Student staff members serve as Shaw Ambassadors to the Colgate community. They work as Bystander Intervention Facilitators, Campus Partner Liaisons, and Peer Coaches.
Abaigeal Donaldson ’23
Nutrition Liaison
Abaigeal is studying neuroscience with a minor in peace & conflict studies. Around campus, she is a volunteer EMT for Madison EMS. Abaigeal is originally from Wayland, MA. Her advice to her younger self is, “"The sun will come out tomorrow," as Annie would say. Keep working hard, and even when things get difficult, a new day always presents itself as another, new beginning.”
Amanda Faust ‘23
Integrated Wellness Liaison
Amanda is studying molecular biology with a minor in art & art history and is on the pre-med track. Around campus, Amanda is an EMT at Madison Ambulance, member of Swinging Gates A Cappella, and member of Kappa Kappa Gamma. Amanda is originally from Short Hills, NJ. Her advice to her younger self is, “Do what you love without hesitation!”
Catherine Bennett ‘24
Integrated Wellness Liaison
Catherine is studying neuroscience and public health. Around campus, she is involved in Hamilton Elementary Tutors and CHAARG. Catherine is originally from London, UK. Her advice to her younger self is, “Have more self-confidence. I wish I had spent less time caring about what other people thought of me, and instead focused on what I was truly passionate about.”
Eli Gould ’23
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
He is undecided in his major. Eli’s interesting fact is that he travel’s to a cabin in Alaska every summer. He joined Shaw because he wanted to make a difference in the community. Eli also plays on the Colgate Men's Soccer team and is a Shaw bystander. After Colgate he would love to continue helping people.
Emma Hoesterey '23
Peer Coach
Emma is a senior from Westchester, NY majoring in Educational studies and Psychology. She is particularly interested in talking about isolation, feelings of loneliness, and adjusting to new environments and change. During her free time she prioritizes being outside, hanging out with friends, and getting to know new people. If Emma was a color she would be Red and her guilty pleasure is watching children make “get ready with me” videos on TikTok.
Ethan Freedman ‘24
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
Ethan is studying women’s studies and psychology on the premed track. Around campus, he’s a part of the Medusa movement and hopes to become more active in student organizations and maybe a sport. His advice to his younger self is, “Follow your heart. You are never alone!”
Eva Wiener ‘23
Peer Coach
Eva is a senior from Los Angeles, CA majoring in neuroscience and minoring in creative writing. As a peer coach, she’s most interested in talking to you about your mental health and learning coping mechanisms to help improve it. When she’s not at Shaw, she loves listening to Lana Del Rey, watching films that make her brain hurt, and hosting dinner parties. If Eva was a color she’d be dark purple, and her guilty pleasure is watching mukbangs (look it up if you’re curious, you won’t regret it).
Folade Olusanya ‘24
ALANA Liaison
Folade is studying molecular biology and global public and environmental health. Around campus, she is involved in SOMAC and Impulse Club. Folade is originally from Waterbury, CT. Her advice to her younger self is, “Don't put hangouts, activities and exciting things on hold because it "doesn't feel like the right time yet"; enjoy things while you can now! The future isn't promised.
Dassie Spivack ‘23
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
Dassie is studying peace & conflict studies and computer science. Around campus, she is involved in Colgate Jewish Union and Ultimate Frisbee. Dassie is originally from Riverdale, NY. Her advice to her younger self is, “Just remember, everything happens for a reason and it’s all going to be okay.”
Haley Gladstone ‘23
Peer Coach
Haley is a senior from Boston, MA majoring in Psychology and minoring in Global Environmental Public Health. As a peer coach, she is particularly interested in speaking about balance at college (between social life and school), time management, homesickness, and overall adjustment. For fun, Haley loves to spend time outside, go on long drives to get Chipotle, and spend time with both new and old friends. Haley loves dogs, specifically dachshunds, rewatching New Girl, and anything with hot sauce. And her guilty pleasure is eating copious amounts of sour candy (specifically sour straws).
James Clark ‘23
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
James is studying biochemistry with a minor in sociology. Around campus, he is a member of Professor Peeler's lab and tutor for Madison Central School. He is originally from Camillus, NY. His advice to his younger self is, “Don't be afraid to let your true self shine. Negative experiences are fleeting, but positive memories are forever.”
Katerina Atallah-Yunes ‘23
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
Katerina is studying biochemistry, computer science, and sociology. Around campus, she is involved in Pre-Health Pathways and Varsity Women's Tennis. She’s originally from Manlius, NY. Her advice to her younger self is, “I would tell my younger self not to stress so much about the future. You are a hard worker and you'll achieve whatever you're working towards in the moment.”
Maya Souvignier ‘23
Peer Coach
Maya is a senior from Colorado Springs, CO majoring in Neuroscience and minoring in Global Public and Environmental Health. Maya is interested in connecting about homesickness, social stressors, and how to make the most out of your Colgate experience. Outside of Shaw Wellness Institute, she loves to paint and craft with friends and spend time outside. If Maya was a color she would be turquoise and her guilty pleasure is late night cooking (specifically spicy cheesy pasta).
Persephone Sween-Argyros ‘24
Peer Coach
Persephone is a junior from Austin, TX majoring in Psychology and Economics. She’d love to chat about close relationships, conflict resolution, and belonging. In her free time, Persephone likes to hang out with friends, go to Trader Joe’s, watch TV (she’s always down to watch Gilmore Girls, How I Met Your Mother, or New Girl), and do jigsaw puzzles or play solitaire. If Persephone was a color, she’d be maroon and her guilty pleasure is Mamma Mia!
Rachella Carlino ‘23
Integrated Wellness Liaison
Rachella is studying psychology with a minor in religion. Around campus, she is involved in The Colgate Resolutions, MAD Tutors, COVE Student Advisory Council. Rachella is originally from Scotch Plains, NJ. Her advice to her younger self is, “Focus more on activities that foster physical and mental growth, especially amid the stressors and obligations of everyday life. More importantly, asking for help in any capacity is a sign of strength and courage.”
Sarah Shelton ‘23
Bystander Intervention Facilitator
Sarah is studying educational studies and psychological studies. Around campus, she is a leader for Colgate Buddies, and a member of Link Staff and the ski team. Sarah is originally from Denver, CO. Her advice to her younger self is, “Have faith in my ability to navigate let-downs and difficult life events.