Student Directors

David Dreier with Student Directors Zach Meisel, Max Johnson, and Chloe Black

Chloe Black, Student Director of Communications

CMC '29 | Economics & Government, Data Science Sequence

Chloe Black is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Portland, Oregon, studying Economics and Government with a Data Science sequence. A Robert Day Scholar, McKenna Scholar, and Handley Leadership Fellow, she joined the Dreier Roundtable to help bring civic conversation to more students, and is helping redesign its brand and website while broadening its programming toward finance and economics. On campus, Chloe is an Associate Director of Claremont Consulting Group, Director of Finance and Operations for Every Vote Counts, an attorney on CMC’s Mock Trial team, a Romero Success Coach, and an admissions tour guide. Off campus, she works with Second Rodeo, an operating partnership consulting firm. She is also fluent in Japanese!

Max Johnson, Student Director of Finance & Planning

CMC '29 | Economics Major

Max Johnson is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College studying Economics as part of the Robert Day Scholars program. Outside of his involvement with the Dreier Roundtable, Max plays on the club lacrosse team, competes on CMC’s Mock Trial team, and works as a campus tour guide. Max joined the Dreier Roundtable to further explore his interests in public policy, political institutions, and the intersection of economics and government, while engaging in thoughtful discussion with peers and distinguished speakers.

Zach Meisel, Student Director for Strategic Initiative

CMC '29 | International Relations Major

Zach Meisel joined the Dreier Roundtable to help foster more open, constructive civic dialogue on campus. At DRt, he supports both program development and fundraising, helping shape the Roundtable's events and leading outreach to students and alumni to build support for its work. Outside of DRt, Zach is a fellow with CMC's Keck International Journalism program and competes on the CMS dive team. This past summer, he completed an internship in Vietnam through CEGL, an experience that deepened his interest in working across cultures. In his free time, he loves to surf, snowboard, and hike. After graduating, Zach hopes to pursue a career in international business development.