In addition to office hours and our phone line, you can now make appointments with specific advocates! You are also always welcome to reach out to the Co-Chairs at sarn@stolaf.edu.
Ava Shirley ’26 (she/her), Chair
I am a Senior Environmental Studies and Quantitative Economics double major with a concentration in Stats & Data Science. In my free time I enjoy running, reading, & painting! This is my 4th year as a SARN advocate and my second year as Co-Chair. I’m passionate about advocating for others and creating a safe space for students to share their experiences and ask questions!
Ebba Nordstrom ’27 (she/her), Chair
Hey! I’m Ebba, a Junior Social Work major with concentrations in Family Studies and Public Health. This is my third year in SARN, and I am so excited to be one of the Co-Chairs this year! In my spare time, I work in the ceramics studio on campus (come say hi!), bake, love to read, and sing in Cantorei. I’m here if you need any resources, support, or just someone to talk to. I believe you and your story, and will do everything I can to advocate for you, while centering your autonomy and personal goals.
Serenity Lilly ’26 (she/her), Chair
Hi! I’m Ren and I’m a senior majoring in environmental studies. I love spending time with my dog and chickens, cooking yummy food, and crocheting cool things. This is my second year as a SARN advocate and I am excited to be a co-chair this year! I’m so glad to be part of such a caring, compassionate, and dedicated team. Creating safe spaces for survivors and raising awareness of issues on campus is so important, and I’m always happy to chat and support you when you need it!
Ava Sticka-Jacobs ’28 (she/her), Secretary
Hi! I’m Ava, a sophomore Psychology and Biology double major with concentrations in Neuroscience and Race and Ethnic Studies. When I have time, I enjoy hiking, reading, writing, collaging, and going on long walks. This is my second year in SARN, and I love it! I’m happy to say that this year I’m serving as both an advocate and the secretary for SARN. I’m passionate about supporting people through life’s challenges; I believe that everybody deserves to have their voice heard and valued. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! My email is sticka1@stolaf.edu .
Ellyson Bang ’26 (she/her), Treasurer
Hi there! I am a senior Biology major here at St. Olaf. I love to bake and cook as well as do anything outdoors. This is my second year as a SARN advocate, and this year I am also the treasurer for SARN. I joined SARN because I think it is so important to have a confidential peer resource where students are free to talk about difficult and heavy parts of life. I love getting to know people and their stories in addition to connecting them with supportive resources, so please stop by the office if you want to talk. :)
Erin Featherstone ’27 (she/her), Marketing
Hi, I’m Erin, a Junior Psychology and German major. This is my second year in SARN, and I am excited to work as the marketing team member for SARN this year. In my free time, I like to take walks, read, and play the drums with Taiko. I joined SARN because I think that being able to provide this type of resource and support is important, and I am always willing to listen to your story, connect you with resources, or support you in any way you need. Feel free to reach out if you need anything!
Zoie Sellers ’26 (she/her), Advocate
Hi! I’m Zoie! I’m a senior nursing major with a concentration in family studies. This is my second year as an advocate for SARN. When I’m not in the office, you can find me playing water polo, working in the nursing simulation lab, or sipping on coffee and boba in town:) I also work as an emergency nursing tech throughout the year.Prioritizing the safety and mental well-being of survivors is one of the reasons I became a part of SARN. Your story is important to me, and I would be honored to support you in any way that I can. Feel free to connect with me anytime you need a safe, confidential space and a listening ear.
Emily Weaver ’26 (she/her), Advocate
Hey! I’m Emily. I am a Junior Social Work major with concentrations in public health and family studies. In my free time, I like to be outside, spend time with friends, drink coffee with way too much sugar in it, cook or bake, and play music. I joined SARN my first year at St. Olaf, so this is my fourth year as an advocate, and I love getting to support our community with this wonderful group of people! Like many of us, I want to create spaces where students feel safe, welcome, and seen, and I’m always happy to listen. Please reach out if you want to talk!
Muvaki Nhlema ’26 (he/him), Advocate
Hi! I’m a Senior Computer Science, Chinese, and Asian Studies Major with a concentration in Statistics & Data Science. I’ve been a SARN advocate since the spring of my first year. I volunteer because I get to meet people where they’re at when they need to be met most. I don’t have a ton of free time, but when I do, you’ll probably find me watching soccer or basketball, and maybe singing or dancing. I’m also a part of the gymnastics club, give tours on campus, and lead a Bible study!
Lydia Rand ’28 (she/her), Advocate
Hi! I’m Lydia and I am a sophomore Music and Psychology major. I love playing volleyball, drinking coffee, singing in choir and being outdoors. I am passionate about supporting others and would always love to offer a listening ear! This is my first year as a SARN advocate so always feel free to reach out for resources, or just to chat!
Eva Hokanson ’27 (she/her), Advocate
Hi! I’m Eva! I’m a junior Psychology major with concentrations in neuroscience and public health studies. When I’m out of the office or not playing softball, I enjoy traveling, chatting with friends, listening to music, painting, and playing the ukulele. I also love the outdoors, so hiking, camping, and backpacking are big hobbies of mine! This is my first year as a SARN member and advocate. I’m very passionate about mental health and supporting people. Whether you need resources, someone to talk to, or just a safe and confidential space, I’m always here, so please reach out :)
Theo Lee ’28 (he/him), Advocate
Hi, I’m Theo! I’m a sophomore majoring in Psychology and English with a concentration in Public Health Studies. As a first year member and advocate with SARN, I’m looking forward to helping to support and provide resources for the St. Olaf community. I’m passionate about ensuring everyone has access to safe, confidential support whenever they need a space to feel heard, especially when reaching out feels difficult. Outside of SARN, I love traveling, spending time outdoors, and listening to music.
Sophia Fosland ’26 (she/her), Advocate
I am a senior Psychology, Gender and Sexuality, and Race and Ethnic Studies triple major. In my free time, I love to read, go on walks with friends, and be creative. I joined SARN because I wanted to make an impact on the campus community. As a SARN advocate, I’m always here to listen and would love to help anyone connect with the resources they need. Please reach out if you want a confidential listening ear who can provide you with a safe and compassionate environment centered around your needs!
Emma Jacquin ’29 (she/her), Advocate
Hi! I’m Emma and I’m a freshman intending to major in Kinesiology or Biology with a concentration in Public Health. Outside of SARN, I love to read, crochet, sing in choir, host game nights, and listen to indie music. Being an advocate means a lot to me, and I’m looking forward to providing support to others in the community. Always feel free to reach out, I’d love to chat about anything!
Oindrela Das ’28 (she/her), Advocate
Hi, I’m Oindrela! I’m a sophomore majoring in Psychology and Quantitative Economics. I’m passionate about mental health awareness and creating safe, supportive spaces for everyone. This will be my first year working with SARN, and I’m excited to serve as a SARN Advocate. I love dogs (even though I don’t have one yet!) and enjoy listening to audiobooks, especially thrillers and murder mysteries. I’m really looking forward to working with SARN and supporting people in the community.
Sophia Bacso ’27 (she/her), Advocate
Hi! I’m Sophia, a junior nursing student and new SARN advocate. When I’m not in class or clinical, I’m usually outside exploring, hanging out with friends, or grabbing coffee around town. I joined SARN because every student deserves support, safety, and someone who genuinely cares. Please reach out if you’re looking for a compassionate listener or just don’t want to navigate something alone.
Devangana ‘29 (she/her), Advocate
Hi, I am a freshman, probably majoring in Psychology and Sociology. I like taking walks in nature, drinking tea, and watching movies. I am here because I want to help create a community where people feel approachable and are believed. You can always approach me if you need to connect with resources or want a confidential space for conversation. I am here to listen and support in any way I can!