Meet Riley Auman

Riley Auman is a sophomore at Cornell University, where she’s pursuing a double major in Government and Philosophy to explore the intersections of strategic decision-making, justice, and ethics.

In high school, she performed with a nationally recognized jazz big band, earning a spot as a Finalist in Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Essentially Ellington competition. She has also been involved in musical theater and was recognized as a Top 10 Finalist for the Durham Performing Arts Center Rising Stars Awards in 2024.