Living ArtsEngine 2024-2025 Student Leaders

Residential Advisors

(She/Her)

I’m a junior majoring in Architecture with a minor in Scenic Design for theatrical productions. I love making art in all different media, as well as gardening and kayaking. I’m looking forward to meeting a diverse group of people, and fostering a community that embraces everyone’s background, knowledge, and unique experiences. My favorite part of my college experience is learning from those around me, and I’m excited to meet a whole new group of wonderful individuals!

(They/Them)

I’m a third year Computer Science major in the School of Engineering, with a minor in Spanish language. In my free time, I like to draw, play video games, read comics, and paint in Graffiti Alley! LAE has been a great way for me to combine my engineering major with my creative interests and to meet so many unique and interesting people. I can’t wait to see everyone start to collaborate and learn new things about themselves during my time as an RA!

(He/Him)

As a resident advisor in Living Arts Engine this year I hope to help create and support a vibrant and engaged community of students. I am a second-year Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering student. I became interested in Living Arts Engine because I liked the idea of a living community of students who had common interests and a common purpose. Outside of being an RA I am involved in U of M’s Concrete Canoe team and our student run history magazine, The Archive.

Peer Mentors

(She/Her)

Heyo! I’m Bree, a third year student at STAMPS and SMTD studying InterArts Performance. As a peer mentor, I’m so excited to meet all the new mentees and make memories with everyone! Seeing different disciplines come together and create unique projects is very inspiring to me. For hobbies and interests, I love nature, making tea blends, going to concerts, hanging out with friends, and living life to the fullest!

(He/Him)

Hi, my name is Elliott! I’m a second year student, intending on majoring in robotics, and I’m considering a minor in theater lighting design. I love singing in the Men’s Glee Club, and I will be a team co-lead this year in the Neuroprosthetics club! My favorite project I’ve worked on has been modifying a robotic hand for prosthetics, and the LAE workshop has been a great place to create! LAE was a wonderful experience and an amazing community for my first year at Michigan. I look forward to coming back as a Peer Mentor!

(She/Her)

Melinda is originally from Plymouth-Canton, MI and is majoring in Choral Music Education and Voice Performance, with a minor in Performing Arts Management and Entrepreneurship at SMTD. She teaches voice lessons and community musical theater, and enjoys dancing in her free time. She loves to teach and perform and works with the Gilbert and Sullivan opera society, American choral directors association, and is a proud member of Sigma Alpha Iota professional music sorority.

(He/They)

Hey, hey! I’m Judas, a first-generation LSA sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Crime and Justice. I enjoy going on night walks, exploring new things, playing DnD, and listening to music recommendations! Usually, I’m up and awake in the creative suite late into the night, working on something philosophy/art-related or just watching a musical. The creative suite is a second home to me, plus it houses many cool things to create and fuel anything creative. If I’m not in the suite, I’m out and about trying some new food or getting caught in the rabbit hole that is Ann Arbor with friends. Always feel free to join in on the adventures, I really can’t wait to go on more!

(She/Her)

Hello there! I’m Isabel, a sophomore in the midst of changing my major to psych and considering a minor in art and design. I’m a massive fan of LEGO, StarWars, LOTR, Nintendo, and reading. I’m so excited to be a part of LAE again!

(She/Her)

Hiiii!! My name is Melody and I’m a second year CoE CS major 🙂 Some of my hobbies are drawing, eating good food, and listening to podcasts. I’m excited to meet all of you and am always down to yap✨

(They/Them)

Hi, I’m Ren :). I’m currently a sophomore studying Theatre Design & Production with a focus in Scenic Design! LAE and the community of friends I found through it meant a lot to me during the transition into college, and I’m excited to be able to provide that experience for others. I also love introducing people to shows, ideas, and art mediums they’ve never experienced before. Some of my favorite things to do are crafting, bingeing shows, listening to music, and getting up to shenanigans. I am also a yapper and love hearing/talking about other disciplines, so feel free to find me for a chat!

(They/Them)

Hey y’all! My name is Kade and I’m entering my second year at Stamps in pursuit of BFA! As a peer mentor I’m most excited to encourage interdisciplinary pursuits of my mentees. LAE does a great job of connecting students from many backgrounds and I’m so excited to see relationships inside the community flourish. Outside of LAE I’m very active in the Spectrum Center Programming Board! Some of my hobbies include crocheting, sculpting, watching video essays, reading, and going for walks around campus! You can always feel free to approach me with anything you have questions about or even to say hello !

(She/Her)

Hi everyone! I’m Avery Logan and I’m a second-year LSA pre-med student. I’m currently undeclared, but I plan to major in Neuroscience and am minoring in Art & Design. In my free time, I enjoy swimming, photography, sewing, drawing, and going shopping. I first joined the Living ArtsEngine because I was excited about the opportunity to meet with people who share a similar passion for crafting and collaboration. Since then, I’ve built a strong foundation of mentors and friends who have made my college experience even more meaningful. As a Peer Mentor this year, I’m looking forward to connecting with the vibrant LAE community by supporting new mentees and helping to create lasting memories in this uniquely interdisciplinary environment!

(He/Him)

Hey, I’m Brandon, a robotics major mainly focused on programming. I’m the current president of FAMNM and stay pretty involved with FIRST programs through mentoring teams and helping run events. I’m looking forward to connecting with more people who are into engineering, design, and making stuff!

(She/Her)

My name is Lily and I am an Architecture major at Taubman. I aspire to 3D print houses and one day become an Architecture Professor. I am in the Michigan Marching Band as a member of the Flagline. I also spin in the Michigan Winter Ensemble and I play violin in the NERDS pit orchestra. My favorite color is yellow and I am excited to continue my journey in Living Arts Engine through being a peer mentor!

(She/Her)

Hi! I’m Sofia. I’m a sophomore majoring in engineering physics and minoring in human factors engineering. I’m really excited to be a peer mentor this year and meet all of you! LAE has been an incredible community and I look forward to finding new, creative ways to further pursue my passions and learn about yours as well! Outside of class, I love attending performances, exploring campus, going to Pinball Pete’s and trying new activities. Please feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions or just want to chat, see you soon! 🙂

(He/Him)

Hey! My name is Niko, and I’m a junior double majoring in Engineering Physics and Nuclear Engineering. Outside of coursework, I enjoy playing the piano, baking sourdough bread, going gyming, and trying to not kill my (MANY) plants. I find LAE to be a welcoming space where I get to meet great people while learning to combine some of my engineering skills like 3D printing or coding with various diverse art forms!

(She/Her)

Hi! My name is Lauren and I’m a second year chemical engineering student. I was drawn to LAE because I wanted to keep up with my artistic hobbies in college. I look forward to helping new students find community at UMich! When I’m not doing schoolwork, I like to draw, play video games, and get boba with friends!

(He/Him)

Hello! I’m Sean Sullivan, a sophomore in aerospace engineering. Outside of engineering, I am obsessed with my saxophone and jazz! When I’m not doing homework or practicing sax, I spend my time collecting vinyl records or working on model airplanes. I’m looking forward to meeting this year’s LAE community.

(He/Him)

Hi, my name is Chase and I’m a second-year Chemical Engineering student in the College of Engineering! I’m looking forward to meeting the new class of LAE students and providing guidance and answering questions whenever I can. I work in the Burns ChE microfluidics lab during the school year and am involved oStem, AiChE, and play cello in the Campus Philharmonia. In my free time I enjoy going to SMTD shows and events, playing video games, and hanging out with friends in the Creative Suite. I’m looking forward to another great year with LAE as a peer mentor!

(She/Her)

Hello! I’m a sophomore in the college of engineering looking to concentrate in mechanical engineering. Outside of engineering, I sing with a UofM jazz vocal group called Touch of Blue! This year, I’m looking forward to meeting new people within the community and picking up random, odd hobbies along the way.

(He/Him)

Hello, I’m George, an Aerospace Engineering and Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering double major, with the International Minor for Engineering! Outside of classes, I run Dungeons and Dragons campaigns, and play various instruments and video games. I am looking forward to meeting everyone, and starting another exhilarating year at UofM!