Amina Kuzhanova (she/her)
Amina is a transfer junior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication and minoring in BEMT at NYU. She was born and raised in Almaty, Kazakhstan, and spent two years studying economics in California before deciding to follow her passion for media and storytelling. She loves visiting art exhibitions, traveling with friends, dancing, and playing beach volleyball. The first U.S. city she visited was Los Angeles, and she immediately fell in love with its creative energy. Amina is also a big Broadway fan, with Mamma Mia! as her favorite musical. Amina hopes to use media and strategy to tell meaningful stories, support underrepresented voices, and create work that connects and inspires people.
Angelina Chen (she/her)
Angelina is a sophomore majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. Originally from Taipei, Taiwan, where she spent her entire life before college, Angelina is an international student eager to make the most of her time in New York City. She has a vibrant range of interests, including anime, cosplay, and FOOD. Angelina is also an e-board member of the Japanese Cultural Association and Fusion Film Festival. In addition to her love for anime, Angelina is a hidden-gem enthusiast, always seeking unique restaurant experiences across the city. Back home, she enjoys baking, though she’s taken a break since moving to dorm life. Being a spring admit, Angelina has found it challenging to settle into NYU’s community, but she’s eager to help others find belonging by joining IPAC and fostering an inclusive environment. Through this role, she hopes to build meaningful connections and welcome others with shared enthusiasm for discovering new places, flavors, and friends.
Anyka Chakravarty (she/her)
Anyka is a senior majoring in Media, Culture and Communication and minoring in Spanish. She was born in Delhi but grew up in sunny Dubai before moving to NYC. When she’s not saving recipes from TikTok, you can probably find her at a library, getting bagels or video calling her 2 cats.
Cathy He (she/her)
Cathy He is a freshman majoring in Applied Psychology. She was born in China but grew up in New Jersey. She loves singing, playing the guitar and piano, making art, and enjoying outdoor activities in her free time. She is also currently working on a research team studying special education.
Jasleen Nijjar (she/her)
Jasleen is a second-year graduate student studying Art Therapy. Having lived in Canada, the UK, and the US, she brings a unique perspective to her art and life. She loves creating art, exploring historical literature, and discovering stories that spark her imagination. You can often find her checking out new cafes around the city, sipping coffee, and finding fresh inspiration. She is excited about becoming an art therapist and can’t wait to use creativity to connect with and help others.
Kimaya Pantvaidya (she/her)
Kimaya is a freshman majoring in Childhood and Special Education. She grew up in the Bay Area in California. In her free time, she loves baking cookies, going on hikes, and spending time with friends and family!
Lucy Park (she/her)
Lucy is a sophomore majoring in Studio Arts with a minor in B.E.M.T. She was born in South Korea but attended school in various places, including Minnesota, California, and Australia. She enjoys thrifting and sharing sweet treats with friends. Lucy also has a deep love for indie music and Japanese bands/singers and enjoys going to music festivals and concerts. She is also part of the Undergraduate Student Art Organization E board, and works in the sculpture shop at the Barney building.
Olivia Klatte (she/her)
Olivia is a current sophomore majoring in Music Business at Steinhardt. She was born in New York City, but moved to Shanghai, China 18 years ago. In fact, her current dorm is only a five minute walk from the hospital she was born at. Growing up, Olivia picked up the violin at four years old, and ever since then, music has always been an indispensable part of her life. From performing at Carnegie Hall five years ago to attending the Taylor Swift Eras Tour in Japan in 2024, Olivia has devoted the majority of her free time to music and is hoping to continue to nurture her passion during her time at NYU. Olivia attended an international school all throughout her life, and cites this as one of the key reasons as to why she is passionate about creating a more diverse and inclusive community for all students. She is also passionate about certain social movements such as feminism, and is hoping to go to law school someday. Olivia also enjoys photography, reading, writing, watching broadway shows (Hamilton is at the top of her list), and exploring new restaurants as well as museums. Some of her favorite places so far in New York include The Met and Central Park. Olivia is looking forward to being a part of the IPAC team!
Yashita Choraria (she/her)
Yashita is a junior majoring in global public health and applied psychology at Steinhardt with a minor in art history. Originally from India and raised in Dubai, she is currently back in New York after studying abroad at NYU Berlin. Yashita works as a research assistant at the Attachment and Health Disparities Lab, where she contributes to research on discrimination, attachment, and mental health. In her free time, she’s usually on the hunt for the best slice of cake, wandering through museums, rushing for Broadway shows or sitting in a cute café pretending to read while people-watching. She loves thrifting, long walks, spontaneous trips, and any excuse to talk about cats, books, coffee, or dessert - preferably all at once. Having lived across three continents, Yashita is passionate about building inclusive spaces where international students feel at home, and she’s excited to bring that spirit to the IPAC team!