Student Activities

Student Employees

The Student Activities Office employs a number of student workers across multiple areas who help support SAO staff with a variety of projects such as programming, administrative functions and building management.

Administrative Assistants

The Administrative Assistants maintain the Student Activities Office (SAO) Main Office in room 232 and are essential to the day-to-day function of Student Activities throughout the year. Greeting guests and answering phone calls and emails to sao@brown.edu, the Admin Assistants are some of the first people you'll meet when you visit SAO. Managing event registration data, and form and training completion, as well as providing support for biannual processes such as group Mandatory Fall Roll Call (re-registration), Event Planning 101 meetings, and Activities Fairs all fall under their purview.

  • Laryssa Barbosa

    Laryssa Barbosa

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    My name is Laryssa Barbosa and I am a first-year undergraduate from Lunenburg MA. I went to St. Mark's school throughout high school and I plan on concentrating on Biology. I love indie music, plant-based foods, and sustainability. I love working in the SAO office because I am able to foster a welcoming environment and I am able to interact with different members of our community.

  • James Hardy

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    James Hardy is a second-year student from Atlanta, GA and he plans to concentrate in IAPA and Economics.

  • Elizabeth Mitchell

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  • Amara parker

    Amara Parker

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    Amara Parker is a sophomore from San Diego, California intending on concentrating in Public Health on the pre-med track. Outside the classroom and working in the SAO office, Amara is a member of the Women’s Club Lacrosse team, the Treasurer of the Club Sports Executive Council, on the research committee for the Brown Investment Group, and a member of the Black Pre-Med club. She is looking forward to working with the various student organizations that are offered at Brown this year in her new role at the SAO office.

  • Elisha Shiller

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    Elisha Schiller is a Sophomore from New Orleans, LA. He is studying International and Public Affairs on the Security track. Elisha is interested in history, film, sociology, and political science. Back home, he has two dogs named Banksy and Barkus.

Financial Office Student Assistants

The Financial Office Student Assistants support the SAO's Financial Office. They assist with financial transactions, record keeping, communicating financial policy and more. They can be found on the third floor in room 342, helping the Financial Manager in conducting financial transactions for student groups. 

  • Everett Gutterman-Johns

    Everett Gutterman-Johns

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    My name is Everett Gutterman-Johns and I am a current sophomore studying Neuroscience here at Brown. I am involved with student groups like the Brown Healthcare Investment Group and the Brown Healthcare Advancement Journal here on campus. In my free time, I love to take film photos, play soccer, Intramural Volleyball, and spend time with my friends.

  • Michelle Santos

    Michelle Santos

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    My name is Michelle and I am a second year student here at Brown. I plan on concentrating in Public Health and attaining a Certificate in Portuguese and Brazilian Studies.

BOLT Managers

Brown Outdoor Leadership Training (BOLT) is the only outdoor education program in the United States that is designed to bring together sophomores and new transfer/RUE students and provide them with a shared outdoor experience and continued group activities throughout the fall.

  • Daniel Graves

Campus Center Evening Managers

The Campus Center Evening Managers staff the Welcome Info Desk on the first floor of the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center between the hours of 5 PM and 11 PM every weeknight. In addition, they are responsible for completing rounds of the building, and documenting any issues or concerns.

  • Jerry Lu

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    Jerry is an international student who calls Taiwan and Shanghai home. He plans to dual concentrate in computer science and economics, although he also passionate about environmental studies. On campus, he is involved with Class Coordinating Board, Bruno Finance Society, Future of Sustainable Investing Conference. In his spare time, he enjoys going on outdoor excursions, experimenting with new recipes, and playing basketball.

  • Olamide Olofin

    Olamide Olofin

  • Ivy Zhuang

  • Anel Zhussubali

    Anel Zhussubali

Campus Center Programmers

The Campus Center Programmers host a variety of social programs in and around the Stephen Robert '62 Campus Center open to the entire Brown community. This includes favorites such as the annual Halloween Extravaganza, Duck Hunt, Spring Weekend Air Brush Hats and the Spring Weekend Relaxation Station. Brown co-sponsors have included the President's Staff Advisory Council (SAC), Latinx student groups, Project LETS, Counseling and Psychological Services, Sarah Doyle Center for Women and Gender, Office of Residential Life, Office of the President and more. Our Programmers know how to plan great events, and keep the Campus Center lively. Follow @browncampuscenter on Instagram to see what they're up to or email campuscenter@brown.edu.

  • Antara Chowdhary

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    Antara Chowdhary is a sophomore international student (from India, Hong Kong, and Singapore!) studying MCM and Business-Economics at Brown. She has recently joined the Campus Center Programmers team this Fall, and is excited to work towards creating dynamic student events that bring the Brown community closer together. Antara is an avid moviegoer - passionate about anything to do with film! On campus, she's involved with theater, ARRRCapella, and Ivy Film Festival

  • Niyanta Nepal

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    A current sophomore who intends on concentrating in Biomedical Engineering with a passion for education and advocating for educational equity. Outside of CCP, I work as an administrative assistant in SAO, an intern for Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education, and a Co-lead for the admissions and access team for student for educational equity on campus. When not doing work you can find me exploring Providence or some good coffee or ice cream.

Underground Thursday Coordinators

The Underground Thursdays Coordinators facilitate a monthly programming series called the Underground Thursdays that showcases student performers, artists and musicians. In the Underground, located in the lower level of the Campus Center, the coordinators host open mic type events where students can share their art with the community. They take care of booking performers, managing the audio and visual equipment in the space and MC'ing the events. 

Diversity and Inclusion Student Coordinators

The Diversity and Inclusion Student Coordinators support Student Activities with student-centered DIAP (Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan) initiatives, many of which are a result of 2015 DIAP survey responses. The D&I Coordinators work with a variety of campus partners hosting panels and roundtable discussions for student group leaders. Guests of panels and discussions include the Brown Center for Students of Color, Counseling and Psychological Services, Office of Student Conduct, Campus Life, student organizations such as the Undergraduate Finance Board and Project LETS to name a few. Discussions cover a variety of topics including student burnout and self-care, healthy conflict resolution, disposability politics and issues of gender and labor. In addition to discussions, the D&I Coordinators work to strengthen relationships between Student Activities, student organizations and campus partners such as the Department of Public Safety.

  • Dylan Saunders

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    My name is Dylan Saunders and I am a current sophomore who intends on concentrating in Computer Science. Outside of the Diversity and Inclusion Student Coordinator role, I am interested in Basketball and travel.