People Type: Alumni Students

Mina Kao graduated from Brown University in May 2023 with a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology. On the CALL/ECL team, Mina works with a team at Brown, led by Professor John Diamond, to conduct qualitative analysis of DPTs’ theories of action. During her undergrad, Mina also served on a research team investigating the diverse cultural learning …

Sagen Kidane is a Ph.D. student in Sociology at Brown University. Her research examines the relationship between race, class, education, and inequality using qualitative methods. Currently, Sagen is thinking about how school and neighborhood contexts shape identity construction processes and postsecondary transitions for Black youth. Another project she is working on looks at the role of …

Abby Koberstein is, first and foremost, a learner, a listener, and a feeler. She leads with these traits in all aspects of her life, including her identity as a scholar. Abby is currently a doctoral candidate at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis. Prior to her doctoral program, Abby …

Aaron Mathew is an undergraduate research assistant pursuing Economics & Mathematics degrees at the University of Wisconsin–Madison in the class of 2026. He is the outreach director for Equilibrium: The Undergraduate Journal of Economics, a founding member of the Economics Inclusion Board within the Department of Economics, and a member of the UW–Madison Mock Trial team. …

Ava McKie is a B.A. candidate in History and International and Public Affairs at Brown University. Studying both the creation of inequitable systems and their potential policy solutions, she is interested in how to close the education achievement gap.

Lauryn Mills is a freshman and research assistant at Brown University, concentrating in neuroscience and education policy. She is passionate about promoting equity in education, STEM, women’s empowerment, and creative expression.

Li Fei Neuman is a proud Chinese adoptee from DeForest, WI. She is a current senior at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, pursuing a B.S. in Elementary Education (K-9) with certificates in Teaching English as a Second Language (K-12) and Early Childhood Education (Birth-3). She also studied Mandarin for five semesters. She has completed practicum placements in …

Sarah Odell is a feminist scholar, researcher, and educator with extensive experience working with influential women and developing gender-focused programming. Sarah currently serves as the founding director of the Center for Gender and Ethical Leadership in Society at the Hewitt School, a K–12 girls’ school in New York City. Sarah’s dissertation on how the gender identity …

Gabby Schreiber is a senior at UW–Madison double majoring in Psychology and Social Work with a Certificate in Criminal Justice. Upon graduation, she will continue her education through the UW–Madison Advanced Standing MSW Program with the goal of becoming a school social worker. Currently, Gabby is completing her field placement with the UW Odyssey Project, …

Javeria Siddiqui is an M.A. student in the Education and Economics program at Teachers College, Columbia University. Her current research interests include using quantitative analysis and econometric methods to understand the factors hindering childhood development and education. Prior to joining Teachers College, Javeria worked as a management consultant, where she participated in various corporate strategy and …