Here for You, Here for Each Other
Angela Rola
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Director of AsACC – angela.rola@uconn.edu
Ali Etesamifar
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ali.etesamifar@uconn.edu
Major: MFA Puppet Arts, School of Fine Arts
Ali Etesamifar is an Iranian puppeteer, puppet maker, and designer. He has directed and performed in a wide range of puppetry projects, combining traditional techniques with contemporary forms of perfoming arts. Deeply committed to storytelling, Ali explores the cultural, emotional, and visual possibilities of puppetry as a medium. He is currently pursuing his MFA in Puppet Arts at the University of Connecticut, where he continues to expand his creative practice and engage with global world of puppetry.
Trinity Stewart
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trinity.stewart@uconn.edu
Major:
Trinity Stewart is a senior at UConn Storrs, majoring in Political Science with a minor in Africana Studies on the Pre-Law track. A proud BSOUL alumna, she is deeply engaged in campus life and a dedicated supporter of the African American Cultural Center. Trinity actively works to uplift and connect with the Black community at UConn, finding spaces of support and belonging. Through the Middle Eastern Community Program, she continues this commitment by offering encouragement, building connections, and promoting cultural understanding.