Professor of Practice in Communications, Olin Business School
Professor of Practice in Communications, Olin Business School Staci Thomas has over 15 years’ experience in consumer and industrial product marketing communication. She began her career as a Mandarin translator for the US Air Force where she analyzed communications to identify key information patterns supporting intelligence needs. She then led communication initiatives in industrial and […]
Teaching Professor of Drama, College of Arts & Sciences
Teaching Professor of Drama, College of Arts & Sciences Rob is a multi-disciplinary artist, designer, speaker, professor, and author of ‘The Art of Scenic Design: A Practical Guide to the Creative Process’. From designing everything from theme parks to stained glass, Rob has assimilated his experiences as a designer into being an instructor on and […]
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Brown School
Assistant Professor of Social Work, Brown School Theresa Anasti is an organizational scholar and social worker who focuses on understanding the role of nonprofit and community-based organizations in bettering the conditions for underrepresented populations. She is especially interested in the role of such organizations in working with and for “unpopular” populations stigmatized by wider society.
Hello! My name is Rishika Jeyaprakash and I am a sophomore majoring in Psychology & Brain Sciences: Cognition in Children and minoring in Planetary Sciences! On campus, I am a William H. Danforth Scholar, and am involved with Residential Life as an RA, WashU Chaahat, WashU Hindu Students Association, and more! I also conduct research on the medical […]
Student Fellow
Courtney is an influencer, leader, and positive change-maker pursuing ongoing opportunities to leave a lasting positive impact. Her passions include public speaking, coaching and solving complex problems with a people-centric focus. On-Campus Involvement: Undergraduate Student Affairs Advisory Board, Bear Ambassador, The Women’s Network, Peer-Led Team Learning Leader (Calculus I), Student Emotions & Belonging Lab, Alpha Kappa Psi, Run Club
Student Fellow
My name is Lucy Gueye, and I am a sophomore from Jacksonville, Florida, double-majoring in Global Studies and Economics and Strategy. Outside the classroom, I enjoy hiking and running, and I stay involved on campus through Global Research Consulting and the African Student Association. I became interested in BLA after participating in the Taylors Cohort […]
Student Fellow
My name is Natalia Ramos and I’m a senior from Boston, MA double-majoring in Psychological and Brain Sciences and Educational Studies. Outside the classroom, I’m an Annika Rodriguez Scholar, Bear Ambassador for Undergraduate Admissions, and a research assistant in the Cognition and Development Lab at WashU. I joined BLA because of the opportunity it gave […]
Student Fellow
My name is Bralin Duckett and I’m a junior from Poplar Bluff, Missouri, double-majoring in Political Science and Sociology. On campus, I am involved in the Congress of the South 40, WashU’s NAACP Chapter, the Mosaic Whispers, and Residential Life as an RA. All of these experiences have affirmed my commitment to service-oriented leadership rooted […]
Student Fellow
My name is Sophia Maldonado, I am a junior from Puerto Rico, majoring in Architecture with a minor in General Business. Within the WashU community, I am a member of the Architecture School Council, American Institute of Architecture Students, an Annika Rodriguez Scholar, and a FabLab Monitor. I wanted to join BLA after participating in […]
Student Fellow
My name is Gustavo Bosques, and I’m from Boston, Massachusetts, double Majoring in Economics and International Relations! I was interested in joining BLA because of its commitment to fostering a leadership culture at WashU while also putting me in a position to develop my own leadership skills. Outside of classes and work, I enjoy salsa […]