ESP Biography



TESSA ORMENYI, Stanford sophomore wishing to major in activism.




Major: CSRE

College/Employer: Stanford

Year of Graduation: 2014

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Brief Biographical Sketch:

Radical revolutions, compassion, climbing trees, thinking of people as people, vegetarian, reading the news, jumping into freezing waterfalls, wanderer, independent media, down-to-earth and honest conversations, sunlight with rain, asking why, and too many academic interests.



Past Classes

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L1814: Activism Now! in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
What does it mean to "get involved?" Why do people protest? What do we mean by "social justice?" We will answer these questions by exploring broadly what it means to be an activist. We will share relevant historical experiences of past community organizers, as well as our own experiences with activism at Stanford. Our focus will be on youth activism and community organizing around issues of race, class, gender identity, sexuality, and educational heritage. Note: we will strive to make this course a safe space for all experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. We hope that anyone who signs up for the course will strive toward the same goal.


S1856: The Girl Effect in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Feminism as the idea of gender equality across all intersecting identities is fundamental to the progress of any society. This course aims to empower and strengthen community and schools by creating leaders. Class time will be in the form of a workshop and discussion on contemporary topics relating to women such as women in media and pop culture, violence against women, global solidarity, and how men must be a part of the conversation. Note: All genders are encouraged to take this course. We strive to make this a safe and open space to all.


S1857: The Girl Effect in Splash! Fall 2011 (Oct. 29 - 30, 2011)
Feminism as the idea of gender equality across all intersecting identities is fundamental to the progress of any society. This course aims to empower and strengthen community and schools by creating leaders. Class time will be in the form of a workshop and discussion on contemporary topics relating to women such as women in media and pop culture, violence against women, global solidarity, and how men must be a part of the conversation. Note: All genders are encouraged to take this course. We strive to make this a safe and open space to all.