Division of Campus Life
Student Activities

Student Employees

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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.

  • Remy Dufresne

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    My name is Remy Dufresne and I am a sophomore student at Brown from Havertown, Pennsylvania (outside of Philadelphia). I am concentrating in Applied Mathematics and Philosophy, reprising my role as an Administrative Assistant within the SAO. I am behind excited to continue my involvement with student activities and campus events while working closely with advisors and my SAO peers. I’m ready for a great year on College Hill!

  • Mia Kamisato

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Mia, and I am a sophomore from Honolulu, Hawaiʻi studying Biomedical Engineering. On campus, I'm a member of the Brown Band and a couple of sustainability/community service clubs. I love working at SAO because it allows me to learn about and interact with the various clubs on campus that I would have otherwise never heard about!

  • Kieran Lucus

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    I’m Kieran Lucus, a junior studying Applied Math and Business-Economics from New Jersey. On campus, I’m involved in the Undergraduate Finance Board, musical ensembles, and I love being an Administrative Assistant in the Student Activities Office.

  • Lizzie Mitchell

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Lizzie Mitchell and I am originally from London, UK. I am a senior concentrating in history and education. I am a coxswain on the men’s crew team here at Brown. I love working in the SAO office as I get to meet students from all kinds of student groups and love having a front facing role!

  • Amara parker

    Amara Parker

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Amara is a senior studying Health and Human Biology. She has worked as an SAO Admin Assistant for the past three years.. Outside the classroom and working in the SAO office, Amara is a member of the Women’s Club Lacrosse team, on the research committee for the Brown Investment Group, and a member of the Black Pre-Med club.

  • Stella Puopolo

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Hi! My name is Stella Puopolo and I am a junior from Puerto Rico and I am concentrating in Science Technology Studies (STS). Outside of working with SAO, I am involved with student organizations such as the Brown Healthcare Investments Group and the Brown Entrepreneurship Program. In my free time, I love spending time with my friends and trying new coffee shops around Providence.

  • Clarissa Thorne-Disla

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Clarissa, I’m from Harlem, New York and I’m a sophomore concentrating in organizational studies as well as pursuing an entrepreneurship certificate. I enjoy creative writing, listening to music, and exploring coffee shops!

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. 

  • Melanie Lau

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Melanie Lau and I’m a Junior from Buxton, Maine. I am concentrating in Computer Science & Economics.

  • Tessa Boatswain

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Tessa Boatswain and I am a junior concentrating in APMA-Econ here at Brown. I am also a member of the Women’s Club Lacrosse Team, and a treasurer on the Students of Carribean Ancestry Executive Board. In my free time, I love to read, play and watch sports, and spend time with friends and family.

  • Ece

    Ece Cetintemel

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Ece Cetintemel is a third-year student here at Brown concentrating in Applied Mathematics-Economics

  • Allyson Chen

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Allyson and I'm a sophomore from Dallas, Texas. I'm studying Applied-Math and Economics and IAPA. In my free time, I enjoy writing for the Brown Daily Herald and shopping for fragrances. I'm excited to be a part of the SAO!

  • Will Grossman

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    I’m a current sophomore from Newton, MA. I went to The Roxbury Latin School and am planning to concentrate in Computer Science-Economics. Besides my role with SAO, I sing a cappella in The Jabberwocks at Brown.

  • Everett Gutterman-Johns

    Everett Gutterman-Johns

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    My name is Everett Gutterman-Johns and I am a current senior studying Neuroscience here at Brown. I am from Salem OR and can often be found camping, hiking or climbing. On campus I am involved in research, volunteering at Rhode Island Hospital, and am a TA for the Biology Department.

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.

  • Maddie Cosgrove

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Maddie is a senior studying comparative literature from New York. She is a BOLT manager and loves people and all things outdoors. Other than BOLT, Maddie can be found leading the Taylor Swift club, enjoying Jewish community spaces, and chilling on the main green!

  • Zoe Creane

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Zoe is a senior studying Health and Human Biology. She is passionate about outdoor education and loves to backpack, sea kayak, and read books in the sunshine with friends.

  • Eli Gordon

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    Hi! I’m Eli, and I’m a senior concentrating in Religious Studies. I’m San Francisco. And I love BOLT.

  • Liam Johnson

    Pronouns They, Them, Theirs

    I am a junior from the Hudson Valley, NY concentrating in Geology-Biology. When I'm not a BOLT manager, I enjoy spending time outdoors, playing music, and learning to sail.

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.

  • Ayoola Fadahunsi

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Ayoola is a senior at Brown University studying International and Public & English from Virginia Beach, VA. She is a Nigerian-American and serves on the Nigerian Student Association E-Board at Brown. She loves reading fiction and writing creative non-fiction articles.

  • Maeva Kembo

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Hello! My name is Maeva and I am a sophomore planning on studying Health and Human Biology on the pre-dental track. I am involved in Brown’s Black Student Union (BSU) as a member of their Media and PR Team. In my free time I love video editing and playing volleyball.

  • Olamide Olofin

    Olamide Olofin

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Olamide is currently a senior studying Health and Human Biology from Newark, NJ. She has plans to go to medical school and become a pediatrician. She is also a Nigerian-American serving as one of the Co-Presidents of the Nigerian Student Association at Brown University.

  • Ivy

    Ivy Zhuang

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Hi! I am Ivy Zhuang (she/her), and I am a member of the Class of 2025 from Beijing, China studying history and data fluency here at Brown. Outside of academics, I am a tour guide, VP for CCB, EIC for Critical Review, a First Year Fellow, a Meiklejohn, and a PCA. I have also been in a few different shows/performances/film projects on and off campus! I love capybara and boba.

  • Anel Zhussubali

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Anel, and I am a junior from Kazakhstan studying Cognitive Neuroscience. On campus I am involved in Mezcla Latin dance group, Fashion at Brown, and trying to start a new Central Asian Association club.

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.

  • Olivia Napoleon

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    My name is Olivia Napoleon and I am a junior concentrating in Design Engineering. I’m from Sunrise, FL. I’m a part of the track team and also work at BWell.

  • Antara Chowdhary

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Antara is a senior international student (from India, Hong Kong, and Singapore!) studying Economics at Brown. She’s passionate about film and creative writing.

  • Karli Cottom

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Karli is a sophomore at Brown, who is beyond excited to start her role as a Campus Center Programmer! She is intending to study Modern Culture and Media and Sociology. Outside of her academics, Karli does theater with Musical Forum, she enjoys baking, hanging out with friends, and loves getting good show recommendations!

  • Niyanta Nepal

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    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. 

  • Ava Celeste Matos

    Pronouns She, They

    Ava Celeste Matos is a senior studying International and Public Affairs on the Development Track and Portuguese and Brazilian studies. She is involved with Brown Initiative for Policy, Brown Undergraduate Law Review, WBRU's editorial team, EPH's West House, and even founded her own magazine called CLIMATEMAG. She enjoys going to local shows, baking, and traveling in her free time.

  • Mason Scurry

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    Hi! I’m Mason, a senior studying sociology and entrepreneurship. I’m a writer and an entrepreneur! Please attend all Underground Thursday Events…we work hard and it’s so so fun! ❤️

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

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    Hello, my name is Dylan Saunders and I am a current senior from Massachusetts concentrating in Computer Science. In the Student Activities Office, I work as a Diversity Coordinator in the D&I Office which oversees identity groups on campus. When I am not working you can find me exploring Providence, eating pizza, or in the OMAC playing basketball.

T.F. Green Liaison

  • Lulu

    Lulu Cavicchi

    Pronouns She, Her, Hers

    Lulu is a senior studying English, and she serves as a member of TFGAB and Production Workshop at TF Green Hall.

  • Andrew Neubauer

    Pronouns He, Him, His

    My name is Andrew Neubauer, and I am a senior at Brown studying English and Psychology. Outside of the TF Green Administrative Board, you can find me in an acappella group called Harmonic Motion, singing in the Brown University Chorus, or walking around campus as a Tour Guide for the Admissions Office!

Alumnae Hall Technical Coordinators

Leadership Development Student Managers

Leadership Development Student Managers

  • Simone

    Simone Klein

    Pronouns They, Them, Theirs

    Simone is an MCM Practice senior who loves learning about conflict facilitation, diagramic poetry, and recycled material processes.