Meet the Consultants

CWPD staff
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Abhi Ganesh (he/him/his)

Major: PPE and Philosophy

Abhi is a PPE and Philosophy dual major in the class of 2026. His favorite part of the essay writing process is outlining, and he tends to overuse his semicolons. His go-to snack at the hub is microwave popcorn.

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Brandon Kung (he/him/his)

Major: Public Policy

Brandon is a Public Policy major from the class of 2027. His favorite spots on campus to work on his writing are the Athenaeum libraries. Other than the CWPD, he is involved in writing for The Forum, tutoring with Student Connection, and playing the bass clarinet for the Pomona College Concert Band. 

Sajah Ali (she/her/hers)

Major: Government w/ Legal Studies sequence

Multilingual: Arabic 

Sajah is a Government major who is also pursuing a Legal Studies sequence from the class of 2026. Her favorite study spot on campus is poppa or anywhere in the Kravis building. When not at the CWPD, she enjoys working out, watching reality TV (specifically Love Island UK), playing pickleball, and doing the NYT Connections. 

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Angela Chen (she/her)

Major: Literature and History

Angela is a Literature and History dual major from the class of 2024. Her favorite part of the writing process is feeling the clarity of her thoughts slowly emerge and crystallize as she writes out a first draft, but she also enjoys the playful tinkering with language to construct a conclusion that packs the perfect punch. When Angela is not at the CWPD you can find her somewhere introverting and constantly in search of great snacks. She can’t wait to help you lay claim to your own vision and your own words through writing!

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Claire Chen (she/her)

Major: Economics and Psychology w/ Legal Studies sequence

Claire is a dual Economics and Psychology major with a sequence in Legal Studies from the class of 2023. Her go-to writing or study snack is boba milk tea and coffee with a side of Goldfish crackers. She is from Palo Alto, California but enjoys Socal as much as Norcal. When she is not at the CWPD, you can find her working as a Project Lead at the Claremont Business Group or relaxing on Green Beach with her friends.

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JJ Gotico (she/her/hers)

Major: Neuroscience

Multilingual: Tagalog

JJ is a Neuroscience major from the class of 2025. She finds the most enjoyment in writing scientific research papers, literature analyses, and the occasional sassy Goodreads book review. If she's not at CMC, she's probably roaming a nearby beach town with friends while blasting her favorite music, or working on a new art project in her studio! 

Claire Moore (she/her/hers)

Major: Literature and Government 

Claire is a Literature and Government dual major from the class of 2026 and intends to pursue a sequence in Human Rights, Holocaust, and Genocide Studies. Her favorite part of the writing process is revising because she can refine and deepen her ideas. In her free time, Claire loves to read, watch horror movies, and write. 

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Kai Fine (he/him/his)

Major: Economics

Kai is an Economics major from the class of 2025. As an avid nature lover, you can find him under any big tree on campus journaling, reading, or just absorbing that beautiful California sun. His three favorite things to do are to write, travel, and cook. When not at the CWPD, you can find him playing soccer, or trying to find the best restaurant in Claremont (recommendations appreciated). Whether brainstorming a project, running through an oral presentation, or just talking about where you’re from, he can’t wait to meet you!

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Christine Hu (she/her/hers)

Major: International Relations and Asian Studies 

Multilingual: Chinese Mandarin

Christine is an International Relations and Asian Studies dual major from the class of 2027. Her favorite part of the writing process is crafting analytical and explanatory components for research papers. When not at CMC, you can find her visiting random Chinese restaurants that hold an average 3.5 star Yelp review (yet still tastes incredibly good). 

 

Elizabeth Gutierrez (she/her/hers)

Major: Biology

Elizabeth is a Biology major from the class of 2026. She is a strong advocate for the Oxford comma and believes that reading your writing out loud is an essential part of the writing process. When not at the CWPD, you can usually find her petting a dog around campus or learning a new crafting skill (crocheting is her favorite). 

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Lucy Thompson (she/her/hers)

Major: Literature and Media Studies

Multilingual: Thai 

Lucy is a Literature and Media Studies major from the class of 2025. She loves writing creative pieces, but can help you with any kind of writing, particularly for brainstorming! When not at the CWPD, you can find her making TikToks for CMC Admissions, ordering coffee at the Hub, or singing with her A Capella group. 

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Kahani Malhotra (she/her/hers)

Major: Biochemistry

Multilingual: Hindi 

Kahani is in the class of 2027, a Public Policy major, and an avid Oxford comma enjoyer. She loves writing research-heavy papers because of how many source types she gets to explore and the synthesis work she gets to do, but without fail regrets her source-finding frenzy when it comes to cite everything. She is a Research Assistant at the Rose Institute and the Keck Center, has acted in two productions on campus, and is a News Staffer for The Student Life. She can't wait to start her CWPD journey! 

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Hudson Yeend (he/him/his)

Major: Math and Philosophy

Hudson is a Math and Philosophy dual major from the class of 2026. His writing-related hot take is that when you're writing a research paper, your thesis should be the last thing you write. In addition to the CWPD, Hudson is involved with the CMC Student Investment Fund, the Claremont AI Advancement Society, Claremont Club Tennis, Claremont Surf Club, and Outdoor Initiative. He also works as a server at the Athenaeum and a peer tutor for introductory economics. 

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Charlette Hwang (she/her/hers)

Major: Philosophy

Multilingual: Korean 

Charlette is a Philosophy major from the class of 2024.5. Her writing hot take is that semicolons are severely underrated; they're seriously awesome. When she's not writing or thinking about philosophy, she's probably playing, watching people play, talking about, coding, or designing video games. 

 

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Paulina Mora (she/her/hers)

Major: Economics and Spanish 

Multilingual: Spanish 

Paulina is an Economics and Spanish double major from the class of 2027. One of her writing hot takes is that she doesn't think conclusions are necessary. When I'm not at CMC, she loves taking the metro to LA or nearby beaches. 

 

Meghan Bartsch (she/her/hers)

Major: Public Policy

Meghan is a Public Policy major from the class of 2027. Her favorite place to write is upstairs in Robert's Pavilion or anywhere outside. When not at CMC she's probably playing soccer or out with friends, she's usually at 21 Choices. 

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Helen Lin (she/her/hers)

Major: Government and Psychology

Helen is a government and psychology dual major from the class of 2025. Her favorite part of the writing process is the revision stage after completing a rough draft. Her favorite place to work on campus is the third floor of the Kravis center. Oftentimes you can find her with a matcha latte next to her as she begins an essay, typing out everything that comes to mind and shaping them into coherent arguments. She enjoys going to the beach and trying out new cafes!

Leslie Tello (she/her/hers)

Major: Economics

Multilingual: Spanish 

Leslie is an Economics major from the class of 2025. Her favorite spot on campus to work on her writing is on the second floor of the library, whether it be on the treadmills, near a window, on the couches, in a study room, or on the desktop computers. On campus, she is involved with Ballet Folklorico de Claremont, Student Connection, Science Bus, and PEP! In her free time, she likes to go to Club Soda on Saturdays and try new arts and crafts. 

 

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James Cullers (he/him/his)

Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE)

James is a PPE major from the class of 2026. His favorite type of writing is philosophy papers and anything analytical, but he also enjoys creative writing in the form of short stories from time to time. When not at the CWPD, James enjoys hitting the gym, eating Indian food, and taking it easy. 

Anna Behuniak (she/her/hers)

Major: International Relations w/ a sequence in Data Science 

Anna is an International Relations major with a sequence in Data Science from the class of 2026. Her favorite pieces to write are research papers and she enjoys every step of the writing process. When not at the CWPD, you can typically find her hanging out on Green beach or doing work at the lab. 

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Aaron Morales (he/him/his)

Major: Psychology

Multilingual: Spanish 

Aaron is an Econ-Accounting major from the class of 2025. He loves writing argumentative essays with clear, concise theses, but also loves creating narrative essays that go deep into personal experiences. When he isn't studying, he loves to go on hikes in the San Gabriel Mountains and finding the best hidden Mexican food spots around Claremont. 

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Jemma Nazarali (she/her/hers)

Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics

Jemma is a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics major from the class of 2025. Her favorite place to work on writing projects is any sunny patch of grass on campus. When she isn't at the CWPD, you can find Jemma going on walks, getting super caffeinated, or hanging out with friends! 

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Elizaveta (Lisa) Gorelik (she/her/hers)

Major: Literature and Philosophy 

Multilingual: Russian 

Lisa is a Literature and Philosophy dual major from the class of 2025. Her favorite writing genre is non-fiction short stories about her life, family, culture, and interests! When not at CMC, you can find her camping in Joshua Tree, soaking up the sun in Newport Beach, or shopping (a little too much) at the mall. 

 

Sophie Wolters (she/her/hers)

Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) 

Sophie is a Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) major from the class of 2026. Her favorite part of the writing process is brainstorming with her professors and the satisfaction of having her ideas finally come together. She also gets excited when an idea randomly pops into her head as she goes about her day. Her favorite writing spot is outside the Hub under the sun! She also likes to sip coffee of chew on a piece of candy when she writes. She begins her writing projects by going on a walk to brainstorm and allotting time to dump all her unedited thoughts on paper. When she is not at the CWPD, you can find her in the Hub with her friends or outdoors. 

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Cooper Danielson (he/him/his)

Major: Philosophy and Biology 

Cooper is a Philosophy and Biology dual major from the class of 2027. He enjoys writing research papers and writing scripts for homemade action movies. When he is not at CMC, you can find him on top of Mount Baldy or buying board games in the village. 

 

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Shria Gupta (she/her/hers)

Major: Economics and Psychology 

Multilingual: Hindi 

Shria is a dual Economics and Psychology major from the class of 2026. Her favorite part of the writing process is the joy of discovering how different ideas weave together to form a cohesive whole. She finds deep satisfaction in the spontaneous flow of thoughts that emerge when she engages in free writing. When she is not at CMC, you can find her exploring different cuisines, meditating, playing golf, or binge-watching Netflix. 

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Georgia Evrigenis (she/her/hers)

Major: History 

Georgia is a History major from the class of 2027. She loves creative writing and is a huge advocate of the Oxford comma. When not at CMC, she loves to surf at Dana Point.