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
Hannah Connors, Writer in Residence Hannah Connors joins the Springtide team as the inaugural Writer in Residence, a position funded by a generous donation. During her 9-month residency, Hannah will contribute to many of Springtide’s written communications, including reports, guides, survey and interview questions, marketing and copywriting, blogs and articles, and more.
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
Peyton (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (15 – Massachusetts) Favorite entertainment: My favorite movie is Avatar. Dessert-of-choice: Cheesecake Place where I feel at home: When I am surrounded by family. Unique talent: I am a great cook. Dream profession: A business owner
Oscar (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (19 – Indiana) Favorite entertainment: Cartoons including Gravity Falls, Avatar: The Last Airbender, and Star Wars: The Clone Wars Dessert-of-choice: Chocolate chip cookies Place where I feel at rest: Rainy nights. Unique talent: Writing fiction. Dream profession: TV/Movie critic
Mat (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (21 – Ohio) Favorite entertainment: Steven Universe, Adventure Time, Gravity Falls… I love a good cartoon. Dessert-of-choice: Brownie trifle Place I feel centered: At my coffee shop, grinding beans. Unique trait: Elastic skin Dream Profession: Notable New York dancer/ performer/ king/ choreographer
Lucy (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (14 – Minnesota) Favorite entertainment: Dancing & classic movies Favorite dessert: Strawberry ice cream Place where I feel centered: At York Lighthouse in York, Maine Unique talent: Colombian dance Dream profession: Child psychologist
Lily (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (15 – Minnesota) Favorite entertainment: Books: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng and Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata. TV Shows: Criminal Minds and Bridgerton. Movie: Beautiful Boy. Dessert-of-choice: Oreo ice cream cake Place where I feel centered: In the ballet studio. Unique talent: I have pretty good handwriting, and
Jesse (he/him/his), Springtide Ambassador (21 – New York) Favorite entertainment: I love Aaron Sorkin movies and shows and any good documentary. Dessert-of-choice: Dark chocolate anything Place where I feel centered: Walks around the neighborhood—I like looking at the trees. Unique talent: I can juggle! Dream profession: I want to be
Elyse (she/her), Springtide Ambassador (15 – Massachusetts) Favorite entertainment: For TV shows, I really like Community. Dessert-of-choice: Chocolate cake Place where I feel at home: Whenever I am with my family. Unique talent: I have a good memory. Dream profession: An author