Meet the Team

The First-Year Arts Program (FAP) is overseen by the Office for the Arts, the Dean of Students Office, and the FAP director, Dana Knox. In addition, the program is staffed by a number of guest artists, and 24 student proctors. Guest artists are all working professionals that each teach individual Workshops in their respective areas of expertise. The FAP Proctors are all prolific arts leaders here on campus who help to run all of the programs, advise on FAP Showcase content, and can offer great first hand insight into the social, academic, cultural and artistic fabric that is Harvard.

Directors

Dana Knox (he/him), Director 

Dana Knox is the Manager for College Theater and Director of the First-Year Arts Program at Harvard University.  He oversees all theater activity for the Office for the Arts (OFA), and collaborates with leadership of the Theater, Dance & Media (TDM) program and the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club (HRDC) to mount theater in venues all over campus.  He was on the opening team of Farkas Hall, formerly the New College Theater, and was the departmental Producer for the launch of the TDM Program for four years.  Dana has also spent 6 years working with Broadway in Boston as Assistant Theater Manager for the Boston Opera House (2004 opening team), and House Manager for the Colonial Theater.  He was Lecturer and Administrator for the Boston University School of Theater where he also received his MFA in Production Management.  He has worked in all disciplines of theater making, and has also studied dance, studio art, and music (piano and voice).

Dara Badon '22 (she/her), Assistant Director

Dara Badon (pronounced "dare-uh bad-on") is the Event & Production Administrative Coordinator for Theater, Dance & Media (TDM) and the Assistant Director of the First-Year Arts Program. An alum of the College and no stranger to FAP, Dara happily began her Harvard journey “breaking the ice” as a participant in the program before returning as a proctor for her junior and senior year summers. This is her fourth year as Assistant Director, and every moment has been and is a gift.

The co-recipient of the Office for the Arts 2022 Robert E. Levi Prize for arts administration and a commitment to cultivating artistic community, Dara is thrilled to continue merging her passions with her profession in her work with TDM, as the Programming Associate and Harvard Campus Liaison for CityStep, and in the true honor and deep joy of sharing in FAP 31. She can’t wait to cheer on the Proctor Team, learn from all the guest artists, director-duo it up with Dana, and get to know, support, and be inspired by this special first-year class at such a special beginning point of their (your!!) college adventures. Welcome, Class of 2030!

Proctors: Class of 2027

Priya Allen '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hi everyone! My name is Priya, and I am class of 2027 at the college. I'm from Washington, D.C. (the city proper), and on campus I live in Quincy House (the best house). I study history of art and architecture and German at the college, but I've always been a creative writer at heart. I'm also president of the radio station! I'm always happy to talk music. I love finding new study spots on campus, cooking, watching movies, writing, going for walks, and playing the sims. Ask me about my dog and I will love you forever.

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: Velocipastor

Favorite campus art space: WHRB!

Madison Codding '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hey everyone! I'm a rising senior in Dunster House joint concentrating in Earth and Planetary Science and Chemistry and I'm so excited to see all of you on campus! I've been involved in the arts at Harvard through the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club, the Harvard University Band, the Harvard Wind Ensemble, and of course through FAP! I mostly do music, with a particular focus on instrumental performance. I worked on the executive staff for my year's First Year Musical, so anyone who has interest in taking part in that project is absolutely welcome to reach out with questions. For some other facts about me are that I love hiking and the outdoors, I love cycling, and I'm extremely proud about being from the great state of Ohio! My instagram is @madisoncodding if you want to reach out!

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor: I chose to be a FAP proctor because FAP is the place that showed me that I would be safe and happy here at Harvard. It was such a lovely experience meeting my fellow first-years, and as a proctor I get to mentor incoming first-years and share in the joy that comes with starting Harvard!

Fun fact: Sulfate-reducing bacteria cause methyllation of mercury and the Canadian government should care about this!

Ricardo Fernandes Garcia '27 (he/him), Proctor

Hellooo! I’m Ricardo! I’m originally Venezuelan-Portuguese but I emerge from the fictional land of Orlando, Florida. In my free time, I concentrate in Art, Film, and Visual Studies (AFVS) with History and Literature (HistLit), and a secondary in Computer Science! In my not free time, I sleep. I love everything studio arts, whether drawing, painting, photography, 3D modeling, or silkscreen, and I'm so excited to be a FAP proctor! If you need help with course selection, looking at paintings, or navigating art opportunities at the college, I’m also a Peer Advising Fellow (PAF), a tour guide for the Harvard Art Museums, and an ambassador to the Office for the Arts at Harvard (OFA). I also have a healthy obsession with anything penguin-related. If you want to see some of my work (although outdated cause I haven't posted in a while) you can check my Instagram @ricardo_penguin_portfolio.

Favorite campus art space: CARPENTER CENTER MY BELOVED

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: It came to me in a dream. A delicate gentoo penguin embellished in the finest of business casual Hawaiian shirts descended from the nightly heavens and whispered into my ear: "a FAP together is a FAP forever."

Gabrielle Greene '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hey! My name is Gabrielle Greene, and I am a rising senior currently living in Leverett House! (BEST HOUSE). I study History with a secondary in Theater, Dance, and Media and a language citation in Italian. I'm also dual-enrolled at the Berklee College of Music studying Contemporary Vocal Performance. In the arts on campus, I sing mezzo-soprano in an incredible a cappella group called the Harvard Radcliffe Veritones(GO TONES!), I participate in the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club productions as an actor, as well as in BlackCAST!!! Outside of campus, I love to write poetry in my free time, sing jazz, as well as attend concerts in the Boston area! You'll usually find me on campus studying for an upcoming Italian test, watching a Phillies game, or putting ketchup on anything I can eat!!! Feel free to reach out on instagram @ gabriellegreenee if you have any questions about art life at Harvard or just want to chat!

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: I absolutely love the arts scene here at Harvard. It is such a giving space in which we pour into each others' creative talents. I've met so many amazing fappers during my time as a proctor and am excited to meet more during my final year with FAP!

Favorite song: Same Ole Love (365 Days a Week)

Jocelyn Shek '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hi!! I’m Jocelyn, a rising senior concentrating in sociology and statistics. I’m originally from Los Angeles but now reside in Quincy House (go penguins!). I love all things theatre, and am primarily a lighting designer and director who dabbles in producing and playwriting. I am the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club’s Vice President and former Tech Chair: when I'm not reading plays or hanging lights, you can probably find me pacing around the Loeb. Outside of theatre, I’m heavily involved with data journalism, academic research, and the sociology department! Talk to me about having way too many interests (or, how to do arts and social science and STEM at Harvard), getting involved with theatre, or your favorite sitcoms. Don’t hesitate to reach out through whichever platform strikes your fancy: you can find me at @jocelyn.shek on Instagram or jocelynshek@college.harvard.edu!

Favorite FAP memory: Getting really into puppetry

Favorite campus art space: The Loeb Ex Grid

Judy Epstein '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hey, FAPpers! My name is Judy and I am a rising senior in Mather House studying a joint concentration in Human Biology, Behavior, and Evolution on the Mind, Brain, and Behavior track and Theater, Dance & Media (don't worry---not every concentration has so many words). When I'm not doing readings or psets (or sometimes while I am), you can find me running around to rehearsals with the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club or programming lights for a dance show on campus. I've been involved with ApiChorus (Harvard's Jewish a cappella group) and the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company, so feel free to ask me about those communities, as well! I also train circus arts off-campus throughout the year, so you'll usually find me upside down practicing handstand shapes as I procrastinate essays---and feel free to reach out with any questions about arts involvement off-campus! I love walks along the river and yapping about a whole bunch of different things (including, but not limited to, cool rocks, cute dogs, and combining STEM and the arts) so don’t hesitate to email me at jepstein@college.harvard.edu if you have any questions or just want to chat---I can't wait to meet you all!!!

Favorite song: I Get It Now by Sammy Rae and the Friends

Favorite color: The shade of blue that the ocean turns when the sun has just gone down, leaving half the sky a deep orange and the other half of the sky already has a couple of stars

Kai Lewis '27 (he/him), Proctor

Hi FAPPERS! My name is Kai and I’m a senior in Cabot House studying Art, Film, and Visual Studies with a secondary in Theatre, Dance, and Media. I am an avid letterboxd user and my artistic background includes acting (no musicals for me unfortunately), writing, and watching as many movies as I can in my lifetime. People always guess that I'm from California but I am actually half Japanese and half Scottish.

As a Freshman I had no idea how abundant the arts community would be and I couldn't be more grateful for the community that I have grown in here. If you have any FAP or Harvard related questions shoot me an email (kclewis@college.harvard.edu) or text (857-9995023)

Favorite FAP memory: When the sound cut-off during the Bhangra dance section of the showcase and everyone on-stage started chanting to the beat in unison (Very Cady Heron during the Winter Talent Show coded)

Favorite color: The shade of green on the cover of Stereolab's "Dots and Loops" album.

Riley Jackson '27 (she/her), Proctor

Hi everyone! My name is Riley and I'm a rising senior in Pfoho studying Art, Film, and Visual Studies with a secondary in Theater, Dance, and Media and a citation in Spanish. Growing up in Los Angeles, I have spent most of my life both in front of, or behind, the camera. Harvard has allowed me to deepen my passion for film and television by offering unique film classes including making movies on 16MM film. Not only that, but coming to Harvard was my first foray into musical theater and I am having the time of my life. I have had the opportunity to act in shows, play guitar in the pit, and direct. I most recently directed RENT in the newly renovated Adams Pool Theater, and prior to that I co-directed The Addams Family Musical and 9 to 5: The Musical in the Agassiz Theatre with my best friend (who I met at FAP)! I am also a Co-President of the Fallen Angels a cappella group which has been so much fun. Outside of Harvard, I love traveling, playing instruments (guitar, piano, and drums), being spontaneous, eating açai bowls (which remind me of home!), and binging TV shows (One Tree Hill = best show ever). I absolutely loved being in FAP when I was a freshman and cannot wait for you all to experience it!! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!! My Instagram is @rileybjackson and my email is rileyjackson@college.harvard.edu

Favorite FAP memory: When everyone in FAP created a giant jam session!

Favorite song: Anything by Lizzy McAlpine!

Mia Schenenga '27 (she/her), Proctor

HEY FAP! My name is Mia, and I’m a rising senior from Rhode Island. I live in Pfoho and am concentrating in Neurobiology on the pre-med track with a secondary in Spanish and a citation in ASL! I’m a STEM girl who loves all things arts. I participated in FAP in my first-year, and it’s where I met my best friends and gained the confidence to become involved in the arts here at Harvard. On campus, I’m the co-music director of the Harvard Fallen Angels (a contemporary upper-voice a cappella group on campus), play on the women’s club ice hockey team, and I'm involved in the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club. I most recently produced RENT in Adams Pool Theater (with my best friend who I met at FAP...guess who)!! If I’m not on campus, I’m probably in a lab coat, doing independent research in a neurodevelopment lab at Boston Children’s Hospital. I also love to read, travel, and be adventurous! If you want to talk about balancing arts and STEM at Harvard or have any questions at all, feel free to reach out on instagram @mia_schen18 or email mschenenga@college.harvard.edu!

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor: FAP gave me the confidence to become involved in the arts at Harvard! As a STEM person through and through, FAP reminded me of my love for the arts and showed me that Harvard is place where you can do BOTH. It was a warm and welcoming space that allowed me to grow as an artist, and I am so excited to help make that space for the incoming class! I can’t wait to help create and be a part of this year’s FAP community.

Fun fact: Mia is the designated 0.5-photo-taker amongst her family and friends

Joy An '27 (they/them), Proctor

Hi!!! My name is Joy (they/them) and I am a rising senior concentrating in Chemistry/Physics and Comparative Literature. Within complit I work on transmediality between art forms and am writing my senior thesis on reading ballet as literature 🩰📚😮 Outside of class I lead the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company and dance in/choreograph for various drama productions 💃💃💃 so excited to meet y’all!!!

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: "This Day Aria" is a song from the second season episode "A Canterlot Wedding – Part 2" of the animated television series My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.

Favorite color: The soft pastel yellow of a freshly mixed vanilla buttercream

Proctors: Class of 2028

Cruz Allison '28 (he/him), Proctor

You know, among all of the ways I would describe myself, i think I only need two words to get the job done ; Man’s Man. If you ever need a macho brochacho capable of dudeing up any situation in a chill way, I’m your guy. My qualifications for this title? My years of musicalmaxing, essentially doing musicals to the max in a super cool way, and dancemaxing, hip hop mostly, have led me to a lifestyle of great vibes and huge muscles (which i definitely have.) It is with this lifestyle, this nigh-nirvana state of broing withe the flow, that I have lived a life of fulfillment with activities like premiere-maxing as an editing assistant on a PBS show and eating tons of hasty pudding in a non-chalant “yo who’s that hottie” kind of way. Excited to meet all you fellow dudes. Shoot me an email at Callison@college.harvard.edu and ill shock you with my brohemian words of advice.

Favorite campus art space: My room that I’ve converted into a photography studio.

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: To hang out with Arthur

Arthur Camara '28 (he/him), Proctor

Arthur has been kidnapped and replaced by a Windex bottle. This Windex bottle is extraordinary for its unprecedented ability to sing, play the bass, and act in musical theatre, just like Arthur (whose abilities are not unprecedented, because these are normal human things to do). This Windex bottle also concentrates in East Asian Studies and Economics with a secondary in Mathematical Sciences, similarly to Arthur. This Windex bottle's socials redirect to @thearthurcamara on Instagram and LinkedIn.
Note: This Windex bottle does not have a mustache, because unlike Arthur, Windex bottles cannot go through puberty.

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: To hang out with Cruz

Favorite color: Every shade of Glenn Kiser’s 27 different black T-shirts.

Grace Hawkins '28 (she/her), Proctor

Hi! My name is Grace, I'm a junior from Virginia studying History & Literature! On campus, I’m mostly involved in the performing arts—I act in theater productions through the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club, sing and tour the world with the Radcliffe Pitches, Harvard’s oldest treble-voice a cappella group, and occasionally provide background vocals for a student band! FAP is where I got involved with the arts at Harvard and it's also where I met my best friends and roommates! When I’m not rushing to and from rehearsals (or hanging out with said roommates), you can find me on the hunt for a Dunkin' Donuts iced coffee, taking a nap with my weighted unicorn, or “studying” (doing Sporcle quizzes). I’m so excited to be one of your proctors and I’m looking forward to meeting you all soon! Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or just want to chat about the arts, college, or life in general! Instagram: @grace_hawk Email: gracehawkins@college.harvard.edu

Favorite FAP memory: co-directing a piece for the 15-minute musical that was a parody of the cell-clock tango but about weather disasters

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: Fan edits of the Princess Diaries movies

Jona Liu '28 (he/they), Proctor

jona is a journalist, poet, designer, fin prod, etc. and a junior studying hist & lit and history of art & architecture! in their spare time, jona also likes making tea and going on walks. this bio is in lowercase because jona is afraid of capital letters. insta @jliu47!

Favorite campus art space: carpenter center @ 3am (gives spooky scary shivers)

Fun fact: ants can't play guitar because they don't have fingers :(

Will Cottiss '28 (he/him), Proctor

I know what you're thinking. "A proctor who is a dog?? Wow! That's awesome! I hope that dog-proctor is mine! Should I call him a Dogtor or a Procdog? Woof Woof- Well. I have bad news. I'm actually the bald person behind the dog. Also, this isn't my dog. She lives in Nashville. It is me though. but enough about myself. How are you? That's awesome! Or I'm sorry to hear that. Or something in between. 

I'm a rising junior double majoring in Music and Theatre, Dance and Media. I play the drums and do theater, both acting in musicals as well as music directing and doing sound design for tech on campus. I also sing a cappella with the Din and Tonics, where I open and close my mouth silently in time with the people singing next to me. My special skill is doing a British accent, which is helpful because I am British. Please talk to me about any, many, or none of these things! my instagram is @coolcatcottiss and my email is wcottiss@college.harvard.edu. Reach out :)

Favorite song: Bruce Springsteen - Rosalita

Fun Fact: I live 30 minutes from the real life castle where they filmed Harry Potter in England!

Adia Conteh '28 (she/her), Proctor

Hey y'all! My name is Adia and I am so excited to be one of your FAP proctors this year. I'm currently a rising junior concentrating in Philosophy and the History of Science. Dance is also my favorite thing in the world, and if you're ever wondering where I am, it is probably the dance center. I am involved in Harvard Eleganza, Omo Naija, and the Harvard Undergraduate Contemporary Collective. Outside of dance, I LOVE reality tv, shopping, and Pinterest (please please let's talk about The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives). Can't wait to meet you all!

Feel free to reach out! My email is adiaconteh@college.harvard.edu and my instagram is @adiakcc.

“Guilty pleasure” art piece: iMessage stickers. Need I say more?

Favorite color: ANY shade of burgundy

Luke Tan '28 (he/him), Proctor

WHAT IS UP FAPPPPPPP
My name is Luke, KIRKLAND HOUSE, from New Jersey, studying Environmental Science & Engineering. I play drums and do photography. Ask me about finding practice rooms, performance opportunities, the Mather woodturning studio, trying to study more than just STEM, finding good advising, groovy music, biking, etc etc. Once upon a time I also wrote, but Harvard is the perfect place to stop doing some things and start doing other things!! Email is luketan@college.harvard.edu

Favorite campus art space: Annenberg Basement Practice Room

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: FAP is very cool. You express yourself. Having fun making art is the best way to start your college journey! I want to support that.

Anwen Cao '28 (she/her), Proctor

Hello hello! I'm Anwen, rising junior in ADAMS HOUSE (best house), exclamation mark and parentheses enthusiast (!!!!!!!!), and so SO excited for FAP 32! I am originally from Mount Kisco, NY (shoutout not-upstate New York), and I study Molecular and Cellular Biology as a double concentration with Art, Film, and Visual Studies (focus on studio arts). When I'm not painting in the Carpenter Center studios for class, I design digital graphics for the Harvard Crimson, dance with the Asian American Dance Troupe, and do theater tech for Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club productions! Fun fact: FAP Showcase was my first technical theater experience and I have not looked back since, so please please come talk to me if you have even the slightest interest in any aspect of tech (paint, lights, sound, set, ALL). I am also pre-MD/PhD (yippee immunology!) and am super open to talking about balancing that with the arts :D Otherwise, I am very passionate about the following: GOODREADS REVIEWS (follow me ""Anwen C""), round birds, Ten One Tea House (best boba on campus), valorant, soup. 
Please don't hesitate to reach out about anything! I can't wait to meet you all! 
Instagram: wen.xone23 Email: anwen_cao@college.harvard.edu 

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: search up "that one viral dog drawing contest" and you'll get my lock screen of 7 years

Favorite color: google sheets green

Feodora Douplitzky-Lunati '28 (she/her), Proctor

Hi!! I'm Feodora, a rising junior in Cabot House!! I'm originally from France, but spent a few years in California as a kid. I concentrate in Economics and Slavic Languages and Literatures! I love, love, love all things arts-related! Mainly, I play the violin on campus in the Harvard Radcliffe Orchestra. Occasionally, I join too many theater productions as a pit musician, and become part of the musical theater community on campus! Feel free to reach out: @feo.dl on Instagram. I'm so excited to meet you guys!!

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: Grey's anatomy - I cannot stop bingeing it. It's concerning.

Fun fact: I almost got kidnapped by a monkey.

Proctors: Class of 2029

Stina Pecci '29 (she/her), Proctor

What is up!?! My name is Stina Pecci. I am from Sturbridge, MA. I am also a rising sophomore in Mather House studying English with a secondary in Education. While those are all facts about me, the MOST important fact about me is that I am a member of one of the top three most litty-est improv groups EVER…TLA (Three Letter Acronym)!!!

In addition to improv, I love to write, sew, edit videos, puppeteer, and bake (does baking count as an art? I think it does…). On campus, I am involved in the production team for Arts Fest, Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatics Club, and I volunteer at PBHA’s Southie After-School Program.

I am always looking for new music (currently, I am in my Dolly Parton era). In my free time, you can catch me reading a romance novel, going for walks, hanging out with my cousins, or watching Always Sunny In Philadelphia. Elmo is my hero.

Feel free to reach out to me any time! I can not wait to meet you!!! 😄Instagram: @stinapecci   Email: stinapecci@college.harvard.edu

Favorite color: Hot Pink

Favorite campus art space: Science Center Lecture Halls (bet you weren't expecting that)

Elianna Carvalho '29 (she/her), Proctor

HELLO! My name is Elianna, and I'm a rising sophomore in Cabot House (go fish) studying English and TDM (Theater, Dance, and Media). I took a gap year– teaching dance in Nicaragua, couch surfing through Europe, and acting a fool. Here at Harvard, I've performed with Expressions Dance Company, the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club, and I was in the cast of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals (playing a ketamine addicted horse 8 shows a week for five weeks). I love empty legal pads, crosswords, Subway sandwiches, the smell of basements, and RuPaul’s Drag Race. I met all my best friends in FAP, and it was the absolute best way to start my Harvard experience. I look forward to meeting y’all! Please feel free to reach out and say hi!! Insta: @elianna__carvalh

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: I met the most incredible, talented, and creative minds at FAP. It launched me into the world of the arts at Harvard, and I could not be more grateful. A FAP together is a FAP forever.

Fun fact: I once trained a squirrel.

Lance Anthony '29 (he/him), Proctor

HEYYY EVERYONE!! My name is Lance, I’m from Westchester County, NY, and I’m a rising sophomore in Winthrop studying Government and Philosophy with a secondary in Theater, Dance, & Media. I love all to do with the arts - theater, poetry, dance, film, drums, tech, and especially artivism! Growing up, I spent most of my time choreographing, performing, and teaching Bollywood Dance, and participating in musical theatre productions around my area. Now, I’ve spent my time at Harvard so far as a baritone in the incredible Harvard Lowkeys (SHOUTOUT KEYSSS), putting on shows with the Harvard-Radcliffe Dramatic Club (acting, choreographing, tech-ing, and more), and doing a lot of hip-hop/Indian dance (huge fan of Eleganza and Ghungroo). Outside of the arts, I am also involved in the South Asian Association, Ethics Society, and have dabbled in the Institute of Politics. But most of all, I love hanging out with my friends (many of which were also FAPpers), finding the best matcha/coffee in the area while listening to Lizzy McAlpine (#performativefinalboss), and learning to juggle with my feet while in a handstand.

Favorite color: Green because if you close your eyes hard enough it kinda sounds like lance.

Favorite FAP memory: Going on random adventures during the FAP Scavenger Hunt with my group and taking the most cringy, yet in our eyes aesthetic, pics - we ended up winning most creative #teamfergus

Noah Gilligan '29 (he/him), Proctor

Hey everyone! My name is Noah and I am a rising Sophomore potentially studying History or English on the pre-med track. I love playing the piano, guitar, and electric bass and pretending to play the harmonica and sing. I also write short fiction! At Harvard, I play in a nascent band, write for The Crimson's magazine, and play on the tennis team. Would love to answer any questions! My email is noahgilligan@college.harvard.edu. 

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: FAP was an incredibly fun, creative, awe-inspiring, imaginative way to start my experience at Harvard!

Favorite song: Shine on You Crazy Diamond by Pink Floyd

Owen Wang '29 (he/him), Proctor

Hi all! I am Owen, a rising sophomore in Lowell House from Massachusetts planning to concentrate in electrical engineering. The past year, I was involved in a few musical productions, including the First-Year Musical, working on sound! I also sing in Harvard Glee Club (Harvard's tenor/bass choir).

Besides the performing arts, I also am a project manager for Harvard's Tech for Social Good, an organization that connects Harvard talent to partner with nonprofits, government agencies, and social impact organizations to amplify their impact through technology.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions about FAP, STEM @ Harvard (course selection!), or anything else! So excited to meet & help y'all start your college journey.

Favorite campus art space: The Loeb Proscenium

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: I enjoyed FAP & love to work with and help others!

Alexa Schmitt '29 (she/her), Proctor

Hi!!! My name is Alexa Schmitt and I’m a rising sophomore in Currier. I’m from Boston and am thinking about concentrating in [INSERT SOMETHING SOCIAL SCIENCES]. I’ve done tech for several HRDC shows, and have experience with stage management, producing, props design, and lighting design, as well as being able to generally bs my way through whatever other role I might be signed on. When I’m not working on a show, you can usually find me going for a walk along the Charles River, hanging out in the yard with my friends, or cramming a gov essay on the third floor of Lamont library. Outside of theater, I spend a lot of time writing for The Harvard Crimson, where I write for both the news and sports boards, and the IOP, where I teach civics lessons to Boston Public School children. Talk to me about the first year musical, bad horror movies, and how to have a great first year experience without over committing. Send me an email at alexaschmitt@college.harvard.edu or follow me on instagram @alexa_m15_s. I look forward to meeting you!

Why did you choose to be a FAP proctor?: I chose to be a FAP proctor because art is one of my favorite things on this earth. I believe that everyone should make art, no matter your career plans, experience, or skill level.

Favorite color: Clifford the big RED dog red

Sarah Yee '29 (she/her), Proctor

Hi!! I'm a rising sophomore studying mechanical engineering with a secondary in art, film and visual studies. I'm a prolific yapper who loves to dance and sing (you will most likely find me dramatically reenacting some scene from High School Musical if you get to know me well enough). FAP is how I met my roommate and some of my dearest friends and also where I first felt safe enough to audition for my first theater show...upon which I played a revived dancing ferret inspired by Ella Fitzgerald (you will have to ask me more about that one in person).

The great joys of my life include
- concocting my personal blend of HUDS breakfast cereals
-creating new outfit combos from my scarf collection  
- the AI StyleChat on ThredUp

If you have any questions/want to reach out- my instagram is @sarahy_eet

"Guilty pleasure" art piece: Sofia the First

Favorite campus art space: Harvard Art Museums Calderwood Courtyard!