Anya is a senior at Duke University, where she double-majors in Statistical Science and Economics with a minor in Political Science. She began volunteering for Polyphony Lit as a high school student in 2018. In 2020, she founded Polyphony Lit’s Junior Board and served as its first President. Anya is passionate about Polyphony’s mission; as a member of the Board of Directors, she intends to contribute an alumni perspective and support the organization’s growth.

Favorite Writing Memory: Perhaps the day I noticed that my phone was well-suited to lines and stanzas. That realization changed my relationship with writing; suddenly, instead of waiting for access to pencils and paper, I could draft (and even finalize!) a poem as soon as inspiration struck.

Favorite Book in High School: I read Sleeping Giants by Sylvain Neuvel in 10th grade; I do not think I can pinpoint one favorite, but that is the book I recommend most often.