Meet the Officers!

Grace Audette – President 

From Grace: I am a mechanical engineering BS/MS and I am singing Alto 1 this year in choir. I am thrilled to be the president for this upcoming year, and appreciate every one of the members of AV. I am also excited for next year’s tour!

Fun Fact: Grace has been to 37 US States, and as of spring 2024 hasn’t been to a different country

 

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                                                                                   Mia Katz – Stage Manager

From Mia: Choir has always been an integral part of my life. I joined my first choir at six and since then, have sung at exciting places such as the Empire State Building and Woolsey Hall. It didn’t take long for Alden Voices to become my refuge on campus, and I now owe many of my closest campus friendships to choir. After one year of acting as Alumnae Historian, I’m excited to serve as Stage Manager.  

Fun Fact: In the summer, I worked as a server and a camp counselor on Block Island!

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                                               Emily Gjergo – Secretary 

About Emily: Emily Gjergo, 20, is a junior electrical and computer engineering major who hails from the mighty town of Webster, MA. She is ecstatic to step into the role of Alden Voices Social Chair for this coming year! Other than spending all of her free time at the First Baptist Church, Emily is the Director of Diversity in Alpha Phi and is a member of the Audiophiles. She is excited for the new year and looks forward to giving back to her siblings in song!

                                Fun Fact: Emily has perfect  pitch

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 Natalie Sysko – Treasurer

From Natalie: I am a class of 2027 Data Science and Policy Studies double major. I am in Fest, Alden Voices, and Chamber Choir as a Soprano 2.

Fun Fact:A fun fact about me is before going to a STEM school I went to an art high school as a vocal major…and yes it was like Victorious.

 

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Chloe Polit – Social Chair 

From Chloe: Hey! I’m from Texas, in the class of 2027, a computer science major, and a soprano 2! Outside of AV, I’m also an active member of the Technichords and AXiD!

Fun Fact: I have unintentionally started a tote bag collection!

 

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 Anna Musteata – Fundraising Chair

From Anna: I’m Anna, and I’m so excited to be joining the AV officer board! In AV and Chamber Choir, I sing Soprano 2. I’m also a student piano accompanist for both these groups! In my free time, I love to read, go to the gym, play piano, and hang out with my friends.

Fun Fact: Anna speaks fluent Russian

 

 

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Natalie Prezhdo – General Manager

From Natalie: I’m in the Technichords, ultimate frisbee, and AV (obviously). I’m a sophomore math and data science major. Love cats and coffee. I’m excited to be an officer!  

Fun Fact: Natalie speaks Russian

 

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                                                                    Anna Balin – Alumnae Historian 

About Anna: Anna Balin, 19, is a junior computer science and mathematics double major who hails from the mighty town of North Reading, MA. She is ecstatic to step into the role of Alden Voices President for this coming year! Other than spending all of her free time at the First Baptist Church, Anna is the Assistant Music Director of the Technichords and is a PLA in the mathematical sciences department. She is excited for the new year and looks forward to giving back to her siblings in song!

                                                                        Fun Fact: Anna has trees for fingers

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Liany Kasten – Publicity Chair

From Liany : I am Liany and I am a biomedical engineering major and music minor from Long Island, NY. I sing alto in choir and part of the class of 2027! Outside from being the publicity chair for AV, I am part of the Chi Omega fraternity and on the spirit committee! I love to read, play piano and tenor saxophone, and go thrifting.

    Fun Fact: I opened up for the Rockettes at                Radio City Music Hall in New York City!

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Natalie Hannoush – Webmaster

From Natalie: I’m a first-year physics major, and I’m super excited to join the AV officer board! I love to read, sing, bake, and paint with watercolors.

Fun Fact: Natalie has a collection of rubber ducks (it just sort of happened).

 

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Alisha Peeriz – Co-Tour Manager

From Alisha: I’m a Data Science junior. I am the Internal Affairs chair in SGA, am in the Technichords, and work at the CDC

Fun Fact: The date on the calendar emoji is my birthday.

 

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                                                    Alyssa Carta – Co-Tour Manager

About Alyssa : Alyssa is a senior Biomedical Engineering major. In Alden Voices Alyssa sings soprano 2 and is the Tour Manager. Outside of Alden Voices Alyssa is also involved in the Technichords. Outside of singing Alyssa enjoys hiking, dancing, and spending time with her friends. Alyssa is very excited to step into this role and provide the choir with a greater tour experience!

Fun Fact: Alyssa is really good at  making                                                                                                   origami butterflies.