Vivian Glenn
Vivian Glenn is the Founder and President of Wellness Through Clay, a student-led initiative that creates space for students to unwind, connect, and explore ceramics. After taking ceramics throughout high school, she saw there wasn’t a place to engage with it recreationally at Rutgers and started WTC to bring that experience to campus. She is also involved in public health research, with experience at Brown University School of Public Health, the Rutgers Center for Alcohol and Substance Use Studies, and the RWJ Women’s Health Institute, focusing on substance use disorder, mental health, and policy. She works as a Learning Assistant for Physics for the Sciences. Outside of school, she enjoys baking, exploring coffee shops, and traveling. Fun fact: Vivian has traveled to 14 countries in 3 months!
Saulė Mikaliūnaitė
Having moved to the United States at 13, Saule has learned the importance of balancing consistent hard work with creative and physical outlets. She enjoys different forms of exercise like biking, rock climbing, skiing, hiking, swimming, and weightlifting. She also loves expressing her creativity through pottery, photography, and writing. With WTC, she is excited to help other high-achieving students create that balance and provide them with a space to socialize, relax, and engage through the tactile process of creating with clay! Alongside her rigorous coursework, Saule serves as an assistant researcher at Dr. Lei Yu’s lab, as well as a learning assistant for physics and a chess instructor for middle school students. She recently attended the American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting (in San Diego), where she presented her research poster. Fun fact: Saule has a twin sister who is a professional ballerina!
Leudgiana Marcelin
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Ikjot Puar
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Zabrina Garofalo
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Zofia Garofalo
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Sheila Tabanli
Sheila Tabanli earned her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Missouri University of Science & Technology and is currently an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Rutgers University–New Brunswick. Her work focuses on designing student-centered, evidence-based instructional strategies that improve learning experiences and foster a sense of belonging in math classrooms. She developed an instructional framework grounded in cognitive science and Social Emotional Learning (SEL). With over 20 years of experience in K–20 education, she brings deep expertise in inclusive and research-based teaching practices. She is also a Rutgers Chancellor Teaching Fellow, developing pedagogical innovations to support personalized learning pathways. In addition, she supports Wellness Through Clay as a dedicated faculty sponsor, offering guidance to advance its mission of creativity, wellness, and community.
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