Student Team
CMEA works with both Undergraduate Student Interns and Graduate Assistants to achieve our mission.
Timothy Esau
Graduate Assistant
Class Of 2027
Timothy Esau, from Portland, Oregon, is a 1st year graduate student pursuing a Master’s in Global, International, and Comparative History, focusing on Indian Ocean history. With a BBA from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Timothy is passionate about the ideals of inclusivity (particularly educational), multiculturalism and internationalism. As a Graduate Assistant, he hopes to build an environment at Georgetown which is conducive to these ideals. With his free time, he goes to the gym, reads about international politics/history, studies Arabic (and its calligraphy), cooks, and participates in Cybersecurity competitions.
Aliya Perkins
Graduate Assistant
Class Of 2027
Aliya Perkins is a second-year graduate student in Georgetown University’s Master’s in Sports Industry Management program and currently serves as a Graduate Assistant with Georgetown Football. Originally from West Orange, New Jersey, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Howard University. Aliya’s professional interests include sports law, athlete advocacy, legal policy, governance, and community outreach. Through her experience in student leadership, graduate governance, and advocacy initiatives, she has served in multiple leadership roles focused on amplifying student voices, fostering inclusive communities, and supporting equity-focused programming. Passionate about bridging the gap between athletics, law, and education, Aliya plans to attend law school and hopes to create meaningful impact through service-driven leadership, advocacy, and public engagement within both higher education and the sports industry.
Tati Su
Graduate Assistant
Class Of 2027
Tati (they/she) is a second year English MA student and CMEA graduate assistant working with the Community Scholars Program. Born and raised in California, Tati studied English and Creative Writing at UC Berkeley before spending the next few years working in executive search and recruiting. Their research interests include contemporary American poetry, queer theory, race, and diaspora.
Amina Hussein
Graduate Assistant
Tati (they/she) is a second year English MA student and CMEA graduate assistant working with the Community Scholars Program. Born and raised in California, Tati studied English and Creative Writing at UC Berkeley before spending the next few years working in executive search and recruiting. Their research interests include contemporary American poetry, queer theory, race, and diaspora.
Bakary Kone
Undergraduate Intern
Class Of 2027
Bakary Kone is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences majoring in economics. Originally from Newark, New Jersey, he is passionate about expanding access to higher education and creating opportunities that empower students from underrepresented backgrounds. As a student intern at the Center for Multicultural Equity & Access (CMEA), he supports student engagement initiatives, alumni relations, and programs that foster belonging, access, and success across the Georgetown community. Outside of work and academics, Bakary enjoys traveling, learning about different cultures, and exploring new places. Having visited more than 15 countries and speaking three languages, he values connecting with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Ese Okao
Undergraduate Intern
Class Of 2027
Ese is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences from New Jersey, majoring in Neurobiology with a minor in Public Health. As a student intern at CMEA, she works closely with the Institute of College Preparation, mentoring high schoolers and supporting their academic journeys. Passionate about equity and advocacy, Ese brings a thoughtful and intersectional perspective to her work. Outside the classroom, she enjoys exploring DC and listening to music, and creating artwork inspired by the themes community, belonging and growth, often drawing from her Nigerian heritage.
Grace Molla
Undergraduate Intern
Class Of 2028
Grace Molla is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science. She is passionate about uplifting disadvantaged communities and providing resources to support their growth and educational attainment. As a student intern, she is honored and excited to work with the CMEA to achieve that mission and to foster belonging and success for students in the Georgetown and broader DMV community. In her free time, she enjoys poetry, reading, music, and learning about other cultures.
Kaylee Matas
Undergraduate Intern
Class Of 2028
Kaylee is a junior in the College of Arts and Sciences, majoring in Biology and Psychology from Key West, Florida. She is passionate about equity and conservation of the environment and cultures, and mental health. As a CMEA intern she is excited to create and maintain a community at Georgetown and aid in the CMEA’s mission of inclusion. For leisure Kaylee enjoys going to the gym, listening to music, reading, going to museums and crocheting.
Natanim Bekele
Undergraduate Intern
Class Of 2029
Natanim is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences, originally from Arlington, Virginia. Though currently undeclared, she is driven by a deep commitment to equity and access- values that are naturally fundamental to the CMEA. She believes that spaces like these hold real power to shape and uplift the experiences of disadvantaged communities, and she is passionate about finding empowering ways to support these students. She finds it a privilege to be a student intern and is eager to immerse herself in the various aspects of building a truly inclusive community. In her free time, Natanim enjoys spending time with friends, eating food, and learning about others.