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Theodore Evison, Manager

CMC '27 | Government & History Dual Major, Legal Studies Sequence

Theo Evison is a senior studying government and history. At CMC, he serves as Student Manager of the Dreier Roundtable, Editor-in-Chief of the Claremont Law & Business Review, and is a two-time recipient of the Claremont McKenna Distinguished Writing Prize. Off campus, he has worked at a boutique civil litigation firm, served as a corporate Ethics & Compliance intern at a Fortune 500 company, and most recently, worked as a regulatory analyst at a Carbon-offset trading firm. Theo joined the Dreier Roundtable to engage with important public policy debates and elevate complex questions about what constitutes good governance to the broader CMC community.
 


 

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Eliza Gunter, Manager

CMC '27 | Classical Studies & Government Dual Major

Eliza Gunter is a student at Claremont McKenna College in the Class of 2027. She is a dual major in Classical Studies and Government, and hopes to combine these two passions in her work and studies. Eliza was drawn to the Dreier Roundtable’s robust commitment to fostering open dialogue and civil service both on campus and beyond. In addition to the Dreier Roundtable, Eliza is the Director of Operations for the Claremont McKenna Mock Trial team, and a member of the Claremont Colleges Debate Union. She is also a First Year Guide at CMC. In her free time, Eliza enjoys hiking, swimming, and intramural sports.

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Liam Kelly, Fellow

CMC '27 | Economics & Government Dual Major

Liam Kelly is a senior at Claremont McKenna College majoring in Economics and Government. He was raised in Palo Alto and Washington, DC, where watching both of his parents work in government gave him an early appreciation for public service. Liam joined the Dreier Roundtable as a Journalism Fellow to encourage political engagement in the Claremont community by making current events more accessible through plain-language, nonpartisan analysis. Outside of school, Liam is interested in music production, golf, and geopolitics

 

 

 

 

Hassen Hove, Fellow

CMC '27 | Government & International Relations Dual Major

Hassen Hove is a senior at Claremont McKenna College pursuing a dual major in Government and International Relations, with honors, and a member of the varsity Water Polo team. This past summer, he worked at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory's Center for Global Security Research, where a deep dive into U.S. versus Chinese defense AI procurement gave him a close look at how policy actually gets made. As a Dreier Roundtable Fellow, he focuses his research on immigration into the United States, while working to build a campus community where students can openly express and engage with differing political and governmental beliefs. Hassen is drawn to the Roundtable's mission of fostering civil discourse and wants to lead that kind of open exchange at Claremont. Outside academics, he enjoys chess, reading, spending time with friends and attending Athenaeum events, always looking to learn more about the world.
 

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Shiv Parihar

CMC '27 | Government Major

Shiv Parihar is a junior at CMC majoring in Government from Salt Lake City, Utah. A fellow for DrT, he has run events featuring local politicians and experts in comparative constitutionalism. He joined DRT because he felt it excels in preparing students for constructive dialogue across the aisle, in our name as a roundtable. On campus, he works as an Athenaeum Fellow, at the Open Academy, and edits the Keck Center's Journal; off campus, he has interned for the editorial board of The Washington Post and written for other publications, including Commonweal and National Review. After CMC, Shiv would like to find a place at the intersection of writing, sociology, and international affairs. 
 
 
 

Miguel Barrios, Fellow

CMC '27 | Public Policy & Government Dual Major

Miguel Barrios is a senior at Claremont McKenna College who joined the Dreier Roundtable at the end of his sophomore year. As a research fellow he has been responsible for planning events, such as a "year-in-review" of the Supreme Court. Other than the DRT, he is heavily involved with the Gould Center and the Kravis Lab. After graduation, he will be heading to Quantico, Virginia to pursue a career as a Marines Officer. His interests lie mainly in education policy, particularly as it pertains to public K-12 education in his home state, Arizona. He hopes to use his experiences at CMC, the DRT, and the Marines to inform a holistic understanding of the legislative process.
 
 
 
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Myles Kim, Fellow

CMC '28 | Public Policy Major, Data Science Sequence

Myles, a member of the CMC Class of '28, is majoring in Public policy with a Data Science Sequence. Currently, he is most interested in issues of state and local governance, urban planning, public transportation and transit-oriented development. He joined the Dreier Roundtable as a Journalism Fellow to help encourage students towards careers in public service and improve his understanding of the current state of local journalism. In addition to his role as a DRt Journalism fellow, he is also a communications officer at Claremont Urbanists, is involved with Path Consulting and works at the Athenaeum.

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Matthew Tupper, Fellow

CMC '28 | Economics & International Relations Dual Major

Matthew joined DRT for its close-knit community and strong relationships with fellows and faculty. As a Research Fellow, he works with Professor Michael Fortner on the East Coast side of the crack cocaine epidemic. On campus, Matthew is a Career Services Mentor at the Soll Center and an admissions tour guide, and he was a Peter Adams Research Fellow at the Keck Center. He is studying abroad in Seoul this semester. He enjoys golf, trying new foods, and Instagram reels, and hopes to pursue a career in government consulting or public service, such as diplomacy.  

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Erin Christine Kim

CMC '28 | Economics &International Relations Dual Major, Data Science Sequence

Erin Kim is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College double majoring in Economics and International Relations and completing the Data Science Sequence. She joined the Dreier Roundtable because of her interest in the intersection of economics, public policy, and international affairs, as well as the opportunity to contribute to conversations on important political and economic issues. As a Finance Fellow, Erin helps oversee DRT’s finances and budget, supports financial planning for events and programming, and provides financial updates to the organization.

Outside of DRT, Erin is a Robert Day Scholar and is involved with the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights and the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies. She has also served as a Korean language teaching assistant and an APAM (Asian Pacific American Mentoring Program) Mentor. Her professional interests include finance, technology, public service, and U.S.–Korea relations. Outside of academics, Erin enjoys traveling, running, fashion, and exploring new restaurants and cafés.

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Gabe Gardner, Fellow 

CMC '28 | Government & Public Policy Dual Major

Gabe Gardner, a Government and Public Policy dual-major at Claremont McKenna, joined the Roundtable because of David Dreier’s legacy of bipartisan leadership, engagement, and negotiation. He collaborates with Professor Michael Fortner, assisting him with his research. Beyond DRT, Gabe has ventured into environmental policy and law. This summer, he worked as a Lloyds Meeds Policy Fellow at K&L Gates, and in the fall of 2026, he interned at Pioneer Public Affairs as a Policy and Operations Intern while attending the Washington D.C. program. On campus, Gabe serves as the Student Manager of the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights, a Lead Instructor and Executive Board Member of the Prison Education Project, and a career services mentor at the Soll Center. His ultimate goal is to build a career in policy, deeply understanding the negotiation, writing, and passage of bills in Congress. 
 
 
 
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Shelby Tang, Fellow

CMC '29 | Economics Major, Data Science Sequence

Shelby Tang is a Research Fellow who joined to help sustain a culture of respectful disagreement on campus. She has interned at the American Institute in Taiwan, the de facto U.S. embassy in Taipei, Taiwan, where she worked with the U.S. Department of Commerce's Foreign Commercial Service, and at a YC-backed defense startup working with the U.S. Navy. On campus, she serves as Vice President of the Class of 2029 and is involved with the CMC Financial Economics Institute, the Claremont Aerospace & Defense Association, the Claremont Independent, and Girls Who Code. Outside of class, she plays basketball, is on the women's 5C flag football team, and enjoys poker with friends. After graduation, she hopes to build a finance career on the East Coast.
 
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Ava Heaphy, Fellow

CMC '29 | Philosophy & Public Affairs Dual Major, Legal Studies Sequence

Ava Heaphy is a member of CMC’s Class of 2029 and a McKenna Scholar, studying Philosophy and Public Affairs with a Legal Studies sequence. She joined the Dreier Roundtable in 2026, drawn to its commitment to fostering authentic, bipartisan debate and preparing students in the Claremont Colleges community for a life of public service and active, informed participation in democratic institutions. As a Research Fellow, Ava hopes to contribute to meaningful dialogue and help cultivate a campus culture where students engage thoughtfully and openly with questions of policy, governance, and ethics. At CMC, Ava serves as an Associate Consultant with the Graphite Group and as a Handley Leadership Fellow at the Kravis Leadership Institute. Before attending CMC, she interned with U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen’s 2024 reelection campaign, worked as a U.S. Senate Page in 2023, and supported the Nevada Assembly Democratic Caucus as part of a dedicated campaign finance committee. Outside of academics and campus life, Ava is an avid backpacker and skier who feels most at home in the Sierra Nevada mountains!

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Janvi Niranjan, Fellow

CMC '29 | Public Policy Major

Janvi is a sophomore at Claremont McKenna College from Sacramento, California, where she studies public policy with a strong interest in public service, civic engagement, and the role of thoughtful dialogue in a democratic society. She joined DRT because she was drawn to its mission of encouraging students to engage thoughtfully with public life and contribute meaningfully to their communities. As a Fellow, Janvi helps organize and host events that bring students together to engage with complex issues and foster a culture of civil discourse. She is particularly interested in creating spaces where students can encounter perspectives different from their own and engage in thoughtful, open-minded discussion. Outside of DRT, Janvi is a member of CMC’s Mock Trial Team, where she develops her interests in advocacy, critical thinking, and public speaking.

 


 

 
 
 

Emily Riley, Fellow

CMC '29 | Literature Major

Emily Riley is a sophomore at CMC majoring in Literature. As someone drawn to the intersection of public service and strategic communication, she is proud to promote DRt's mission of civil service in her role as Social Media Fellow. On campus, Emily is a Student Manager at the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies and a member of Claremont Women in Business. In her free time, she loves to visit art museums, try new restaurants, and go on long walks with her friends.