Tess Hendelman, Executive Director
Years in WYSE: 4
Tess is a senior from Seattle studying Cognitive Science and Spanish. Her dream is to be an OBGYN with a political agenda, and she recently became a published author on a manuscript exploring a COVID testing mechanism!
“WYSE allows you to build the most remarkable connections; I am SO inspired by every smart, kind, and badass mentor AND mentee that I have had the pleasure of meeting. As we address key issues and foster conversation, I watch as mentees grow in confidence and capability. And as they transform, I grow and learn too. WYSE is the prime example of mutually beneficial mentorship. I couldn’t be more grateful for what WYSE has brought me!"
Years in WYSE: 4
Tess is a senior from Seattle studying Cognitive Science and Spanish. Her dream is to be an OBGYN with a political agenda, and she recently became a published author on a manuscript exploring a COVID testing mechanism!
“WYSE allows you to build the most remarkable connections; I am SO inspired by every smart, kind, and badass mentor AND mentee that I have had the pleasure of meeting. As we address key issues and foster conversation, I watch as mentees grow in confidence and capability. And as they transform, I grow and learn too. WYSE is the prime example of mutually beneficial mentorship. I couldn’t be more grateful for what WYSE has brought me!"
Samantha Scheinfled, Administrative Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Samantha is from Chicago, studying Art History and Psychology!! A fun fact is that she collects posters from all the museums she visits :)
"I looooove WYSE because we get to form such deep relationships with both mentees and mentors! It’s been the highlight of my college experience - such a supportive and fun environment!"
Years in WYSE: 2
Samantha is from Chicago, studying Art History and Psychology!! A fun fact is that she collects posters from all the museums she visits :)
"I looooove WYSE because we get to form such deep relationships with both mentees and mentors! It’s been the highlight of my college experience - such a supportive and fun environment!"
Delarai Sadeghitari, DEI Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Delarai is a senior at USC from Newport Beach, majoring in International Relations & Spanish with a minor in Human Rights.
"I love WYSE because it has provided me with a welcoming space to discuss feminism and other important topics with an insightful group of fellow mentors and mentees"
Years in WYSE: 2
Delarai is a senior at USC from Newport Beach, majoring in International Relations & Spanish with a minor in Human Rights.
"I love WYSE because it has provided me with a welcoming space to discuss feminism and other important topics with an insightful group of fellow mentors and mentees"
Mila Mendoza, Recruitment and Social Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Mila is a junior from Los Angele, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Disruptive Innovation! She loves to swim, do yoga, and ski :)
"I love WYSE because of the beautiful community it fosters both with other mentors and the mentees"
Years in WYSE: 1
Mila is a junior from Los Angele, majoring in Accounting with a minor in Disruptive Innovation! She loves to swim, do yoga, and ski :)
"I love WYSE because of the beautiful community it fosters both with other mentors and the mentees"
Jenny Back, Finance Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Jenny is a junior majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Applied Analytics. She was born and raised in South Korea but considers Shanghai, China her home! She can also speak 3 languages and write with both hands!
"I love wyse because of the tight knit community of empowered women i got to become friends with! it’s always so amazing to hear their insight on important issues during reflections
Years in WYSE: 1
Jenny is a junior majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Applied Analytics. She was born and raised in South Korea but considers Shanghai, China her home! She can also speak 3 languages and write with both hands!
"I love wyse because of the tight knit community of empowered women i got to become friends with! it’s always so amazing to hear their insight on important issues during reflections
Ashley Hutchinson, Social Media and Outreach Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Ashley is a junior from the Bay Area studying Economics with minors in Social Entrepreneurship & Earth Sciences: Climate Change, Stewardship, and Resiliency. A fun fact is that her mom turned her green once as a baby from eating too much green baby food!
“WYSE provides me with one of the most genuinely inspiring groups of women and non-binary students on campus, who I constantly feel in awe of and empowered by. I absolutely love having the chance to discuss and pass on the well-rounded curriculum that I wish I learned when I was in middle school! <33 ”
Years in WYSE: 1
Ashley is a junior from the Bay Area studying Economics with minors in Social Entrepreneurship & Earth Sciences: Climate Change, Stewardship, and Resiliency. A fun fact is that her mom turned her green once as a baby from eating too much green baby food!
“WYSE provides me with one of the most genuinely inspiring groups of women and non-binary students on campus, who I constantly feel in awe of and empowered by. I absolutely love having the chance to discuss and pass on the well-rounded curriculum that I wish I learned when I was in middle school! <33 ”
Alexa Costanzo, Special Events Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Alexa is a junior from New York, studying Economics with a minor in Business Law. My dream job is to become a corporate or entertainment lawyer!
"WYSE has given me an incredible community of women who I feel comfortable, safe, and supported around. Joining my sophomore year amid the pandemic was one of the best decisions I have made throughout my college experience and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of the Directive Team!"
Years in WYSE: 1
Alexa is a junior from New York, studying Economics with a minor in Business Law. My dream job is to become a corporate or entertainment lawyer!
"WYSE has given me an incredible community of women who I feel comfortable, safe, and supported around. Joining my sophomore year amid the pandemic was one of the best decisions I have made throughout my college experience and I couldn't be more excited to be a part of the Directive Team!"
Anna Mesibov, Camino School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 3
Anna is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering from Charlotte, North Carolina. A fun fact is she studied abroad in New Zealand!
"I WYSE it because I get to spend time with the most incredible people on campus!"
Years in WYSE: 3
Anna is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering from Charlotte, North Carolina. A fun fact is she studied abroad in New Zealand!
"I WYSE it because I get to spend time with the most incredible people on campus!"
Margot May, Crown Prep School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Margot is a senior from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Public Policy with minors in Education and Society. She also loves to run, and has run two half marathons!
"I love WYSE because I find a lot of comfort and support from being surrounded by so many strong and confident women who encourage me and cheer me on every day."
Years in WYSE: 2
Margot is a senior from Nashville, Tennessee, majoring in Public Policy with minors in Education and Society. She also loves to run, and has run two half marathons!
"I love WYSE because I find a lot of comfort and support from being surrounded by so many strong and confident women who encourage me and cheer me on every day."
Francesca Boerio, Vista School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Francesca is from Redwood City studying Classical Guitar and Cognitive Science with a minor in Music Industry. A fun fact about Francesca is that she doesn't like strawberries!
"I love WYSE because of the great community of supportive women!"
Years in WYSE: 1
Francesca is from Redwood City studying Classical Guitar and Cognitive Science with a minor in Music Industry. A fun fact about Francesca is that she doesn't like strawberries!
"I love WYSE because of the great community of supportive women!"
Ariella Rabbani, Crown Prep 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.
