Meet Our Student Staff

Bella Takata ’28 is a second-year student at Grinnell studying theatre and English. Outside of her job at the CLS, Bella is working as president of the sketch comedy club “Tuesday Afternoon Dead” and as a satire writer/cartoonist for the Grinnell B&S. She is an avid stylist, designer, and reader. In the Career Clothing Closet, Bella is working on striking the right balance between style, personal expression, and professionalism—and can’t wait to help style visitors!

Hope Zionts ’26 (she/her) is the Global Fellowship and Awards Student Ambassador. Hope is a senior Russian major from Los Angeles, California, but if you know LA, then she’s from East Hollywood. She is concentrating in education along with Russian, Central European, and Eurasian Studies. Hope enjoys biking around Grinnell, drinking oat-milk matcha lattes, and watching movies.

Valeriia Kosse ’29 is a first-year student from Poland planning to study computer science and education. Outside of her job at the CLS, Valeriia has been dancing for over ten years and enjoys music and the arts. She brings a European spark to the Career Clothing Closet, where her love for business casual fashion shapes her approach to styling. Valeriia believes clothing should be empowering yet comfortable, and she is excited to help visitors discover looks that balance professionalism with personal expression.