Student leaders play a visible role in shaping CEVIHE’s work and help make engagement across differences a durable part of campus life. The Student Advisory Board provides regular guidance on programming, student interests, and campus dynamics. The Student Organizations Council brings together student organizations engaged in civic life, creating a structured forum for coordination, collaboration, and engagement across political, cultural, religious, media, and advocacy groups. The Student Conference Committee, a sub-committee of the advisory board, leads the planning for CEVIHE’s annual student-led Symposium.
The application for student leadership positions is available here. While the application deadline for the 2026-2027 academic year for the Board was July 17, 2026, the Council accepts applications on a rolling basis. Please contact us with any questions or input you may have.
Student Advisory Board
Devon Chang is a senior at Tufts University studying Sociology and International Relations, with a focus on globalization. She examines how global forces such as migration and technological change continue to reshape societies’ negotiations of pluralism and integration. She sees communication as the critical bridge between complex debates and the publics they affect. She is also a Section Editor at The Tufts Observer and has served as a Policy Fellow with the Tufts AI Safety Student Association, where she examines governance frameworks for frontier AI. Devon works as a communications assistant for CEVIHE.
Elijah Fraiman is a senior at Tufts double majoring in Clinical Psychology and Judaic Studies. Hailing from New York’s Upper West Side, he grew up attending the Heschel School, a pluralistic Jewish day school, and Camp Ramah in the Berkshires, a conservative Jewish summer camp. On campus, Elijah serves as the Student President of Tufts Hillel, presiding over both the student general board and the executive board. Additionally, he serves as an ex officio member of the Tufts Hillel Board of Directors. One of the missions of Tufts Hillel is to foster a pluralistic space where all individuals, regardless of religious or political affiliation, are welcome. Furthermore, he works as a student consultant for a project at the Resilience and Prevention Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, providing resilience-focused mental health training to members of vulnerable communities, specifically Jewish student populations. He is particularly interested in the intersection of mental health, Jewish identity, and community resilience, and he hopes to pursue a career in clinical psychology or in Jewish education. Eli serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Gretta Goorno is a senior at Tufts University majoring in Political Science and History. On campus, she has served as the Executive Opinion Editor and a Managing Editor for The Tufts Daily, helping students, alumni, and residents of Medford and Somerville articulate their beliefs and ensuring journalistic integrity across all departments of the newspaper. Last summer, Gretta served as a Congressional intern in Washington, D.C., for Rhode Island Representative Gabe Amo. She also plays club ice hockey for Tufts and enjoys listening to music and swimming in the Mystic. Gretta works as an administrative and research assistant for CEVIHE. Gretta serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Caroline Madrid is a sophomore from Seattle, Washington, where she attended Lakeside School. At Tufts, she plans to major in History and Political Science and hopes to pursue a career in public policy or law. Caroline developed an appreciation for the importance of diverse viewpoints during her junior year of high school, when she attended the School for Ethics and Global Leadership (SEGL) in London. Immersed in a community of peers with diverse racial, geographic, and ideological backgrounds, she learned to embrace difference and disagreement as tools for growth. Caroline hopes to foster a campus culture that values a range of views and encourages students to listen with curiosity. Outside of the center, Caroline is a member of Tufts Democrats and the Tufts Historical Review. She enjoys exploring the East Coast and playing intramural volleyball. A Seattle Mariners and Seahawks fan, she also loves college football and can often be found cheering on the Washington Huskies or Michigan Wolverines. Caroline serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Mason Moore is a junior from Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, studying Political Science and
Philosophy. His academic interests include economic policy, electoral data, and the role of local
government. He has interned in Washington, D.C., at Project Argus, a consulting firm focused
on technology policy and strategic competition between the United States and China. Mason
supports Tufts’ commitment to institutional pluralism and hopes to help advance it through
CEVIHE. Outside of CEVIHE, Mason is a defender on the Tufts Men’s Lacrosse team, where he serves as the team’s Civic Life Ambassador. He also gives back to his local community as an open-water rescue lifeguard with the Dewey Beach Patrol. Mason serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Sadie Roraback Meagher is a senior from Portland, Oregon, studying Political Science with a concentration in American politics. She is specifically interested in youth civic engagement, modern American conservatism, and U.S. election laws. Coming from an ideologically diverse family, Sadie strongly believes in the importance of civil political discourse, especially in today’s polarized climate. She is excited to serve on the Student Conference Committee, where she hopes to help inspire members of the Tufts community to tackle contentious issues respectfully and promote intellectual growth. Outside of CEVIHE, Sadie is heavily involved with The Tufts Daily as an Opinion writer, deputy editor, and chair of the Ethics and Inclusion Committee. She is also a member of Women in International Relations and Planned Parenthood Action Club. When she’s not busy with schoolwork or extracurriculars, she can be found watching a movie at the Somerville Theatre, attempting to learn Ukrainian, or testing out a new bagel recipe.
Michael Onysko is a senior at Tufts, double-majoring in Political Science and International Relations with a pre-law interest. He serves as a Class Senator and Treasurer for the Tufts Community Union Senate, overseeing club funding for over 400 student organizations. Michael is also a former Deputy News Editor at The Tufts Daily and a staff writer for The Tufts Tribune, where he explored his interests in journalistic writing and campus engagement through investigative coverage. Outside of campus, he has pursued his interest in the legal field and financial services through legal casework and executive search and leadership advisory. Michael works as a program evaluation, communications, and research assistant for CEVIHE.
Olin Rose-Bardawil is a sophomore studying Political Science and Philosophy, with a focus on political theory. He is a writer and section editor for the Tufts Tribune, Vice President of the Tufts Federalist Society chapter, and recently served as a Hertog Political Studies fellow. He is interested in serving in the Army Reserves or National Guard and plans to pursue a career in politics or law. Olin was born and raised in Northampton, MA. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, playing guitar, and competing in triathlons. Olin serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Catherine Samaan is a Political Science and Philosophy major with a minor in Women’s Studies from Winter Park, Florida. Her work with CEVIHE focuses on developing and diversifying Women’s and Gender Studies curricula. Catie has a deep commitment to the center’s mission of fostering viewpoint diversity in higher education. Beyond CEVIHE, she is a pre-orientation leader for Tufts Wilderness Orientation, a member of ATO of Massachusetts, and a member of the executive boards of both Planned Parenthood Action and Club Ice Hockey. Catie serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Grant Schmidt is a junior at Tufts University pursuing a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in History. Originally from Sewall’s Point, Florida, he focuses his academic interests on institutions, governance, and how individual perspectives shape public decision-making. Outside the classroom, he is a member of the Tufts Varsity Sailing Team and the U.S. Sailing Olympic Development Program. Across these roles, he values patience, clear communication, and the process of translating complex ideas into practical action. Grant hopes to continue exploring the intersections of policy, education, and community engagement during his time at Tufts. Grant serves on the Student Conference Committee.
Student Organizations Council
Whitney Critchfield is a senior studying biology at Tufts. She is interested in ecology and conservation and plans to pursue a career at the intersection of biology and law. Critchfield also studies Spanish at Tufts and spent her junior fall in Madrid, Spain, immersed in the language and culture. Critchfield is active in civic engagement at Tufts. She is a co-founder and the current President of the Tufts Tribune as well as co-president of the Tufts Federalist Society. Critchfield is passionate about promoting open discourse at Tufts. Outside of academics, Critchfield is a coxswain on the Men’s Varsity rowing team. She loves the sport’s strong team dynamic and the time spent on the water. Critchfield is a native of Florida, but spent time living in central Iowa and suburban Washington, DC during her childhood. While not at Tufts, you can likely find her outside, particularly on the beaches and rivers of her home in Stuart, Florida. Critchfield is a fan of books, movies, and cooking, especially when it involves blueberries.
Zach Halverstam is a junior studying Political Science and Psychology. A born and raised New
Yorker, Zach grew up with an ideologically diverse family but in a liberal educational bubble. He
hopes to use his time at Tufts to understand all ends of the political spectrum. He is a research assistant at Professor Jessica Remedios’s Social Identity and Stigma Lab, where he assists in conducting studies on the effects of implicit identity-based biases on cognitive processes. Zach plans to use the study of politics and psychology to understand the core mechanisms underlying human thought and behavior. He has served as the Executive Investigative Editor for the Tufts Daily, where he spearheaded a year-long investigation into the university’s financial aid system. In his free time, Zach likes to play tennis, listen to jazz, and learn obscure geography facts.
Samantha Kaplan is a junior at Tufts University double majoring in Child Studies & Human
Development and Psychology, with a minor in Hebrew. From a young age, she has been
involved in the Jewish community through both volunteer work and youth group. Samantha
serves as the Student President of Tufts Hillel, an organization that fosters a community where
all students feel welcome. She is passionate about ensuring that everyone’s voices are heard
and is looking forward to supporting a strong community.
Mack Kozlowski is a sophomore majoring in Music and hopes to pursue a double major in Media Psychology and Political Communication through the Interdisciplinary Studies program. Having
grown up in central California and rural Kansas, Mack developed an interest in how geography, socioeconomic background, and media shape political perspectives. On campus, Mack serves as President of Tufts Republicans, Event Coordinator for the Tufts ASL Society, and is a member of the Tufts Opera Ensemble and Tufts Low-Keys. Outside of campus, Mack is a member of Young Americans for Freedom, attending conferences across the country focused on political advocacy, journalism, and global perspectives. Mack recently began independently publishing investigative reporting on government policies, cultural movements, and bias in national media. She hopes to continue this work after college and pursue a career in journalism focused on the intersection of media, politics, and public opinion. Through CEVIHE, Mack hopes to encourage open discussion and create a campus environment where students feel comfortable engaging with perspectives different from their own
Peter Loud is a political science major at Tufts, where he transferred in his junior year. He has studied on three continents, including a program in Kenya that expanded his understanding of global issues. His academic interests focus on international conflict and politics. He has worked in Washington, D.C., as a government affairs intern, attending meetings with congressional offices, federal agencies, and policy organizations. That experience gave him direct insight into how policies develop in practice. He also has a background in law, including internships at a public defender’s office and a law firm. Peter joined CEVIHE because he values open conversation where people can explore issues from different perspectives. He’s interested in understanding how others make sense of the world and contributing to a community that values curiosity and dialogue. He hopes to continue this work at The Fletcher School and eventually pursue a career in diplomacy.
Sadie Rauchberg is a junior at Tufts University majoring in Psychology and History. Growing up
in a “Brooklyn bubble” in New York City, Sadie came to Tufts eager to engage with new
perspectives and increase her capacity for difficult conversations. She found that space in CIVIC, a nonpartisan discussion group that promotes civic engagement from all sides in an increasingly polarized political climate. Sadie serves as President of CIVIC and believes that the ability to
facilitate open, empathetic conversations is crucial for her interest in criminal justice. Outside of CIVIC, Sadie is the Director of Community Relations for the Ivy Sorority and a member of Planned Parenthood Action and the club lacrosse team. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, and watching cheesy TV shows with her friends
Emma So is a junior at Tufts University, majoring in political science. She serves as the President of the Tufts College Democrats and the Events Director of the College Democrats of Massachusetts. Originally from New York City, Emma developed an interest in politics through her appointment on her district’s community board when she was 16 years old. Since then, Emma has dedicated her time to political campaigning and community organizing. Emma hopes to build on her experiences in college by continuing to work for effective politicians and help elect candidates.
Previous Student Leaders
Aaron Bolonick, A26, BA in Political Science
Elle Cutler, A26, BA in Sociology and History with a minor in Judaic Studies
Douglas Friedman, A26, BA in Political Science with minors in Economics and Judaic Studies
Julian Glickman, A28, BA in Political Science and Spanish.
Sarah Grand, A26, BA in Computer Science with a minor in History
Ben Handell, A28, BA in Political Science
Varvara Karpinskaya (Varya), A28, BA in Political Science
Anastasia Guralnick Leahy, A26, BA in Political Science with minors in Urban Studies and History
Timmy Lee, A28, BA in Political Science and History
Seona Maskara, A26, BA in International Relations and Civic Studies with a minor in Anthropological Archaeology
Nicole Mousad A28, BA in Political Science and Spanish
Zoe Raptis, A26, BA in Political Science with minors in Entrepreneurship and Philosophy
Nicholas Rishi, A26, BA in International Relations with a minor in Russian and East European Studies
David Seaton, A28, BA in Political Science and Economics
Navya Saluja, A28, BA in International Relations and Economics with a minor in Finance
Stanley Spence, A27, BA in Political Science and Philosophy
Eva Stern, A28, BA in Political Science
Chloe Walker, A28, BA in Political Science and Civic Studies with minors in Philosophy and History
Jack Wilan, A26, BA in Political Science