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Sandra Kibet

I am Sandra Kibet. I am a rising senior from Nairobi, Kenya, and I am an art major at Weinberg. I love going to museum exhibitions and libraries, watching tv and movies, social media, making art and any and every rollercoaster. On campus, I'm a member of the Alliance of African Scholars and Alice Millar Chapel Choir. I'm passionate about learning how identities interact in society and what it means to embody certain identities, especially with my experience as a Kenyan immigrant woman in the United States. I'm super excited to be a One Book Ambassador and to get to engage the Northwestern Community!

Bobby Read

Hey! My name is Bobby Read and I am a rising Sophomore from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio majoring in Social Policy with a minor in Legal Studies. On campus, I am also involved with the NU Marching Band, University Christian Ministry, Relay for Life, Arch Society, Student Philanthropy Council, ASG's Student Activities and Resource Committee, and Phi Mu Alpha fraternity. During my non-existent free time, you can find me hammocking on the Lakefill or having photoshoots with friends. I cannot wait to be a member of the One Book Team and engage in dialogue with the rest of the Northwestern community.

Rafael Rodríguez

I’m Rafael Rodríguez, a rising fourth-year student majoring in Computer Science on a pre-medical track. I’m from Puerto Rico (still live there) and love to learn through reading. I enjoy playing table tennis as part of the Northwestern University Table Tennis Club and am involved in The Garage and Alianza. I also work at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions as a member of the Council of Latino Admissions Volunteers for Education, which promotes Northwestern to prospective Latinx students in order to contribute to the diversity of the NU community. When I don’t have much to do, I’m usually catching up on TV shows like Grey’s Anatomy and The Flash!

Jessa Shortridge

Hi! My name is Jessa Shortridge and I am a sophomore Theatre major with a minor in German. I'm involved in Happiness Club and the Book Club here at Northwestern. In my free time, I enjoy chilling on the lakefill, dog spotting, and of course reading! I am so excited to be a part of the One Book team and engage the community in meaningful discussions!

Abigail Sutter

My name is Abigail Sutter and I’m a sophomore studying Journalism. I grew up outside of Chicago in a small town ironically named Manhattan, IL. I love reading and writing, and you can often find me doing so by the lake when the weather permits! I currently write for the Daily Northwestern and work at Main Library and the Block Museum. I am so excited to be a One Book Ambassador this year to discuss underrepresented women in science and engage with the Northwestern community!

Neya Thanikachalam

Hello, my name is Neya Thanikachalam! I’m a sophomore double-majoring in journalism and global health. I’m a reporter and a member of the editorial board of The Daily Northwestern, the co-vice president of social media at the Medill chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, and a family ambassador. In my free time, I’ll probably be exploring local coffee shops and satisfying my caffeine addiction or reading by the Lakefill. I’m super excited to be working with One Book this year and to have discussions about amazing women!

Megan Yaur

Hello! I’m Megan Yaur, a sophomore studying Computer Science in McCormick. I’m from northern New Jersey but now home has moved across the world to Shanghai. This is my first year getting involved with One Book One Northwestern, but I am also the Programming Chair of Women in Computing. I can’t wait to explore Hidden Figures with you all, especially as a woman in STEM!