Arita Aggarwal
Email: aggarwaa@dickinson.edu
Major/Minor: International Business & Management; German and Economics minor
Hometown(s): I was born in Singapore but I’m Korean Indian British and I live in Munich, Germany.
Extracurricular involvement: I’m on social media exec for AAAC (Asian and Asian American Collective) and German Club, I am involved in marketing club, I do social media for the German department, I am an international arrivals leader, and I am currently doing an events and outreach internship under ISSS (International Student & Scholar Services)/CGSE (Center for Global Study & Engagement).
Fun fact: I love to travel and experience new cultures.
Pratha Baniya (she/her)
Email: baniyap@dickinson.edu
Majors: Psychology and Anthropology
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Extracurriculars: I am a co-social media manager in the South Asian Cultural Club (SACC) and a peer academic coach. I am also a new student guide for 2026-27!
Fun fact: One of my hobbies is to draw small comics!
Ren Imaizumi
Email: imaizumr@dickinson.edu
Major: Psychology and Philosophy (currently undeclared)
Hometown(s): Thiruvananthapuram, India and Kitami, Japan
Extracurricular involvement: Club volleyball, MANdatory (Men of Color at Dickinson), South Asian Cultural Club, Asian & Asian American Collective.
Fun fact: I’ve lived almost exactly half my life in each India and Japan and am half Indian and Japanese.
Zynah Khalil
Email: khalilz@dickinson.edu
Major: Quantitative Economics
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Involvement: Center for Civic Learning & Action (CCLA) service trip leader, president of Consulting Club, parliamentarian of Helping Heart, marketing chair of Mob, and South Asian Community.
Fun Fact: I can mimic a kitten's voice really well, and I have been obsessed with cats since I was born. P.S.I had a cat for 13 years, and I have a black Labrador since 11 years.
Barbare Maisashvili
Email: maisashb@dickinson.edu
Major/Minor: International Business & Management, Economics
Hometown(s): Tbilisi, Georgia
Extracurricular activities: International arrivals Leader, German Club, and active involvement in the international student community and campus events at Dickinson.
Fun fact: I have three dogs. My tiniest dog is named Steve after Steve Jobs, and my two huge dogs are named Max (after Max Verstappen) and Daisy because daisies are my mom’s favorite flowers.
Thao Nguyen
Email: nguyenth@dickinson.edu
Major/Minor: Quantitative Economics and Data Analytics; Math minor
Hometown(s): Vietnam
Extracurricular involvement: President of the Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) (AY 2024–2025), Dana Research Assistant (Spring 2025), Q Fellow at the Quantitative Reasoning Center, International Admissions Ambassador, Student Helpdesk Technician, Exam Proctor, Homework Helper, and Library Service Consultant.
Fun fact: I am a first-generation college student with a deep passion for education and helping others. I’m the founder of a four-year project in Vietnam called U.N.I, which has over 31K followers on Facebook and provides Vietnamese students with useful advice and information about studying abroad. I also enjoy traveling, organizing events, and I always respond quickly, so feel free to reach out to me with any questions!
Ayako Ogawa
Email: ogawaa@dickinson.edu
Major/Minor: Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Music; Health Studies Certificate
Hometown(s): Tokyo, Japan
Extracurricular involvement: Community orchestra, flute ensemble, ALLARM (Alliance for Aquatic Resource Monitoring), honor society (ALD), pre-health society.
Fun fact: I have three dogs and one parakeet at my home.
Supa Siripun
Email: siripuns@dickinson.edu
Major/Minor: Data Analytics and Religion
Hometown(s): Bangkok, Thailand
Extracurricular involvement: Clarke Forum Student Project Manager, interim president of Bridge Dickinson, vice president of Public Speaking Club, Burgess Institute Global Leadership Development Mentee.
Fun fact: My hair color changes every semester!