Consultants

Meet the student consultants who keep the LCC running every day! Between them, they have studied numerous languages, and are experienced in many types of software and technologies.

Ririka Kakuta ‘25

Major: Biological Sciences
I speak: English, Japanese, and a little French
I love: K-POP girl groups (especially BLACKPINK, aespa, and NewJeans), dogs, horses, Asian food, traveling, and sleeping
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Skype, Zoom, etc. Please don’t hesitate to ask any questions.

Nina Sydoryk ‘25

Major: Philosophy, Politics & Economics
I speak: English, Polish, Ukrainian and intermediate French. Currently learning German
I can help you with: Language learning resources and strategies, organization tools, research, writing, Canva, Microsoft Office & Google Suite, Skype, Zoom & more
Fun fact: I collect various copies of the novel Wuthering Heights! And, I love to talk, so just start a conversation with me at anytime!

Ruby Sapkota ’25

Major: Computer Science & Economics
I speak: English, Nepali, Hindi, Korean, Chinese, Spanish
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Skype, Google Suite, Technical Skills, etc. Happy to help with any other questions!
Hobbies: Singing, photography, learning new languages

Claudia Gonzalez ’25

Major: Computer Science with a minor in music 
I speak: Spanish and English  
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Illustrator, and Adobe Animate 
Fun fact: I can make a flower crown in under an hour!

Julia Ho ’25

Major: Computer Science & Mathematics
I speak: English, Vietnamese, Korean
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, technical skills, and language-learning tips
Fun fact: I love to change and try out different hair colors! I once changed my hair color 6 times in a year.

Sylvia Wood ’25

Major: Biochemistry with a minor in Chinese
I speak: English, Elementary Spanish and Mandarin
I can help you with: Skritter, Basic technical issues, Resources in and provided by the LCC
Fun fact: I used to think that trees could hear me, so I would always say “hello”!

Elizabeth Murray ‘26

Major: Psychology, (planning to declare French after the break), nexus in Journalism
I speak: English, French, learning Spanish
I can help you with: Canva, Microsoft office, Google suite, iMovie, and Capcut
Hobbies: I practice naginata, and like to travel.

Diana Lytvynova ’26

Major: International Relations
I speak: English and Russian
I can help you with: Google Suite, language learning tips, Notion, and digital organization
Hobbies: reading fantasy and romance books!

Yeslee Neris ’26

Major: Biological Sciences
I speak: English and Spanish
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Tech Issues, iMovie, Videostar, Adobe
Hobbies: I love watching TV, beekeeping and writing songs!

Mari Cruz ’26

Major: History and Romance Languages
I speak: English, Spanish, & Italian
I can help you with: Language Learning, Google Applications, Microsoft Applications, and anything else around the LCC!
Hobbies: Listening to music, reading books from different genres, drawing

Annie Nguyen ’27

Major: Chemistry and Economics
I speak: English, Vietnamese, elementary Italian and Chinese
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Language Learning tips, Cap-cut, Final CutPro
Hobbies: Crocheting, urban sketching, watching Kdramas and collecting OST albums, learning Chinese with my mom!

Nha-Van Nguyen ’27

Major: Computer Science and Economics
I speak: Vietnamese, Chinese, English
I can help you with: Microsoft Office, Zoom, Google Suite, etc. Happy to help with any other questions!
Hobbies: Traveling, cooking, going to concerts.

Nawaal Khawar ’27

Major: Psychology
I speak: English, Urdu/Hindi, Punjabi, Basic German
I can help you with: Language learning skills, Canva, designing posters, artistic help.
Hobbies: Rewatching sitcoms, going to concerts, reading

Emma Backbier ’27

Major: History and International Relations
I speak: English, Dutch, French, and basic German
I can help you with: Google Suite, Canva, language learning, and basic technical issues.
Hobbies: Going to see live music, making and drinking coffee, reading, and going on walks