Hi! My name is Blake Filkins, and I’m the Student Body President here at K. In this role, I work closely with Student Government (KCCSR), administration, and faculty and staff to strengthen communication between students and campus leadership. A large part of my work focuses on advocating for student concerns and helping turn student feedback into meaningful change. I’m a senior studying Psychology and Spanish, and outside of campus life, I love spending time with my family and my two dogs, Hutch and Bo.

Hello! My name is Zoe Wilson, and I’m the Parliamentarian for the Kalamazoo College Council of Student Representatives! My role involves maintaining accountability, updating our constitution, and working with other KCCSR members to bolster experiences here at K. I am a senior studying Psychology and Critical Ethnic Studies with a concentration in Environmental Studies. Outside of school I love to read, be outside in any capacity, and do creative projects!

Hello! My name is Avery Davis, and I am the Vice President of Campus Life! My role involves representing students concerns and interests, coordinating campus activities, and assisting in the development of policies that impact student life. I am a sophomore studying Biology with a minor in Studio Art. Outside of campus life I love camping and traveling with friends.

Hi! My name is Toby Peters. I am the Vice President of Finance for the Kalamazoo College Council of Student Representatives. My role involves overseeing the budget for KCCSR and approving spending. I am a sophomore studying Mathematics with a minor in History. In my free time I enjoy playing piano, flute, or singing.

Hi! I am Annslee Ware, the Vice President of Marketing for the Kalamazoo College Council of Student Representatives (KCCSR). This role includes designing promotional materials for KCCSR’s events, activities, and initiatives, promoting those functions, engaging with the student body to maintain awareness, gathering feedback from the student body, and so much more! I am a current junior, double-majoring in psychology and business, and a part of the women’s lacrosse team.

My Legal name is Alexa Barrera-Zavala, but I go by Lexa. I’m an English major with a minor in Music, a sophomore, and I’m part of the symphonic band here at K and part of CAPS, one of the CCE programs here at K.

Name First and Last: Tess Peters
Grade: Freshman
Major/minor(s): Undecided
Campus Involvement(s): KCCSR

Grade: Junior (Transfer Student)
Major/Minor: Biochemistry Major, Pre-Med Track
Campus Involvement: PREMO, HOSA, HPS, Biochemistry Club, SUKUMA, KCSSR, Red Cross
Fun Fact: I have published 12 research articles and abstracts in journals and conferences such as Blood, Oncology, ASCO, and others.

Junior
Political Science and Business double major with concentration in American Studies.
Enjoys photography and nature.

Hi, my name is Lachlan Rae, and I am a member of the Kalamazoo College Council of Student Representatives (KCCSR). I am currently a sophomore, majoring in Political Science and minoring in German. I enjoy Soccer, Rock Climbing, Scuba Diving, Skiing, Politics, Law, and GeoGuesser.