Office ofAcademic Resources

Samantha Gonzalez

(She/her) is a senior from Long Island, NY majoring in biology on a pre-health track. Outside of being an OAR intern she is also involved with the Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS) as the community outreach co-committee head. She was also a resident of the Latinx Culture Center (LCC) in the school year 2022-2023. Besides that, she has conducted research in the Daly lab on computational chemistry and worked as a TA for Chem 114. Outside of academics, Samantha enjoys going on runs and crocheting. If anyone wants to chat about academics or personal issues feel free to swing by the OAR!

Sakina Gulamhusein

Sakina Gulamhusein Sakina (she/her) was born in North Carolina and moved when she was 10. Although she misses the fries from Bojangles, she has since shed her Southern roots and is now a proud New Yorker from Queens. She is majoring in Neuroscience and Environmental Studies, mostly because she is indecisive. You can find her taking care of mice and rats on the fifth floor of Sharpless (it’s a real job, I promise), working at the Writing Center, or TA-ing for Psych Stats. Sakina is also a Chesick Scholar and a Reproductive Health Peer Mentor. If you ask her what she’s doing in a couple of months, the answer may be completely different. In her downtime, she will be sleeping for an ungodly amount of time or will lay in bed scrolling through Webtoons or Instagram Reels. On the rare occasions that she has energy, she enjoys crocheting, painting, getting lost in the city, reading, or FaceTiming her pet sun conure (aka her daughter), Pumpkin. Sakina can't wait to struggle academically with you (not ideal, but what can you do) and get to know you at the OAR!

Helen Liu

Helen Liu (she/her) is a freshman from Beijing, China, exploring psychology as her intended major but keeping an open mind to new possibilities. As an international student, this is not only her first year at Haverford but also her first year in the U.S. She is excited to explore, learn, and engage with new experiences along the way.

Helen misses her two dogs and five cats a lot, and she’s always happy to chat about pets! She hopes to help make the OAR an accessible and welcoming space for everyone. She looks forward to seeing you at the OAR!

Shir Toledo

Shir Toledo (she/her) is a junior from the Bay Area, CA. She is majoring in Neuroscience! Outside of academics and the OAR, she enjoys theater, spending time in nature, and cooking!

Shir is committed to helping you navigate academics at Haverford and creating a welcoming space for everyone! She is open to hearing your feedback and is always happy to chat and meet you at the OAR!

Lily Zawisny

Lily Zawisny (she/her) is a sophomore from Staten Island, NY, majoring in political science with a concentration in peace, justice, and human rights. Outside of being an OAR intern, she is also on the Haverford Women's Basketball team. In her free time, she enjoys writing, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and playing sports with her friends. When she is home, her favorite thing is cuddling with her puppies, Buster and Ollie, on the couch while watching Modern Family. If anyone wants to chat about academics or anything more personal, please swing by the OAR!