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Alvin Winston
Class of 2021
Major: Undeclared
College: Branford
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
About:
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the south’s greatest city, Alvin continues to be shocked when someone says he has a southern accent! Alvin’s friends describe him as a listener who always has an open door, challenger of conventional thoughts, and a connoisseur of Atlanta’s best hip-hop and rap music. In his spare time, Alvin enjoys watching Netflix (House of Cards), playing the Sims 4, and spending time with friends.
Major: Undeclared
College: Branford
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
About:
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the south’s greatest city, Alvin continues to be shocked when someone says he has a southern accent! Alvin’s friends describe him as a listener who always has an open door, challenger of conventional thoughts, and a connoisseur of Atlanta’s best hip-hop and rap music. In his spare time, Alvin enjoys watching Netflix (House of Cards), playing the Sims 4, and spending time with friends.
Mitchell Mares
Class of 2021
Major: Political Science
College: Trumbull
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Activities: Traveling, the outdoors, boardgames, eating out, and theater
About:
Mitchell would like to thank the cast, crew, and orchestra for all that they have done to make this production a success. He would also like to thank the director for his incredible guidance and leadership… wait, sorry, wrong bio. Mitchell is looking forward to putting all of the interesting and bizarre skills he has learned from Mock Trial into practice in the real world. Next time someone refuses to take a coupon at a store, you better believe the record will reflect that the coupon has not yet expired.
Major: Political Science
College: Trumbull
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Activities: Traveling, the outdoors, boardgames, eating out, and theater
About:
Mitchell would like to thank the cast, crew, and orchestra for all that they have done to make this production a success. He would also like to thank the director for his incredible guidance and leadership… wait, sorry, wrong bio. Mitchell is looking forward to putting all of the interesting and bizarre skills he has learned from Mock Trial into practice in the real world. Next time someone refuses to take a coupon at a store, you better believe the record will reflect that the coupon has not yet expired.
Jordan Pilant
Class of 2021
Major: Undeclared
College: Silliman
Hometown: Estero, FL
About:
I’m really just in mock trial to have this space on the website to gain publicity for my future presidential campaign, for which my initiatives will include:
-a hard opposition to mansplaining
-access to free healthcare and Reese’s peanut butter cups for all
-a banana-sniffing department to make sure all of the bananas produced in the USA are up to par fragrance-wise
-gluten free French toast available in all dining halls at all meals
#Jordan4Prez2k36 (unless I get offered a place on the Supreme Court before then, in which case, I’ll abandon my campaign ASAP rocky)
Major: Undeclared
College: Silliman
Hometown: Estero, FL
About:
I’m really just in mock trial to have this space on the website to gain publicity for my future presidential campaign, for which my initiatives will include:
-a hard opposition to mansplaining
-access to free healthcare and Reese’s peanut butter cups for all
-a banana-sniffing department to make sure all of the bananas produced in the USA are up to par fragrance-wise
-gluten free French toast available in all dining halls at all meals
#Jordan4Prez2k36 (unless I get offered a place on the Supreme Court before then, in which case, I’ll abandon my campaign ASAP rocky)
Colton Conley
Class of 2021
Major: Undeclared
College: Benjamin Franklin
Hometown: Portola Valley, CA
About:
Colton is passionate about three things in life: sleep, avocados, and mock trial.
Major: Undeclared
College: Benjamin Franklin
Hometown: Portola Valley, CA
About:
Colton is passionate about three things in life: sleep, avocados, and mock trial.
Genevieve Liu
Class of 2021
Major: Undeclared
College: Berkeley
Hometown: Chicago, IL
About:
You can usually spot Genevieve eating a granola bar, FaceTiming her mom for fashion advice, or telling people how to pronounce her name. John-vee-ev. Genevieve’s current favorite song is Wild Thoughts by Rihanna and she hopes that the song will outlive this bio.
Major: Undeclared
College: Berkeley
Hometown: Chicago, IL
About:
You can usually spot Genevieve eating a granola bar, FaceTiming her mom for fashion advice, or telling people how to pronounce her name. John-vee-ev. Genevieve’s current favorite song is Wild Thoughts by Rihanna and she hopes that the song will outlive this bio.
Griffin Berlin
Class of 2021
Major: Undeclared
College: Branford
Hometown: Arroyo Grande, CA
About:
Until today, Griffin had no photos of himself. However, the bureaucratic functions of the YMTA forced his hand, and thus the above photo was taken. Griffin isn’t sure if he likes it. He is sure that despite their unnecessary administrative overstep into his personal life, he is so excited to be a part of the organization.
Major: Undeclared
College: Branford
Hometown: Arroyo Grande, CA
About:
Until today, Griffin had no photos of himself. However, the bureaucratic functions of the YMTA forced his hand, and thus the above photo was taken. Griffin isn’t sure if he likes it. He is sure that despite their unnecessary administrative overstep into his personal life, he is so excited to be a part of the organization.
Elyse VanderWoude
Class of 2021
Major: History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health
College: Berkeley
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
About:
Elyse VanderWoude is foodie, classic film enthusiast, history fanatic, and lover of travel. You may see her around town trying out a new restaurant or visiting one of Yale’s museums while planning where she will study abroad in the summer. More likely, however, you’ll catch her watching the glorious film, Witness for the Prosecution, in preparation for Mock Trial.
Major: History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health
College: Berkeley
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
About:
Elyse VanderWoude is foodie, classic film enthusiast, history fanatic, and lover of travel. You may see her around town trying out a new restaurant or visiting one of Yale’s museums while planning where she will study abroad in the summer. More likely, however, you’ll catch her watching the glorious film, Witness for the Prosecution, in preparation for Mock Trial.
Taylor Harris
Class of 2020
Major: Computer Science
College: Berkley
Hometown: Elkins Park, PA
Activities: AFAM House, engineering Tour Guide, ONEXYS Coach, eating way too much chocolate for someone who eats zero fruits or vegetables and gets tired after walking up the stairs
About:
As someone with a quick wit, a love for sarcasm, and the curse of arguing with everyone she meets, it just made sense that Taylor would want to join the Yale Mock Trial team. If you ever run into Taylor in real life, some great talking points to spark a good conversation include: memes, Harry Potter, Netflix, junk food, your credit card information, musicals, if you happen to know any available rich men, gossip, drama, Beyoncé, etc.
Major: Computer Science
College: Berkley
Hometown: Elkins Park, PA
Activities: AFAM House, engineering Tour Guide, ONEXYS Coach, eating way too much chocolate for someone who eats zero fruits or vegetables and gets tired after walking up the stairs
About:
As someone with a quick wit, a love for sarcasm, and the curse of arguing with everyone she meets, it just made sense that Taylor would want to join the Yale Mock Trial team. If you ever run into Taylor in real life, some great talking points to spark a good conversation include: memes, Harry Potter, Netflix, junk food, your credit card information, musicals, if you happen to know any available rich men, gossip, drama, Beyoncé, etc.
Samuel Gross
Class of 2020
Major: History (maybe?)
College: Pierson
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Activities: YMTA, Magevet a cappella, Shibboleth Journal
About:
Sam has spent some time lately wondering what percentage of his life he has spent thinking about mock trial. Sam then stopped thinking about this, because it made Sam sad.
Sam does other things aside from Mock Trial. Sam promises.
Major: History (maybe?)
College: Pierson
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Activities: YMTA, Magevet a cappella, Shibboleth Journal
About:
Sam has spent some time lately wondering what percentage of his life he has spent thinking about mock trial. Sam then stopped thinking about this, because it made Sam sad.
Sam does other things aside from Mock Trial. Sam promises.
Mariana Suarez-Rebling
Class of 2020
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Saybrook
Hometown: New York, NY
Activities: Saybrook Head of College Aid, Alzheimer Buddies, Club Swim, Dive In, New Haven Legal Aid Association
About:
My favorite thing in life is food. And maybe my sister but mostly food.
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Saybrook
Hometown: New York, NY
Activities: Saybrook Head of College Aid, Alzheimer Buddies, Club Swim, Dive In, New Haven Legal Aid Association
About:
My favorite thing in life is food. And maybe my sister but mostly food.
Kelsea Jeon
Class of 2020
Major: History
College: Jonathan Edwards
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Activities: Roosevelt Institute, Yale VITA, Kappa Kappa Gamma
About:
Kelsea recently discovered her love for solving Kenken puzzles while flying from Los Angeles to New Haven. She thanks Delta Airlines and their in-flight magazines for helping her discover a new hobby. When she’s not trying to fit numbers into squares, she is ordering soy lattes at Willoughby’s, pouring her thoughts on paper in her journal, running on the treadmill, or remembering use her Denneroll (when you see Kelsea, please remind her to keep her posture straight).
Major: History
College: Jonathan Edwards
Hometown: Arcadia, CA
Activities: Roosevelt Institute, Yale VITA, Kappa Kappa Gamma
About:
Kelsea recently discovered her love for solving Kenken puzzles while flying from Los Angeles to New Haven. She thanks Delta Airlines and their in-flight magazines for helping her discover a new hobby. When she’s not trying to fit numbers into squares, she is ordering soy lattes at Willoughby’s, pouring her thoughts on paper in her journal, running on the treadmill, or remembering use her Denneroll (when you see Kelsea, please remind her to keep her posture straight).
Kai Nugent
Class of 2020
Major: African American Studies
College: Saybrook
Hometown: Los Angeles
About:
Kai Nugent is a sophomore from Los Angeles, CA. He is majoring in African-American Studies with a concentration in Political Science. Though he has no mock trial experience beyond a week-long mini mock trial in seventh grade, he has been acting since he was five. Kai hopes to attend law school and eventually become a civil rights attorney.
Major: African American Studies
College: Saybrook
Hometown: Los Angeles
About:
Kai Nugent is a sophomore from Los Angeles, CA. He is majoring in African-American Studies with a concentration in Political Science. Though he has no mock trial experience beyond a week-long mini mock trial in seventh grade, he has been acting since he was five. Kai hopes to attend law school and eventually become a civil rights attorney.
Joseph Young-Perez
Class of 2020
Major: Undeclared
College: Silliman
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
Activities: Yale Political Union, Yale Ambassadors Program
About:
If you are ever in the state of Florida, take the Florida Turnpike until you get to Florida City. Then, turn right onto Palm Drive until you’re in Everglades National Park. Walk calmly into the swamp. Don’t show your nervousness. After 77 steps, throw a piece of meat in front of you. Lloyd the Alligator will emerge, and he’ll nod solemnly, seeing that you’ve paid the toll. He’ll eat the meat. Don’t bother him while he does it. Once he’s done, he’ll beckon you toward a hole in a mangrove. Inside will be a possum with no name. He’ll guide you to a clearing in the trees that few will ever see, and even fewer will understand. This is where Joseph was raised. And even now, when Joseph is in a courtroom, he can hear it: the squelching and squishing of the mud. The gentle growl of the panther. The lapping of the water. The pitter-patter of Florida rain. They call him Swamp Joe, and he does mock trial.
Major: Undeclared
College: Silliman
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
Activities: Yale Political Union, Yale Ambassadors Program
About:
If you are ever in the state of Florida, take the Florida Turnpike until you get to Florida City. Then, turn right onto Palm Drive until you’re in Everglades National Park. Walk calmly into the swamp. Don’t show your nervousness. After 77 steps, throw a piece of meat in front of you. Lloyd the Alligator will emerge, and he’ll nod solemnly, seeing that you’ve paid the toll. He’ll eat the meat. Don’t bother him while he does it. Once he’s done, he’ll beckon you toward a hole in a mangrove. Inside will be a possum with no name. He’ll guide you to a clearing in the trees that few will ever see, and even fewer will understand. This is where Joseph was raised. And even now, when Joseph is in a courtroom, he can hear it: the squelching and squishing of the mud. The gentle growl of the panther. The lapping of the water. The pitter-patter of Florida rain. They call him Swamp Joe, and he does mock trial.
Liz Keller
Class of 2020
Major: Economics
College: Davenport
Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Activities: Women's Club Soccer, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Smart Women Securities
About:
Her mother, when asked to describe her daughter, said: “Well, we all make mistakes…”
Liz Keller hails from the ever-glorious epicenter of all sophisticated functions of the modern world: Suburbia (Hinsdale, IL, USA, World). While she’s not busy selling her soul to Wall Street and majoring in economics, she enjoys contemplating her awful life decisions and being made fun of by fellow mocker Andrew Del Vecchio for attending Goldman Sachs diversity dinners. Perhaps her most notable accomplishment was her portrayal of Ba the Sheep when her third grade class put the Big Bad Wolf on trial. Ever since, she’s had a penchant for dressing up as fake witnesses and pretending to be in court.
Major: Economics
College: Davenport
Hometown: Hinsdale, IL
Activities: Women's Club Soccer, Pi Beta Phi Sorority, Smart Women Securities
About:
Her mother, when asked to describe her daughter, said: “Well, we all make mistakes…”
Liz Keller hails from the ever-glorious epicenter of all sophisticated functions of the modern world: Suburbia (Hinsdale, IL, USA, World). While she’s not busy selling her soul to Wall Street and majoring in economics, she enjoys contemplating her awful life decisions and being made fun of by fellow mocker Andrew Del Vecchio for attending Goldman Sachs diversity dinners. Perhaps her most notable accomplishment was her portrayal of Ba the Sheep when her third grade class put the Big Bad Wolf on trial. Ever since, she’s had a penchant for dressing up as fake witnesses and pretending to be in court.
Andy Parker
Class of 2020
Major: Computer Science (Likely)
College: Morse
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Activities: Independent Party, Yale Debate Association, Moneythink
About:
Andy enjoys doing things that really break the mold. He did mock trial in high school. Now he’s doing mock trial in college. He’s from Silicon Valley and is probably going to major in Computer Science. He drinks the exact same thing for every meal in the dining hall: a glass of sparkling water with a little bit of cranberry juice. And like every other annoying person from California, he thinks it’s the greatest state in the country. Don’t get him started talking about it. Seriously don’t.
Major: Computer Science (Likely)
College: Morse
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Activities: Independent Party, Yale Debate Association, Moneythink
About:
Andy enjoys doing things that really break the mold. He did mock trial in high school. Now he’s doing mock trial in college. He’s from Silicon Valley and is probably going to major in Computer Science. He drinks the exact same thing for every meal in the dining hall: a glass of sparkling water with a little bit of cranberry juice. And like every other annoying person from California, he thinks it’s the greatest state in the country. Don’t get him started talking about it. Seriously don’t.
Allison Du
Class of 2020
Major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics
College: Timothy Dwight
Hometown: Fremont, California
Activities: Deflecting personal questions
About:
Allison Du doesn't understand why bios are always in the third person. Do people think someone other than Allison is writing this? What value does pretending someone else is writing about you add? Who started this tradition and what do they have against the first person?
Major: Ethics, Politics, and Economics
College: Timothy Dwight
Hometown: Fremont, California
Activities: Deflecting personal questions
About:
Allison Du doesn't understand why bios are always in the third person. Do people think someone other than Allison is writing this? What value does pretending someone else is writing about you add? Who started this tradition and what do they have against the first person?
Elizabeth Bays
Class of 2019
Major: Philosophy and Mathematics
College: Silliman
Hometown: South Bend, IN
Activities: The Mock Trial, the whole Mock Trial, and nothing but the Mock Trial.
Major: Philosophy and Mathematics
College: Silliman
Hometown: South Bend, IN
Activities: The Mock Trial, the whole Mock Trial, and nothing but the Mock Trial.
Leila Chang
Class of 2019
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Branford
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Activities: Playing polo, spending inordinate amounts of time in second-hand bookstores, hiking.
About:
Enjoys asking the questions and answering them; would rather be the judge.
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Branford
Hometown: Stafford, VA
Activities: Playing polo, spending inordinate amounts of time in second-hand bookstores, hiking.
About:
Enjoys asking the questions and answering them; would rather be the judge.
Andrew Del Vecchio
Class of 2019
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Davenport
Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Activities: Yale Tour Guide, Yale Athletics Office, Davenport IMs, Buttery Food Critic
About:
Raised in the thriving metropolis of suburban Maryland, Andrew has had to overcome a soccer mom culture from an early age. He barely escaped, but the impact is noticeable: he can expertly drive a Honda Odyssey, thinks “Target” is pronounced “Tar-jé”, and his favorite restaurant is the Costco food court. His passion for justice is rivaled only by his passion for Disney hockey movies from the 90s. His dream is to open up a food truck for picky eaters. Or become Emilio Estevez. Whichever comes first.
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Davenport
Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD
Activities: Yale Tour Guide, Yale Athletics Office, Davenport IMs, Buttery Food Critic
About:
Raised in the thriving metropolis of suburban Maryland, Andrew has had to overcome a soccer mom culture from an early age. He barely escaped, but the impact is noticeable: he can expertly drive a Honda Odyssey, thinks “Target” is pronounced “Tar-jé”, and his favorite restaurant is the Costco food court. His passion for justice is rivaled only by his passion for Disney hockey movies from the 90s. His dream is to open up a food truck for picky eaters. Or become Emilio Estevez. Whichever comes first.
Nadia Rahman
Class of 2019
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Timothy Dwight
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Activities: The Yale Independent Party, Club Gymnastics, and Intermural Badminton
About:
You are walking in the woods. You look up and see Nadia Rahman sitting in a tree. Nadia asks you what your favorite type of octopus is. You are unsure of how to respond. You feel slightly uncomfortable. Nadia laughs. You walk quickly away without looking back.
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Timothy Dwight
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Activities: The Yale Independent Party, Club Gymnastics, and Intermural Badminton
About:
You are walking in the woods. You look up and see Nadia Rahman sitting in a tree. Nadia asks you what your favorite type of octopus is. You are unsure of how to respond. You feel slightly uncomfortable. Nadia laughs. You walk quickly away without looking back.
Bianca Li
Class of 2019
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Jonathan Edwards
Hometown: Murrysville, PA
Activities: “playing games” (running studies) with children in a developmental psychology lab; losing her phone multiple times a day
About:
Born in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Bianca spent her childhood playing classic hand-clapping games on the school bus and making dozens of friendship bracelets (all proudly worn on one wrist at all times.) Bianca has since abandoned those hobbies as she attempts to venture into the world of adulthood. She currently likes updating her Spotify playlists, talking about the Serial podcast for the hundredth time, eating coffee-flavored desserts, using her Tide-to-Go pen (to remedy stains from said desserts), and running on the treadmill to release stress. When she’s not partaking in these things, you can probably find her doing mock trial-related activities and attempting to find a coherent direction in her life.
Major: Cognitive Science
College: Jonathan Edwards
Hometown: Murrysville, PA
Activities: “playing games” (running studies) with children in a developmental psychology lab; losing her phone multiple times a day
About:
Born in the suburbs of Pittsburgh, Bianca spent her childhood playing classic hand-clapping games on the school bus and making dozens of friendship bracelets (all proudly worn on one wrist at all times.) Bianca has since abandoned those hobbies as she attempts to venture into the world of adulthood. She currently likes updating her Spotify playlists, talking about the Serial podcast for the hundredth time, eating coffee-flavored desserts, using her Tide-to-Go pen (to remedy stains from said desserts), and running on the treadmill to release stress. When she’s not partaking in these things, you can probably find her doing mock trial-related activities and attempting to find a coherent direction in her life.
Allie Miller
Class of 2019
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Saybrook
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Activities: Yale Students for Christ, Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association, Yale Debate Association
About:
Two truths and a lie:
1. Her favorite color is pink.
2. She loves the YMTA.
3. She loves the YMTA.
Major: Ethics, Politics & Economics
College: Saybrook
Hometown: Menlo Park, CA
Activities: Yale Students for Christ, Yale Undergraduate Legal Aid Association, Yale Debate Association
About:
Two truths and a lie:
1. Her favorite color is pink.
2. She loves the YMTA.
3. She loves the YMTA.
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Class of 2019
Major: Ethics, Politics and Economics
College: Pierson
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Major: Ethics, Politics and Economics
College: Pierson
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Ethan Swift
Class of 2019
Major: Global Affairs
College: Pierson
Hometown: Singapore
Major: Global Affairs
College: Pierson
Hometown: Singapore
Sarah Cohen
Class of 2018
Major: Philosophy
College: Pierson
Hometown: Pikesville, MD
Activities: Yale Drama Coalition, O'Neill Playwriting Mentor
About:
Sarah tried out for Mock Trial her freshman year of high school because it’s what all the socially-adjusted nerds were doing—and, sure enough, she and Mock Trial have been together ever since. They’re thinking of getting a dog.
Major: Philosophy
College: Pierson
Hometown: Pikesville, MD
Activities: Yale Drama Coalition, O'Neill Playwriting Mentor
About:
Sarah tried out for Mock Trial her freshman year of high school because it’s what all the socially-adjusted nerds were doing—and, sure enough, she and Mock Trial have been together ever since. They’re thinking of getting a dog.
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