Podcast Team 2026 Fall
Student
Jiayu(Angel) Yan 28′
你好！Hello! I’m a student of class 2028 from Shanghai, China. I’m double majoring in Economics and Theater, with a financial certificate and a minor in Music Technology. This is my third year working for Dr. Kang of the EAP Center on the Global Expressions Podcast. I am a big fan of musicals, basketball, and floorball, as well as singing and photography! I am also involved in Marquis Players and ISA. Please stay tuned on our channel!
Fiorella Garcia 27′
¡Hola! Hello! My name is Fiorella Garcia, and I’m an international student from Paraguay. I’m currently studying economics and conducting research on economic development in Moldova. Outside of academics, I enjoy playing guitar, hanging out with friends, and meeting new people. On campus, I’m involved in ISA (International Students Association), DCF (DiscipleMakers Christian Fellowship), and the Percussion Ensemble.
Eszter Forró ‘29
Sziasztok! My name is Eszter Forró, and I am from Budapest, Hungary. I am part of the class of 2029 and seeking to study Government and Law or Psychology. In my free time, I enjoy reading both fiction and nonfiction books, crocheting and I love all kinds of sports. I am very excited to work with all of you through the Global Expression Podcast!
Asifiwe Chanda ‘29
Mulibwanji! Hi my name is Asifiwe and I am a sophomore intended International Affairs/French major. I love poetry, baking and my side quest this semester is being in the percussion ensemble and taking private piano lessons. I am a member of the Refugee Action chapter on campus and help out with organising events for the Marquis Scholars and Fellows program. I can’t wait to jump into the podcast this semester 🙂
Karla Jimenez Sales ‘30
Hola! Hi, my name is Karla and I am from Guatemala. Im a freshman studying Economics, but I’m considering a double major in International Affairs. In my free time, I like watching horror movies; generally, I love learning about other cultures and traveling—if I could, I’d do it all the time, exploring and trying all kinds of food. I enjoy Latin American dancing and photography. I’m excited to explore new things in my life, and this podcast is a new part of who I am; I’m really excited about what’s coming next.
Giordano Araujo ’30
Oi gente! Hello everybody! My name is Giordano Araujo, and my goal with the Global Expressions podcast is to facilitate access to information about different cultures. I come from the city of Sao Paulo in Brazil. My intended major is Electrical and Computer Engineering and I love Kung-Fu, the Chinese Martial Art. Let’s make the most out of this time at Lafayette.
Nurtilek Mamasaliev ’30
Привет! Hello! I’m a student of Class of 2030 from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. My intended double major is Computer Science and Math, and I’m currently considering minoring in Data Science and/or Finance. I was born in 2007. I love podcasts, soccer, and guitar. Looking forward to meeting new people and making the most of my time at Lafayette!
Faculty
Dr. Tingting Kang
Dr. Tingting Kang is the Director of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Center and Facilitator of the International Faculty & Staff Community of Practice at Lafayette College. Originally from China, she came to the United States in 2009 to pursue an M.A. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at Murray State University. After earning her Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics from Northern Arizona University, she joined Lafayette College in 2016.