The East Rock Record

2023-2024 Team

Laura Pappano
Founder/Leader

Laura Pappano

I'm Laura Pappano, a journalist and author. I started The East Rock Record to bring kids and college mentors together to report and write about their community. They are absolute pros!

Beta Lomeda
Technology Coordinator

Beta Lomeda

Beta is a sophomore at Yale studying Molecular Biology with a concentration in Quantitative Biology. Outside of her studies, she fosters a love for creative arts. She's usually in rehearsal for a cappella or theatre or curled up with a book. She is so grateful to have been a part of the ERR Team! She's had the best time seeing the creativity and curiosity of the students shine!

Garrett Griffin, Jr.
Teacher Mentor

Garrett Griffin, Jr.

Educator. Student of Life. Public Servant. I am deeply committed to the social and economical empowerment of my community. My hobbies include listening to music, drumming and, most importantly, enjoying my beautiful family.

Norah Laughter
Yale Student Mentor

Norah Laughter

My name is Norah Laughter (she/her) and I'm a sophomore at Yale majoring in American Studies. I have experience building youth journalism power through my work with the Kentucky Student Voice Team.  I love working with young people to use storytelling to amplify student voices. At Yale, I am involved with campus organizing groups and volunteer work with the Yale Prison Education Initiative. Outside...

Chloe Nguyen
Yale Student Mentor

Chloe Nguyen

I'm Chloe! I'm a sophomore at Yale interested in studying History. Outside of classes, I enjoy writing, dancing, and spending time with friends. My favorite part of being an East Rock Record mentor is the creativity of the students and their excitement to learn!

Han Pimentel-Hayes
Yale Student Mentor

Han Pimentel-Hayes

Han is a first-year Yale College transfer student who hails from the rolling prairies of Kansas, where she got her GED and completed community college. She is an American Studies and History major who is passionate about public humanities and improving literacy. In their free time, Han loves to play ultimate frisbee, birdwatch, research music history, and wrestle with her two rambunctious dogs, Clementine and Mis...

Jack He
Yale Student Mentor

Jack He

I'm Jack, a sophomore studying history at Yale. On campus, I am involved in Y-Pop Up (a cooking club), the Yale Photography Society, and the Yale Buddhist Society. I enjoy writing and started a personal blog this past summer, and I hope my mentees can develop a passion for writing and journalism too!

Hollis Long
Yale Student Mentor

Hollis Long

I'm Hollis, a senior at Yale majoring in English with a concentration in creative writing. Outside of ERR, I work with Yale Children's Theater and play basketball for Yale's Club Team. In my free time, you can find me writing or reading at a coffee shop.

Molly Reinmann
Yale Student Mentor

Molly Reinmann

I'm Molly, a sophomore at Yale majoring in American Studies with a certificate in Education Studies. Outside of ERR, I report for the Yale Daily News, where I cover admissions, alumni and financial aid. In my free time, you can find me on an outdoor walk, listening to Taylor Swift and hanging out with my cat.

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