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Class of 2026

 tea-pic.png Téa Bartlett

Téa Bartlett is an American Studies major with a second major in Legal Studies and a minor in Gender and Sexuality Studies from Oakland, California. Her research focus is centered on how the law allows for the policing of gender and sexuality. Outside of academics, Téa is a member of the Northwestern Mock Trial team, is a lifeguard at SPAC, a competitive archer with Chicago’s North Side Archery Club, teaches young girls STEM with Full STEAM Forward, and works part-time at an immigration law firm.

simon.jpg Simon Carr

Simon Carr is a journalism, political science, and American studies major from Portland, Oregon and Providence, Rhode Island. He's interested in the international influences/rs of utopian intentional communities (and other abolitionist projects) throughout U.S. history. Simon works on campus with the Northwestern Undergraduate Law Journal and Jewish Voice for Peace. He also enjoys reading, designing sound, playing tennis, and doing the New York Times crossword.

psippi.png Psippi Haendel

Psippi Haendel is an American Studies major hoping to minor in environmental policy and culture. Originally from Los Angeles, Psippi is interested in the history of the American West, historic preservation and restoration, and how historic structures are able to further certain narratives in museum settings. She works part-time at a local elementary school and loves collecting sea glass on the beach.

jordyn.jpg Jordyn Howard

Jordyn Howard, a Columbus, GA native,  is majoring in American Studies and psychology with a minor in legal studies. She is an active member of the Black Pre-Law Association and the Black Mentorship Program, where she serves as a mentor to other students of color on campus. She is also a member of the highly competitive Mock Trial team, where she has excelled as a double all-regional attorney. When she's not in class or participating in extracurricular activities, Jordyn works at the Mail and Package Center on campus, ensuring that packages are delivered promptly and efficiently to students and faculty. As an American Studies major, Jordyn is interested in exploring the development of social activism throughout history alongside the development of social media, with a particular focus on the ways in which marginalized communities have fought for their rights and freedoms. 

 

 

melanie.png  Melanie Tapia

Melanie Tapia is an Evans Scholar from Chicago pursuing a double major in American Studies and environmental policy & culture along with a minor in business institutions. On campus, she is the Deputy of Northwestern's Sustainability Committee through ASG and also serves as the Co-chair of Resource Management. She is also an active member in Kesem and a Peer Advisor. Outside of her academic work, Melanie is employed part-time at Bob's Pizza in Evanston.


 talia headshot Talia Winiarsky

Talia Winiarsky is an American Studies major with a Spanish minor from New York City. She is interested in recent American history and politics. During her summers, Talia has interned at the U.S. House of Representatives, New York City Council, and the American Jewish Committee. She writes a weekly column, usually about politics, for the Daily Northwestern. In her free time, she loves walking along the lake, trying new restaurants in Chicago, and reading Sally Rooney.