The UAB advises and consults with PWR about ways to constantly improve the program. Our mission is “to examine and recommend changes to the student experience in PWR. The Board also serves as a channel of communication between undergraduates and the PWR program and faculty, as well as rewards exceptional teaching and undergraduate writing.” Contact the PWR Undergraduate Advisory Board at pwradvisoryboard@lists.stanford.edu.

Lauren Rimoin

Hello! I'm a senior from Los Angeles, CA majoring in Human Biology with a concentration in Cancer and Genetic Disease. A California girl at heart, I love to spend my time outside being active and taking advantage of the amazing weather. Besides serving on the UAB, I am an Oral Communication Tutor, a counselor at the SHPRC, a Student Advisor and Peer Tutor for the Human Biology Program, and a Peer Health Educator in the Cowell Cluster. We're here to make sure your opinions and feedback on PWR are heard; I have loved participating in the UAB and I look forward to another great year of PWR!

Delford Williams

Hi, I am a senior from Rancho Palos Verdes, California, and I am serving as Co-Chair of the Board this year. Academically, I am a Psychology major, and I am currently conducting research for my Honors Thesis examining the emotions people value in consumer products. Some of my other academic and professional interests include both Law and Business, and I am looking to purse a J.D. and a M.B.A. degree after I graduate.  During my free time I like to play and watch sports, particularly basketball, watch movies, listen to music, travel, and enjoy life in California.  I joined the Undergraduate Advisory Board last year during which I served as Director, Producer, and a cast member in two films about PWR: “What is PWR?” and “The Stanford University Program in Writing and Rhetoric.”  The first was a short film designed to increase student awareness about the program, and the second was a full-scale documentary of the program.  Being on the board has been a great experience thus far, and I look forward to being a part of the board this year and helping to further improve Stanford’s exceptional Program in Writing and Rhetoric. 

Kristine Flaherty

I am a senior originally from Wilmette, IL (a suburb north of Chicago) majoring in Sociology and Psychology.  On campus, I spend the majority of my time working as a drop-in writing tutor and recording/performing music.  My main interests include social stratification, race and gender issues, as well educational reform; after Stanford, I plan to continue pursuing music and ultimately earn a graduate degree in Sociology.  As a returning member of the PWR Undergraduate Advisory Board, I hope to ensure that the PWR program reflects students' interests and needs. http://www.kflay.com

Bill Hart

My name is Bill Hart and I am currently a senior hailing from San Francisco, California. I am majoring in East Asian Studies and Chinese Language with a focus in ancient Chinese history and contemporary politics. I’m currently conduct research for my Senior thesis on the life of Zhou Enlai (who some scholars identify as Mao Zedong’s right-hand man). But working as an editor for the Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs, I love learning about all areas and aspects of Asia. I recently returned from seven months abroad in northeast China and am so excited to be back in the land of clean air and good red wine. Aside from my academic interests, I love the outdoors and do my best to make it up to Yosemite at least once a year. This is my first year on the UAB and I’m excited to contribute in any way that I can!

Meryl Holt

Hi! I'm a sophomore from Los Angeles, California.  I have yet to select a major, but I enjoy taking courses in Political Science and Economics.  In addition to working with the PWR Undergraduate Advisory Board, I am a Research Assistant for the Political Science Department and an officer for Stanford Student's for Choice.  I learned a great deal in PWR and will work to ensure that the program provides an effective and comprehensive learning experience for my peers.

 

Monique King

Hi! My name is Monique. I am a senior from College Park, MD and I'm majoring in linguistics. In addition to the UAB, I am involved with the Writing and Rhetoric Governance Board, the Oral Communications Program, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute and a Spoken Syntax Project. This is my second year with the UAB and I'm always excited about the chance to make the experiences of other PWR pupils as rewarding as mine.

Liz Kislik

My name is Liz Kislik, and I am a senior majoring in Communication and minoring in Art History.  In addition to my role on the Undergraduate Advisory Board for PWR, I am a Peer Advisor for the Communication Department and the Secretary for the Caribbean Student Association.  In addition, I served as a Transfer Orientation Volunteer at the beginning of the fall quarter and have worked for a local nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through the arts.  I spent half of my college career in Los Angeles, studying at UCLA, but am now happy to be taking advantage of the opportunities that Stanford provides.  In my view, the Program in Writing and Rhetoric is fundamental in ensuring that Stanford students learn to be excellent communicators.

Kimber Lockhart

I'm Kimber Lockhart, a junior from Ames, Iowa.  I am majoring in computer science with a possible minor in Ethics and Society. Eventually, I would like to found my own company or organization using technology to help those in need.  This year at Stanford, I am an HPAC in Paloma and a section leader for CS106A, and I am involved in BASES, Future Social Innovator's Network and Alternative Spring Break.  In addition to improving my writing skills, my PWR 1 and PWR 2 experiences helped me to define my interests in technology and social entrepreneurship, and I am excited about helping to shape the experience for future students.

Dan McLennan

I am a senior originally from Milton, MA (outside of Boston), but I have lived in Palo Alto since 2002.  After graduating from Milton Academy, I took a year off before coming to Stanford.  During that year, I studied Spanish for a quarter at the Rural University of Guatemala.  I also traveled to Belize to scuba dive, studied commercial acting and scene study in Los Angeles, and worked as a waiter in Palo Alto.  At Stanford, I am working on my B.A. in psychology with an emphasis in social psychology and organizational behavior.  I am currently writing an honors thesis entitled “The Psychology of Changing Course: Why College Students Make Major Life Changing Decisions.”  I am pursuing my M.A. in Sociology in the Organizations, Business and the Economy track.  In addition to the PWR Advisory Board, I am a former Vice President of the Sophomore and Junior Classes, a former member of the Stanford Football team, and a current member of the Stanford Pre-Business Association.  Outside of school, I enjoy playing and watching sports, traveling, and spending time with friends.  I am excited to be a part of the PWR Advisory Board and hope to continue to help improve the program.   

Austin Rachlin

I was born on May 17th, 1985 in Los Angeles, CA.  My family moved to Northern Virginia when he was two, and I have lived there ever since.  I attended Thomas Jefferson HS for Science and Technology, and am continuing my techie pursuits here at Stanford.  A mechanical engineering major with strong interests in computer science and Japanese, I'm also interested in business.  I enjoy a wide variety of sports, but especially Frisbee, basketball, and soccer.  However, my favorite means of passing time is just hanging out friends.  I live by the poem "If," by Rudyard Kipling, and the immortal words of "Cool Runnings:" "Peace be the Journey."

Alex Selig

Alex Selig is a Junior at Stanford University studying Product Design. As an active member of the student body, Alex runs the Product Design Student Association (PDSA) to build the undergraduate Product Design community. He is also the International Operations Co-Director for the Asia Pacific Student Entrepreneurship Society (ASES) and hopes to help foster a strong environment for entrepreneurship in the Asia Pacific. Alex is also actively involved in peer mentoring freshmen and working on a few product concepts. As a world traveler, Alex hopes to explore the world's culture, politics, and economies. His last word: "Never forget that a small group of intelligent people with a common goal can change the world, indeed it is the only thing that ever has..."

Alexis Smith

My name is Alexis Smith and I am a junior from Portola Valley, California majoring in History and minoring in Spanish. During my years here on the Farm, I've been involved in many fun and rewarding activities including campus tour guiding, undergraduate research, residential education, and the oral communication program. It is an honor to be a member of the UAB and I look forward to contributing creative and fresh ideas to the PWR program!