Introducing the 2025-26 RAs!
- Henry Long
- Apr 8
- 15 min read
Meet the next slate of CMC Resident Assistants!
NORTH QUAD
Name: Hannah Maycock
Dorm: Appleby Hall (North Quad)
Hometown: Geddington, England
Major: Psychology + Gender and Sexuality Sequence
Hey guys! I’m so thrilled to be the Appleby Hall RA for the year! I am a psychology major with a sequence in gender and sexuality studies! I am an international student from England so community is really important to me! I’m always around campus whether it be studying, chilling at the hub or hanging out and sunbathing with my friends! Around campus I am a member of the leadership board for the Sexuality and Gender Alliance at CMC and I play on the Women’s Rugby Team! I am so excited to meet so many new people during my time as an RA, and hopefully make some really fun Appleby traditions!
Name: Jim Sangsvang
Dorm: Boswell Hall (North Quad)
Hometown: Burleson, TX
Major: International Relations + Music
What’s up y’all! My name is Jim and I’m so excited to be the RA of Boswell! On and around campus, I’m involved with SOURCE, the Claremont Concert Orchestra, and a variety of other pretty random things, and in my down time I like reading, playing games, and messing with people who’re trying to lock in. I love to talk about pretty much anything, but especially music so feel free to swing by my room or any other place I tend to be a lot (Roberts, the Hub, Marks Music Room) and we could talk song recs or really anything else that’s on your mind! I can’t wait to meet all of you I don’t know yet, and look forward to an awesome year!
Name: Thomas Walker
Dorm: Green Hall (North Quad)
Hometown: Los Altos, CA
Major: Economics-Accounting
Hey everyone! My name is Thomas, I'm from Los Altos, CA, and I will be the RA of Green this year! I'm an economics-accounting major, but in my free time, I love spending time outdoors, reading books, and playing or watching various sports. I am also part of the CMS men's waterpolo team as well as our Student Government. I'm excited to be able to help spread that positive community at Green and throughout campus. I'm always down to chat and connect with new people, so please don't hesitate to reach out! I'm excited for a great year!
Name: Bella Estey
Dorm: Wohlford Hall (North Quad)
Hometown: Ellensburg, WA
Major: Environment, Economics, & Politics (EEP)
Hi everyone!! My name is Bella Estey and I am SO excited to be the RA of Wohlf this year! Here's a little bit about me: I'm originally from Ellensburg, WA where I grew up dancing, playing tennis, spending time with my cat, and exploring the PNW; A few of my hobbies include reading, being outside, trying new coffee, and cheese tasting. One of my favorite things about CMC is the community, and I’m really looking forward to contributing to helping make Wohlf feel like home for everyone as an RA. My door is always open, whether to play Wii, chat, or debate the merits of Teen Beach Movie. Looking forward to a great year!
MID QUAD
Name: Lucy Meza
Dorm: Beckett Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Major: International Relations + Legal Studies Sequence
Howdy y’all! My name is Lucy, I am from Houston, TX, and I am one of the Beckett RAs! I am an International Relations major and I recently studied abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. On campus, I have been a FYG, an RA for the Lowe Institute, and have taught boxing at Roberts Pavilion. In my free time, you’ll find me hanging out with friends, on a late night walk, or working on an arts and crafts project. I love hosting and meeting new people so feel free to stop by! I can’t wait to meet the new becketters and see some familiar faces. I am so excited to meet everyone and create wonderful memories!
Name: Tamoy Pitt
Dorm: Beckett Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Atlanta, Georgia
Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE)
Hey everyone! My name is Tamoy Pitt, and I am excited to be one of the Beckett RA's this year. On campus, I am a team lead for SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting, a mentor for Smart Women Securities, and an active member of CMC's Black Student Association and Black Women's Collective. In my free time, I love practicing the guitar, watching anime, and playing video games (I am hyper competitive at mario kart) so if you are ever wanting to talk about or enjoy these activities together, let me know (I will talk your ear off)! I truly love giving back to the community that has shaped so much of my early young adult life and hope to be both a guide and a friend to incoming and returning students here on campus. Let's make this year a great one!
Name: Jordan Baffour
Dorm: Benson Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Major: Psychology
Hi everyone! My name is Jordan Baffour, and I’m a proud Ghanaian from Arlington, Virginia. I’m currently a Psychology major planning to become a future dentist, and I’m so excited to be an RA for Benson! In my free time I love to dance, bake/cook, play tennis, and watch movies (I’m also a MAJOR Stranger Things fan); feel free to stop me in the hallway and tell me about a current film/show that had you in your feels. If I’m not in Janie’s kitchen, you’ll probably find me at the CARE center hosting some fun events or somewhere random at the 5C’s. I’m so excited to meet all of you and get ready for some fun community-building events! PS. Ask me about the Black Student Association or on-campus clubs. I stay informed about what events are going on and what lovely organization opportunities there are.
Name: Jaxson Sharpe
Dorm: Benson Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Denver, CO
Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE)
Hey y'all! I'm Jaxson. I was born and raised in Colorado (a ridiculously underrated state), and I grew up hiking and camping in the Rocky Mountain backcountry. At CMC, I am majoring in PPE-Gov, and I have an intermittent sequence in imposter syndrome. Big picture, I'm interested in law. Right now, I am the Director of Culture for CMC's Mock Trial team. And when I am not pretending to be a lawyer or a witness, I love to spend time with my friends, build community, play games (when asked to play foosball, I will almost always say yes), go for walks, cook, and meet new people!! When—not if—we see each other on campus, please please please come say hi! To me, what makes CMC so special is not the Ath, institutes, or pre-professional resources—it's you! I am so incredibly excited be an RA at Benson—let's have a great year!
Name: Davis Eglin
Dorm: Berger Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
Major: International Relations + French
What’s up everyone! My name is Davis Eglin and I’m hyped to be one of the Berger RAs. I’m from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and I’m dual majoring in International Relations and French with a Leadership Studies Sequence. On campus, I work as an institute assistant for KLI, instructor for CMC’s Prison Education Project (PEP), club tennis and intramural basketball player (building a superteam next year–let me know if you’re down), and last but not least, doing all things for the Office of Admission. Outside of that, I love watching LSU sports (Geaux Tigers always), eating Frary breakfast, obsessively following tennis, traveling to new places, listening to music, and soaking up the California sunshine. I look forward to helping build an amazing Berger community alongside Crystal and cannot wait to meet everyone!
Name: Crystal Ma
Dorm: Berger Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Major: Economics-Accounting + Data Science Sequence with an MA in Finance
Hi everyone! My name is Crystal Ma and I’m so hyped to be one of the RA's for Berger this year. On campus, I’m involved with SOURCE Nonprofit Consulting and Claremont Women in Business. I'm a big fan of intense Catan, funky music, cooking/eating phenomenal food, or getting some laps in at the pool (given good weather). CMC is such a tight-knit and special community, and I’m so excited to help continue building a strong, supportive, and fun space in Berger. My door is always open, so come by to chat, hang out, or just say hi — can’t wait for an amazing year with you all!
Name: Kate Schwab
Dorm: Crown Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Boulder, CO
Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE) + Economics
Hello! My name is Kate Schwab, and I am SO stoked to be one of the RA's for Crown Hall this year! I am a senior from Boulder, CO (Sko Buffs!). If I am not in Crown, you'll see me at Ath tea with a chocolate strawberry, at the library, or collecting sloth and cat paraphernalia for my dorm! My favorite food is any preparation of a potato, and I am OBSESSED with Jelly Cats and Squishmallows. In my free time, I love listening to music, watching slime videos on Instagram, or taking ill-timed 0.5x photos of my best buds. I am so excited to forge an EPIC Crown culture this year, filled with lots of board game nights and boba! I can't wait to meet you all!
Name: Prateek Vyas
Dorm: Crown Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Economics + Mathematics
Hey everyone! My name is Prateek and I am so excited to be one of your Crown Hall RAs! I am dual majoring in Economics and Mathematics with a Data Science sequence and am also involved with Graphite Group and the Claremont Accounting Association. I have worked in wealth management and consulting, but my favorite job might still be when I was a barista at the 7C Library, so if you want coffee recs or just someone to hang with, I got you. I also grew up in the Bay Area and have lived in San Diego for the past 10 years, so I’m basically California through and through and have plenty of So-Cal recs if you're looking for things to do near campus or if you're headed to San Diego for a weekend away from school. I’m excited to help make our dorm feel like home and am pumped to be working with Kate (my co-RA) to plan some awesome events. My door’s always open and I can't wait to meet everyone!
Name: Sophia Castellanos
Dorm: Marks Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Inglewood, CA
Major: International Relations
Hi! I’m Sophia Castellanos and will be the MARKS RA this year! I am beyond excited to get to know my residents as well and the new faces joining the CMC community! Alongside being an RA, I am a CARE Fellow, Peer Health Ambassador, and an ROTC cadet. I love being active on campus and building relationships with my peers by learning about their culture, interests, and experiences! I am so excited to welcome you all into the 2025-2026 school year! P.S. I am a huge baking fan so if you ever miss a sweet treat from home I am always down to learn a new recipe! You are all going to do great and if you need anything I’m only a knock away!
Name: Ryu Nakase
Dorm: Marks Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE) + Gender & Sexuality Studies (GSS) Sequence
Hi everyone! My name is Ryu Nakase, and I am so excited to be one of the Marks RAs this year. A bit about me, I'm a FGLI student from Hawaii PPE + GSS. I love to cook in Janie's, go to the farmer's market, craft a bunch of random things, and yap, so I hope to catch y'all at my open door hours. Super excited to meet y'all and make Marks a fun and welcoming space!
Name: Celine Bernhardt-Lanier
Dorm: Phillips Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Barcelona, Spain
Major: Organizational Studies
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to be your Phillips RA this year. I’m French-American and majoring in Organizational Studies. I love dancing bachata, listening to the handpan, solving crosswords, playing spikeball, and taking polar swims. But most of all, I love being around people and creating fun and meaningful spaces — whether that’s for music, deep convos, spontaneous dance parties, or games. My door is always open, and I’m always available to talk about anything. I’m so excited to plan fun events together to help our community thrive. I’m here to support you however I can, so please come say hi and hang out!
Name: Yui Kurosawa
Dorm: Valach Hall (Mid Quad)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA + Tokyo, Japan
Major: Philosophy, Politics, & Economics (PPE) + Legal Studies Sequence
Hi everyone, I’m Yui! I'm a PPE & Legal Studies major. I’m originally from Japan but I went to high school in Hong Kong. I’ve lived in Mid Quad all four years at CMC and am SO excited to be your Valach RA. I love arts & crafts, reading, thrifting, and listening to good podcasts (I recommend Adam Grant and Sam Harris!) On campus, I’m involved in the Model UN team and I-Connect; I also TA for a Japanese language class. I love drinking TEA! I drink at least 4 cups of tea a day. I have a tea-bar cart in my room and would love to share a cup of tea with you if you want to talk about anything. I care a lot that you feel included in the CMC community and hope that Valach feels like home to you. So excited to get to know you all!
SOUTH QUAD
Name: Ethan Chen
Dorm: Auen Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: Irvine, CA
Major: International Relations + Economics
Yo everyone! My name is Ethan Chen, and I'm so excited to be the Auen RA. When I’m not grinding on schoolwork, I love to play pickleball, swim, and work out. I also enjoy playing intramural dodgeball, watching baseball (Go Dodgers!), playing video games (most are made by a small indie company called Riot), and eating most of my meals at Collins. On campus, I’m involved in APAM and the president of the Alexander Hamilton Society; I’ve worked for the Keck Center as well. Don’t hesitate to stop by and chat, share music recommendations, or take snacks from my way-too-big assortment. Can’t wait to build a great community in Auen this year. And try not to get me confused with the other Ethan Chen!
Name: Pallavi Raju
Dorm: Auen Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: Niles, IL
Major: Government
Hi y'all – I'm Lavi and I'm so happy to be one of the RAs in the 2025-26 cohort! I'm a Government major from 20 minutes outside of Chicago, hoping to go to law school in a few years (please reach out if you need pre-law/government advice!). I was a FYG my sophomore year, which encouraged me to apply to be an RA, so I could continue building community and being a mentor on campus. In my free time, I like dancing and scrapbooking, and my favorite place to study on campus is Heggblade (shoutout amazing DOS staff!). I look forward to a great year with awesome activities!
Name: James Frye
Dorm: Fawcett Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: Bend, OR
Major: Economics + Financial Economics Sequence
Hi! My name is James Frye, and I grew up in the Bay Area but moved to Bend, Oregon a couple of years ago. I’m an Economics and Finance major with a sequence in Data Science here at CMC. On campus, I’m a Romero Success Coach and a member of the CMS Men’s Basketball Team. Basketball is a passion of mine, and I love watching it both at the college level and in the NBA (especially when Kevin Durant is playing). I’m always up for a hoops conversation, so feel free to come talk to me anytime! Outside of basketball, I love hanging out with friends, playing video games and board games, and spending time outdoors. Having lived in Fawcett as a first-year, I’m excited to come full circle and give back as an RA. Looking forward to an awesome year!
Name: Elizabeth Gutierrez
Dorm: Fawcett Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: Corrales, NM
Major: Biology
Hello everyone, I'm Elizabeth, and I'm excited to be one of the Fawcett RAs for this year! On campus, I'm also a Head Consultant at the CWPD, so you'll often find me studying/socializing in the writing center. For fun, I love trying new crafting skills -- sewing and crocheting are my current favorites. I have also retained my childhood love for books, so if you ever want to discuss your latest read or need a fun recommendation, let's connect! I'm excited to help cultivate a welcoming and engaging community within Fawcett and the CMC community at large. My door is always open for anyone who wants to chat or needs a study buddy.
Name: Desiree Galamgam
Dorm: Stark Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: San Diego
Major: Literature + Gender & Sexuality Studies (GSS) Sequence
Hello mga kaibigan (friends)! :D I’m Desiree (she/her/hers), and I’m super excited to be your Co-RA for Stark this year :). I’m a First-Gen Low-Income (FGLI) Questbridge Scholar. I also studied abroad in South Korea. Fostering community motivates me as a Romero Success Coach, CPB’s Vice-President of Creative Programming, and as Club Soda’s Co-President! Feel free to ask me about these or any campus organizations, and we can explore them together. I love volleyball (intramural team?), K-Pop (any Carats?), Greco-Roman mythology, books, blind boxes, and creative mediums like crochet, stamp carving, and painting! Besides Stark, you’ll likely catch me in a Pomodoro session in a Roberts Classroom or chatting with everyone in DOS. Otherwise, my doors are always open for y’all to peruse my overflowing bookshelf, craft together, or just vibe! (ﾉ◕ヮ◕)ﾉ*:･
Name: Tendai Nyamuronda
Dorm: Stark Hall (South Quad)
Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
Major: Economics + Data Science Sequence with an MA in Finance
Hey everyone! I'm Tendai — I'm in the BAMA program and also pursuing a Sequence in Data Science. I’m originally from Harare, Zimbabwe. I’ve always been big on chess (played competitively back in high school), and when I’m not on the board, I’m probably out playing pick-up soccer with friends or going on random strolls around the 5Cs. One of my favorite things about CMC is the tight-knit, vibrant community, and as an RA, I’m excited to help keep that spirit of support and fun alive!
APARTMENTS
Name: Fallyn Buckner
Dorm: Kendry Apartments
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Data Science
Hey y’all. My name is Fallyn! Super happy to be Kendry's RA. You can generally find me at Heggblade – either at the tables on the first floor or hanging out upstairs at CARE. Data Science is my major, but I really love cybersecurity. I try to embody hacker culture in everything that I do by finding really creative ways to accomplish different objectives and iterating until the objective is accomplished. I play guitar (but not well), skateboard, and I’m always listening to music or podcasts in my headphones. On campus, I am involved with the Black Women’s Collective, Scholar Community, and recently started the Claremont Cybersecurity Club. Feel free to reach out if you ever need anything. I’m excited to connect and cultivate a community on campus where everyone feels supported :)
Name: Carol Hutchison
Dorm: Kendry Apartments
Hometown: Ahuimanu, Oahu, HI
Major: Environmental Analysis (EA)
Aloha! My name is Carol Hutchison, and I am super excited to be one of the RAs of AK. I am from Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi, studying Environmental Analysis on the Science track with a sequence in Asian American Studies. In my free time, I love to go to the beach, thrift, birdwatch, and of course hang out with friends and meet new people! On campus, I am a part of Ballet Folklorico de Claremont, 5C Pasifika Student Association, the Athenaeum, and CMC EcoReps. One of the things I love most about CMC is the many wonderful opportunities and the sense of community. I'm always available to talk, and I look forward to meeting everyone!
Name: Cahal Connolly
Dorm: Senior Apartments 651
Hometown: Castro Valley, CA
Major: Environment, Economics, & Politics (EEP)
What’s up everyone! My name is Cahal Connolly, and I’m excited to be one of your Senior Apartments RAs this year! At CMC, I am a member of the CMS Stags Basketball team and work at the Roberts Environmental Center. In my free time, I love playing any kind of sport (especially cornhole, pickleball, and volleyball), dominating board games (Settlers of Catan), or doing anything involving the outdoors. I am a die-hard Warriors fan and am happy to watch or argue about anything NBA-related. Whether you’re looking to lose a game of cornhole or Catan, camp out at J-Tree or hike Baldy, or just need someone to talk to, I’m always happy to hang out. Looking forward to a great year with you all!
Name: Lucy Jaffee
Dorm: Senior Apartments 661
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Major: Writing & Rhetoric
Hi everyone! My name is Lucy Jaffee (she/her) and I’m so pumped to be one of the RAs at Senior Apartments. Some info about me: I’m from San Diego, CA, I’m majoring in Writing and Rhetoric, and I transferred to CMC second semester freshman year. On campus you’ll find me locking in at The Hub with a coffee (I can only focus amid chaos) or strutting around campus as if it's my personal runway. In my free time, I love to thrift, listen to music, read, and gab for hours with my friends. Let’s yap anytime, anywhere, about whatever you want. I’m beyond excited to help build a community at Apartments that is friendly, inclusive, supportive and fun, and have a great year together!
Name: Sophie Podeszwa
Dorm: Senior Apartments 671
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Major: Economics
Hi everyone! My name is Sophie, and I am from Dallas, TX. As a transfer student, I am so excited to get to know my grade (and everyone on campus) even better as one of the senior apartment RAs. I am excited to meet and talk with everyone more! If you are looking for someone to chat with about pop culture, F1, or the best cookies at the 5Cs, I have lots of input. I am looking forward to an amazing year on campus!
Name: Rakhshaan Adamjee
Dorm: Senior Apartments 681
Hometown: Chino Hills, CA
Major: Economics-Accounting with an MA in Finance
Hey everyone, my name is Rakhshaan Adamjee, and I am super excited to be one of the RAs for student apartments! I studied abroad in Milan during the spring semester of my junior year and had the time of my life traveling around Europe. On campus, I am part of the Claremont Consulting Group and Claremont Accounting Association. I’ve been doing Indian Bollywood Dancing since I was five and have been teaching young kids for over five years now. I love watching movies, hanging out with my friends, traveling, and trying out new foods. I am super excited for a fantastic senior year back at CMC!