Student Speaker: Irene Jiang

Irene Jiang is a senior in Trumbull pursuing a B.S. in Cognitive Science, with a focus in Social Cognitive Neuroscience. She is passionate about people and believes in the power of personal interactions to inspire and to enact change. Growing up in central Illinois, she was encouraged to think of herself as a leader from a very young age — a concept she continued to explore in high school, when she began facilitating workshops as a part of her school’s Leadership Education And Development program. At Yale, Irene's interests are numerous and diverse. Since freshman year, she has played on the Women’s Club Water Polo team, successively serving as Business Manager, Captain, and Social Chair. Within her residential college community, she has held various roles on Trumbull College Council, including Gear Coordinator, Student Activities Chair, and Vice President. Additionally, she recruits speakers for TEDxYale, edits photos for the Yale Daily News, and dabbles in surfing, equestrian, and theater. When she can find the time, she likes to eat food with her friends and plan trips to places far away.