This is Alex's second year with McVay, and they are SO excited! In their free time, Alex likes to read, play guitar, and hang out with friends. They are a junior at Hamline, studying Acting and Journalism

Hi! My name is Lidya and I use she/her pronouns. I'm a junior this year studying Anthropology. I like listening to music, watching movies, and exploring new places with my friends. This is my second year with McVay and I am so excited to be working with the students and staff of McVay! 

Name: Darby Comiskey

Pronouns: She/Her

Role: Van Driver

Hello! My name is Darby Comiskey and i’m a second year at Hamline University majoring in Communications. This is my first year at Mcvay and i’m excited to get started! I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with my friends, shopping/thrifting, and checking out fun things in the area. 

Hello! My name is Anna, I am a Senior Fellow at Path of Grace site. I am also a Senior at Hamline, majoring in Anthropology and minoring in Philosophy and Political Science. Fun fact about me is that I have an ESA (Emotional Support Animal). Her name is Lily and is in the picture with me :)

Hi, my name is Eleanor Gale and I am a senior fellow at Grace. This will be my fourth year with McVay and I adore it. At school I am a senior studying psychology. When I first started with McVay I was a creative arts associate and I still try to do as many crafts with the youth as I can. I’m always excited to do things that both the staff and students can enjoy that helps us create such a fun environment at McVay.

Hi, my name is Rekha, and I use she/they pronouns. I am a senior, co-majoring in education. I am a fellow this year. I look forward to spending quality time learning and building connections with students.

Ethan Heide is a third-year at Hamline University planning to major in Elementary Education. They love to do art, write music, and spend an unhealthy amount of time watching educational YouTube videos. Ethan is incredibly excited to start working at McVay as a Senior Fellow and hopes to better themself and their community through their work.

Hi, I’m KJ Holec! I’m a senior at Hamline University majoring in psychology and minoring in criminology. I had the honor of joining McVay in May of 2022, so this will be my third full school year working with everyone! I am from Des Moines, Iowa, and some of my hobbies are lifting, running, creating lyrics, singing, and drawing. I’m excited to meet new students and build great connections at McVay this year! 

Hi, my name is Raine. I use they/them/theirs pronouns. This is my third year at McVay, and I’m a junior at Hamline majoring in Psychology with a minor in Environmental Studies. In my free time, I enjoy writing, reading, crafting, and yoga.

Hello everyone, I am Sadikshya Paudel an international student from Nepal. I am currently enrolled in Hamline University as a Legal studies major and am a fellow in Mcvay. I joined Mcvay during my freshmen year and had a very incredible experience throughout. I felt really welcomed by the staffs, youths, and everyone involved in the program. I believe that the best way to learn is through experience, so I try to take on new challenges whenever possible. And above all else, I value integrity and authenticity in myself and others. I am so excited to join Mcvay as a fellow and am looking forward to everything that I can offer to this big community.

Hi everyone, my name is Ben, and I am a senior majoring in Creative Writing and minoring in Anthropology. Some things I enjoy are reading, swimming, playing video games, and taking care of animals. This will be my first time joining McVay, and I am excited to get to know everyone while doing some fun activities!

Hi! My name is Frog Tolstad (they/them). I am a sophomore at Hamline University majoring in Education with a concentration in English as a Second Language and Anthropology. I am a fellow at Hazel Park. In my free time, I enjoy playing nerdy card games (Pokémon and Yugioh), drinking tea, learning languages, and playing Legend of Zelda games. 

Hello, My name is Kajshia and the J in my name is silent! I use she/her pronouns. I'm a junior this year at Hamline University and I major in Digital Media arts/Digital Studio arts. During my free time, I would read some novels that I like and do some illustrating on my computer and phone. This is my second year at Mcvay and I hope to earn more experience while I work with the other staff members and students.