COAR Staff Director
Knox McKinley is a junior double majoring in Sociology and Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality studies. He is currently COAR’s Staff Director. When Knox isn’t in the COAR office or in class, he enjoys running, listening to music, and reading! Knox’s favorite COAR event is the Head Start Gift Wrapping Party.
Hometown: Loudon County, Virginia
COAR Staff
Emily Helpinstill is a sophomore majoring in English with a minor in Linguistics. Currently, Emily is one of COAR’s staff members in charge of managing the council leaders. When Emily isn’t in the COAR office or in class, she loves reading, baking, and watching reality TV! Emily’s favorite COAR event is Good Neighbor Day.
Hometown: Williamsburg, Virginia
Lucy Hagerman is a sophomore majoring in Studio Art and Psychology. She is on COAR staff as one half of Special Projects, alongside Sarah. In her free time, Lucy enjoys gaming, drawing, writing, listening to music, shopping, and hanging out with friends! Lucy’s favorite annual event is Good Neighbor Day.
Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Sarah Tyree-Herrmann is a sophomore double majoring in Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and Political Science, and double minoring in Practical Ethics and English Literature. She is on COAR staff as the other half of Special Projects, alongside Lucy. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hanging with friends, and going on walks around campus! Sarah’s favorite COAR event is Into The Streets.Hometown: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Emily Thomas is a sophomore double majoring in Historic Preservation and Anthropology, with a minor in Museum Studies. Her position at COAR is Intern Mentor, but when she’s not in the COAR office or in class, Emily can be found reading, traveling, shopping, or going on long walks! Her favorite COAR event is the Head Start Wrapping Party.
Hometown: Gulf Breeze, Florida
Matthew Cabrera is a sophomore majoring in Business Administration and is on staff as COAR’s Intern Mentor. In his free time, Matthew enjoys weightlifting and playing frisbee! Matthew’s favorite COAR event is Good Neighbor Day.
Hometown: Arlington, Virginia