The Garden of Ideas Staff 2026-2027

Ayla Miller

POSITION: EDITOR IN CHIEF

Majors: Philosophy and CHID

Bio: Hi! My name is Ayla (she/her)! I am interested in existentialism, aesthetics, sociology of cannibalism, post structuralism, and philosophy of combat sports. Other than academia, I enjoy playing with my cat, video games, cooking, and weightlifting.

Cleo Kim

POSITION: EDITOR

Major: Philosophy

Bio: Hello!! I’m Cleo (she/her) and I’m currently a fourth-year with interests in western political philosophy, socialism, and feminist philosophy. Outside of academia, I enjoy reading, video editing, stationery, and journaling, as well as 90s alt-indie/rock music and a gooood art museum 😀

Shelby Mallard

POSITION: EDITOR

Majors: Philosophy and Political Science

Bio: Hi! I am Shelby. I’m a fourth year interested in environmental ethics, medical ethics, and philosophy of law. When I am not in the library I am often hiking, swimming, journaling, or reading a good book.

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