Katherine Loose, Executive Director
Years in WYSE: 4
Hi everyone! I’m Katherine and I’m a senior from Boston studying Business Administration and Music Industry.
I’ve been in WYSE for four years, and it’s been the very best part of my college experience. What I love most about WYSE is the people it brings together - passionate and inspiring mentors + curious and driven mentees! WYSE is all about growth, and I’m so grateful to have grown so much as an individual through this organization.
Years in WYSE: 4
Hi everyone! I’m Katherine and I’m a senior from Boston studying Business Administration and Music Industry.
I’ve been in WYSE for four years, and it’s been the very best part of my college experience. What I love most about WYSE is the people it brings together - passionate and inspiring mentors + curious and driven mentees! WYSE is all about growth, and I’m so grateful to have grown so much as an individual through this organization.
Saba Daneshmand, Administrative Director
Years in WYSE: .5
Hi, I’m Saba Daneshmand and I am from Los Angeles! I’ve been in Wyse for a semester and am so excited to be the Administrative Director! As a neuroscience major, I recognize the importance of shaping young women’s minds in a supportive and empowering way.
As the eldest child, I never had a mentorship and support system during elementary and middle school, so I absolutely love playing a role in educating these students about various topics to make them more confident in themselves.
Years in WYSE: .5
Hi, I’m Saba Daneshmand and I am from Los Angeles! I’ve been in Wyse for a semester and am so excited to be the Administrative Director! As a neuroscience major, I recognize the importance of shaping young women’s minds in a supportive and empowering way.
As the eldest child, I never had a mentorship and support system during elementary and middle school, so I absolutely love playing a role in educating these students about various topics to make them more confident in themselves.
Mae Jiang, DEI Director
Years in WYSE: 1
Hi I'm Mae (she/her) and I'm a psychology & neuroscience major from Chicago!
During my sophomore fall, I was searching for a sense of community on campus. WYSE was exactly that—the perfect blend of my passions for feminism, sex positivity, and working with youth! This is now my fourth semester in WYSE <3
Years in WYSE: 1
Hi I'm Mae (she/her) and I'm a psychology & neuroscience major from Chicago!
During my sophomore fall, I was searching for a sense of community on campus. WYSE was exactly that—the perfect blend of my passions for feminism, sex positivity, and working with youth! This is now my fourth semester in WYSE <3
Gry Nyström, Bonding Director
Years in WYSE: 3.5
Hi everyone I’m Gry Nyström! I'm from Stockholm, Sweden and I'm majoring in Theatre (Acting Emphasis).
I joined WYSE because I wanted to be a part of empowering women of both my generation as well as the newer generation. Allowing the youth of today to have connections and mentors to help guide them and grow as humans, something I wished I received more as a Middle Schooler.
Years in WYSE: 3.5
Hi everyone I’m Gry Nyström! I'm from Stockholm, Sweden and I'm majoring in Theatre (Acting Emphasis).
I joined WYSE because I wanted to be a part of empowering women of both my generation as well as the newer generation. Allowing the youth of today to have connections and mentors to help guide them and grow as humans, something I wished I received more as a Middle Schooler.
Taylor Ryan, Finance Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi! My name is Taylor Ryan, and I have been a part of WYSE since the spring semester of my freshman year. I am studying NGOs and Social change with minors in Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism and Media Economics and Entrepreneurship.
My passions for nonprofits is I am very passionate about fundraising which is why I am so excited to be WYSE’s finance director! Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, I did not have access to great sex education, and I did not feel comfortable truly expressing my feminist identity. WYSE enables me to be able to learn more about how sex education is much more than just biology and apply what we learn to myself and the mentees we work with in a safe and sex-positive environment.
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi! My name is Taylor Ryan, and I have been a part of WYSE since the spring semester of my freshman year. I am studying NGOs and Social change with minors in Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Volunteerism and Media Economics and Entrepreneurship.
My passions for nonprofits is I am very passionate about fundraising which is why I am so excited to be WYSE’s finance director! Growing up in Omaha, Nebraska, I did not have access to great sex education, and I did not feel comfortable truly expressing my feminist identity. WYSE enables me to be able to learn more about how sex education is much more than just biology and apply what we learn to myself and the mentees we work with in a safe and sex-positive environment.
Dana Diniz, Social Media and Outreach Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Hey! My name is Dana Diniz and I'm a junior with a major in Business Administration (Marketing emphasis) with a minor in Public Relations. I'm from Pebble Beach, California and I have been in WYSE for two years!
I joined WYSE because I wanted to be apart of a community that was all about uplifting women and being a mentor! Growing up I always looked up to my mentors and I wanted to make the same impact for girls younger than me. I love being apart of an amazing organization where I have had the chance to meet empowering women and learn so much. I have made some of my best friends through WYSE and I'm so grateful for this org!
Years in WYSE: 2
Hey! My name is Dana Diniz and I'm a junior with a major in Business Administration (Marketing emphasis) with a minor in Public Relations. I'm from Pebble Beach, California and I have been in WYSE for two years!
I joined WYSE because I wanted to be apart of a community that was all about uplifting women and being a mentor! Growing up I always looked up to my mentors and I wanted to make the same impact for girls younger than me. I love being apart of an amazing organization where I have had the chance to meet empowering women and learn so much. I have made some of my best friends through WYSE and I'm so grateful for this org!
Carter Hyde, Recruitment and Logistics Director
Years in WYSE: 4
I’m Carter Hyde and I’m a senior from Nashville, Tennessee! I’m a double major in journalism and psychology and this is my fourth year in WYSE.
I joined WYSE to find a community of strong, independent women dedicated to empowering middle schoolers. I love the people I have met through WYSE and have truly made so many best friends!
Years in WYSE: 4
I’m Carter Hyde and I’m a senior from Nashville, Tennessee! I’m a double major in journalism and psychology and this is my fourth year in WYSE.
I joined WYSE to find a community of strong, independent women dedicated to empowering middle schoolers. I love the people I have met through WYSE and have truly made so many best friends!
Olivia Efird, Co-Camino School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi! My name is Olivia Efird, and I am a Junior from Seattle studying Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. I've been in wyse for 2 years, and it is my favorite org on campus!
I love forming close relationships with our mentees and empowering them to make healthy decisions in their personal lives. Wyse has also introduced me to some of the most amazing women who I am very lucky to know and grow with. Wyse love forever<3
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi! My name is Olivia Efird, and I am a Junior from Seattle studying Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. I've been in wyse for 2 years, and it is my favorite org on campus!
I love forming close relationships with our mentees and empowering them to make healthy decisions in their personal lives. Wyse has also introduced me to some of the most amazing women who I am very lucky to know and grow with. Wyse love forever<3
Catalina Perez, Co-Camino School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 3
Hi I am Catalina Perez! I have been part of WYSE for the last three years. My hometown is Castroville, California. Currently I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Global Health.
To me WYSE is an amazing program that allows me to be part of the community of LA by providing mentorship to young girls who are interesting in understanding themselves as an individual.
Years in WYSE: 3
Hi I am Catalina Perez! I have been part of WYSE for the last three years. My hometown is Castroville, California. Currently I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Global Health.
To me WYSE is an amazing program that allows me to be part of the community of LA by providing mentorship to young girls who are interesting in understanding themselves as an individual.
Lily Pfeizer, Vista School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi everyone! I'm Lily Pfeizer Years and I'm from San Diego. My major is Health and Human Sciences and I have a minor in Medical Anthropology
My passion for helping others build healthy perceptions of themselves traces back to my high school days in San Diego. Prior to WYSE, I’ve been involved in two major youth empowerment projects aimed at expanding access to health education.
I joined WYSE my freshman year to promote healthy living among middle school youth. Now as a junior, I aspire to aid our mentees in realizing their capabilities and worth. I love how WYSE provides a safe space to bring together such loving and compassionate individuals. Currently, I’m studying Health and Human Sciences as a way to enrich my understanding of medicine from a cultural perspective. Besides working on my projects and studies, I love to paint landscapes, visit museums, and read feminist literature.
Years in WYSE: 2
Hi everyone! I'm Lily Pfeizer Years and I'm from San Diego. My major is Health and Human Sciences and I have a minor in Medical Anthropology
My passion for helping others build healthy perceptions of themselves traces back to my high school days in San Diego. Prior to WYSE, I’ve been involved in two major youth empowerment projects aimed at expanding access to health education.
I joined WYSE my freshman year to promote healthy living among middle school youth. Now as a junior, I aspire to aid our mentees in realizing their capabilities and worth. I love how WYSE provides a safe space to bring together such loving and compassionate individuals. Currently, I’m studying Health and Human Sciences as a way to enrich my understanding of medicine from a cultural perspective. Besides working on my projects and studies, I love to paint landscapes, visit museums, and read feminist literature.
Stella Malone, Amino Jefferson School Site Director
Years in WYSE: 1 Hi! My name is Stella Malone :) I'm from San Francisco, CA, and I'm a junior majoring in Communications with a minor in Cinematic Arts. In my free time, I love reading, dancing, and watching movies & tv! I joined WYSE in the fall of my sophomore year, and I'm so glad that I did. One of my favorite things about WYSE is I'm constantly surrounded by such smart and strong women. Besides learning so much about the curriculum, I've learned so much about them and their perspectives on the world, which then help me learn more about myself. And I am so grateful to now be on D-Team for such an impactful organization :) |
Bella Zaccardi, Event Director
Years in WYSE: 1
I’m Bella and this is going to be my fourth semester in WYSE! I’m from Westchester, New York. At USC i’m studying Public Relations with a minor in psychology.
WYSE means so much to me because it’s my home away from home!
Years in WYSE: 1
I’m Bella and this is going to be my fourth semester in WYSE! I’m from Westchester, New York. At USC i’m studying Public Relations with a minor in psychology.
WYSE means so much to me because it’s my home away from home!
