Introducing the 2025 Dwight Hall Student Executive Committee!

Dwight Hall’s Student Executive Committee (ExComm) is excited to introduce its leadership team for 2025! 

ExComm is elected every year by Dwight Hall’s Student Cabinet, which is comprised of representatives of every Dwight Hall student-led member group. Each year, the Cabinet elects a Student Executive Committee to fulfill the day-to-day operations of Dwight Hall. In addition to coordinating activities of the Hall, Cabinet acts as the moral and ethical deliberative body of Dwight Hall, electing new member groups, debating service policy, and passing resolutions.

Including 16 new and returning members, the 2025 ExComm looks forward to strengthening partnerships with community organizations and advancing Dwight Hall’s public service and social justice efforts on campus and in New Haven. Learn more about the student leaders and their work below.

Carrie Lange ’27, Co-Coordinator

Hi, I am Carrie Lange and I am a 2025 Co-Coordinator for Dwight Hall! I am a sophomore in Saybrook College double majoring in Political Science and Economics. 

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I most look forward to interacting with the Dwight Hall community, both on and off campus. I am constantly inspired by the people around me, whether that is ExComm or Dwight Hall member groups, and I love hearing about their passion and achievements over the years. So many of my own ideas were products of speaking and listening to people and figuring out where additional support was most needed, and I hope to continue doing that this year. 

Allie Lopez ’27, Co-Coordinator

Allie is a Volunteer Coordinator on Dwight Hall’s student employee staff and one of your 2025 ExComm Co-Coordinators! She is a sophomore in Pauli Murray College double majoring in Ethnicity, Race, and Migration and Political Science. She is originally from New Mexico, and her favorite food is green chile enchiladas.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

We already have so many wonderful plans in place for the spring semester and the new ExComm filled with the most incredible people! I cannot wait to see where this year takes us!

Nathan Cai ’28, Financial Coordinator

Hi everyone! My name is Nathan Cai, and I am excited to serve as a Financial Coordinator for Dwight Hall. I am a first-year in Benjamin Franklin College studying Statistics. A fun fact about me: I am a certified USA Archery Instructor and a former recurve archery competitor!

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am most looking forward to meeting with the different member groups of Dwight Hall and hearing about all the amazing work they are doing. I am inspired when I see the dedication and enthusiasm everyone brings to their initiatives. It is a powerful reminder of the impact students can have, and I cannot wait to see how I can support and fund their efforts through my role as Financial Coordinator. 

Alastair Page ’28, Financial Coordinator

My name is Alastair Page. I am a first-year in Morse College from Miami, Florida. I plan to major in Economics and Mathematics and I am one of Dwight Hall’s incoming Financial Coordinators.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

As a Financial Coordinator, I will be reading many grant applications. I am eager to learn about all of the great ways Dwight Hall’s member groups are involved in our community, and how I can distribute our grants so they can further their goals!

Connor Deng ’27, Membership Coordinator

Hi everyone! My name is Connor Deng, and I am a sophomore in Pauli Murray College studying Global Affairs. I am excited to be a part of ExComm this year! A fun fact about me: I am deeply passionate about energy and environmental issues, and I enjoy rock climbing and trivia in my free time.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

In my role, I am most looking forward to contributing to projects and partnerships that focus on sustainability and environmental awareness. I am particularly excited about opportunities to connect with other students and organizations to drive meaningful conversations and initiatives that address energy and environmental challenges.

Bintou Leigh ’27, Membership Coordinator

My name is Bintou Mustapha Leigh. I am a sophomore from The Gambia and I live in Pauli Murray College. I am majoring in History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health on the pre-med track and I have lived in seven countries growing up!

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am looking forward to forging new connections between member groups who have not worked together in the past. A few initiatives planned for this semester emphasize innovation, creativity, and strengthening the sense of community within Dwight Hall. Look out for an email soon!

Nicole Velez ’27, New Membership Coordinator

Hi! I am a sophomore in Jonathan Edwards College studying Political Science. I am ExComm’s New Membership Coordinator!

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am excited to advocate for groups considering joining Dwight Hall. Whether through emails, shared meals, or actively participating in a group’s activities, I look forward to connecting with their leadership and learning about their mission. Supporting these groups and helping them become part of our community is something I am truly passionate about.

John Robert Walker ’28, Advocacy Coordinator

Hello all – my name is John Robert Walker, and I’m a first-year student in Ezra Stiles College! I will be serving as an Advocacy Coordinator on ExComm this upcoming year.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am looking forward to working with community partners to support legislation in the Connecticut General Assembly!

Alexandra (Allie) Ruiz ’28, Advocacy Coordinator

Alexandra (Allie) Ruiz is the incoming Advocacy Coordinator for Excomm! She is a first-year in Silliman College.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am most excited to testify in court during our legislative advocacy session!

Avery DeWitt ’26, Events Coordinator

Hi everyone! I am Avery–I am a junior in Branford College studying the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health and I have been on ExComm for three years! This year, I will be one of the new Events Coordinators. Fun fact: If you ever catch me cooking, there is a 50/50 chance it is everything bagels.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am most looking forward to working on Dwight Hall as a space–both in how we want to welcome others to it generally and how we want to practically use it for events and other activities! I absolutely love our new events team and look forward to continuing our work from previous years.

Vy Nguyen ’27, Events Coordinator

Vy is a sophomore in Pierson College who is planning to major in English with a Writing Concentration and a Russian Certificate. When she is not baking with boxed mix or binge-watching Scandal, Vy can be found coaching high school debate with the New Haven Urban Debate League and writing short screenplays that may (or may not) be based on true events from her life.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

As an Events Coordinator, I cannot wait to bring together Yalies who are passionate about public service through mixers, socials, and fun gatherings! One of my favorite aspects of ExComm is that it encourages student leaders to experiment and take initiative, which I hope to channel this year.

Sophia Ai ’26, Events Coordinator

Hi! My name is Sophia, and I am one of the Events Coordinators. I am from San Diego, California, and I am currently a junior in Branford College studying Political Science.

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am really looking forward to putting on events that bring the Yale community together over a shared passion! 

Emily Nguyen ’27, Alumni and Development Coordinator

My name is Emily, and I am a sophomore in Berkeley College majoring in Ethics, Politics, and Economics. I am excited to serve as the new Alumni and Development Coordinator on ExComm! A fun fact about me is I have more than 100 Spotify playlists. 

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am looking forward to organizing engaging networking events as well as expanding internship opportunities at Yale. 

Mohan Li ’28, Communications Coordinator

My name is Mohan Li and I am a first-year in Grace Hopper College. I am currently one of two Communications Coordinators, and I am very excited to continue telling the story of Dwight Hall in interesting, new ways. 

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am most looking forward to shedding light upon all of the amazing groups that Dwight Hall works with and telling the stories of the human beings that make up Dwight Hall and its community.

Hera Farago ’28, Communications Coordinator

I am Hera, and I am from Wellington, Ohio. I am a first-year Film & Media Studies major in Silliman College, and I am so excited to join the Dwight Hall team!

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am looking forward to discovering and connecting with new member groups.

Landon Bishop ’27, Logistics Coordinator

Landon Bishop is a sophomore in Benjamin Franklin College majoring in Urban Studies and Ethics, Politics, and Economics. He is honored to serve as the Logistics Coordinator on ExComm this year. Last year, he served as an Engagement and Advocacy Coordinator. 

What are you most looking forward to doing in your new role?

I am looking forward to making transportation more accessible for Dwight Hall member groups! 

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Dwight Hall’s Student Executive Committee embodies the Engage pillar of Dwight Hall’s Engage, Grow, and Advance program delivery model, supporting students as they forge trusted partnerships with New Haven neighborhoods, organizations, and agencies through community-engaged service.