Meet the Diversity Admissions Team

Hello everyone, my name is Dylan Bell. I am a junior from Pasadena, California majoring in International Relations. I chose Tufts because I wanted a challenging new experience that would allow me to grow. Coming from the West Coast to Boston was a very big change, but it was a wonderful journey. Tufts is such a unique place in which you have the opportunity and resources to become the person you want to be. I've learned a lot about myself, and I've met some amazing people since coming to Tufts. On campus, you can find me singing with my acapella group, Tufts S-Factor, in the Africana Center, or strolling through campus listening to music. I am on the Diversity Admissions Team because I want to share my experience as a Black student in predominantly white space, to help emphasize that Tufts is a place for everyone.

Hello everyone! My name is Rhoda Edwards and I am a junior majoring in International Relations. Here at Tufts, I have the privilege of serving as the President of the Black Student Union (BSU), the TCU Senate Parliamentarian, and the Africana Community Senator. I’m also an intern and peer leader at the Africana Center.

Tufts has provided me with incredible opportunities to grow both personally and academically. The supportive community and diverse perspectives here have helped me develop my leadership skills and deepened my passion for advocacy. My goal is to become a lawyer and work on the international stage, where I can continue to champion the values of diversity and inclusion that Tufts has affirmed in me.

Hello everyone! My name is Ishan Gichohi, and I am from Randolph, Massachusetts. I am double majoring in Biology and Economics, with a minor in Chinese. Tufts is such a wonderful place with a collaborative community that truly has something for everyone. There are so many opportunities and resources here to take advantage of, and I’ve grown a lot since I arrived. I have met extraordinary, caring, smart, and compassionate people along the way.

On campus, you can find me working out in the Steve Tisch Sports Center, studying in the library, or enjoying a meal in Dewick Dining Hall. I’m involved in several groups, including the Tufts Black Men’s Group, the Tufts Financial Group, and Club Basketball. I am on the Diversity Admissions Team because I am eager to share my experiences as a student of color in a predominantly white space. I want to be a resource for others and help in any way I can, showing Tufts' profound impact on me.

Hi everyone! My name is Brooke and I’m a senior majoring in Sociology and Psychology. When I began the Great College Search™, I was worried about finding a school that met all of my general criteria and would also feel inclusive, welcoming, and accepting. After lots of research, Tufts seemed like a good fit—I mean, between the Association of Mixed People at Tufts (AMPT), the Africana Center, the LGBT Center, and Rainbow House, how could I go wrong? But I had to decide during quarantine, so it was hard to be 100% certain. Spoiler alert: it was the best possible decision for me! As a Diversity Admissions Team Ambassador and a proud Jumbo, I want to be the person I needed 3 years ago—the person who would tell it like it is but could still reassure me that this community is exactly what I was looking for, and that I would feel so happy and at home here.

My name is Sam and I’m from Vernon, Connecticut. I’m a junior and I plan on majoring in Civic Studies and Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora Studies. I hope to later receive my PhD and use my degree to help create change regarding the narrative of how marginalized communities are taught in our classrooms. More specifically, I want to educate students about Indigenous communities and teach Native culture (such as my own) in a way that is unbiased and, above all, true. On campus, I’m involved with the Indigenous Students Organization at Tufts (ISOT) and spend much of my time in the Indigenous Center. My favorite part of the Tufts community would have to be how passionate the students are! It seems like everyone is dedicated to at least one social issue, if not several. I love taking walks to Davis with my friends and exploring the city in my free time, especially after a stressful week. I’m excited to be a DAT ambassador and hope to answer any questions you might have!

Hi Jumbos, I am Beverlyn Medina, a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. I am from Montgomery Village, Maryland, so I love representing the DMV. My ethnicity is Guatemalan so I also have to represent the Latinx community. I chose Tufts because they have very good resources for first gen students as well as undocumented students. Coming from a low-income public school, my first semester didn’t go as planned, especially adjusting to the fast-paced learning style. But once I reached out for help I found that Tufts has many resources, from the StAAR Center to many tutors and study groups. Tufts has made it an easier adjustment to their learning style. I am on the Diversity Admission Team because I’d like to represent my community and bring awareness to certain issues that affect students like me that the rest of our peers won’t understand. 

Hey Jumbos! My name is Mariana and I grew up in Caracas, Venezuela before moving to New Jersey about four years ago. I have had a lot of great experiences here and I have learned to adapt while enjoying new cultures and keeping mine close. I have learned to find home in new places and Tufts has become one of them! As an ambassador of the Diversity Admissions Team, I want to share this feeling of home Tufts gives me, where I can be my truest self and find people to connect with. I deeply enjoy art, theater, and literature, but you can also find me reading philosophy and neuroscience books from time to time.

Hello, Jumbos! I'm Jed, a senior from San Diego county, California currently studying Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. I picked Tufts because I wanted to catch a glimpse of the world outside the West Coast and Boston is an awesome starting point (with Tufts boasting awesome engineering programs and curricula)! As I enjoy being my authentic self here at Tufts, I'm on the Diversity Admissions Team to emphasize that Tufts welcomes you for who you are and is excited to see you grow as a person and leave a lasting impact during and after your Tufts experience. In my free time, I collect enamel pins from places I travel to and stream music via Spotify nonstop.

Hi everyone! My name is Wilson Tran and I'm a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Chemistry on the premed track. I grew up in Minnesota for most of my life before I moved to Texas. I chose Tufts because of its welcoming and collaborative community, which was introduced to me through my time in the Voices program! Throughout my time at Tufts, this community has remained true through my time in the FIRST Center, Vietnamese Student Club, CAMI, and MAPS. I'm a part of the Diversity Admissions Team to share the interdisciplinary and collaborative atmosphere at Tufts that allows you to truly grow and form your own path.

Hello, Jumbos! My name is Isaac, and I am a sophomore studying Political Science and Romance Studies. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and am the son of Mexican immigrants. I chose Tufts because of its commitment to providing students of all backgrounds with opportunities to foster innovative ideas that make the world a better place. As a low-income first-gen student, Tufts has helped me find my voice and amplify it. As a diversity ambassador, I wish to share the resources to ensure other students find a place on campus that they can call home. Aside from my current role, I am a writer for the Tufts Undergraduate Law Review and am the Events Programming Manager for the QuestBridge chapter at Tufts.