Meet the Collective Board
Abby Yamashita (she/her) ’27
What year are you: 2nd year
What Sport(s) do you play: Softball
At what age did you start playing your sport: 7 years old
What does IME mean to you: IME is all about inclusion and uplifting all the voices and members of our community. It is also a space for self exploration and self expression in relation to culture and identity.
What do you want students to know about The Collective: I want students to know about the student run portion of the collective and how empowering it can feel to connect with peers who can relate to you on deeper levels.
Come chat with me about: I am open to talking about anything. Personally, mentally, sports, relationships, etc. I may not always know what to say but I am always there to listen and help point people in the right direction if they need help.
Alex Litaea-Sniffen (he/him) ’26
What year are you:3rd year
What Sport(s) do you play: Football/Rugby
At what age did you start playing your sport: 13 years old
What does IME mean to you: IME to me is a place that supports students of all races. It gives a space where students can gather and be able to meet new people and hangout with peers while taking a break from ongoing task.
What do you want students to know about The Collective: The collective is a place for student-athletes to come together to support each other. It also gives a safe space for any who are stressed with life responsibilities.
Come chat with me about: Always looking to chat about math and anything else!
Christi San Diego (she/her) ’27
What year are you: 2nd year
What Sport(s) do you play: Volleyball
At what age did you start playing your sport: 12 years old
What does IME mean to you: IME is a loving community where I can find people who are just like me. It is a place I feel like I belong in and I feel appreciated, seen, heard, and supported. IME feels like my safe haven on campus.
What do you want students to know about The Collective: I want students to know The Collective will support BIPOC athletes and connect them with resources and other communities on campus.
Come chat with me about: Students can come chat with me about everything! I love hearing about people’s lives and learning from it. Or just any general questions about The Collective :)
Sebastian DePerez (he/him) ’25
What year are you: 4th year
What Sport(s) do you play: Basketball
At what age did you start playing your sport: 15 years old
What does IME mean to you: IME to me means actively engaging in and learning about the many different cultures and identities represented on our campus and in our community. By building bridges across these cultures and identities, we create a community that is inclusive and empowering.
What do you want students to know about The Collective: The Collective is a space for student-athletes, specifically student-athletes of color, to find community and engage in activities and discussions that go beyond the world of athletics.
Come chat with me about: Anything! As a senior at Lewis & Clark, I’ve learned a lot during my time here and am happy to share my knowledge and connect you with any resources you may need.
Taj Muhammad (he/him) ’27
What year are you: 2nd year
What Sport(s) do you play: Basketball
At what age did you start playing your sport: 4 years old
What does IME mean to you: IME is a place where I can embrace the diversity of the BIPOC community while making new friends along the way.
What do you want students to know about The Collective: We aim to create a belonging atmosphere where everyone feels, heard, and respected.
Come chat with me about: anything and everything. From learning more about the collective, to your least favorite Twilight movie. I want to get to know the community!