Staff Members

Emma D, (she/her/hers)

Emma is a graduate student from the heart of Pennsylvania, studying Design Science (Computing Education focus). She earned her undergraduate degree in Information Sciences and Technology from Penn State (#weare). Emma is excited to be working with Beyond The Diag as she enjoys helping students, has been very involved in campus life, and also understands what it's like transitioning from an on- to an off-campus experience. During her free time, she loves traveling, spending time with friends and family, and creating art.

University of Michigan

Sydney K, (she/her/hers)

Sydney is a Junior from Rochester Hills, MI. She is currently in the Honors college, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Political Science. Sydney is happy to be working with Beyond The Diag because she believes that having equal access to resources is vital for all students at the University of Michigan. In her free time, she likes to run, cook, go hiking, and listen to music. Fun facts about Sydney: She has family living in Sydney, Australia and she has 4 cats at home!

University of Michigan

Natalie M

Natalie is a senior from Boulder, Colorado studying Computer Science with a minor in Spanish. She is very excited to be involved in the campus community while working with Beyond the Diag-- she knows the transition from on-campus housing to off-campus housing can be hard, and she enjoys helping students get the university resources they need to make that transition. In her free time, Natalie enjoys hiking, climbing, camping, and reading. Fun fact about Natalie: she has just finished trying every coffee sold by Zingermans, and her favorite is the lumberjack latte. 

Sophia M, (she/her/hers)

Sophia is a graduate student from Des Moines, IA studying Higher Education with a specialization in Diversity and Social Justice. She earned her undergraduate degree in French and Education from Iowa State University in May '21. Sophia is excited to work with Beyond the Diag because she is passionate about helping students access resources that will improve their experience at U-M. In her free time, she loves to cook, read, and play board games with her family. Fun fact: Sophia studied abroad in the French Riviera and got to go snorkeling in the Mediterranean!

Farah P, (she/her/hers)

Farah is a senior from Saint Johns, MI studying Biology, Health, and Society with a minor in Political Science. Along with being a program assistant for Beyond the Diag she is the community service chair for Biology Student Alliance, a distance runner in the Michigan Running Club, and an employee at the Running Fit apparel store downtown. Farah is excited to be working with Beyond the Diag because she enjoys helping students, being involved in campus life, and personally understands what it is like to live off campus and feel a little lost.

Sunny P, (she/her/hers)

Sunny Pan is a sophomore studying Computer Science at the College of Engineering. She is an international student from China and spent four years in the Washington DC metro area. She likes playing tennis, bowling, and spending time on the Diag reading or studying. She is passionate about working with Beyond The Diag and helping classmates have the best campus experience possible while living off-campus.

University of Michigan