Student Staff

Morgan Holien (he/him) is from Superior, Colorado and is majoring in Physics and Applied Mathematics. On campus, he's involved with research, the Yale Undergraduate Research Journal, and Shotokan Karate. In his free time, he loves drawing, playing video games, and going to the gym. He loves metal music, so let him know if you have any recs!

Adiyah Obolu (she/her) is from Sacramento, California and is planning to major in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration with a certificate in Education Studies. On campus, Adiyah is the creative director for WORD (Yale's oldest spoken word group), a student assistant at the Afro-American Cultural Center, and the communications director for Yale Black Muslims Student Association. Outside of the classroom, you can find Adiyah playing backgammon on her phone, studying in the Musalla, or laughing with her friends in the Silliman dining hall.

Nana Ama Ocran (she/her) is a junior from Ghana, West Africa, studying Neuroscience and History of Science, Medicine, & Public Health (HSHM). Alongside being a Good Life Center Intern, she also works as a Yale College Community Care (YC3) Student Ambassador. Nana also actively contributes to the African Students' Association as their President, and is additionally involved in the Yale Gospel Choir, where she joyously serves as one of their musical directors. She is very passionate about the advancement of Africa, with a particular interest in the public health and educational domain. Outside of academics, Nana finds joy in listening to old school R&B and afrobeats. If you ever find yourself interested in paint & sips, karaoke nights, worship sessions, or simply relaxing in a music studio, don't hesitate to connect with Nana!

Andie Gately (she/her) is from San Diego, California, and is planning on majoring in Humanities with a concentration in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies. At Yale, Andie is involved in advocating for the mental well-being of students and cultivating discourse on ethical and philosophical issues. Outside of the classroom, you can find Andie crocheting on Cross Campus, hiking up East Rock with her friends, or playing club field hockey! Andie's current fixations include everything Star Wars, sea slugs, Daniel Caesar, and Nikita Gill's poetry. If you ever want to grab a matcha and relax at Koffee? with Andie, just let her know! She also loves sharing music and discovering new artists, so send her your recs!

Chris Li (he/him) is a sophomore in Silliman from Potomac, Maryland studying Economics & Energy Studies with a focus in urbanism. Chris is passionate about urban planning and improving public transportation systems in America. In addition to being involved with the Good Life Center and Silliman College, Chris is involved with the Men's Club Volleyball Team, pre-professional groups, and cultural clubs. Chris is excited about the Good Life Center's initiatives and is looking forward to meeting fellow students interested in mindfulness!

David Woods (he/him) is from Herndon, Kentucky and is majoring in Environmental Studies and Philosophy, of which he often describes seeking “one for the world and one for the self.” At Yale, he writes for Times New Roman and The Yale Logos, serves as the resident TD table tennis coach, and leads a Bible study group with Yale Chi Alpha. You can often find David engaging in deep conversation while exploring new campus spaces or defending TD as the best residential college, both of which he believes to be key components of building a sustainable community.

Fthia Yousif (she/her) is a sophomore in Trumbull college majoring in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration. She is from the Granite State of New Hampshire. At Yale, Fthia is involved with the Black Muslim Student Association, the Sudanese Student Association, and the Admissions Office. She enjoys binge-watching dramas and thrillers, playing/watching basketball (HUGE Celtics fan), and exploring New Haven with friends.

Gabi Rodriguez (she/her) from Houston, TX and is pursuing a degree in Ethnicity, Rcae and Migration with a certificate in Portuguese. At Yale, she is involved in Mecha de Yale and you can find her often as well as the head of college office for Timothy Dwight. She loves exploring around New Haven and making art with friends. She is super big into graphic design, executing this interest in making graphics for Fashion Lifestyle at Yale (FLY) and is also the treasurer for the organization as well!

Henry Vo (he/him) is from Baltimore, Maryland, and is majoring in Economics with a certificate in Education Studies or Global Health Studies. Here at Yale, he’s a CCE (Community and Consent Educator), an aide for Silliman College, a Yale&You counselor, and a member of ASLaY. When he’s not locked in, he’s hanging out with his friends, rewatching comfort shows, and feasting on amazing food from around New Haven. Feel free to reach out to him about anything!

Isa Zedillo (she/her) is a sophomore in Trumbull, double majoring in Economics and Film and Media Studies. She is originally from Mexico City and also grew up in Cancun, Mexico and Miami, Florida. Outside of the Goodlife Center, she loves spending time with friends, studying at SOM, taking classes at soul sweat, and watching bad Mexican reality tv shows. She is involved in Theta and several business organizations. If you ever want to chat or feel homesick, don't hesitate to reach out!

Alyssa Toussaint (she/her) is a sophomore in Branford College. She is majoring in Chemistry and pursuing a Spanish studies certificate. You can find her repping Washington DC (shoutout to the DMV Yalies), watching reality TV, or walking around campus to Stevie Wonder, SZA or Flo Milli. On campus, she is involved in YaleDancers, YMUN, Women in Science at Yale (WISAY), Yale Student Energy Association and is the official photographer for the Yale Chemistry Department. Feel free to come up and say hi or ask questions if you have them!

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Sam Kumar (he/him)

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