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Feel free to contact any of us if you would like to discuss something SOAR related or have any questions! We're open if you need to talk about anything.
Meena Sharma she/her/hers, senior
mdsharma@eths202.org
The main reason I wanted to be part of the SOAR space this year as a member of the leadership board is because I believe in listening, understanding, and all that SOAR represents when it comes to addressing challenging topics surrounding race. I feel that when students come together as subjects of an educational institution, we can better navigate oppressive practices with as many voices as possible.
This year, I work with MSAN and Equity Workshops.
Outside of SOAR, I participate in Emerge, a program seeking to create a more equitable community, and I enjoy running, playing tennis, and surrounding myself with friends and family.
Kehinde (Kenni) Ajasa she/her, junior
krajasa@eths202.org
I joined SB because I knew that I couldn't count on anyone else to get the work done for me. As a young Black girl, I know that the "system" isn't designed for me to succeed, and so I wanted to be a part of a group that works to hard change that.
I'm a part of Communications, Equity Workshops, MSAN, and Office Hours.
I love laughing, reading, dancing, sleeping, hanging with my dog Ava, and watching crime, medical, and fantasy shows.
Gwen Tucker she/her/hers, senior
gmtucker@eths202.org
I decided to do this work with the SLB because it is necessary for me to organize against systems of racial oppression in my own communities, such as ETHS and Evanston as a whole.
I'm a part of Office Hours, Communications/Outreach, and the planning committee for Eva Jefferson Patterson Day at Northwestern.
I enjoy watching Broad City, spending time with my friends and family, reading, and playing tennis. I write for the Evanstonian and also work on organizing in Jewish spaces.
Taiwo Ajasa she/her/hers, junior
tfajasa@eths202.org
I decided to join the SOAR board because I saw the work that people like Calvin Terrell and the 2018 SOAR Board do every day and immediately knew it was something I wanted to be a part of. SOAR gives me the opportunity to reflect on myself and the world around me and think about ways we can be more inclusive and do better. It has allows me to turn my thoughts into positive actions. It's a space where I feel like I'm heard and seen.
I am a part of MSAN, Office Hours, and Communications/Outreach
I enjoy reading, drawing/painting, writing, and singing(though i'm not good at it) . I spend a lot of my time watching marvel movies, especially the ones with my favorite super hero, Captain America. I consider Chris Evans to be the love of my life and I absolutely love to spend time learning new things and laughing with my friends.
Sofia Lydon she/her/hers, senior
sclydon@eths202.org
I decided to join the board this year because I feel that combating racism is crucial and I have seen how SOAR's work has made a large impact. I also think that while contributing to the work of SOAR, I have grown more racially conscious in my everyday life.
I'm a part of Office Hours and Communications/Outreach
Outside of SOAR, I play lacrosse and tennis, as well as spend a lot of time with my family.
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