Honors College Media Team

Zoe Reich ('24, SAS/HC/DRC) is pursuing a double major in Cellular Biology and Neuroscience along with English. She is also in the Douglass Residential College and a part of Project SUPER. Zoe loves writing, especially poetry, and hiking mountains. She is a total nerd for learning, and is really excited to learn more about science. Media team is her favorite outlet for writing and reporting on the amazing happenings at the Honors College.

Maddie Cortes ('24, SAS/HC) is a pre-law student majoring in Psychology and minoring in Women and Gender Studies. Madison is currently writing her thesis with the Regulation, Action, and Motivated Perception (RAMP) Lab. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies and spending time with her boyfriend, family, and friends. As lead photographer, Madison enjoys capturing the essence of the Honors College by spotlighting its most captivating and distinctive features.

Amol Shirodkar ('24, SOE/HC) is majoring in Industrial and Systems Engineering with a double major in Computer Science. He is currently serving on the Videography team, and enjoys both filming and editing videos. In his free time, he loves to play intramural soccer and billiards, as well as listen to music, his favorite artist being The Weeknd. He is also passionate about volunteering, and currently serves as an Emergency Medical Technician as well as a builder for Habitat for Humanity. He hopes to be able to make a lasting positive impact on the Honors College, a community that he feels has done so much for him.

Kaitlyn Fung ('24, SAS/HC) is studying psychology and cognitive science with a minor in gender and media. She is also in the Leadership Scholars Program at the Institute for Women’s Leadership. In her free time, she enjoys watching television, reading, and listening to music. As a co-lead of the videography team, she hopes to use the power of cinematography and storytelling to capture life in the Honors College community.

Nico Toepfer ('25, SAS/HC) is a non-binary student from Massachusetts who is majoring in Political Science. They are looking to pursue a career in law and civil rights to continue their LGBTQ+ advocacy in legislation and law related fields. Outside of their studies they enjoy taking photos, drawing, watching dungeons and dragons, and sleeping.

Emerson Eng (‘25 MGSA/SC&I/HC) is pursuing a double major in Design and Information Technology & Informatics. He is interested in user experience design, listening to music, illustration, and concept art. They are currently a graphic design intern at the School of Communication and Information at Rutgers University. He is also excited to be a lead for the Graphic Design team and contributing to the Honors College.

Karen Luo Ye ('25, MGSA/SC&I/HC) is pursuing a double major in Design and Information Technology and Informatics. She is interested in pursuing UX/UI design but for now, she is involved with Creative X as a Graphics Director and holds a position as a graphic artist at Rutgers University Libraries. They spend their free time exploring art mediums but she also enjoys watching shows, listening to music, reading, and sometimes just doing nothing. As one of the leads of the graphic design team, she is excited to be able to continue contributing and giving back to the Honors College.

Eva Zhang ('25, RBS/HC) is majoring in Computer Science and BAIT. As tech leader, she helps maintain the Honors College website and contributes to other tech-related projects. In her free time, Eva enjoys reading, crocheting, arts and crafts, and journaling.

Rehan Yadav ('24, RBS/HC) is a supply chain management major at RBS who spends his free time drumming, golfing, and making videos. He is also a member of Rutgers University Dhol Effect as a drummer. As a videographer for the Honors College Media Team, Rehan believes that videos can capture the essence of events and the mood of attendees. Rehan strives to create content that is visually appealing and engaging for all members in the Honors College.

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Soham Phargade ('26, SAS/HC) is pursuing a double major in Economics and Computer Science. He is a member of LIBOR, USACS, and Data Science Club. He loves to exercise, play soccer, or play basketball. He is part of the photography team.

Amelia Khoo ('26, SAS/HC) is planning to pursue a major in Information Technology and Informatics with a minor in Psychology. At Rutgers, she is also involved in Club Gymnastics and Women in ITI. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, listening to music, going on Pinterest, and discovering new restaurants. As a member of the photography team, she is excited to capture and explore all aspects of Rutgers and the HC!

Tori He (‘26, SAS/HC) is double majoring in Political Science and English and minoring in Mathematics; after graduation, she hopes to pursue a JD in either criminal justice or corporate law. When she is not helping to make illustrations on the Graphic Design team or looking after grade-school kids in RU Pilot Me, she enjoys playing volleyball, drawing, and reading––but most importantly, fawning over her dog, Kermie.

Trisha Yu (‘27, SAS/HC) is pursuing a major in History. She is also involved in Rutgers Sinfonia as a violist and Rutgers Undergraduate Society of History (RUSH). In her free time, she likes to draw, read, and create figurines (whether clay or 3D printed). She is looking forward to contributing to the Honors College Media Team and the community as a whole.

Amber Kurland ('27, SAS/HC) is planning on pursuing a major in Journalism and Media Studies with DCIM and Theater minors. She is also involved with the Livingston Theater Company and likes to frequent TASA events. She spends her free time watching TV, listening to music, and reading (especially romcoms). She is excited to be able to contribute to and give back to the Honors College community through writing and social media.

Allison Gandlin (‘27, SOE/HC) is pursuing a major in Engineering. She is involved with Rutgers Athletics as a Novice Rower and as a member of the video department for the Rutgers football team. She loves to bike to and from classes and enjoys staying active in intramural sports, particularly volleyball and flag football. She likes to journal, explore philosophy, draw and is a foodie.