Hattie Phelps, Executive Director
Years in WYSE: 4
Hattie is a senior from Nebraska studying Political Science. She is pre-law , and hopes to become a civil rights lawyer in the future!
“WYSE has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had in college. This is my 4th year as a WYSE mentor, and I already know I’m going to miss it so much. I served as the Crown Preparatory Academy school site director for 2 years, and this year I couldn’t be more excited to be the new Executive Director."
Years in WYSE: 4
Hattie is a senior from Nebraska studying Political Science. She is pre-law , and hopes to become a civil rights lawyer in the future!
“WYSE has been the most rewarding experience I’ve had in college. This is my 4th year as a WYSE mentor, and I already know I’m going to miss it so much. I served as the Crown Preparatory Academy school site director for 2 years, and this year I couldn’t be more excited to be the new Executive Director."
Anna Greer, Administrative Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Anna is a sophomore at USC studying political economy with minors in psychology, business tech, and Chinese. WYSE is the highlight of her week because of how amazing and empowering our mentees are!! One fun fact is that Anna had lots of cool experiences living in China and Malaysia in middle and high school, but now loves being in LA for college!
Years in WYSE: 1
Anna is a sophomore at USC studying political economy with minors in psychology, business tech, and Chinese. WYSE is the highlight of her week because of how amazing and empowering our mentees are!! One fun fact is that Anna had lots of cool experiences living in China and Malaysia in middle and high school, but now loves being in LA for college!
Kendall Damon, Director of Recruitment
Years in WYSE: 2
Kendall is a sophomore at USC from Massachusetts. She is majoring in Public Policy and has been a WYSE mentor since her first semester of freshman year! When Kendall was in middle school, she lived in Shanghai, China!
Years in WYSE: 2
Kendall is a sophomore at USC from Massachusetts. She is majoring in Public Policy and has been a WYSE mentor since her first semester of freshman year! When Kendall was in middle school, she lived in Shanghai, China!
Lilly Howell, Budget Director
Years in WYSE: 4
Lilly Howell is a senior studying Economics and Communication originally from Rhode Island. She has been in WYSE for 4 years and served on D-Team as the executive director for 2. She wants to pursue a career in public relations in the future and really enjoys exploring LA and going to the beach.
Years in WYSE: 4
Lilly Howell is a senior studying Economics and Communication originally from Rhode Island. She has been in WYSE for 4 years and served on D-Team as the executive director for 2. She wants to pursue a career in public relations in the future and really enjoys exploring LA and going to the beach.
Cayman Silliman, Bonding Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Cayman is a senior majoring in International Relations Global Business with a minor in Economics. She was born and raised in Danville, CA but is now living in Seattle with her family! She has two older sisters that she loves with all of her heart and enjoys spending time with the supportive and outgoing friends she surrounds herself with. Whether she is hiking, tanning, or splashing around in a pool, she loves being in the sun all day every day. She is a strong, empathetic, and positive woman that is so excited to bond with all of the amazingly empowered women of WYSE!
Years in WYSE: 2
Cayman is a senior majoring in International Relations Global Business with a minor in Economics. She was born and raised in Danville, CA but is now living in Seattle with her family! She has two older sisters that she loves with all of her heart and enjoys spending time with the supportive and outgoing friends she surrounds herself with. Whether she is hiking, tanning, or splashing around in a pool, she loves being in the sun all day every day. She is a strong, empathetic, and positive woman that is so excited to bond with all of the amazingly empowered women of WYSE!
EV Nora, Special Events Director
Years in WYSE: 4
EV is a senior from the Bay Area studying Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She was recently accepted into Teach For America and in the future sees herself working to help others in either education or law.
“WYSE was one of the best decisions I made my freshman year. I love being surrounded by mentors and mentees that are motivated, accepting, and passionate about social impact. Growing up as the youngest kid in my family I always looked up to my older sister. I like to think that WYSE has given me the opportunity to be that role model for others!”
Years in WYSE: 4
EV is a senior from the Bay Area studying Psychology with a minor in Spanish. She was recently accepted into Teach For America and in the future sees herself working to help others in either education or law.
“WYSE was one of the best decisions I made my freshman year. I love being surrounded by mentors and mentees that are motivated, accepting, and passionate about social impact. Growing up as the youngest kid in my family I always looked up to my older sister. I like to think that WYSE has given me the opportunity to be that role model for others!”
Anna Kerwin, Outreach Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Anna is a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois double majoring in Data Science and Health and Human Sciences. She hopes to be able to travel the world while working in the future!
"WYSE is the most amazing community of women and made my transition to USC filled with love and support! Being a mentor is so special to me because the topics WYSE teaches are so important for young girls to learn about and I know I'm making a big impact on their lives just as they are on mine!"
Years in WYSE: 2
Anna is a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois double majoring in Data Science and Health and Human Sciences. She hopes to be able to travel the world while working in the future!
"WYSE is the most amazing community of women and made my transition to USC filled with love and support! Being a mentor is so special to me because the topics WYSE teaches are so important for young girls to learn about and I know I'm making a big impact on their lives just as they are on mine!"
Tess Hendelman, Vista Charter School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 3
Tess is a sophomore from Mercer Island, Washington. She is double majoring in Cognitive Science and Human Biology, and minoring in Spanish. In the future, she hopes to attend medical school, and pursue a career as an OBGYN.
"Starting on campus as a scared little Freshman, WYSE became the safe haven I desperately needed. I instantly connected with fabulous, empowered women and made my first BEST friends here at USC, making my transition into college so much easier. While we are all considered the “mentors” when joining WYSE, I found my own mentors as I looked up, and continue to look up to, so many of the badass ladies that make this organization. I am beyond grateful for WYSE!"
Years in WYSE: 3
Tess is a sophomore from Mercer Island, Washington. She is double majoring in Cognitive Science and Human Biology, and minoring in Spanish. In the future, she hopes to attend medical school, and pursue a career as an OBGYN.
"Starting on campus as a scared little Freshman, WYSE became the safe haven I desperately needed. I instantly connected with fabulous, empowered women and made my first BEST friends here at USC, making my transition into college so much easier. While we are all considered the “mentors” when joining WYSE, I found my own mentors as I looked up, and continue to look up to, so many of the badass ladies that make this organization. I am beyond grateful for WYSE!"
Ariella Rabini, Amino Jefferson School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Ariella is a sophomore from Los Angeles studying Law, History & Cultures with a minor in Entertainment Industry. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in entertainment law. In her free time she reads, bakes, and is attempting to learn how to skateboard. She loves mentoring other girls and joined Wyse as a freshman in hopes of becoming the big sister she never had.
Years in WYSE: 2
Ariella is a sophomore from Los Angeles studying Law, History & Cultures with a minor in Entertainment Industry. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in entertainment law. In her free time she reads, bakes, and is attempting to learn how to skateboard. She loves mentoring other girls and joined Wyse as a freshman in hopes of becoming the big sister she never had.
Mitali Shanbhag, Camino Nuevo School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 4
Mitali is a senior from the Bay Area, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Computer Programming. She hopes to gain experience in technology-based roles in product management before eventually opening a nonprofit that creates greater accessibility to safety, health, and technology resources for women in third world countries.
Years in WYSE: 4
Mitali is a senior from the Bay Area, majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Computer Programming. She hopes to gain experience in technology-based roles in product management before eventually opening a nonprofit that creates greater accessibility to safety, health, and technology resources for women in third world countries.
Jessie Faltinsky, Crown Prep School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Jessie is a senior from San Diego studying Communication and Consumer Behavior. She is passionate about improving the education system specifically as it relates to sex education. Jessie is excited about working to enhance female sexual autonomy and pleasure after graduating.
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Years in WYSE: 1
Jessie is a senior from San Diego studying Communication and Consumer Behavior. She is passionate about improving the education system specifically as it relates to sex education. Jessie is excited about working to enhance female sexual autonomy and pleasure after graduating.
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