Imani (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (23 – Washington, DC) Favorite entertainment: Spoken word events and dance recitals Favorite dessert: Blueberry dumplings a la mode Place where I feel centered: I feel centered when I’m driving. Unique talent or trait: Singing ~beautifully and captivatingly~ offkey Dream profession: Artist/author
Grace (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (16 – Massachusetts) Favorite entertainment: My favorite movie is Ladybird, and my favorite book is The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky. Favorite dessert: Mint chocolate chip ice cream Place where I feel centered: The place where I feel most centered and at home
George (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (23 – Florida) Favorite entertainment: I’m a big fan of story-driven video games, books (mostly theology but fiction as well), and the occasional TV show (Midnight Mass, The West Wing, and The Handmaid’s Tale are my latest faves). I’m also a huuuge music nerd – I
Fardowsa (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (20 – Ohio) Favorite entertainment: Watching basketball, reading, and making playlists for friends. Favorite dessert: Any cake! Especially tres leches. Place where I feel centered: Spending time with my sisters. Unique talent or trait: I’m a DJ for a local radio show with my friend Zineb.
Eva (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (13 – Minnesota) Favorite entertainment: My favorite book is Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban. Favorite dessert: Churros with caramel and ice cream Place where I feel centered: My bedroom Unique talent or trait: I’m not half bad at juggling a soccer ball. Dream profession:
Daniel (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (24 – Nevada) Favorite entertainment: Strolling down memory lane, watching Violet Evergarden animé, sharing my love of music, seeing the Marvel Cinematic Universe unfold, experiencing Pokémon’s newest content, and hiking God’s amazing globe. Favorite dessert: Ice cream, often in, on, or with about any sweet or
Chris (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (20 – Georgia) Favorite entertainment: I’m a big fan of podcasts such as On Being with Krista Tippett, 99% Invisible, and Scene on Radio. Favorite dessert: Lemon tart or brownies Place where I feel centered: Walking along a stream surrounded by trees Unique talent or trait:
Camila (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (18 – Louisiana) Favorite entertainment: Hamilton and really any Disney/Pixar movie Favorite dessert: Cookie cake Place where I feel centered: The lake Unique talent or trait: I’m left-handed. Dream profession: Nurse or psychological nurse
Alanna Rivera (she/her/hers) Alanna joins Springtide as a Research Intern. She was drawn to the internship by the intersectionality between disciplines that Springtide embraces, including with media, psychology, and religion. A proud Latina who wants to use psychology in service of BIPOC communities, Alanna looks forward to gaining experience with
Zaina (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (15 – Massachusetts) Favorite entertainment: For books, Black Mass, and my favorite TV shows are How to Get Away with Murder and The 100. Dessert-of-choice: Churros Place where I feel at home: Nature (beach, woods) Unique trait: I can speak 3 languages. Dream profession: Attorney / politician