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Meet the PSLs

Katie Li

Email: k.li@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027

Major: Evolutionary Anthropology and Biology

Hometown:Clarksville, TN

Communities: Gilbert Addoms + Southgate (Few)

Bio: Hello, everyone! My name is Katie, and I am a sophomore majoring in evolutionary anthropology and biology. I am a pre-dental student and a part of Cardea Fellows LLC. On campus, I am involved in Duke Student Government as a part of their equity and outreach committee and Penny Pilgrim, a leadership initiative that empowers women through leadership development and community work. Additionally, I am also in a research lab doing independent study. In my free time, I love to run on the treadmill, take a stroll in the beautiful Duke Gardens, catch up on some good shows, and spend time with my friends. Please contact me if you have any questions about Duke, research, clubs, or anything else! I am excited to get to know you!

Macey Davis

Email: macey.davis@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2025

MajorVMS: Cinematic Arts

Minors: English and Creative Writing

Hometown: Makanda, IL

Communities: Blackwell + Randolph (Keohane)

Bio: Hi! My name is Macey, and I am a senior majoring in VMS: Cinematic Arts with minors in English and Creative Writing. I grew up in a small town in southern Illinois and played sports my entire life. I’ve played soccer since I was six and started kicking for the football team in my sophomore year of high school!I love running, reading rom-coms, and eating pumpkin bread from Café in WU.

I am also an avid Cameron Crazie and was in the front row for the UNC game last year! I am so excited to be part of PSL this semester, and I am happy to talk about anything, from navigating friendships to the transition from high school to college to which classes are the best! I look forward to meeting everyone!

Fun fact: Jon Scheyer (the new MBB coach) took a selfie on my phone the night before the UNC game!  

Neve Greenwald

Email: neve.greenwald@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers
 
Class: 2025
 
Major: Biology
 
Hometown: Santa Barbara, California
 
Communities: East + West (Wannamaker)
 
Bio: Hi! My name is Neve, and I’m a senior pursuing a major in Biology and a certificate in Innovation & Entrepreneurship. I’m originally from Santa Barbara, California. Some things I’m involved with at Duke include BEAM (Business of Entertainment, Arts, and Media), Jewtinos, LBO, and Duke Engage. I am always happy to chat about anything—studying abroad (I did a semester in Madrid), academic advice, finding a summer internship, or even discovering the best food spots on campus. I can’t wait to get to know all of you!

Anavi Kaul

Email: anavi.kaul@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027
 
Major: Biomedical Engineering
 
Hometown: Mumbai, India
 
Communities: Giles + Wilson (Crowell)
 

Bio: Hi everyone! My name is Anavi and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering. Within BME, I’m very interested in exploring the development of medical devices for underserved communities around the world! On campus, you’ll find me involved with Pratt’s Engineering Student Government, Duke Deewana (a South Asian a capella team), and the Duke Puppy Kindergarten. Outside of academics, I love photography, reading romcoms, cooking, and traveling! I’m an international student from India, so I’m familiar with the significant adjustment to academic and social life in the US – I’m always happy to talk about my experiences and guide you through any doubts you have. I also recently transferred from Trinity to Pratt, which I know can be a daunting process – so please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions you have, regarding academics or otherwise. I’m so excited to meet everyone!

 
Fun fact: I start speaking in French when I’m stressed!

Yujin Kim

Email: yujin.kim@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2025

Major: Environmental Sciences

Minor: Cultural Anthropology

Hometown: Busan, South Korea

Communities: Giles + Wilson (Crowell)

Bio: My name is Yujin, and I am an Environmental Sciences(BS) major. I want to study ecology and/or conservation biology, and I’m also interested in cultural anthropology. I love being outdoors, especially backpacking and hiking. I’m an international student from South Korea, and I’ve lived in Busan, Seoul, Shanghai, and Melbourne. Not being from the U.S. definitely added to my first-year confusion(on top of trying to navigate a whole new academic, social, and cultural scene).I remember being super overwhelmed by the sheer amount of resources and opportunities available at Duke, and I’m still exploring. If you want to chat about making the best use of resources here, or just talk about where to get started, I’m here!

Allie Lulov

Email: allison.lulov@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027
 
Major: Biology with a neurobiology concentration, chemistry minor (pre-med track)
 
Hometown: Long Island, NY!
 
Communities: East + West (Wannamaker)
 
Bio: Hi everyone! I am a sophomore who is academically interested in neurobiology and the heart of genetics! I am entering a lab that concerns epigenetics and bioengineering of Human Artificial Chromosomes this fall. In my free time, I love to go to the gym, be in nature, meet new people, hang out with animals, and relax with friends. I also am looking forwards to tenting this year 🙂 I would be happy to answer any questions about the pre med track/culture and balancing academics and social life. Please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Maddie Morrison

Email: maddie.morrison@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2026
 
Major: Global Health and Cultural Anthropology
 
Hometown: Portland, Maine
 
Communities: Southgate + GA (Few)
 
Bio: Hi! My name is Maddie, and I’m a junior on the pre-med track majoring in Cultural Anthropology and Global Health, with a minor in Chemistry. Outside of class, I am involved in Duke Remote Area Medical, Duke Partnership for service, Duke Hospital volunteering, and I am an RA in Craven! I’m also part of Duke Global Health Institute’s SRT program and spent this past summer researching childhood vaccines in Honduras! I’d love to chat about anything academic on your mind, from helping you think about majors and programs, to connecting you with resources and opportunities to get the most out of your Duke experience. I am so excited to meet everyone!
 
Fun fact: I got my scuba dive certification while doing my research in Honduras! 

Bella Myer – Study Away in Fall 2024

Email: bella.myer@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2026
 
Major: Biomedical Engineering
 
Hometown: La Jolla, California
 
Communities:  Blackwell + Randolph (Keohane)
 
Bio: Hi! My name is Bella, and I’m a junior on the pre-med track majoring in biomedical engineering. I’m particularly interested in the pharmaceutical industry and the development of drug-delivery techniques. Outside of class, I am involved in the SPIRE Fellows program, Theta Tau (an engineering fraternity), Society of Women Engineers, and pickleball club! I am also involved in women’s reproductive health research at Duke University Medical Center. I remember how overwhelming it can be to be a freshman, so don’t hesitate to reach out. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, talk about anything, or even just be there to listen. I am incredibly excited for the upcoming school year, and I cannot wait to meet everyone!
 
Fun fact:  I’ve broken 12 bones, but luckily, my dad is an orthopedic surgeon!

Liv Prusky

Email: olivia.prusky@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027
 
Major: Political Science, with a minor in Journalism
 
Hometown: Plymouth Meeting, PA
 
Communities: Alspaugh + Brown (Kilgo)
 
Bio: Hi! I’m Liv, a sophomore majoring in Political Science and minoring in Journalism. I am from Plymouth Meeting, which is a suburb right outside of Philadelphia. I’m very interested in media, politics, pop culture studies, and writing. On campus I am the Social Media Editor for Recess (The Chronicle’s Arts section), a writer for The Coop, and a spin instructor at Wilson. I also have my own personal Substack called Pause The Scroll where I discuss my thoughts on pop culture – mostly breaking down TikTok trends! I love exercising, spending time outside, reading, and going to the beach. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me about anything, I love discussing the whirlwind that is freshman year!
 
Fun fact: I have gone to overnight camp for 11 years.

Michelle Qiu

Email: michelle.qiu@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2025
 
Major: Computer Science (AI/ML concentration) + Sociology double major
 
Hometown: Nashville, TN
 
Communities: Trinity + Bell Tower (Edens)
 
Bio: Hi! My name is Michelle and I’m a senior studying CS, Sociology, and Math. My interdisciplinary interests have led me towards both tech industry and academic research experiences, so feel free to reach out if you are curious about either! On campus I’m active in DTech, volunteer at CEF, work at the arts annex, and am involved in two different research labs. In my free time I like to crochet, do word puzzles, bake (I’m basically a grandma) and run/work out! Definitely let me know if you have any questions about Duke or just want to chat. I totally understand feeling out of place on campus and want to make your experience here the best that it can be 🙂
 
Fun fact: Before last summer, I had never been west of the Mississippi River (I’ve now been to Seattle, San Diego, and Vancouver!).

Anmol Sapru

Email: anmol.sapru@duke.edu

Pronouns: he/him/his

Class: 2025
 
Major: Data Science and Economics
 
Hometown: Cheshire, CT
 
Communities: Alspaugh + Brown (Kilgo)
 
Bio: Hey! My name is Anmol and I am a senior studying the IDM in Data Science and thinking about picking up an Economics Major on the side. I am a huge Duke Sports fan and outside of classes I am almost always at one of the games that seemingly go on every day on campus. I am always willing to chat, so make sure to reach out!
 
Fun fact: When I was growing up my dream job was to become an ice cream truck driver.

Lia Lapidot

Email: lia.lapidot@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027
 
Major: Psychology
 
Hometown: Miami, FL
 
Communities: Bassett + Pegram (Craven)
 

Bio:

Hi! My name’s Lia and I’m a psychology major on the pre-med track. I’m from Miami, Florida. I love things related to exercise and teach a spin class here! You can also catch me working at Bella Union, rolling with the Brazilian Jiu Jitsu club, or helping out at my research lab (studying ischemic disease). I can’t wait to chat with you!

Julia Ecker

Email: julia.ecker@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2027
 
Major: Biology, with a minor in Global Health
 
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
 
Communities: Bell Tower + Trinity (Edens)
 

Bio:

Hi! I’m Julia, a sophomore from New York majoring in Biology with a minor in Global Health on the pre-med track. On campus, I’m actively involved with Pancakes for Parkinson’s and volunteer at Duke Hospital. When I have downtime, I love exploring Durham, visiting Duke Gardens, going to the gym, and spending time with friends. The opportunities at Duke are expansive but also overwhelming – I am still figuring out what else I want to do and explore! If you have any questions, ideas, or just want to chat, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Fun fact: I took Latin for seven years!



Saranyaa Kashyap

Email: julia.ecker@duke.edu

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Class: 2025
 
Major: Mechanical Engineering, Material Science
 
Hometown: New Delhi, India
 
Communities: Bassett + Pegram (Craven)
 

Bio:

Hi!

I am Saranyaa, a senior at Duke studying Mechanical Engineering with a certificate in Material Science.

I absolutely love weightlifting, hiking, scuba diving and playing the electric guitar! I also love studying nutrition on the side. At Duke, I am a Product Design Engineer at Designhub (Colab) and also do research related to engineering. I am also involved with DTech and Duke SWE (Society of Women Engineers) and Girls Who Lift @Duke. I am an international student as well, from India.

I am always happy to be there for anyone who needs advice with Pratt classes, internship recruiting/resume reviews, Visa processes, gym sessions, general resources at Duke! Feel free to reach out to me, always down for a good chat:)!