Meet the 2026 Dwight Hall Student Executive Committee! 

Dwight Hall’s Student Executive Committee (ExComm) is excited to introduce its leadership team for 2026! 

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, Cabinet elects a Student Executive Committee to help 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. 

Learn more about the student leaders and what they are most excited to do this upcoming year.  

Carrie Lange ’27, Co-Coordinator 

Hi, I am Carrie Lange, and I will be the 2026 Co-Coordinator for Dwight Hall! I am a junior in Saybrook College, double-majoring in Political Science and Economics. 

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

I’m most excited about expanding the Executive Committee’s role both on and off Yale’s campus and developing a more cohesive vision for what social justice and community engagement can mean from an organizational perspective. 

Alexandra (Allie) Ruiz ’28, Co-Coordinator 

Hello! I am Allie Ruiz, a Political Science and Latin American Studies major from Los Angeles, California. Back home, I interned with an immigration law firm and became motivated to apply those skills to my work in New Haven as the president of the Dwight Hall member group Yale Migration Alliance and as an intern with Apostles Immigrant Services. I also serve as Development Director of the Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association and intern for the Fair Haven alders! 

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

As Co-Coordinator, I am most excited to expand ExComm’s relationships with and visibility within the Yale student body and the Dwight Hall community, including increasing our involvement with Dwight Hall’s fellowships and bringing greater awareness to nonprofits on campus. 

Maya Chatterjee ’28, Advocacy Coordinator 

My name is Maya Chatterjee, and I’m a sophomore from Brooklyn, New York, majoring in Global Affairs. I’m excited to join the Dwight Hall team as an Advocacy Coordinator. 

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

I look forward to building relationships with New Haven advocacy groups and supporting their work through coordinated organizing efforts. 

John Robert Walker ’28, Advocacy Coordinator 

Hello all! My name is John Robert Walker, and I’m a second-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’m excited to leverage Dwight Hall’s resources to advance on-campus advocacy initiatives. I want to turn the Hall into a space for student leaders to come together and make change! 

Daisy Gemberling ’29, Alumni & Development Coordinator 

Hello! My name is Daisy, and I’m a first-year in Timothy Dwight College. I’m super excited to join ExComm as the Alumni & Development Coordinator! 

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

I’m excited to draw upon Yale’s robust alumni network to create initiatives that empower the current student body and the New Haven community. By engaging with alumni from all class years, I hope to support Dwight Hall and extend its impact this year. 

Mateo Noguera-Montoya ’28, Communications Coordinator 

Hello! My name is Mateo, and I am a sophomore in TD studying Global Affairs. I am originally from Colombia, and my family has lived throughout Latin America, fostering my interest in international trade and development economics. I am looking forward to serving as a Co-Communications Coordinator this year! 

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

Dwight Hall’s diverse community service work relies on participation from the Yale community, so I am most looking forward to communicating our member groups’ amazing missions to those who may want to get involved. I particularly enjoy talking with the leaders of our member groups and hearing firsthand about what they do, so I can share that with the Yale community. 

Hamza Modan ’28, Communications Coordinator 

Hello everyone! My name is Hamza, and I am a first-year from Modesto, California, living in Branford College. I’m studying Molecular Biophysics & Biochemistry, and I hope to bring a vibrant atmosphere to my role as Communications Coordinator at Dwight Hall! 

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

I am looking forward to unraveling all the ways Yalies are working with the city of New Haven and bringing attention to these efforts alongside my Co-Coordinator. 

Asia Anderson ’28, Events Coordinator 

Hi! I’m Asia Anderson, a rising sophomore from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, in Berkeley College, and I will be serving as an Events Coordinator this upcoming year. 

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

I am most looking forward to bringing new voices to events, as well as collaborating with the other Events Coordinators this semester. I hope to get students excited about speakers and guests beyond campus! 

Michelle Jimenez ’28, Events Coordinator 

My name is Michelle Jimenez, and I’m originally from El Paso, Texas. I’m a sophomore in Pauli Murray College majoring in Economics and Global Affairs, and I will be one of the Events Coordinators for the upcoming year. 

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

I’m most looking forward to getting closer to the New Haven community alongside other Yale students! 

Rose Buchdahl ’28, Events Coordinator 

Hello everyone! My name is Rose. I’m a sophomore from New York City majoring in Comparative Literature. I’ve loved volunteering with the Nourish Project and look forward to helping out on the other side of Dwight Hall happenings, as well. 

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

I’m most looking forward to brainstorming new Dwight Hall events and getting students even more involved in the incredible work our member groups are doing. I’m also excited to meet all of the other ExComm members and work together this coming year! 

Steffi Khine ’27, Financial Coordinator 

Hi everyone! My name is Steffi, and I’m a sophomore studying Economics and Global Affairs. I will be serving as one of the incoming Financial Coordinators. 

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

I’m thrilled to serve as a Financial Coordinator for Dwight Hall and to engage with its many member organizations. I’m grateful for the opportunity to support such meaningful initiatives, and I’m looking forward to a great year ahead. 

Jalen Bradley ’27, Financial Coordinator 

Hello everyone! My name is Jalen Bradley, and I’m a junior. I am one of ExComm’s new Financial Coordinators. 

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

I’m excited to connect with Dwight Hall’s member groups and learn more about the work they’re leading in the community. Seeing the passion students bring to their initiatives motivates me, and I look forward to supporting that impact through my role as Financial Coordinator. 

Nicole Velez ’27, Head Membership Coordinator 

Hi everyone! I am a junior in Jonathan Edwards College studying Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Ethnicity, Race, and Migration with a certificate in Spanish. I serve as ExComm’s Head Membership Coordinator! 

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

I am excited to support both New and General Membership Coordinators in their work. I particularly look forward to our Bulldog Days programming this semester and our Service Bazaar in the fall, where all groups come together to demonstrate the diversity of the Hall and how accessible it is to join our community. 

Michael Lee ’28, Membership Coordinator 

Hi everyone! I’m Michael, a sophomore from Iowa City studying Economics and Statistics & Data Science. You can usually find me on campus studying in Bass, cooking in the Asian American Cultural Center or lifting at the Branford gym in the late evenings. 

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

I’m looking forward to getting to know the wonderful Dwight Hall community! I’m especially eager to meet new members, so please feel free to reach out for an introduction! 

Olivia Tung ’28, Membership Coordinator 

I am Olivia Tung, a sophomore in Davenport 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 getting to know all of the groups and the amazing work our classmates are doing for the community! 

Grace Udoh ’27, New Membership Coordinator 

Hello everyone! My name is Grace Udoh, and I am excited to serve as a New Membership Coordinator for Dwight Hall. I am a sophomore in Berkeley College studying the History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health. 

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

I am looking forward to working closely with new groups as they develop their visions for social change. I’m excited to help foster a welcoming, collaborative environment for new ideas within Dwight Hall. 

Topher Allen ’27, Student Equity

My name is Topher Allen; I’m an Eli Whitney student and junior majoring in Cognitive Science. I’ve lived all over, but I consider Los Angeles to be home. I’ll be serving in a new role as ExComm’s Student Equity Coordinator and my favorite food is Chicago-style deep dish pizza.

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

I’m looking forward to working with allies across our campus to continue advocating for policies that bridge resource gaps, ensuring my peers have access to the support and resources necessary to make the most of their time at Yale.

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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.