Dhara Jobrani ’26, Maylie Macias ’26 , Nikhil Sarvaiya ’26 , Ivy Wang ’26 and Michaela Williams ’26 will be co-chairs for Student Leadership for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (SLIDE) for the 2025-2026 school year.
Current Co-Chair and Asian Students in Action Club Leader Lauren Park ’25 said the selection committee searches for applicants who demonstrate dedication to diversity and strong teamwork skills.
“The leadership selection process is intended to be as holistic as possible,” Park said. “We consider their participation in the organization all year, their character traits, the written application and their commitment to creating a sense of belonging on campus. We also consider how each applicant would contribute as a team player.”
Wang, who currently leads the Women of Color Club and First Generation and Immigrant Alliance Club, said SLIDE’s role in the school community changes depending on the needs of the current student body.
“SLIDE is a system and network of people coming together to express their identities,” Wang said. “This makes every single year look very different depending on the leaders, their priorities and the issues that arise in the community. Over the past few years, SLIDE and Prefect Council have worked really hard on student well-being, and that is something I will continue to prioritize since it remains a pressing problem. Every generation calls for a different thing, so I’m excited to see what SLIDE is going to look like next year.”
Wang said she will prioritize making consistent, focused improvements to the school rather than tackling abstract issues without a clear plan.
“There are a lot of issues on campus that may seem too small for people to bring to administration, but a big part of this role is trying your best to make everyone on campus feel safe, no matter what,” Wang said. “Something I worked on this year was making bathroom stalls more comfortable for girls. Many other students and I noticed that none of the girls’ bathroom stalls in the library lock, and the doors have large gaps. When I talked to faculty on campus about this issue, it was their first time hearing about this, and they were very surprised. Sometimes you have to zoom in instead of trying to fix the big picture.”
Sarvaiya, who leads the South Asian Student Alliance, said he wants to foster connections between the many diverse cultures represented at school.
“I hope to build on the work done by previous co-chairs by deepening cross-cultural collaboration and spotlighting underrepresented voices,” Sarvaiya said. “Broadly, my goal is to create a culture of belonging for every student.”
Wang said one idea she has considered proposing for next year is the addition of an Asian American counselor at school.
“I would really love it if the school added an Asian American counselor to the counseling team,” Wang said. “I personally feel a connection to my Asian American teachers, and I know that would translate to the counselors as well. Our school’s Asian population is huge, so I think it is pretty insane we don’t have an Asian counselor.”
Sarvaiya said he plans to utilize his position next year to uplift members of the community.
“I prioritize representation, mental health and active listening,” Sarvaiya said. “To me, diversity, equity and inclusion work is about making sure that every student feels safe, supported and empowered.”
Wang said affinity clubs can aid underclassmen in finding community at the school.
“I wish more sophomores understood the joy of clubs,” Wang said. “I’m sad no one showed me last year how amazing, fulfilling and transformative a club community can be. I only started as a junior leader of Women of Color this year, but it has been a highlight of my year. I frequently call the club my home on campus because it feels exactly like one. Every single club meeting is filled with irreplaceable laughter.”
Park said she is confident in the selected co-chairs’ abilities to promote community and inclusion at the school.
“Next year’s leaders have been especially impressive with their dedication to SLIDE and our efforts with diversity and belonging,” Park said. “They all bring unique skill sets, perspectives and experiences that I know will positively serve SLIDE and elevate our mission of creating a stronger sense of community at the school.”
