Sister Spotlights
Ava Kawamura | CAS ’26
DPE Line: Serenas
Major: Economics & Sociology
Some other organizations you are involved with: GUES, SAO, GIWPS
Why you joined DPE: I was looking to find an inclusive, spirited, and inquisitive community on campus that would embrace me for who I am and help me grow in both my professional and personal aspirations! I ended up finding my best friends here, and for that I am forever grateful!
Fav DPE memory: DPE karaoke at Wok and Roll!!
Nuthi Ganesh | SFS ’28
DPE Line: Zoras
Major: Culture and Politics
Some other organizations you are involved with: Women of Color, UNICEF
Why you joined DPE: I joined for the sisterhood, to be part of a fun, inclusive, and welcoming space on campus, and to meet new people from different schools and majors.
Fav DPE memory: My favorite memory is going to the zoo and seeing the pandas as a delta
Katie Taffe | CAS ’27
DPE Line: Opal Lee
Major: Public Policy with an International Development concentration and a minor in Law, Justice, and Society
Some other organizations you are involved with: Blue and Gray, WiPPI (Women in Public Policy Initiative), DC YMCA Youth and Government
Why you joined DPE: I joined DPE in my freshman spring, and was looking for a community of women who were as passionate about public service as they were about being friends, mentors, and sisters. Since I’ve been involved, I’ve developed friendships with my fellow sisters that will last a lifetime, and I can’t wait to be by their sides through all of the professional and life successes that will come our way
Fav DPE memory: Spring 2025 big/little party (shoutout to my illustrious little Lily <3)
