McVay Associates: 2020-2021

My name is Rupa Adhikari, and I use she/her/hers pronounce. I am a senior co-majoring in English and Education. I have been part of McVay for about three years. McVay is how I give back to my community as I work with the students and staff from diverse backgrounds, which is one of my favorite things about Mcvay. 

My name is Khalif. I am a second-year at Hamline and a fellow at McVay, majoring in public health. In my free time, I love hanging out on the lake and playing basketball. I look forward to building positive relationships with the youth and being a good role model for the youth I work with.

Hi I am Maggie! I am a senior studying Sociology and Criminal Justice. In my free time, I love to spend time outside, skiing, running and biking! One of the things I love about McVay is building relationships with youth and getting to know what makes you you!

I am a second year student at Hamline University. I am studying English. I love music, movies, singing, and drawing. I love McVay because it is a great opportunity to connect with the future generations, and to guide them to greatness!

Hello! My name is Christina Krayee (she/her/hers) and I am a junior this year at Hamline. I'm double majoring in Social Justice and English. I really enjoyed my time last year with McVay and I am excited to continue with the youth this year as well.

Hello! My name is Julia and I'm currently a senior at Hamline. I have been a part of the McVay family for 3 years now and I'm sad to be leaving it.

Hi everyone my name is Victoria Osanyintola. I am a junior at Hamline university. I am majoring in legal studies and a minor in social justice with a Paralegal certificate. I enjoy being around kids and I hope I can spread some joy and love to the Mcvay family.

I am a McVay Art Associate in my last year at Hamline, finishing up a Legal Studies major and Philosophy minor. Before the pandemic, I spent time at the Grace, Mounds, and Washington sites. I enjoy music and play several instruments and have co-captained Hamline’s dance team, HU Prime, since my freshman year. I’ve enjoyed my time on the McVay team so far and look forward to my last few months with them and our youth.

Hi! My name is Daejah Vongphachanh and I am a sophomore at Hamline University. I am majoring in Elementary Education and Mathematics. Some of my hobbies are playing guitar, singing and watching Netflix. I love going on adventures or exploring and hanging out with my friends. I am on the exec board for APAC here at Hamline. I am super excited to work with the McVay students again and to be able to see them in-person soon!

Hi everyone! My name is Noah Vue, I am a junior majoring in Social Justice with a concentration in communications studies and a minor in Philosophy. A few fun facts about me are I love writing poetry, playing sports, cooking, meditation, and practicing martial arts.

Hello! My name is Toumeng Yang and I am a senior majoring in marketing. I have been with McVay since my sophomore year and I enjoy working with the students at McVay who I have learned a lot from. In my free time, I enjoy the outdoors, biking, watching anime, volleyball, badminton, and hanging out with my friends on campus. My favorite food is sushi and I like to cook my noodles with beef and pork.