College Aides

Han Choi ‘24
Sydney Scott ‘24 Sydney is a senior from Long Island, New York. She is studying biomedical engineering on the biomechanics and mechanobiology track. On campus, she is involved with Yale Undergraduate Science Olympiad and the Yale Biomedical Engineering Society. Outside of her STEM interests, Sydney also enjoys learning new digital art skills and works as a layout designer for the Yale Banner and the Yale Scientific Magazine. In her free time, she loves painting, going on sunset walks, and eating ice cream with friends.
Co-Head Aide Tsedaye Abenet ‘25 Tsedaye is a junior from Houston, Texas majoring in the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health with a concentration in public health and also plans on receiving a Statistics & Data Science certificate. Her interests include mental health advocacy, science history, and researching methods of improving health outcomes for marginalized groups. On campus, she provides mentorship to first-generation incoming first year students in navigating college applications and spaces. In her free time, she enjoys reading, keeping up with astronomical news and research, and taking pictures of the beautiful New Haven sunsets.
Violette Perry ‘25
Grace Rangel ‘25 Grace (she/her) is a junior from Los Angeles, California. She is a prospect Political Science major, (possible double majoring with Economics). Her interests include the study of civic engagement throughout history, advocacy for immigrant rights, the effects of economic development, and the multidisciplinary study of poverty. On campus, she is involved with the Yale Votes team, the Yale Questbridge Scholars Network, The Women’s Network, and the BFCC as a sophmore representative. In her spare time, Grace enjoys listening to podcasts, taking pictures of the birds around Franklin, and taking many trips to Ashley’s (mint chip for the win!!).
Co-Head Aide Alanna Rivera ‘26 My name is Alanna Rivera and I am a sophomore from Staten Island, New York. I am majoring in Psychology on a pre-law track. On campus I am involved in multiple prison reform and law organizations such as Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association, Yale Undergraduate Prison Project, and Yale Law School’s Prison Letters Project. Outside of my law interests, I am heavily involved in DanceWorks where I perform all styles of dance. In my free time, I enjoy having baking nights with my friends, dancing, getting ice cream with friends, and trying new restaurants around New Haven!
Kayla Samo ‘25 Kayla is a junior from Atlanta, Georgia majoring in biomedical engineering with an interest in public health. As a part of her passion for the medical field, she is the secretary for Black Pre-Health Students of Yale. She also enjoys a range of fine arts activities such as singing in an A Capella group, being involved in theater performances, and is currently taking her first dance class! In her free time she loves reading books and eating desserts.
Erin Sommers ‘25 Erin (she/her) is a History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health major from Brooklyn, New York. Her interests include public health, reproductive justice, biology, and art history. Outside of class, she is a community liaison and classroom facilitator through Community Health Educators, as well as the Communications Chair for the Yale Student Environmental Coalition. She is also a Housing Representative for Franklin’s class of 2025. In her spare time, she loves photographing her cats, hosting movie nights with friends, and exploring green spaces around Yale’s campus.
Linda Youn ‘25 Linda is a junior from Los Angeles, CA. She is studying economics and considering a certificate in Statistics and Data Science. On campus, she is involved in Yale Democrats and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program. In her free time, she enjoys watching sit-coms, reading, and spending time with her friends. She is super excited to be working as a college aide this year!