Phoebe Miller
Co-President
Senior
I joined TAG because I enjoy helping to support others through hard times, and using my own experiences in high school to do this. This includes struggles with mental health, as well as issues with substance abuse, which have become worse in recent years in high schools. I hope to lend a helping hand to those who want to improve, or even just have somebody to talk to.
Abby Nevin
Co-PR/Social Media
Senior
I joined TAG in order to promote the destigmatization of mental health and substance abuse issues. I think it is very important to be informed about these topics so you can help yourself, a peer or family member. Know that there are people more than willing to support you!
Fun fact: Last summer I hiked Machu Picchu!
Caroline Motyl
Community/School Liaison
More information coming soon.
Maia Gubitz
Fundraising
More information coming soon.
Tessa Cassell
General Board
More information coming soon.
Stella Libman
General Board
Junior
I joined TAG to be a part of making a difference in our community to educate others and raise awareness about substances and mental health overall. I saw that especially in the past few years, substance abuse has become much more prevalent in our society and I think that starting at the root with mental health can combat both issues simultaneously!
Fun Fact: I’m left-handed
Lily Hultgren
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG because I wanted to help build and promote a more supportive environment at Staples in regards to mental health issues, substance abuse issues and more. Going through my life dealing with my own mental health issues and seeing so many around me dealing with similar issues inspired me to want to play a part in providing students with the necessary support systems to help them go forward in life.
Fun Fact: This summer I will be going on a month long backpacking trip.
Rachel Olefson
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG because I wanted to make an effort to destigmatize mental health around the Staples community and offer students resources and ways to get help if they need it. I thought that TAG had a pre-established voice in the school and I wanted to use it in order to help others as much as possible!
Fun fact: I have been skiing since I was two years old!
Zach Allen
Co-President
More information coming soon.
Toby Goldfarb
Co-PR/Social Media
Senior
I joined TAG because I wanted to create a healthier environment at Staples surrounding mental health. So many students struggle with similar issues, so I wanted to be part of the change!
Fun Fact: I have two French bulldogs
Jordyn Goldshore
Community/School Liaison
Senior
I joined TAG because I am eager to make a difference within the Staples community. As someone who has struggled with mental health issues, it has been extremely fulfilling to be a part of this club for the last 3 years. TAG emphasizes the importance of spreading awareness surrounding mental health in HS communities.
Fun Fact: I am a part of Players!
Zach Roseme
Freshman Health Class Presentation Coordinator
I joined TAG to spread awareness about critical issues that face myself and fellow teenagers in high school everyday. With the rise in mental abuse and other substance issues, I think it is important that we have a strong group supporting and providing ways to educate the community.
Fun Fact: I have once caught a three foot striper in Cape Cod
Raquel Dembin
General Board
Junior
I joined TAG to raise awareness towards mental health and to teach students how to help themselves and others with mental health struggles.
Paige Miller
General Board
Junior
I joined TAG to help raise awareness surrounding topics like mental health and substance abuse in a high school setting. I love the community that TAG brings to Staples and how open the discussion is.
Fun Fact: I have a bunny!
Ryder Levine
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG to spread awareness about issues that have affected me and my life, as well as to provide resources to those who may be struggling similarly. Additionally, seeing how issues such as substance abuse and mental health have affected my peers, I want to be able to help and support those around me.
Fun Fact: I have my own baking business!
Liora Perkins
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG because I wanted to make a difference at Staples by advocating for mental health awareness and substance abuse prevention. I think that everything TAG works towards promotes a positive and informed environment among students.
Fun Fact: I’ve been going to sleepaway camp for 8 years
Lily Klau
Co-Vice President
Senior
I joined TAG to spread awareness about the increasingly important causes that TAG focuses on, like mental health and substance abuse awareness. These are really important for the students of this school to be educated on, and I think this group does a great job at starting conversations about these topics.
Fun Fact: I am playing volleyball in college!
Anya Nair
Co-Secretary
Junior
I joined TAG to find like-minded individuals who are eager to change the stigma against mental health within school settings. It's been great to be a part of a community that wants to make a difference, and TAG has given us students more opportunities to do that.
Fun fact: My favorite food is sushi
Emma Madoff
Treasurer
Senior
I joined TAG because I love helping my community in any way I can, and since so many students at Staples struggle with similar issues, I wanted to be part of a change that I can relate to.
Fun Fact: I have a mini golden-doodle puppy!
Analise Vega
Co-Vice President
Senior
I joined TAG because I believe mental health and substance abuse are two significant issues in the world we live in today, especially as high schoolers. I think it is really valuable to have a community that discusses tough topics like these as there is an existing stigma to avoid talking about them at all costs. TAG is a community and a home for its members, and its mission to raise awareness and spread the message that you are never alone is truly compelling and amazing, and has impacted me significantly as someone who has struggled throughout high school with mental health.
Fun Fact: I am from five different hispanic countries!
Julia Leitner
Co-Secretary
Senior
I joined TAG because I wanted to make a change with issues that have personally affected me. Everyday the issues of mental health and substance abuse become more and more prevalent in our lives. I wanted to help the Staples community and become more knowledgeable myself.
Fun fact: I have been dancing my whole life and am going to college for dance!
Benjamin Madoff
Fundraising
Senior
I joined TAG because I wanted to not only learn more about mental health and drug awareness, but also to bring this knowledge to others and help them make good decisions and improve their high school experience. I also enjoy helping others and making everyone feel comfortable, making our school environment more safe and welcoming.
Fun Fact: I have a twin sister!
Adeline Bozeman
Freshman Health Class Presentation Coordinator
Senior
I joined TAG in an effort to help bring awareness to the mental health issues in my community. I love how TAG has emphasized the importance of spreading awareness regarding mental health in our school, and others as well.
Fun fact: I have been playing soccer since I was 2!
Victoria Fidalgo Schioppa
General Board
Senior
I joined TAG because I believe mental health is a subject that should be spoken about more often as it impacts so many people. I think as a society we should be more open on discussing mental health because I think discussing always helps. I want to bring attention to mental health throughout Staples and bring attention to TAG.
Fun Fact: I was born in Argentina and have lived in four different countries.
Suhani Aggarwal
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG to raise awareness regarding mental health and substance abuse, which impact the lives of so many today. Some of my friends have dealt with mental health challenges in the past few years, and I want to be able to better help those struggling by knowing the resources available.
Fun Fact: I love programming!
Annam Olasewere
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG to help teenagers and adolescents navigate through and raise awareness about impactful events and uncomfortable situations they will face as they journey through high school and beyond. I also joined so African Americans and other minority communities can feel more comfortable making informed decisions and relate more to what TAG's mission is.
Fun Fact: I am a nationally ranked
competitive swimmer and I love 3D
Printing!!
Samantha Sandrew
General Board
Sophomore
As I got older, substances were becoming more prevalent in my age group and I wanted to learn more about them in order to keep myself and my peers safe. The pandemic also strengthened my desire to join TAG because mental health was an issue many, including myself, struggled with and so I felt that TAG’s work was increasingly important.
Fun Fact: I have three brothers: one younger, one twin, and one older!
Samantha Laguerre
General Board
More information coming soon.
Addison Coughlin
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG because I wanted all students to be aware of the support system accessible to them at staples, either through their peers or a support counselor. It is important that all students utilize these resources when struggling with mental health or other personal issues.
Fun fact: I go to sleepaway camp!
Allison Cancro
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG because I have always had an interest in mental health issues, and wanted to help others with what I know from personal experience. I have seen friends struggle from issues without the support they needed at the time. I want to try my best to make this not the case in the future. I also wish to gain a better understanding of substance abuse issues and how to help people struggling.
Ayaan Olasewere
General Board
Sophomore
I feel that there are challenges (opportunities) to be addressed, and prpgrams to be created to make Staples an even better place. I wanted to bring attention to issues, such as the lack of programs aimed at helping the disadvantaged or establishing diversity, actually have the chance to fix them.
Fun Fact: I love writing and reading, and last year I attended the USA Swimming National Diversity Swim Camp at the United States Olympic Center
Grace Zhang
General Board
Sophomore
I joined TAG to learn more about the issues that have impacted my life and give that information back to my community.