MEET OUR TEAM

  • Chase Needelman

    Math Tutor

    I am a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, majoring in Information Systems and Operations Technology Management, with a certificate in Data Science. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and spending time with friends. I am excited to join Mindful Connections as a math tutor, where I can connect with students and help them enhance their classroom skills while also learning valuable mindfulness practices.

  • Raquel Hirsch

    Social Media Intern

    I am a second-year honors student at Miami University studying Political Science and Journalism, along with a certificate in Social Justice. In my free time, I write for The Miami Student newspaper and enjoy spending time with my friends. I look forward to working with Mindful Connections students and families to help them prioritize and utilize mindfulness skills in their educational career and beyond.

Former Staff

  • Arden Saravis

    I tutor both ACT/SAT Math and ACT Science. I am passionate about health and believe in prioritizing physical, mental, and social wellbeing. MindfulConnections.Online gives me the opportunity to help students navigate through the testing process with ease.

    I am currently working at University of California, San Diego as a case investigator for Covid and am in the process of applying to graduate school to study Infectious diseases.

  • Brett Needelman

    I am a student at Vanderbilt University, majoring in Human & Organizational Development with minors in economics and business. I graduated from Deerfield High School in 2019. I plan to pursue a career in the realm of business and finance.

    In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball and poker with friends. I look forward to being able to work with MindfulConnections.Online as a tutor and help high school students across the country increase their test scores through mindful practices.

  • Dylan Sachs

    My name is Dylan Sachs and I am a student at the University of Southern California. I am an economics major and I am a double minor in Business Finance and Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence. I am from the Northern suburbs of Chicago, but I am currently living in Los Angeles. I am the Vice President of Finance for USC Panhellenic and a member of Alpha Delta Pi. I was a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law fraternity, and work with women’s organizations in the area. In my spare time, I love to go on hikes in the LA area, go to the beach, read, and spend time with friends.