ZSR Ambassadors is a one-year student leadership opportunity that allows a group of students to make a lasting impact on campus. What do ZSR Ambassadors do?

2024-2025 Ambassadors

We asked our Ambassadors, “what should new students know about ZSR?”

• Lexine Appiah

  

  Hi! My name is Lexine Appiah, and I am a sophomore here at Wake. I am from Colorado Springs, Colorado. I like to read, play video games, and hang out with friends whenever I get the chance to. One thing new students should know about the ZSR is to take advantage of studying in the Atrium on the 6th floor. It offers great quiet spots for studying, especially when you have a lot of homework to get done.

• Lisi Chapin

  

  Hi! My name is Lisi Chapin, and I am a Senior from Easton, Connecticut. I am double majoring in Communications and Spanish. Outside of being a ZSR ambassador, I work in Benson University Center, play soccer for the club team here, and I’m the intramural sports chair for Kappa Delta sorority. My favorite activity to do at Wake is to walk the Reynolda trail. I think everyone should explore all the levels of ZSR. The library might look packed with no available space, but there are always some great studying spots in hidden corners of the library! This is where I get some of my most productive studying done!

• Katherine Claybrook

  

  Hi! My name is Katherine Claybrook and I’m a junior from Advance, NC. I’m a religious studies major, with a double minor in Arabic and Middle Eastern and South Asian Studies. Along with being a ZSR Ambassador, I’m both the treasurer and New Member Educator for Delta Xi Phi, Wake’s multicultural sorority! In my freetime, I really enjoy cooking. One thing that new students should know about the ZSR is the wide variety of resources you can utilize, both in-person and online! I really love the access ZSR gives to publications like the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal!

• Cat D’Arcangelis

  

  Hi, I’m Cat, a senior from Randolph, NJ. I am an intended Chemistry/Art History double major, and I’m interested in working in art conservation! I am a member of the Poetry and D&D clubs here at Wake, and I also work and spend a lot of time at ZSR–I can often be found at the Circ Desk or wandering the stacks. I love tea and cooking, and like to bake in my dorm’s kitchen. New students should know that ZSR is an incredible resource if you need to do research of any kind! They have journals, books, and other media covering pretty much every topic you can think of. And if you need an article from an obscure chemical synthesis journal (just me? okay then), it’s really easy to request a scan of it from offsite storage. Utilize that and utilize our incredible team of research librarians! Your professors will thank you for it.

• Ella Erickson

  

  Hi! My name is Ella Erickson and I am a junior from Glen Ellyn, Illinois. I’m majoring in Elementary Education and minoring in Psychology. Outside of class, I am involved in the Spirit of the Old Gold and Black marching band, wind ensemble, and orchestra. One thing all new students should know about ZSR is all the resources it holds beyond books. Exploring all the free resources ZSR holds is one of the best things that students can do!

• Rohan Gupta

  

  Hi! My name is Rohan Gupta, and I am a Senior from Potomac, Maryland. I am majoring in Mathematics and with a minor in Chemistry. As well as a ZSR ambassador, I am a tutor in the Math and Stats Center. I spend more time in ZSR than any other place on campus and definitely recommend students explore all 8 floors of the library to find their favorite places to study. All new students should take advantage of the bridge. They are incredibly helpful with any technology questions and even rent out laptops.

• Samantha Heyison

  

  Hello my name is Samantha Heyison, I am a sophomore from Adamstown, MD. I am a student-athlete on the track and field team, specifically a discus and shot put thrower. I plan to major in Communications and minor in Sociology (if I don’t add it as a double major). I spent the later part of my summer in Paris competing in the 2024 Paralympic Games! When I am not training and competing, you’ll find me spending quality time with family and friends, baking sweet treats, singing, and crafting. I would like new students to know they shouldn’t be intimidated by the size of the library! ZSR is full of students and staff who are willing to answer your questions. I remember when I was first learning my way around the library, I had no problem asking for directions as the ZSR environment is warm and friendly!

• Anne Jones

  

  Hey! My name is Anne Jones and I am a junior from Hendersonville, North Carolina. I’m an English major, with a double minor in Biology and Cultural Heritage Preservation Studies. When I’m not in class or working in ZSR for Special Collections and Archives, I love to hike, craft, and bake sweet treats. Something all new students should know about ZSR is that if you look up a book on the library website you can scan a QR code that shows you a map of the book location on your phone.

• Jenna Jordan

  

  Hi! I’m Jenna and I’m a junior from Clemmons, NC. ZSR is one of my favorite places on campus and I’m so excited to be able to promote, make change, and organize events to benefit students, staff, and the greater community. I’m involved in the Wake Marching Band and Greek life, as well as student working in ZSR. Can’t wait for this coming semester, and as always, go Deacs! What should new students know about ZSR? There is a place for everyone! Don’t be afraid to explore the library and find a place that works for you. There are quiet, secluded spaces, as well as more open spaces to do group work. And never be afraid to ask questions. The student workers and staff are always so helpful and nice.

• Chris Langley

  

  Community Engagement Chair 2024-2025

  Hello! My name is Chris and I’m a Sophomore majoring in the BMB major and minoring in Japanese Language and Culture. In addition to being a library ambassador, I’m the wellbeing chair of APO, I’m on the Campus Kitchen leadership team, and I spend a lot of time doing service with WFU Americorps public health! What I have to tell you about the library is that there’s so much more to the library than what you see at first glance (like… so much more). So much to explore, so many books to read, so many places to study; I recommend taking the time to explore and find your perfect studying spot (mine is on the first floor… and yes it is accessible).

• Jacquelinne Marroquin

  

  Hi! My name is Jacquelinne Marroquin, and I’m senior from Siler City, NC. I was born in Houston,TX but grew up in Chiquimula, Guatemala. I plan on majoring in Political Science and Foreign Affairs with a minor in French and possibly Anthropology. Aside from being a ZSR Ambassador, I’m also a ZSR student employee for the reference floor. My dream job is to work at the United Nations Office For The Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. The thing I love doing the most is to serve as a translator. I love facilitating the language barrier for my church, friends, family, and anyone who needs it. I love hanging out with my friends and going for late night drives. One thing you should know about ZSR is that the “Multimedia Lab” on the second floor is a nice study spot where you also have access to iMacs.

• Hope Nitsche

  

  President 2024-2025

  Hey everyone! My name is Hope Nitsche, and I am a senior from Winston-Salem majoring in Biology and Classical Studies with a minor in Neuroscience. I’m also a student worker at ZSR, so it is safe to say that the library is one of my favorite places at Wake. New students should know that ZSR is not only a place to study; there are also so many resources for you to take advantage of! All students should know how they can rent technology equipment, print, and get help finding books, all by talking to someone at the circulation desk. It is very easy to get help with whatever problem you are having by just asking someone working at ZSR.

• Neriah Olivier

  

  Secretary 2024-2025

  My name is Neriah Olivier, and I am a junior from Winston-Salem, North Carolina. I am planning to major in English and Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies, with a potential minor in Anthropology. In my free time, I like to read, listen to music, and take care of my assortment of house plants. One thing new students should know about ZSR is that there are so many people available, from research librarians to the tutors in the writing center, who will be able to help you find any information you might need, and all you have to do is ask!

• Allison Richards

  

  Hi! My name is Allison Richards, and I’m a sophomore from Seattle, WA. I intend to double major in Communication and Politics and International Affairs. Outside of being a ZSR Ambassador, I am a student advisor, a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and the Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity. In my free time I love to read, walk to Reynolda, hike with my friends and walk around campus. I think new students should know that you will continue learning new things about ZSR, even when you think you know everything it has to offer. Whether it’s finding a new study spot, discovering a new resource, or going to a new event there, ZSR has so much to offer!

• Margaret Roby

  

  Hi! My name is Margaret Roby and I am a sophomore from Montgomery, Alabama with intentions to study Communications/Politics and International Affairs. I am so excited for this year! What should new students know about ZSR? There is a place for everyone in ZSR! Whether you’re looking for a super quiet area to focus in on your finals and that last-minute research paper (been there!), or you want to go study with a group of friends and grab a coffee, ZSR offers fun and comfortable areas to be as successful as possible during one’s time as a student at Wake Forest.

• Collin Sharp

  

  Hi! My name is Collin Sharp and I am a Senior from Raleigh, North Carolina. I am majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor in Bioethics, Humanities, and Medicine. In addition to being an Ambassador, I am a Co-Chair of the Entertainment Division of Hit the Bricks this year. The ZSR library is a wonderful place and somewhere I spent a lot of time my freshman year. So, one thing I think all new students should know about the library is the large number of collaborative rooms that can be reserved. These rooms give you a great place to work with others, give mock presentations, or hold study sessions. Apart from these, all new students should explore the library to find their favorite spot and all the services ZSR offers!

• Alli Swyt

  

  Vice President 2024-2025

  Hey! My name is Alli Swyt, and I am a junior from Rock Hill, South Carolina. I am majoring in Physics with minors in math and possibly music. I love playing the viola, in addition to a few other instruments, and I will be playing in a chamber music group this semester. Some of my other hobbies include crocheting and reading books. One thing I wish new students to know about ZSR is that it carries many books in a variety of different languages. So, if you want extra practice for your next language exam, or to keep up with a language that you don’t want to forget, it’s easy to find a book in that language at ZSR.

• Callie Thompson

  

  Hi! My name is Callie Thompson and I am a sophomore from Ridgefield, Connecticut. I intend on majoring in Business and Enterprise Management and minoring in Entrepreneurship. In addition to being a ZSR ambassador, I am a proud member of the Kappa Beta Gamma sorority. New students should know that ZSR is more than just a place for studying and completing assignments. I love exploring new areas of ZSR and making my work more enjoyable by doing it with friends. No new student should be nervous about navigating their way around ZSR because everyone is very inviting!