Hi! My name is Esaú and I am a graduate student in the School of Social Work. My focus is in Interpersonal Practice. I was raised in the southwest side of Chicago and am really happy to be a part of the Telluride House this year. I am in the Event Planning and Project Development Committees. My hobbies are watching TV shows, keeping up with soccer and the NBA and hanging out with friends.

Yo! My name is Noah, and I'm a second-year medical student. I grew up in San Jacinto, California, and graduated with a degree in Neuroscience at UCLA in 2021. I am currently serving as a secretary and TASS officer in the house, and I am a basketball and ping pong enthusiast.

Hello! I am Isabella (Bella) and I am an upper-division undergraduate with double majors in History (Honors) and Classical Archaeology (Honors). I am involved with archaeological research sponsored by the University of Michigan (at Notion) and am presently writing my senior theses in the History and Classics departments. I applied to join the Telluride House as I wished to be part of a multidisciplinary intellectual community, and because of the House's devotion to community outreach and service! I serve on the Events Planning Committee and Project Development Committee. In my leisure time, I enjoy reading (a mixture of History and Victorian Gothic), catching up with my friends, and trying new coffee places.

Hey! I'm Zoey (he/him) from Oakland, CA. I'm a 4th-year in the house and have really enjoyed living here - everyone's great, and I get to have the most random, fun conversations all the time (plus free food!). Outside of school, I'm big on crosswords, racket and winter sports, and bullet chess, and I'm hoping to get into climbing and skateboarding. But my go-to is to get coffee/boba with friends and just have a good time...or watch reality TV :)

Hey, I’m a first year student at LSA. So far I’m pursuing a double major in Mathematics and Afroamerican and African Studies. I’m hoping to write my first research paper this fall about the African Diaspora to the Americas and Europe. This fall, I am working as the house secretary and the Apprentice Financial Officer. I grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and am in my michigan country phase. I love to fish and am coming to U of M after working on a dairy farm. Nevertheless, I still have the voice of a small child and the strength of four toothpicks glued together. I also play bass guitar, work with fibercrafts, and blend teas.

Hi! My name is Yuki. I'm currently studying Violin Performance and Neuroscience on a pre-med track. I'm a part of some research labs where I'm looking at the morphology of neurons related in spatial navigation as well as behaviors of mice during sleep and memory consolidation. I am currently serving in the Recruitment Committee as well as Project Development Committee in the house. In my free time, I like to play badminton :)

Hi, I'm Zuzanna, a second-year medical student in the MD-PhD Program at the Michigan Medical School. My philosophical research interests are in the realm of ethics and moral philosophy, and I'm particularly interested in questions about informed consent, autonomy, and biomedical enhancements. At the Telluride House, I'm currently serving as a House Co-Chair. In my free time, I enjoy being outside in nature, exploring new places, whimsical things, pictures of cute animals, drawing, and reading.

Hey there, I am Abdul. I am an anthro nerd and filmmaker. I am BIG lover of using stories and experiences to think about the issues we often see in numbers. My schtick is: to know ourselves and the world better we have to expand whose perspectives and world views contribute to that story. I am first year Anthropology PhD student. I am intrested in issues of development and movment (migration and displacment). I have conducted research in refugee settlements in Uganda and among African communities in India. I am currently working as an audio producer for an audio archive-podcast called Narrating Nubia with Professor Amal Fadlalla and also self-directed freelance docu-series featuring different Ugandans. When I'm not glued to my favorite shows like Abbott Elementary or obsessively rewatching House of the Dragon with my fantastic housemates, you'll find reading, writing or editing. This year, I'm donning the hat of the Chair for the Project Development Committee and lending my skills to the Logistics Committee.

Howdy, I’m Alejandro, a dual MPA/MSW student entering the last year of my programs and at the House. I’m interested in social impact work broadly. At Telluride, I’m the Finance Officer and Events Planning Committee Chair. Out at UM, I do a couple of things including being a GSI, founding an environmental justice organization, board member for an international development trip to Colombia, creating a pro-bono consulting association, and a nonprofit board fellow. For fun, I’m into hiking, baking, reading, and recently making matcha.

Hello, I'm Sasha and I am a fourth year undergraduate in Physics and Astrophysics. My research tends to be at the interface of astrophysics and particle physics. I most recently worked on the Axion Dark Matter Experiment at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. I'm a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and a Peer Facilitator in the University's Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program. When I'm not in class, I'm doing something music related. I love going to concerts, buying records, writing the occasional verse, and dj-ing on WCBN-FM Ann Arbor on Fridays at 11! This is my second year as the House's Cornell Branch Liaison and I'm also serving on the Logistics Committee.

Hi :) I'm Jieun from South Korea! I am a 5th year Ph.D. student in psychology, studying how mindfulness makes people and our planet happy! (Mindfulness means being fully in the present moment) Before, I was a material scientist at Samsung Electronics, developing solar energy since environmental sustainability was my primary interest. However, I wanted to find a more fundamental way of stopping massive environmental destruction than developing technology, so I quit Samsung and traveled the world for two years. This travel made me realize that changing our minds into a more mindful and compassionate way would be a solution to stop not only environmental destruction but also numerous social problems and even individual problems, so now I am studying the psychology of mindfulness.

I also worked as an activist in an environmental organization, Future Forest, which plants trees in deserts, and I designed a park where people could experience how we can live our daily lives sustainably in harmony with nature and others. After graduation, I plan to integrate mindfulness programs, environment, and health subjects into the school curriculums.

Hi, I'm Sreya and I'm grad student, currently in the final year of my MFA in Dance at SMTD. I'm from Bangalore, India, and before coming to UMich, I did my undergraduate degree in English Literature at Ashoka University. I've worked professionally as a vocalist, an actor, and as a dance educator. I'm passionate about the intersection of these mediums, and believe in the immense power and value of the arts in our communities. I'm trained in classical Indian dance and yoga, but love learning more about other dance and theatre forms.

This is my second year at Telluride, and I'm on the Event Planning and Recruitment committees. House life can be really fulfilling, and I am so happy to be here for a second year. I love spending time with my friends (and housemates), dancing, reading, listening to and writing music, watching TV shows and engaging in outdoor adventure activities!

Hey, ya’ll! My name is Steve and I’m a first year graduate student earning a Masters of Social Work and Masters of Public Policy. My focuses involve the development of community-centered policy interventions in rural Appalachia, with an emphasis on organizational improvement and economic development. I am a Fellow with the Weiser Center for Emerging Democracies and a member of the National Community Scholars Program UMich’s School of Social Work. When I’m not studying, you can find me catching up on books, listening to podcasts, or getting outdoors.

HI, I'm Keshav and I'm a sophomore majoring in Molecular, cellular, and Developmental Biology. I'm part of a research lab investigating X-chromosome inactivation as well as another lab looking at the effects of noise and other environmental exposures. My hobbies include basketball and soccer, gardening, and listening to music.

My name is Riya, I am a senior majoring in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology with a double minor in Art & Design and Sociology of Health & Medicine. I am perusing a career in medicine while integrating my passions every step of the way. I am currently working on my thesis researching the biocompatibility of UV resin formulated 3D-printed microfluidic artificial lungs. The way to my heart is a late-night-in, painting with some hearty food, and a great movie playing. I am also a professional henna artist and self-taught fine artist specializing in hyperrealist 2D work. Currently I am working to run an organization to write and illustrate children's books tackling pediatric diseases and conditions. In my free time, I love to work out, meditate, eat incredible food, watch stand-up, and have Bollywood dance parties.

Hey, I'm Ally and I'm a first year undergraduate in biomedical engineering! I have done a bit of dry lab research in transcriptomics which has led to my interest in the intersection between tech and biology. To further pursue this, I'll be doing research through the UROP program this year. I am a Michigander, born and raised (though not as cold-resistant as I should be) and am super excited to be at UMich and the Telluride House! I am the website wizard this semester and am also serving on Recruitment Committee. My hobbies include taking unflattering photos of my cat, listening to music in all genres and languages, and drawing/painting!

Hey, I'm Deborah and I'm a Senior undergraduate and fourth year House member majoring in Biology, Health and Society. I'm really passionate about healthcare inequities and accessibility. I am a Nigerian, born and raised, but in the US I am based in New Jersey. I am excited to spend my final semester in the House with my incredible fellow House members!! I am a co-chair on Advisory Committee this semester and am also serving on Recruitment Committee. My hobbies include reading, listening to podcasts, listening to music too loud and playing board games with my House members!

Sarah (she/her) is a second-year doctoral student in Epidemiology and a second-year house member. Her research interests lie at the intersection of infectious disease, social epidemiology, and health equity. A Midwesterner born and bred, outside of school she can be found over-analyzing films and movies, at bar trivia with her partner and friends, hiking and backpacking, cuddling with her one-eyed rescue cat, or tending to her houseplant jungle.

Hello! My name is Munira and I’m a first-year house member who is from Atlanta, Georgia. I am currently a second-year MPH candidate at the University of Michigan School of Public Health studying general epidemiology with a certificate in health informatics. Before then, I received my Bachelor of Science degree in anthropology and human biology at Emory University with a minor in global health, culture, and society. In the house, I serve as a member of both LogComm and EPComm.

I am a big advocate for a healthy work-life balance. As a big foodie with an Instagram food account to prove it, I spend most of my free time discovering new restaurants and coffee shops. Other hobbies of mine include discovering new music, going to live concerts, thrifting, and playing my ukulele. I am also a big lover of film, and one of my favorite things to do in Ann Arbor is to visit the local movie theater downtown.

Hi friends, I am Taylor Tookes and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. I am a fifth-year undergraduate studying violin and an assortment of creative practices. This is my second year at the Telluride House. Some things that give me joy include crocheting, creating and listening to music, a good laugh, and dressing however I feel. :)

Donovan Rogers is BFA Theatre Performance major and (Minors: Performing Arts Management & Entrepreneurship, Playwriting) at The University of Michigan Ann Arbor. Deemed 'The DR of the Arts', he recently earned optiMize's 2022 Social Innovation Grant in founding The DR's Laboratory, the first trademarked process-production company. As the Producing Artistic Director, Donovan is leading mixed method research to develop non-exploitative processes to apply to his development of innovative productions that solve misrepresentation; all through the lens of Black liberation.

Hello, I am a senior currently pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Among the various subjects I have studied throughout my academic journey, I have developed a strong affinity for Thermodynamics and materials behavior. Currently, I am actively engaged in research through the RISE program, where my focus lies in investigating defects in materials at the atomic level.

Beyond my academic pursuits, I have a keen interest in reading, particularly in the genres of fiction and non-fiction. My reading choices often gravitate towards self-development and business literature. One of my favorite authors in the realm of fiction is Fyodor Dostoevsky, while my preferred non-fiction book is "Atomic Habits" by James Clear.

In addition to my literary interests, I have a passion for music, DIY projects, and the martial art of Judo. Over the past few years, Judo has emerged as a significant passion of mine. I deeply appreciate the discipline and sense of community it fosters. My time on the mat serves as a means of disconnecting from the pressures of life, allowing me to unwind and immerse myself in the joy of training.

In addition to Judo, I maintain an active lifestyle by engaging in regular workouts, playing Badminton with friends, and taking leisurely walks around Ann Arbor. At Telluride house I hold the position of Logistics Committee Chair, further highlighting my commitment to organizational and leadership responsibilities.