & anthropology) major with a GWSS (Gender Women’s, & Sexuality Studies) minor. I look forward to meeting y’all!

Howdy! My name is Maxima, I’m a junior Bio major from Chicago/Spain who loves critters, lengthy bike rides to good tunes, juggling, testing out climbable campus trees, developing film in the dark room, and talking about anything under the sun. I can’t wait to meet all of the incoming first-years this fall and bond with other NSW leaders. Ask me about Carleton’s magnificent birdwatching club!

Hi, my name’s Graham Gordon, and I’m a rising senior Computer Science major and Philosophy minor. On campus, I work as a Prefect for the CS Department, I play for Carleton’s D-III Men’s Ultimate Frisbee team CHOP, and I am involved with Jewish life and activism. I’m really excited to be a NSW leader again and share Carleton’s unique culture and traditions with the Class of 2028!

Hi! My name is Tara Green and I’m a rising sophomore. I’m considering majoring in Classics and I will probably end up minoring in something STEM-related. I love reading, knitting, singing, and anything related to crafting! I’m super excited to welcome the freshman onto campus!

Hi my name is Gussie and I am a junior geology major (maybe studio art double major) from Winona, Minnesota. In my free time I like to watercolor, climb, and lead a lot of CANOE trips (I’m on the board). This will be my second year as a NSW leader and I am so stoked to meet all of you!

Sophie is a senior SOAN major from Midway, Kentucky. She enjoys her position as one of Carleton Choir’s “Choir managers” and loves to participate in student radio. She one day hopes to do great things.

Hi, I am a sophomore planning to major in Psychology. I am on Eclipse, one of the many frisbee teams at Carleton. I enjoy hanging out at the bald spot with friends and trying out new activities and clubs such as rock climbing and juggling.

Hey! I’m Lauren and I’m a transfer from Orange County, California. I’m a Cognitive Science major (class of ’26) with a potential English major or Creative Writing minor. I like running, doing my friends’ nails, and getting sweet treats. I also have a lot of work experience and a lot of stories if you want to hear them! At Carleton, I work with the IDE and I intermittently partake in equestrian, snowboarding, and climbing. Can’t wait to welcome more people into the Carleton community! 🙂

I am Marta, a senior CAMS major/Classics minor. I am the captain of Carleton’s Ballroom Dance Team, and a member of other dance groups, such as Latin Social Dance Club and Synchrony. At Carleton, I work as a Russian TA and a Production Office Assistant — this means that I know a lot about cinema cameras and projecting movies. Additionally, I love reading, video games, boxing, and endlessly blabbering about ancient art and literature.

Hola a todos! My name is Monica Law and I am from San Diego, California but was raised in Tijuana, Mexico. I am currently on the pre-med track and hope to become an OB-GYN! Fun fact about me, I may have broken more than one cylinder on my first-ever lab at Carleton :’)

My name is Aiden, a senior Chemistry major with a Biochemistry minor from San Antonio, TX! This summer, I’ll be researching the role cellular metabolism plays in various pathologies with Dr. Greg Ducker ’06 at the University of Utah School of Medicine. When I’m not studying or working at my campus job in the OneCard office, I enjoy playing trivia, cooking, and watching movies with my friends. I’m excited to welcome the class of 2028 to Carleton!

Hello! I am Aaron, a rising junior chemistry major on the pre-med track. I am an involved member of the Carleton community inside and outside the chemistry department. I am on the club hockey team and water polo teams, a member of Alzheimer’s buddies, and Carleton Jewish Life. In my free time, I enjoy watching sports, running, reading, and playing music. I am excited for New Student Week and getting to know first-years!

Hey, I’m Isaac, a sophomore from Minneapolis, MN! I like to rock climb, play frisbee, and read outside. On the side, I’m working towards a major in comp sci, physics, or maybe Chinese.

My name is Liz Madigan, and I’m a senior from St. Michael, MN. I’m majoring in biology and minoring in neuroscience and biochemistry. At Carleton, I play frisbee, work as a teaching assistant, and am in a research lab. Looking forward to a great New Student Week!

My name is Adria and I’m a sophomore. I’m a prospective Sociology/Anthropology major and a humanities fellow for the following year. I’m so excited to welcome the class of 2028.

I am a senior history major and a MARS minor. Outside of class, I play on the women’s rugby team!

My name is Lejla (pronounced Layla) and I am a sophomore! I am currently undecided about my major, but I am interested in a lot of subject areas! I am involved in Questbridge, TRIO, Dacie Moses, and more. I look forward to meeting everyone during new student week!

Hi! My name is Alice (she/her). I am a senior Chem major. I hope to be in academia one day. My hobbies include watching bad TV and crocheting.

Henry Moshfeghi is a Senior History Major from Stanford California. At Carleton Henry has participated in the music program (Tuba), been/is a Tour Guide, worked in several labs on campus, and will be a history SDA next year.

Hi! My name is Danny and I am so excited to be one of Carleton’s New Student Week Leaders! I am a rising junior and a major in cognitive science with a minor in biochemistry. My interests include art history, neuroscience, crochet, my collection of novelty earrings, listening to music, and internet rabbit holes. I know all the best reading spots around Carleton and the perfect places to watch the sunrise. I can’t wait to meet everyone and help kick off a great start to the new year!

My name is Guillaume Oded. I enjoy a lot of things at Carleton and running with friends makes the top of the list. I also enjoy philosophic talks to some degree.

Hi, I’m Katrina! I’m a junior Computer Science major from Florida. I love knitting, crocheting, reading, hammocking, going to the gym, and petting the cats in town.

Hi, my name is Toby! I am a current senior from the D.C. area. I am a geology major with interests in math/stats and ecology. On campus I enjoy running, biking, hosting my KRLX show, and Nordic skiing in the winter. I also enjoy cooking, baking, and watching survivor and other competition shows.

Hi everyone! My name is Livi and I’m a rising junior physics major from Rockledge, Florida. At Carleton, I play on the varsity softball team, I am a tour guide, I work in the sports information department doing social media and graphic design, and I have studied abroad on Carleton’s Architectural Studies in Europe program. I’m super excited to be a leader during NSW for the second year in a row!

Hi, my name is Linnea Plichta and I am a sophomore from Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin interested in studying Economics and Political Science! At Carleton, I am a member of the Mock Trial team, Scattitude, and Gymnastics Club. I am also a CANOE (Carleton Association of Nature and Outdoor Enthusiasts) board member and work in the Admissions Office. I’m super excited to be a New Student Week Leader, and I’m happy to answer any questions about Carleton!

Hi! My name is Mitch Porter. I’m a senior from North Carolina and a double major in Environmental Studies and Latin American Studies. At Carleton, I’m a Spanish TA and host a few shows on our student radio station, KRLX! Pictured are me and my one true love (my host family’s dog, Olga, from when I lived in Argentina).

Hi, my name is Jack and I am a member of the men’s tennis team. My favorite favorite thing about Carleton is hanging out on Bell Field with my friends.

Hi! I am a Chemistry and Religion double major on the pre-med track. I run the Sailing Club with some of my friends and I just started getting involved with the Ballroom and Latin Dance Team! In my free time, I like going for runs, watching abysmal reality TV with friends, and plotting.

Hi there! I’m a sophomore prospective chemistry and international relations double major involved in a cappella, the newspaper, and the student government. Feel free to talk to me about anything from sweaters to politics, space, and my clubs’ conflicts of interest!

Adam Rothman (he/him) is a senior physics major from Minneapolis, MN. He is the president of the Carleton Chapter of the Society of Physics Students, plays on CUT, and hosts the KRLX radio show, Adam’s Atomic Hour. He’s passionate about photography, civic engagement, social justice, and – of course – learning. Ask him anything!

I am a Seattle native, a prospective Econ/Math double major, a sports photographer for Carleton, and beach volleyball enthusiast (and intramural winner). I am the VP of Carleton’s investment banking/private equity/venture capital club (the best club on campus) and want to work somewhere in finance. I also love lifting weights, eating in LDC for way too long, playing pool in Sayles, and losing to my roommate in chess. Most importantly, I am super excited to introduce the new first years to Carleton!

Hi! My name Is Ingrid and I am a senior Biology major. I am originally from Minneapolis but I now live in Whitefish, Montana. I am also on the tennis team, along with some intramural sports teams. I am very excited to be a new student week leader!

Hi all! I’m Lizzet Solache and I’m from San Diego, CA. I’m a senior chemistry major and math minor. I worked at the CCCE office the last two years so you can ask me about getting involved in the Northfield community! I’m on the board of the Carleton Questbridge chapter and I’m also involved with LASO, women of color+, and TRIO. I’m excited to get to know the new class and help with the transition!

Hi! I’m a junior Computer Science major from Columbus, Ohio. I play on the club tennis team, take organ lessons, run a radio show, and work as a Student Manager in Burton dining hall (Burton > LDC). This past spring, I studied abroad in Greece on a Carleton OCS program. I can’t wait to meet you all!

My name is Will. I am a senior economics major. When I am not doing schoolwork, I play for CUT, one of the frisbee teams at Carleton. I also enjoy playing chess and other games as well as spending time in the arb with my friends. I am excited to meet everyone!

Hi! I’m Max, and I’m from Phoenix, Arizona. I am a part of the Symphony Band, the Club Tennis team, and an art and literary zine called BabyTeeth among other things here at Carleton. I like going for runs and then laying in bed and then sleeping and then going on my phone.

Hi everyone, I’m Emerald. I’m a senior psychology major. I’m part of the equestrian team. In the winter I’m a dedicated alpine skier. I also work in the Carleton primate lab with tamarin monkeys.

Hi! I’m Autumn, Class of 2027, and I am from a small farm in Southeast Nebraska. I’m a prospective English major (maybe creative writing minor), and I intend to go into editing and publishing professionally. I am also a member of the Carleton Knightingales Acapella group and enjoy shooting with the archery club on the weekends.

Sequoia grew up in Morris, Minnesota and went to high school in Falls Church, Virginia! She is a Studio Art and Math double major, and she loves drawing, ceramics, summertime, and reality TV.

Hi everyone! My name is Leo and I’m a senior biology major. I’m from Manhattan, NYC. In my free time I play ultimate frisbee with CUT, edit videos, and race my friends in mariokart.

My name is Hope Yu (she/her) and I do medieval and classical history specializing in East Asia and the Mediterranean. I am on the Carleton dive team and I am from Seattle, WA! At Carleton, I enjoy swimming in the Cannon (when it’s clean!!) and reading preferably non-class assigned books.

Hello! My name is Aaron Zivsak and I am a rising senior from Ann Arbor, Michigan. At Carleton, I am an American Studies major and a Cross-Cultural Studies minor. I also enjoy ballroom and swing dancing, playing the guitar, and cooking with friends!