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Owen (he/him) is a Chemistry major and Math minor from Guilderland, NY. He is passionate about both learning and teaching and hopes to continue to do both throughout his life. Owen started tutoring to help others succeed in courses they found difficult. Outside of being a tutor, Owen is the President of the Club Soccer team on campus and Theme House Coordinator for the Habitat for Humanity Theme House. In his free time, he likes to play guitar, stay active, play games, and spend time with friends.

Barrow (she/they) is a sociology major and English + statistics minor with a special focus on humanitarian aid issues such as the prison-industrial complex and the criminalization of sexuality. Barrow loves reading and writing, playing drums, trail running (slowly), and finding weird bumper stickers. She is excited to connect with other students as a peer tutor, and work together to help make SLU more academically fair and equitable. 

Taylor (she/her) is a junior Biomedical Science major on the pre-dental track. She’s involved in the Volunteer Services Club, Campus Kitchens, KDS, and also serves as an Orientation Leader for incoming first-year students. When she’s not studying or volunteering, she enjoys playing pickleball, taking long walks, sipping an iced latte, or laughing with friends. Taylor is passionate about helping fellow students tackle challenging material and believes studying shouldn’t feel overwhelming. She aims to create a supportive, encouraging environment where students feel confident and capable in their academic success.

Ellie (she/her) is a Chemistry and Math Double major. She enjoys tutoring as it connects her to different parts of the SLU campus and gives her a reason to review foundational information. Outside of peer tutoring she is a Gen Chem peer pod TA and a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority at SLU. She enjoys reading, coffee, and going for runs. 

Liyou (she/her) is majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Political Science. She is passionate about learning and enjoys helping others understand complex concepts in a way that’s engaging and accessible. She is excited to support her peers in developing their study habits and academic skills. Outside of school, she loves reading, watching movies, listening to music, and learning to play the violin.

Kaitlyn (she/her) is a Biochemistry major and Statistics minor and interested in applying to medical school post-graduation. She's always loved science and decided to become a peer tutor to help students better understand difficult concepts and thrive academically while also improving study habits. For extracurricular activities, she's on the Women’s Soccer team, Vice President of Athletes for Athletes, and the Facilities Director of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. 

Valeria (she/her) is a Data Science major who finds joy in tutoring by helping others grow and meeting new people along the way. She’s passionate about making challenging concepts easier to understand and creating a welcoming environment for learning. Outside of academics, Valeria enjoys watching movies, meeting people, and discovering new foods.

Ananda is an International Economics - Multilanguage combined major with minors in Political Science and History. As a tutor, she aims to help students develop their writing skills and voice, and thinks all students can benefit from the peer support provided by the WORD studio. She enjoys playing hockey and tennis, reading, and learning languages.

Fascinated by the intersection of DMF and Sociology. I love learning about how the visual media we view every day (in various forms) impacts the way we act in society. Understanding this relationship also fuels my creativity and interest in web-design, film, and TV. Excited to connect with peers and hear about their own academic pursuits. 

Emily is a Biomedical Sciences Major and Psychology Minor on the pre-medical track from Northern NY. Outside of tutoring she enjoys going to the gym and going on walks. Emily is also a part of Chi Omega sorority and the president of ODK! She is also an EMT and works at the hospital in her hometown. Emily spent last spring semester in Denmark but is excited to be back on campus.