SHAPE Students Heightening Actionable Political Engagement

Naheim Washington, 2025

Naheim is a Junior at Tufts University, pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Psychology with a minor in Education. Originally from Milford, CT, Naheim is a dedicated student-athlete, having achieved multiple awards and honors. Naheim continues to pursue his passion for athletics as an Athlete/Coach with the New Haven Age Group Track Club. He is also committed to making a positive impact on his community and has been a Youth Development Leader at the Boys & Girls Club in Milford, CT for several years.

Carly Rothschild, 2026

Carly is a Sophomore from Bethesda, Maryland, majoring in community health with a minor in Spanish. On campus, she is a member of the Ex-college Board, club water polo, and a Tufts University Social Collective coordinator. In her free time, Carly enjoys live music, traveling, anything outdoors, and spending time with friends and family. She participated in SHAPE as a peer leader last year and is so excited to return as a coordinator to welcome students to the Tufts community!

Peter Ciccarone

Assistant Director for Student Life for Orientation

Peter Ciccarone is an Assistant Director of Student Life for Orientation and First Year Experience at Tufts University. As a student affairs professional, Pete has spent his years in the field working with student leaders to leave their campuses better than they were when they arrived, through innovative programming, and intentional leadership. Pete received his bachelor's degrees in English Literature and Religious Studies at Stonehill College, before going onto study Higher Education, with a concentration in Spirituality, at Boston College. Peter could not be more excited to be a part of the Tufts’ community, as well as be an advisor to the SHAPE Pre-Orientation Program.

Kevin Kraft

Associate Dean of Students

Kevin Kraft is Associate Dean of Students. As a Student Life senior leader, Kevin is responsible for supervising departments and leading programs and initiatives designed to help students develop into engaged, ethical, and community-oriented leaders. From his 15 years’ experience working with students at all points in their personal development journey, Kevin has developed a philosophy of holistic student development and an appreciation for the transformative role that mentorship can have in someone’s life. Kevin has researched college student civic engagement and college student activism. Kevin co-authored a book chapter on the application of free speech to the college environment and has presented at national meetings on related topics. Kevin is thrilled to be advising SHAPE and looking forward to welcoming incoming students!