2021-22 Executive Board
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Hannah Dahleen | President
Hannah is a junior at UW attempting to study English and Political Science. When she’s not struggling through her economics homework, she uses her limited free time to read, write, hang out with friends, and eat as much Pad Thai as humanly possible.
Individual Awards Outstanding Attorney - 43 π - Emerald City Open, 2020 Outstanding Attorney - 19 ∆ - UCLASSIC, 2020 Outstanding Attorney - 27 ∆ - Emerald City Open, 2019 |
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Kyler Teo | Vice President
A senior student raised in Sammamish, Washington; Kyler has probably spent a disproportionate amount of his life on mock trial. Currently studying chemistry and is considering law school post graduation. He drinks black cold brew like water, and probably has some now.
Individual Awards Outstanding Attorney - 18 π - Wake Forest's Demon Deacon Invitational, 2021 Outstanding Attorney - 27 π - Emerald City Open, 2019 Outstanding Attorney - 19 π - David Frohnmayer Invitational, 2019 Outstanding Attorney - 23 π - Emerald City Open, 2018 Outstanding Attorney - 19 π - David Frohnmayer Invitational, 2018 |
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Olivia Bishop | Tournament Coordinator
Olivia is a senior at UW. Moving all the way from a small town in Kansas, she’s excited to explore Seattle and experience everything that she can. In high school, she spent most of her time competing in speech and debate. She is passionate about many subjects but, as of now, Olivia wants to pursue a degree in philosophy and political science.
Individual Awards Outstanding Witness - 18 ∆ - David Frohnmayer Invitational, 2021 Outstanding Witness - 23 ∆ - Emerald City Open, 2019 Outstanding Attorney - 19 π - David Frohnmayer Invitational, 2019 |
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Michelle Nguyen | Fundraising Chair
Michelle is a sophomore at UW majoring in not Computer Science or Business. When she isn't doing mock trial, she's probably looking at memes on Reddit and sending them to her friends. Michelle enjoys defending her unpopular opinions including that tea is better than coffee, pickles shouldn't exist, and that mock trial is definitely a sport (because it is).
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Alice Miller | Logistics Chair
Alice is a junior at UW studying English and is considering pursuing a double-major in either Sociology or Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies. When she's not fretting over the current state of our nation, she can be found reading, trying new recipes, or listening to musicals. Alice also works as a copy editor at The UW Daily.
Individual Awards Outstanding Attorney - 18 ∆ - Wake Forest's Demon Deacon Invitational, 2021 Outstanding Attorney - 18 ∆ - Mid-Missouri Invitational, 2021 |
Competitors
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Thomas Hunt
Thomas is a senior from the Bay Area, California, hoping to pursue a major in Political Science. In his free time, Thomas enjoys watching TV, drawing, and spending time with friends.
Individual Awards Outstanding Witness - 36 π - Emerald City Open, 2020 |
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Aleena Haris
Aleena is a sophomore and grew up in New Jersey before moving up to Sammamish, Washington. She was a member of her high school’s mock trial team and is excited to keep competing at UW. She likes drinking iced tea, watching crime TV shows, and spending time with her friends.
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Avanij Chakravarty
Avanij is a sophomore at UW hoping to major in neuroscience or biology. He grew up in Sammamish, Washington and began competing in Mock Trial in high school. In his free time, Avanij enjoys listening to music, baking everything from pizza to cupcakes, and spending way too much time on his phone.
Individual Awards Outstanding Witness - 32 π - Emerald City Open, 2020 |
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Louis Zheng
A sophomore student still trying to find his way about things, Louis is hoping to major in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. When not drowning in reading and essays, Louis looks to some more drowning in mock trial. In his free time, Louis enjoys drawing, gaming, working out, or perhaps having an existential crisis after watching some science documentary.
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Daisy Fernandez
Daisy is a freshman at UW hoping to study all of the things and eventually go to law school. She is excited to continue Mock Trial in college. Outside of Mock Trial, she can be found watching bad television, pointing out cute dogs around campus, or studying at odd hours in Odegaard.
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Ahryn Hancock
Ahryn is a freshman from Houston, Texas who hopes to major in Law, Societies, and Justice at UW. When she's not doing mock trial, Ahryn loves to sleep, play guitar, and rant about how Seattle needs more Chick-fil-A restaurants.
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Allan Tran
Allan is a sophomore at UW and is majoring in Computer Science and Early Childhood and Family Studies. He grew up in Seattle his whole life and takes lots of naps. When he is not napping, he knits and spends most of his time with his friends.
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Tyrel Duckworth
Tyrel is a Sigma Nu and Freshman at UW aspiring to major either in Psychology or Political Science, with a minor in Spanish. In his spare time, Tyrel loves to hike, mountain bike, and go on runs while admiring the trees and wildlife – rather ironic considering there is neither of both in Seattle. When he is not doing something active outdoors, Tyrel cherishes spending time with people, reading a book, or playing the piano.
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Marshall Park
Marshall is seriously considering law school. Somebody needs to talk him out of it or he'll continue to harbour such fanciful delusions of grandeur. He's no Harvey Specter.
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Samantha Hasegawa
Sam is a freshman at UW hoping to major in law societies and justice. The majority of her free time is spent in mixed martial arts or napping in unconventional spots on campus. She’s passionate about a variety of topics but will probably figure out what she wants to do eventually.
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Adriana Amanti
Adriana is a freshman from San Diego currently studying Political Science and International Studies. In her free time, she likes to read and do recreational figure-skating. Adriana enjoys extracurriculars that involve public speaking and argumentation.
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Coaches
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Landon Whitbread | Head Coach
Landon graduated in 2013 as one of the most decorated members in club history. He helped propel the Huskies to multiple NCT appearances and tournament victories. Landon has coached the Huskies since his graduation.
To view Landon's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |
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Nina Downey | Assistant Coach
Nina competed for UWMT from 2016 to 2019 and earned an All National Attorney Award her final year on the team. Now, in addition to coaching, she can be found on campus working on her Master's in Library and Information Sciences at UW.
To view Nina's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |
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Brent Powell | Head Coach
Brent spent four years helping UW earn its national reputation. After graduating in 2013, Brent began his career as a transportation engineer in downtown Seattle. After spending the 2017-18 season in Port Huron, Michigan while his wife Kaleigh completed a federal district court clerkship, he is again back in Seattle coaching.
To view Brent's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |
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Isabelle Shain | Assistant Coach
Isabelle graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2016 and competed on the mock trial team for all four years. Isabelle represented Vanderbilt at the National tournament two of her four years and earned an All National Attorney award in 2015. When Isabelle isn't coaching, she is working on criminal trials at the King County Prosecuting Attorney's Office or training horses.
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Kaleigh Powell | Assistant Coach
Kaleigh was a part of UWMT's first back-to-back NCT teams. During her senior year, she served as club President and is responsible for UW's first ever High School Workshop. Kaleigh has coached since her 2L year at UW Law School. She recently completed a federal district court clerkship in Port Huron, Michigan and is now back in Seattle starting her career as an attorney with Tousley Brain Stephens.
To view Kaleigh's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |
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Kaitlyn McGlothlen | Assistant Coach
Kaitlyn competed with UWMT for three seasons from 2014 through 2017, serving in various leadership roles including as the club President her senior year. She coaches attorneys and witnesses since she split her time between both as a competitor. Kaitlyn currently keeps busy by working on her Master's in Teaching, rock climbing, and volunteering with incarcerated youth.
To view Kaitlyn's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |
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Sara Leonetti | Assistant Coach
Sara spent four seasons with UWMT as both an attorney and a witness. She was on the 2013-2015 NCT teams, including the team that earned a UWMT-best 2nd Place finish at the Championships in 2015! Sara earned a perfect 30 attorney ranks at that event--a first in collegiate mock trial--enshrining her as an All-American. Now, Sara is at UW Law School as a 2L and helps UWMT as an Assistant Coach.
To view Sara's accolades, visit the Alumni page. |