We're a little bit "CORN"y in Barbara McClintock...
Selena Zheng
Hi friends! My name is Sese Zheng (she/her/hers), and I am currently a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and pursuing a minor in Business. I originally applied to Cornell as a Hotelie in the Nolan School of Hotel Administration, but I transferred to the College of Arts and Sciences after my first year. In my free time, I love trying out new restaurants (huge foodie) and playing video games with friends. Besides being a first semester RA, I also work in the Cornell Esports Gaming Lounge, so feel free to stop by to say hi! Please play Word Hunt with me on Game Pigeon, and I look forward to meeting everyone throughout the year!
Erica Ruan
My name is Erica Ruan, and this fall is my fifth semester serving as an RA for the first-year community. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, so Ithaca is a refreshing break from city life. I love that I am able to see grass every time I step out of my dorm. My hobbies include window shopping, watching movies, and spending time with my friends. On campus, I am apart of HKSA and project team AguaClara. If you have any questions about anything, please feel free to reach out!
Mira Ahuja
My name is Mira Ahuja. I am a junior studying mechanical and aerospace engineering and am super excited to be a part of the McClintock community this year! I love eating Cornell Dairy ice cream (mint chip of course!) and taking walks around campus, especially under the stars:) My main involvements outside classes include Design Build Fly and Asha for Education. I also enjoy flying small planes!
Thokozile Nyasulu
HEY! My name is Thoko, pronouns She/They. I'm a senior in The College of Arts and Science majoring in Chemistry (Chemical Biology track) with a minor in Biological Sciences. I'm from Cape Town, South Africa but I have lived in Winter Park, Florida (right outside Orlando) my whole life. I enjoy doing my makeup, going to the Johnson Museum on campus, field hockey, and reading. I also really enjoy movies and series, with my favorite movies being Moana and To All the Boys I've Loved Before and my favorite series being SpongeBob SquarePants and Family Guy. Apart from being an RA, I work in a research lab on campus that studies Memory. If you ever want to see videos of the mice I train, watch my Pua doll (the pet pig from Moana) walk and oink, or talk about makeup, don't be afraid to start a conversation with me in the hallway!
Jonna Crocker
My name is Jonna Crocker, and I am a rising sophomore! I am a member of the Dyson School, studying Applied Economics and Management. At school, I am involved in A Seat At The Table (a business ethics organization), the Dyson Undergraduate Council, and Dyson Ambassadors. Outside of school, I run a nonprofit organization for kids with rare diseases! I also love to garden, bake, and explore new restaurants with family and friends. I am so excited to welcome the new students to campus and be a resource!
Jenna Resnik
Hi everyone! My name is Jenna, and I am a senior from Baltimore, MD studying Human Development on the pre-med track and double minoring in Nutrition and Health and European Studies. Outside of classes, I am a tour guide on campus, the chairperson for the Human Ecology Ambassadors program, and I work remotely in a research lab studying HIV and AIDS. I'm also involved in PATCH and REACH. I love to read, cook, and bake, and I'm passionate about musical theater, succulents, and strange ice cream flavors. Looking forward to getting to know you all this year!
Subahnia Ali
Hi! My name is Subahnia Ali and I am a junior studying Global and Public Health Sciences on the pre-med track! I am from Union City, CA which is right across the bay from San Fransisco. I have two dogs, one husky named Cinnamon and a black lab named Blue! Outside of McClintock, I work at Libe Cafe on the weekends. I am also an undergraduate research assistant for the Odoms-Young Lab in MVR! I am always down to have a movie night in Lounge 202, which is right next to my room!
Pallavi Kondayapalepu
Hi! My name is Pallavi (she/her/hers), and I am a rising junior studying Biological Sciences in Arts and Sciences. I'm originally from the Bay Area (Cupertino!) and while I'm a Californian through and through, the fall days in Ithaca have gained a special place in my heart. On campus, I'm involved with undergraduate research, the Smart is Strong Foundation, Ithaca Health Initiative, and Cornell iGEM, a synthetic biology project team. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, reading, watching movies and TV shows, hanging out with friends, and napping. I'm super excited to become more involved with the community, and I'm looking forward to getting to know everyone!
Rachel Marcus
Hi, my name is Rachel, pronouns she/her. I am a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations (ILR) with a minor in public policy. I'm from Westwood Massachusetts, which is about 20 minutes outside of Boston. In Ithaca, I enjoy going exploring the commons and going to the Dairy Bar right here on campus. I'm a big fan of trivia and I love playing any kind of game whether it's a board game, video game, or card game. I watch all types of TV but two of my favorites are Parks and Recreation and Game of Thrones. I am in room 224 and if you ever see me in the hallway feel free to say hi and ask me anything.
Abigail (Aby) Pachon
Hi my name is Aby and I'm a current senior in the College of Engineering majoring in Bioengineering and double minoring in Business and Anthropology. I'm from New Jersey. I'm on the sustainable design project team. Some things I like to do in my free time include going on walks with my dog (Scruffy), playing volleyball, and going on hikes (just being active in general). Some of my favorite clubs are the BEE Society, Guiding Eyes for the Blind, and The Women's Network!
Cristina Nieves
Hi all, my name is Cristina Nieves (she/her/hers). I am from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania! Before coming to Cornell, I went to graduate school at Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP). Here, I obtained my Masters in Student Affairs in Higher Eduation. While obtaining my Masters, I was a Gradiate Director, Fraternity Advisor, Mock Interviewer, and Academic Recovery Advisor. I recently moved to Ithaca, NY this July and would love to here all about your favorite things to do in the area! In my free time, I enjoy cooking, drawing/painting, playing video games, watching the Boston Celtics, movies and anime.
