LCS Members & Advisors

Hi! My name is Aditi Dosi, and I am a junior from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts. I am one of the Co-Presidents for LCS, and I have been involved with this wonderful organization since my very first semester at Tufts! I joined because I loved the idea of connecting with the local community and doing meaningful hands-on service. LCS has allowed me to grow alongside some of the most compassionate and dedicated people I've met at Tufts, who remind me why community truly matters!

Hi! My name is Sarah Feinberg, and I am a junior from Newton, MA. I am one of the Co-Presidents of LCS, and I have loved being a part of LCS ever since joining during the fall of my freshman year as a service coordinator! I joined LCS because of the passionate community we have at Tufts among all of our subgroups and LCS's commitment to civic engagement through meaningful service in our local communities. I have also loved being a part of several of our subgroups, including Giving Camp and Tufts Legacy Project. A fun fact about me is that I am a twin!

Hi! My name is Lauren Miller, and I am from Houston, Texas. I am majoring in Economics and Psychology. I am the LCS Vice President, and my favorite part about LCS is our annual day of service! I love getting involved with the Tufts community and the local Medford-Somerville community.

Hello everyone! My name is Matthew O'Connor (he/him), and I am a senior majoring in Clinical Psychology and minoring in Child Studies. I am from Peabody, MA (a very boring city half an hour north of here). This year, I am one of three Service Coordinators, meaning I will assist with planning all of our incredible events. I joined LCS after being an active member in Animal Aid (an LCS subgroup), which inspired me to reach out to our community here in more unique ways. This year, I hope to support a variety of events that will benefit a broad range of communities around Tufts! A fun fact about me is that I have 137 victory royales on Fortnite.

My name is Helena, and I’m a Sophomore, majoring in Biology and minoring in CSHD! I’m a Service Coordinator, and I joined LCS because I am passionate about giving back to the community and working with all the subgroups on campus!

Hi, my name is Alison Mazich. I am from Sparta, NJ. I am a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a Sociology minor. I joined LCS because it is important to engage with the local communities of Somerville and Medford. Through the amazing events LCS plans, we are able to form these connections and create community. A fun fact about me is that I love watching Formula 1!

My name is Anna Kim, and I’m from Dallas, TX. I’m a subgroup chair for LCS, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Clinical Psychology. I joined LCS because I love service and getting involved in the community! 

Anna works with BRIDGE, Giving Camp, Project Linus, and TASTE.

Hi everyone! My name is Maya, and I’m a psychology and community health major from Dallas, TX. I love encouraging people to get involved in their communities and exploring meaningful ways to serve. I’m so excited to share this passion through LCS! This year, I’m serving on the logistics committee as a subgroup chair. A fun fact about me is that my favorite season is fall!

Maya works with ACTION, Animal Aid, Period, TRUNK, and Pen Pals.

My name is Mehek, and I am a junior double-majoring in Psychology and Economics with a minor in Child Studies & Human Development. I am really excited to be a part of the LCS E-board this year in the role of a subgroup chair and joined this community as a way to engage more with the service at Tufts and give back alongside a group of like-minded people! Being a part of LCS is such a wonderful experience that has allowed me to be more appreciative of causes I believe in and strengthen the work I do towards them!

Mehek works with Cancer Outreach, DREAM, LCS Tutors, and Project Sunshine. 

Hi! My name is Flora Elham, and I am a first-year Sub-Group Chair from Honolulu, HI. I am interested in majoring in Biochemistry and Civic Studies, and I love to crochet, draw, and read! I have always loved community service and getting involved with social change on a civic level. LCS supports these values and more, which is why I am extremely excited to be able to work with them this year.

Flora works with CAMI, ESL, and Legacy Project.

Hi! My name is Kira Sutcliffe and I am a sophomore from Seattle, Washington. I am studying Sociology and Civics Studies with a minor in History. I joined LCS because I wanted to get more involved with community service on campus and support the incredible work that LCS facilitates!

Kira works with Girls Inc., HOME, Habitat for Humanity, and Thirst Project. 

My name is Peri! I am a junior from Sarasota, FL. I'm majoring in Biology and minoring in Econ and Ancient World Studies. A fun fact about me is that I can juggle. I am a treasurer, and I joined LCS because I wanted to participate in the awesome service events and connect with my community more.

Alright, alright, alright y’all, my name is Jonas Apacible, I’m from Brownsville, TX, and I serve as a signatory for LCS! Since I was younger, I’ve always been passionate about community service, and I firmly believe in paying the good done unto me forward. I joined LCS to continue community service throughout my time at Tufts, and I have thoroughly enjoyed doing my best to have a positive impact on the Medford-Sommerville community! Fun fact about me, I have been a top 0.01% listener of Laufey since 2021 and have seen her in concert twice and met her once!

Hi! I'm Janessa, and I'm a sophomore from Cheshire, CT. I'm planning to major in Community Health and Biology and minor in Dance and Child Studies, and I'm serving as one of the sub-group treasurers this year for LCS. I’m beyond excited to join LCS and give back to the community that’s given so much to me. I can’t wait to work alongside such passionate, driven people and make a real difference together! A fun fact about me is that I still have nine of my baby teeth!

Janessa works with DREAM, ESL, KIN, and Thirst Project.

Hi! My name is Katie Umland, I'm from Naugatuck, Connecticut, and I am so excited to be a Sub-Group Treasurer for LCS! I'm a freshman at Tufts, and I plan to major in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering. A fun fact about me is that I love trinkets😊

Katie works with Food Rescue, Girl Scouts, LCS Tutors, and Pen Pals.

Hi! I’m Sadie, and I’m a sophomore from Long Island, NY. I’m majoring in International Relations and French. This is my first year with LCS, and I am excited to be a treasurer and to get more involved with the Medford/Somerville community through service! A fun fact about me is that I can recite all the US presidents in order!

Sadie works with Giving Camp, Habitat for Humanity, Girls Inc., and HOME.

Hi! I'm Elissa, and I'm from Lexington, MA. I'm currently a freshman serving as a sub-group treasurer. I joined LCS because I am passionate about community service and wanted to collaborate with a diverse group of like-minded people. A fun fact about me is that I have a dog named Mocha!

Elissa works with CAMI, Cancer Outreach, and TASTE

Hi! My name is Adelaide, and I am a subgroup treasurer! I am from a small town in New Hampshire named Henniker (near Pats Peak for any of the local skiers that may be reading this). I joined LCS to expand my passion for helping others and to further strengthen my relationships with those within our broader communities. I am so happy to be a part of LCS, and I look forward to all the opportunities ahead!

Adelaide works with ACTION, BRIDGE, Junior Jumbos, and Project Linus.

Hi! My name is Maia and I am from Boston. I am a sophomore majoring in Biopsychology, and my role on LCS is a Subgroup Treasurer. This is my second year with LCS, and I love how it allows me to become more involved in the local community through the many sub-groups we work with. A fun fact about me is that I have two dogs, a chocolate lab and a german short-haired pointer.

Maia works with Animal Aid, Legacy Project, Project Sunshine, and TRUNK.

My name is Shiv, I am a junior, and I am majoring in Economics and Psychology, with a minor in Studio Art. I joined LCS because service learning has always been a big part of my life, and it has continued to enrich my experience in any community that I joined, and I wanted that to be the same for the Tufts community! I am excited to be on the LCS e-board, especially in the DEI role, as its importance is being undermined, and I’m glad that LCS is upholding its importance.

Hi! My name is Anne, a freshman from the Bronx, NY, interested in pursuing a major in Political Science with a minor in Civic Studies. I am passionate about joining a vibrant community of changemakers like LCS to promote partnership and collaboration with subgroups here at Tufts and members of the greater Boston area.

Hi! I’m Aneeqa Bashir, a sophomore from Karachi, Pakistan, double-majoring in Cognitive & Brain Science and International Relations. This is my second year being involved with the Leonard Carmichael Society, and I’m currently serving as Alumni Chair. I joined LCS for its community-centered approach to service and have loved working with a team that translates shared vision into tangible change across Tufts and our surrounding communities. A fun fact about me is that I keep a running list of quick, microwaveable recipes inspired by places I’ve visited — my version of traveling the world one meal (and twenty minutes) at a time!

Hi, my name is Ana Ionescu, and I am a freshman hoping to major in Cognitive & Brain Science. I was born in Romania but moved to Austria when I was 2 years old. I joined LCS as a Social Media Chair as I want to be a part of this family on campus, and share my value for service with other like-minded and passionate individuals, whilst also learning from them. I can’t wait for what LCS will further bring to Tufts! A fun fact about me is that I LOVE sushi (I could have it for breakfast, lunch, and dinner) <3

My name is Ellie Pantekidis, and I am a senior from Natick, MA. I am a Senior Advisor for LCS, alongside Ishaan. I am majoring in Biology, Biotechnology, and Spanish. A fun fact about me is that I have a dog named Plato.

Hi, I'm Ishaan, a senior from Bombay, India! I've been involved with LCS since I was a sophomore and am serving as a Senior Advisor this year. I'm double-majoring in Political Science and History; my deep interest in community-based work moved me to join LCS.

• Affiliation: Senior Program Coordinator, Tisch College of Civic Life
• Email: daniela.sanchez@tufts.edu
• Bio: Daniela is a Senior Program Coordinator at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life. In this position, she works closely with student organizations that are affiliated with Tisch College, like LCS! In her free time, Daniela enjoys running, handstands, and talking about New Mexico, her home state.