Meet our Student Staff
Learn about our student staff!
Zeyad Shariff
Class of 2025
Zeyad is a senior at Wesleyan studying Economics and Government. Aside from his work as a Peer Career Advisor, he co-heads the Wesleyan Investment Group and serves as Chairman of the Wesleyan Business Review. Zeyad has pursued professional experiences in business and finance, and hopes to work in investment banking after graduation. He loves being a PCA, which gives him the opportunity to guide colleagues through the often-intimidating process of beginning their careers. He endeavors to provide the same empathetic, well-informed advice that he has been fortunate enough to receive throughout his time at Wesleyan.
Sarah Schlosberg
Class of 2025
Sarah (she/her) is a Senior at Wesleyan from Brookline, MA pursuing a University Major in Applied Design and Society alongside a minor in IDEAS. She is passionate about the interaction between humans and their physically designed world which fueled her aspirations to create a specific academic path towards her desired career field. As a PCA, she hopes to use her experience of designing a major to help her peers find a connection between the skills they develop at Wesleyan and the professional world. She is also eager to support her peers interested in the world of design as they develop portfolios and learn to discuss and present their work in a professional setting. Outside of work and school, Sarah leads the Marketing Club, and is also a part of CoMo and Club Soccer. In her free time, Sarah enjoys reading, running, and doodling in her sketchbook.
Aaron Leong
Class of 2025
Aaron is a rising senior from Malaysia studying economics and applied data science. At Wesleyan, he is a member of the Freeman Scholars’ Association, and he has worked as a research assistant in economics for two summers. He is eager to support FGLI and international students navigate their career interests.
Pelumi Sokunbi
Class of 2025
Pelumi is a Senior who is currently majoring in Art Studio with plans to pursue a career as an Artist and Creative. He’s been involved with organizations on campus such as FRAY, SOC Fashion, Black Raspberry and Lucid Color. On his free time he likes to listen to music, research and meditate on ideas, read, sleep, browse images of cute cats, eat and play basketball. He’s previously interned at artists studios, production studios and been contracted to be apart of production for different brands. This past summer he received some grants in support of his upcoming Art Studio thesis. As a PCA he looks forward to speaking to fellow peers and artists interested in creative careers and help them navigate the industry of opportunities available.
George Yardley
Class of 2026
George (he/him) is a third year majoring in astronomy and sociology with a minor in physics. This past summer, he worked for The Wire China as a data analytics intern and was a robotics instructor at Lavner summer camps. During his gap year, George worked as an assistant teacher for a FIRST Robotics team and also interned at Energy Garden, an NGO that focuses on community-owned renewable energy and increasing access to green spaces in cities. Growing up, he lived in Houston, Beijing, New Delhi, Rome, and London. He loves space, Magic: The Gathering, and thunderstorms. As a Peer Career Advisor, he hopes to empower students to pursue their interests, especially students interested in STEM fields.
Alexis Gerwe
Class of 2027
Alexis Gerwe is a sophomore at Wesleyan double majoring in MB&B and Chemistry, and minoring in Art History. She is passionate about advancing research in the field of biochemistry, being involved with the Padilla lab on campus as well as working for the GCC. Outside of biochemistry, she has always been interested in the arts, specifically art history and fashion. In high school, she conducted research studying sustainable hydrogen isolation, had multiple leadership roles on the robotics team and volunteered for a children’s playground. She lived in Moscow, Madrid, and London before moving to America for university. As a PCA she hopes to help students build their confidence in their portfolios and resumes, especially helping students passionate in STEM to find real-life creative applications of their studies.
Kenny Mai
Class of 2027
Kenny (he/him) is a Sophomore from Boston, MA planning to major in Economics, Psychology, and Education. He is passionate about making higher education more accessible through nonprofit advancement and endowment management. He currently works as a student caller for annual givings department at the Office of Advancement. In addition, he is involved in the Green Fund Committee, Wes Cardinal Kids, FGLI Advisory Board, and Asian American Student Collective. In his free time, Kenny enjoys watching the Boston Celtics, playing the flute, and going on walks. As a Peer Career Advisor, Kenny is excited to help others who are passionate in making social impact achieve their goals.
