Amaiya McLaren (she/her) is on The Survey because it helps her connect with her peers and give students a voice. In a school the size of Tech, highlighting student voices is especially important. She hopes to bridge the gap of inequality in whose voices are heard, and share students’ concerns about issues and events in and outside of the school building. In her free time, Amaiya likes to read, cook new foods and explore the city with her friends. Her favorite books include Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas and The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. This year, Amaiya is excited to dive into her new role as a managing editor. She anticipates working collaboratively with the rest of the executive board and getting to know the new staff writers.