Skip to main content

Lauren Trexler

Lauren Trexler is a senior from Baltimore, MD. She is an aspiring conservation biologist who hopes to pursue a career that allows her to work with communities to restore and protect native biodiversity. While she cares deeply for all of the natural world, her experiences have guided her towards focusing on avian conservation. She plans to complete a graduate program after gaining more experience in the conservation field.

Clyde Swann

Clyde Swann is currently a senior at St. Lawrence University, majoring in Economics and minoring in Political Science. On campus, he is a member of Alpha Tau Omega and part of the Crown Royalties Investment Club and Music Appreciation Club. He is from York, Maine, and is passionate about skiing, hiking, surfing, and working out. He hopes to pursue a career in sales, specifically real estate brokerage, upon his graduation from SLU. 

Emily Siansky

Emily Siansky '26 is a Digital Media and Film major and Communications minor, and is from Olney, Maryland. The main focus of her studies lies in advocacy for women in sports. As a member of the Saint's Softball Team, her perspective as a student athlete guides a lot of her career and academic goals. She has experience in social media content creation and graphic design. As she enters her senior year, she hopes to finish her academic career at SLU strong, graduating with Summa Cum Laude honors. In the future, Emily hopes to work in Sports Information or Athletic Communications.

Aiden Sax

Aiden Sax, Class of 2026, is a senior at St. Lawrence University, double-majoring in political science and biology. Over the past year, he has become deeply invested in public service. He has held the position of congressional intern in the office of Representative Joseph Morelle, gaining experience in the legislative process. Additionally, he has worked for the William J. Perry Center for Hemispheric Defense Studies, studying Western Hemisphere defense.

Rory Sauereisen

      Rory Sauereisen is an undergraduate student at St. Lawrence University majoring in Biology and minoring in Statistics. Interested in genomics, pathogens, and the immune system, she enjoys applying quantitative and computational methods to investigate questions in healthcare and epidemiological trends. On campus Rory worked as a biology TA, leads within the club ski team, and is an avid member of both Omicron Delta Kappa and Tri-Beta biological honors societies.

Bryn Rodgers

Hi! My name is Bryn, and I’m from Boulder, Colorado. I’m currently studying Environmental Studies and Sociology, with an interest in learning about the relationship between people and the environments that surround them. On campus, I’m an Outdoor Program guide and work at the climbing wall, where I love meeting new people while exploring the Adirondacks and beyond.

Benjamin Preece-Santos

My name is Benjamin Preece-Santos, and I am a Junior at St. Lawrence University, majoring in Cellular Neuroscience on a pre-medical track. He is the founder and acting president of the St. Lawrence University Neuroscience Club, where the mission is to create opportunities for students interested in neuroscience, medicine, and research to connect with professionals and gain exposure to the field. Benjamin has conducted research at Brown University in the Laboratory of Molecular Microbiology under Dr. Jack A. Elias, contributing experimental data.

Amelia Nicholas

Amelia Nicholas, St. Lawrence Class of 2026, is a biology major and African studies and chemistry minor from Winchester, Massachusetts. On campus, she is captain of the Women's Soccer Team, president of Campus Kitchens, and an EMT for SLU EMS. During the Spring of 2025, she studied abroad in Kenya, where she explored the country, culture, and much more. During her internship abroad, she worked at a community health center in Kibera, Nairobi, where she explored the healthcare system by helping patients in a clinical setting.

Luke Josephson

Luke Josephson '26 is a Computer Science major with Education and African Studies minors at St. Lawrence University. He is interested in technology ethics, education systems, conservation, and the intersection between these fields and software development and machine learning. After graduation, Luke intends to pursue both teaching and software jobs in the non-profit sector, with the hope of combining the two into a future career in educational technology.

JJ Humenay

JJ Humenay ’26 is from Beaconsfield, Québec and graduated from Portsmouth Abbey School in 2022. He is majoring in Finance and is interested in pursuing a career in investment banking. During his time at St. Lawrence, JJ has been a four-year member of the varsity baseball team, where he competes as a pitcher. He is also a two-time recipient of Liberty League All-Academic Team honors and values hard work, discipline, and being a supportive teammate both on and off the field.


 

Margaret Dougher

My name is Margaret Dougher. I am a student at St. Lawrence University, class of 2026. I am majoring in Conservation Biology with a minor in political science (government). My academic interests center on wildlife conservation and animal care with a particular interest in rehabilitation.  Here on campus I am a Lead Admissions Ambassador and a 4 year member of the St. Lawrence Women's basketball team.  Outside of studying, I love to listen to music, spend time with my friends, and stay active.

Noah Donnellan-Doser

I am a senior student of St. Lawrence University, majoring in English and Digital Media & Film. My academic focus is journalism. I am the 2025-26 Editor-in-Chief of The Hill News, SLU's student-run news publication. I am also employed as the English/Religious Studies Department student worker, in which I design and advertise promotional materials for department events and news. In summer 2025, I worked as a News Intern with North Country Public Radio, where I covered stories on local fishing, the Army ROTC, and pickleball.

Alexandra Dettor

Alexandra is a rising senior at St. Lawrence University, where she is double majoring in Political Science (with a concentration in International Relations) and History, with a minor in European Studies. My research examines how war and conflict affect women’s lived experiences, with particular attention to the negotiation, recognition, and denial of reproductive rights in conflict settings. I aspire to pursue a career in which I support and amplify minority voices globally, with the aim of advancing justice and contributing to sustainable peace.

William (Cam) Croasdaile

My name is Cam Croasdaile ’26, I'm an Economics and Business double major at St. Lawrence University, and a captain of the Men’s Lacrosse team. My academic and professional interests center on financial markets and investments. I plan to pursue a career in finance, with a focus on investment strategy, business development, or data-driven solutions.

Ariana Chiarenzelli

My name is Ariana Chiarenzelli, and I am from a local town, Potsdam, New York.  I’m a student of the St. Lawrence University class of 2026, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Statistics.  I’ve used my liberal arts education to the fullest by taking a broad range of classes throughout my time here, giving me a diverse and well-rounded education. Studying psychology at SLU has provided me with valuable knowledge and tools to help me succeed in my future goals.

Halla Chappell

I am a Senior at St. Lawrence, a double major in Global Studies & Business major and double minor in Francophone and European Studies. On campus I am a member of the Women's Track and Field team, Chi Omega, SAAC, a peer advisor in the Center for International and Intercultural Studies, and hold exec positions in Club Figure Skating and Athletes for Athletes. After graduation I am looking to pursue a career in Business and Finance with particular interest in M&A and international business.

Berit Brecke

Berit Brecke '26 is an Environmental-Geology major and has been involved on campus with the L.I.G.H.T house, Varsity Volleyball, and the climbing wall staff. Notable moments in her undergraduate studies include participating in the Adirondack Semester and the Kenya Signature Program, experiences that strengthened her interest in connecting with people from different backgrounds. 

 

Kate Bouchard

Hey! I am currently a senior at St. Lawrence University, majoring in Environmental Studies with minors in Asian Studies and Outdoor Leadership. I am passionate about sustainable agriculture, specifically regarding increasing accessibility of local produce in aims to combat food sovereignty. Food, specifically, connects everyone in so many unique ways. It is vital to understand how our food is grown to reintroduce a deeper connection with the food that we consume. I am able to pursue this passion of mine through living in the Greenhouse Theme community at St. Lawrence.

Hishi Bista

I am Hishi Choden Bista, originally from Kathmandu, Nepal. I am currently pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Economics, with a strong interest in the field of fintech. I’m fascinated by how technology is transforming finance and opening up new possibilities for innovation in global markets.

Outside of academics, I love traveling and discovering new cultures. Trekking is one of my favorite activities, as it allows me to connect with nature and challenge myself in new ways. I also enjoy painting, which gives me a creative outlet to express my ideas and inspirations.

Margaret (Maggie) Bednaz

I am an ambitious student at St. Lawrence University, pursuing a Biology major. My academic interests are driven by my deep passion for the medical field and human anatomy.

I aspire to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, requiring additional rigorous schooling that will expand my medical knowledge to a professional level. My eagerness to learn and help others has been recently fulfilled by shadowing physical and occupational therapists, as well as interning in the OB/GYN department at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.

Keith Omane-Agyei

Keith Omane-Agyei ’26 is a neuroscience major pursuing a minor in public health. His academic interests focus on the intersection of brain health and population health, particularly the neurological consequences that can arise during maternal health complications. He is interested in exploring how biological, social, and environmental factors during pregnancy and childbirth can contribute to long-term neurological damage, as well as strategies to address and mitigate these outcomes.

Nathan Inecia

Projects

Nathan Inecia ’26 is a Global Studies major from Curaçao interested in representations of former colonial powers in heritage institutions and museums. Having grown up around sites of Dutch colonial influence, analysis of these sites for his project came as a necessity. His project took him to relevant sites in Ghana and The Netherlands, culminating in his final site visit to his home country Curaçao. The data collected at each site stand as the backbone for his senior year thesis.