Meet the Consultants
2026-27 Consultants
Sadie Anderson ’29
she/her
Majors: Literature, Anthropology
Sadie is a sophomore, and a prospective Literature and Anthropology double major. She’s a member of the Hamilton Debate Team, and a part of the Red Weather Poetry Board. In her free time, you might find her reading up on fashion news or drawing her friends.
Carson Belle-Isle ’28
he/him
Major: Economics
Minor: Math
Carson is an Economics major from Buffalo, New York. He is a member of the Buffers, Brass Ensemble, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club. When Carson is not harmonizing with his friends, he enjoys playing guitar and watching Buffalo Bills football.
Clara Bennett-Jones ’27
she/her
Major: Government
Minors: Literature, History
Clara is a senior from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey majoring in Government and minoring in Literature and History. She is co-captain of Mock Trial and on the editorial board for Hamilton Historical. In her spare time, she enjoys a glen walk and playing guitar.
Jaine Buck ’28
she/her
Major: Theatre
Minor: Psychology
Jaine is a Theatre major and a Psychology minor from Kobe, Japan. She is an OP scholar and can usually be found in KTSA. Outside of the OCC, she enjoys watching Japanese dramas, singing, and traveling!
Languages: Japanese
John Bustillo ’28
he/him
Majors: Government, Philosophy
John is a junior Government and Philosophy student from Branford, CT. He is a member of the Mock Trial team, an OP Scholar, an admissions ambassador, and Common Ground ambassador. When out-and-about, he is likely having an iced chai latte with oat milk.
Languages: Spanish
Carol Daquilema ’28
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minor: Latin American Studies
Carol is a junior Public Policy major from Sparkill, NY. Often finding her schedule packed, you may see her relaxing at the McEwen courtyard. She’s involved with La Vanguardia and dances with Tropical Sol. In her free time, she likes to play Just Dance on her Wii and stare at the pile of books she said she would read.
Languages: Spanish, French
Ben DeGroat ’29
he/him
Major: Math
Minors: Hispanic Studies, Theatre
Ben is a Sophomore from Framingham, Massachusetts. Outside of the OCC, he enjoys acting, playing ultimate frisbee, and doing improv.
Languages: Spanish
Henry Denner ’27
he/him
Off campus in Fall
Majors: Art History, Economics
Minor: Music (Piano)
Henry is a junior from Bend, Oregon. Outside of the OCC, Henry is an archaeologist, piano player, and plays rugby for the Hamilton Exiles.
Dwight Evans Jr. ’29
he/him
Majors: Government, Theatre
Dwight is a Government and Theatre double-major from Long Island, New York. He spends his time at the DMC as a G-Board member of the BLSU, being a member of the “Buffer” acapella group, and being an OP scholar. In his free time, Dwight can be found playing volleyball with his friends on the KTSA lawn.
Luiz Gandelman ’28
he/him
Off campus in 2026-27
Majors: World Politics, Asian Studies
Luiz is a junior from São Paulo, Brazil, who now lives in Miami, Florida. He’s intending to double major in World Politics and Asian Studies, and is interested in diplomacy and languages. He speaks several languages and has lived in four countries. He loves traveling and hopes to visit every country (he is almost halfway there!).
Languages: Portuguese, Spanish, Hebrew, Arabic, Japanese, Italian
Isabel Harvey ’28
she/her
Major: Economics
Minor: Government
Isabel is a junior Economics major planning to minor in Government. She is involved in athletics and leadership on campus and enjoys helping others build confidence and strengthen their communication skills through her role at the Oral Communication Center.
Thalia Honorat ’28
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minors: French, Urban Studies
Thalia is a junior and an aspiring city planner. Her favorite place she's lived is Queens, NY. Around campus, you can find her networking for personal projects, painting colorful portraits, planning events, or going for a wander in the Glen. Ask her about her favorite artist or her favorite city!
Languages: French
Elizabeth Jordan ’27
she/her
Majors: Government, Theatre
Jordan is a senior, double majoring in Government and Theatre, from NYC. When she is not in the OCC you may find her on Minor Field playing Rugby, singing in Wellin Hall with the Hamiltones A Cappella group, in the Admissions Office working as a Senior Admission Fellow, or in the Levitt Center. She also enjoys long walks on the beach.
Maliyah LeFevour ’27
she/her
Majors: Sociology, Theatre
Maliyah is an OP senior from Fairbanks, Alaska who is majoring in Sociology and Theatre. She also acts as a HamVan driver, theatre office assistant, and First Year Experience Leader. Outside of work, you can find her walking through the Glen listening to music. If you see her, ask her what she is listening to (it is always a really cool song)!
Christina Monroe ’27
she/her
Major: Psychology
Minor: Music
Christina is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Music. In her spare time, she loves to sing acappella (in Special K) and play the violin. You can also find her working in the Admissions Office as a senior fellow, or hanging with friends in any green area of campus!
Languages: French
Wylie Ocken ’27
he/him
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Literature
Wylie is a senior from Connecticut majoring in Environmental Studies. When he is not in the OCC center, you can find him working at the mail center, playing lacrosse, hiking, or working in SGA.
Alex Persaud ’29
he/him
Major: Biochemistry
Minor: Women’s and Gender Studies
Alex is a Sophomore Posse 16 Scholar from Homestead, Florida. He is pursuing a major in Biochemistry and a minor in Women & Gender Studies on the pre-med track. Alex has recently discovered the wonders of Pickleball and hopes to play it often in his free time, following the goal of getting his life together by going to the gym and studying hard. He loves everything chocolate and suffers from lactose-intolerance.
Lauren Prins ’27
she/her
Major: Public Policy
Minor: Philosophy
Lauren is a senior concentrating in Public Policy from Salem, Oregon. Outside of the OCC, she spends her time at the COOP, exploring the Glens, and getting coffee at Euphoria. She also loves pickleball, hiking, and reading.
Claudia Timmins ’28
she/her
Major: Anthropology, Theatre
Claudia is a junior from New York City double-majoring in Theater and Anthropology. On campus she sings in the acappella group Tumbling After, plays guitar at Open Mic Club, and can often be found playing NYT puzzles in KJ.
Languages: Spanish
Kate Thum ’28
she/her
Major: History, Mathematics
Kate is a History and Mathematics double-major from Cartersville, Georgia. She plans to attend graduate school for education after Hamilton. On campus, she's also involved in HAVOC, a volunteering club, and the college choir.
Languages: Spanish
Penelope Werner ’29
she/her
Major: Environmental Studies
Minor: Economics
Penelope is an Environmental Studies major from New Canaan, Connecticut. Outside of the OCC, she works at the Career Center, is an Orientation Leader, and plays Wii Sports Resort. She enjoys exploring the Adirondacks, eating ice cream, and taking spin classes.
Fin Ying ’29
they/them
Majors: Art, Philosophy
Fin is an intended Art and Philosophy double-major from Queens, NYC. They are an OP scholar, community advisor, peer listener, Sophomore Class President, and a Howard Diner worker. They enjoy tarot reading for their friends in their free time.
Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Hannah Zhao ’28
she/her
Off campus in 2026-27
Major: Psychology
Hannah is a junior intending to major in Psychology. She is an international student from Shenzhen, China. If you don’t see her in the OCC office, she is probably practicing K-Pop dances, on a Model UN trip, or playing with cats.
Languages: Mandarin Chinese
Contact
Office / Department Name
Oral Communication Center
Contact Name
Amy Gaffney
Oral Communication Center Director
