Learning Assistants 2025-26

Fall 2025 LA Team

Learning Assistant Coordinators for 2025-26 

Success starts with support. Our Learning Assistants (LA) support RPI's orientation experiences and host interactive first-year and sophomore workshops and programs throughout the year to help students thrive academically, socially, and personally. Meet the entire LA team, and check out the success workshops they have planned for the semester.

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Ayanmo Adebajo
Major: Biomedical Engingeering

Hello Everyone! My name is Ayanmo Adebajo, and I will be one of your Learning Assistants for this year! I am a senior and some of my favorite hobbies are panting, crocheting, and reading. I look forward to meeting you all this year! 

Fun Facts: 

  • I played violin for 10 years
  • I am afraid of butterflies
  • I have over 20 cousins
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Carla Perez-Espina
Major: Industrial & Systems Engineer

Fun Facts:

  • I helped build a RV-12 plane
  • I can speak Spanish
  • I was apart of a bowling league
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Jun Simons
Major: Computer Science

Fun Facts:

  • I have reviewed over 500 restaurants
  • I love playing and listening to music
  • I used to be a ballet dancer

Learning Assistants for 2025-26 

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Marcus Brown
Major: Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I visited 10 countries last year
  • I can solve a Rubik's Cube
  • I was a lifeguard in high school
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Ben Chaput
Major: Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I have been on more aircraft in production than in service
  • I have a twin
  • I have visited every state on the East Coast
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Hana Chong
Major: Biomedical Engineering

Fun Facts: 

  • I sand the U.S. Anthem at a Mets game
  • I can knit and crochet
  • I have a cat named Chicken
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Pearl Davis
Major: Biochemistry/Biophysics

Fun Fact: 

  • I have 3 brothers
  • I like watching TV
  • I am the VP for African Student Association
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Lune DiFulco
Major: Gaming Simulation Art & Sciences/Communications

Fun Facts:

  • I am a DJ for WRPI (my show is Wednesdays at 10PM)
  • I love the ocean
  • I am a three time former world record holder
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Dhruv Girish
Major: Biology (BS/MD) & Health Economics and Biotech

Fun Facts:

  • I love cooking international cuisines
  • I can speak 5 languages
  • I watched all of Grey's Anatomy 5x
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Riya Janakiraman
Major: Biology

Fun Facts: 

  • I live in Georgia
  • I am an Indian Classic Dancer
  • I picked up a bit of guitar this summer!
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Ishneet Kaur
Major: Computer Science and Information Technology Web Science

Fun Facts:

  • I am a lifeguard on campus.
  • I am studying abroad this year in Italy.
  • I love reality shows and my favorite is Survivor.
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Grace Killeen
Major: Biochemistry/Biophysics

Fun Facts: 

  • I have a cat named Archie
  • I grew up in China
  • I love trying new foods
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Chris Kurbiel
Major: Electrical, Computer Systems Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I am an FRC Game Announcer
  • I have never lost a staring contest.
  • I rode 100+ roller coasters this summer
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Xinyan Li
Major: Electrical Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I have a cat named Simba
  • I am obsessed with financial independence and early retirement strategies
  • I was born on St. Patricks Day, which is why Green is my favorite color.
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Camille Lombardi
Major: Aerospace/Mechanical Engineering

Fun Facts: 

  • I am form Massachusetts
  • I am scared of butterflies
  • I love Films!
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Toby McDonald
Major: Computer Science/Information Technology & Web Sciences Dual

Fun Facts: 

  • I volunteer as an EMT
  • I have a German Shepard name Chief
  • I am part of the crew that broadcasts RPI Hockey to ESPN
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Nyati Misra
Major: Biomedical Engineering

Fun Facts

  • I have 2 dogs (a sheltie and a corgi)
  • My favorite movie is The Mummy (1989)
  • I was a competitive speech and debate captain in high school
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Gabe Moore
Major: Mathematics & Business Analytics

Fun Facts:

  • I am from Michigan
  • I loke Chicken Parmesan
  • I love cars
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Dan Pankiv
Major: Electrical Engineering

Fun Facts: 

  • I can speak Ukrainian
  • I am a part-time beekeeper
  • I officiate and play ice hockey
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Austin Porter
Major: Biomedical Engineering

Fun Facts: 

  • I have travelled to 60 cities on my bike
  • Writing is my favorite hobby
  • My top speed in a car is 160 mph
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Chris Russell
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Fun Facts: 

  • I can speak Spanish
  • I work on automotives
  • I like to play Basketball
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Erik Umble
Major: Computer Science & Computer and Systems Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I take over 10,000 pictures per year
  • Python & C are my favorite languages
  • I am Ecuadorian (Dual Citizen)
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Victoria Vazquez
Major: Pre-Med Biomedical Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • I build a Prosthetic arm
  • I am certified in Dental Radiology
  • I can play the guitar & piano
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Jacob Walker
Major: Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering

Fun Facts:

  • My favorite food is a Milanesa Torta
  • I like to run and rock climb
  • I am from San Diego, California
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Mila Zlatkovic
Major: Computer Science

Fun Facts:

  • I am from Massachusetts
  • I love to explore new music
  • Deer are my favorite animal
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