Meet Our Student Ambassadors

Elysee Barakett

Hello! My name is Elysee, and I am a member of the class of 2025 studying International and Public Affairs on the Policy and Governance Track. Outside of the classroom, I am a writer for the Brown Daily Herald, I play soccer at Brown/RISD Midnight Soccer, and I am a part of BOMBS– Brown Org. of Multiracial/Biracial Students. I’ve participated in Brown Outdoor Leadership Training (BOLT), which is a second-year and transfer student pre-orientation program full of camping, hiking and games. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about my experiences at Brown!

Joe Belfield

My name is Joe Belfield, and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from many places: I was born in the Midlands of the UK, but I have lived in both Savannah, GA and Denver, CO within the last ten years. Outside of the classroom, I work for The Brown Daily Herald, Brown's primary news source, and I am a massive foodie; ask me anything about the Providence food scene! I would be so excited to talk about anything "Brown" with you: from academics, to campus life, to dining, to athletics, etc.

John Bellaire

Hello! My name is John Bellaire (he/him) and I grew up in Winchester, Massachusetts! As a proud member of the Class of 2025, I concentrate in both Education Studies and International and Public Affairs. Outside of the classroom, I set on the Men's Volleyball team, serve as a Meiklejohn peer academic advisor, work as a research assistant in the Education Department, volunteer with Brown Votes, staff athletic avents (Go Bruno!), and participate in Brown's Outdoor Leadership Training program! I love the color purple, tying knots, and going for walks, and I would be delighted to help you learn more about Brown!

Aidan Berman

Hello! My name is Aidan and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Westfield, New Jersey. I am currently double-concentrating in Psychology and International and Public Affairs. Outside of giving tours, I do Model UN, staff write for Brown's satirical newspaper (The Noser), and am involved in Camp Kesem, an organization that provides summer camp opportunities to children whose families are affected by cancer. I also serve as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor and have been an Bruno Leader/Orientation Leader for first-year students in the past. In my free time, I enjoy playing intramural volleyball and exploring the food scene of Providence.

Noah Bingham

My name is Noah Bingham and I am a member of the class of 2024 originally from the Hudson Valley in New York, but recently I've spent a lot of time in Western MA and Eastern PA. I am studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with the hope of attending medical school after graduation while also pursuing my interest in space exploration. On campus I am involved with Brown Space Engineering, and Brown's club ultimate Frisbee program, and love to explore the outdoors. If you have any questions about the Open Curriculum, being a Pre-med student, Frisbee, space, or anything else I would be happy to answer any and all of them!

Ellie Blumberg

Hi! I'm Ellie. I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Providence studying Public Health and also maybe Comparative Literature! Outside of the classroom I'm an editor at The Rib (Brown's comedy publication written by women and people of marginalized genders), am part of the Brown/RISD standup club, and swim on the club team! Feel free to reach out with any questions about Brown life in Provy or anything else! <3

Jessiel Castillo Espinal

Hey everyone! My name is Jessiel and I am a member of the class of 2024 born in the Dominican Republic and living in Hazleton, PA. I am currently concentrating in Chemical Biology and I am part of the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME) here at Brown. On campus, I am the co-president of the Brown Salsa Club where we teach salsa and bachata to beginner and advanced learners on a weekly basis. During my time here at Brown, I have been involved in several extracurriculars, research, and I was also able to travel abroad for a semester to Granada, Spain! Please reach out with any questions! .

Ava Cloonan

Hi! My name is Ava and I am a member of the class of 2025! I am from Oswego, New York and am planning to double concentrate in Sociology and International and Public Affairs. Outside of the classroom, I am a member of Brown Initiative for Policy (BIP), Students for Educational Equity (SEE), and am a copy editor for the Brown Daily Herald. Lastly, I am on the council of Brown’s chapter of Kappa Delta. In my free time, I love to explore Providence by going on walks (preferably with a stop at a cute cafe). I’d be happy to answer any questions, or just chat about Brown, so feel free to reach out!

Lily Cork

Hi! My name is Lily and I'm from Washington, DC. I am a member of the class of 2025, studying Sociology and Anthropology on the Socio-Cultural track. Outside of academics, I am one of the coordinators for the Coalition to End Sexual Violence (ESV) where I mostly work on survivor/peer support. I volunteer for Market Shares which is a largely subsidized farmer's market and I assist with clinical psychology research at NIH. I also took a gap year, so I'd be happy to talk about anything gap year related, and anything else that has to do with student life here at Brown!

Riley Cruzcosa

Hi! My name is Riley Cruzcosa and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Austin, TX. I'm double concentrating in Business Economics and Visual Art. Outside of class, I am a member of Brown Womxn's Collectice and Brown Women in Business. I love to make art in my free time—my favorite medium is oil paint, but I also really enjoy drawing. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions for me!

Owen Dahlkamp

Hi! My name is Owen Dahlkamp and I am a member of the class of 2026 from San Diego, CA. At Brown, I am studying cognitive neuroscience and political science with a focus on data analytics. Outside of class, I'm involved with our student newspaper, The Brown Daily Herald, conduct neuroscience research, and help with political communications in Congress and congressional campaigns. In my free time, I love to swim, read, and try new coffee shops. If you have any interest in neuroscience, politics, journalism, or coffee I'd be happy to talk and help you get to know a little more about Brown!

Rafael Davis

Hi! My name is Rafael Davis (he/him), and I am a Mexican-American member of the class of 2025 from Peoria, Illinois: a city about three hours south of Chicago. I aim to concentrate in both Neuroscience and Hispanic studies while supplementing my education with research in concussion therapy with a Doctor of Family Medicine from AMS. I also participate as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor, a writer for the Critical Review (a comprehensive guide to courses at Brown), a volunteer for the Brown Science Olympiad, and a bass member in the Brown University Choir. I am also a member of the PLME, which is the combined undergraduate and medical school degree that Brown offers. Within the PLME, I serve as a Sophomore Class Representative to augment camaraderie and rapport among the PLME classes. Outside of my education and extracurriculars, I volunteer at Clínica Esperanza -- a vaccine clinic that provides linguistically-appropriate care to those in need. If you have any questions, I would be more than thrilled to help!

Emma Donnelly

Hi, I'm Emma! I'm from Brooklyn, New York and a member of the class of 2025 studying Applied Math-Economics and Visual Art. Outside of the classroom, I am a consultant for 180 Degrees, a member of MASH (our Mixed-Race Student Heritage Club), a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor, a member of Greek Life, and a Cooking Club enthusiast. In addition, I have been involved as a peer tutor and Bruno (Orientation) leader. In my free time, I love cafe-hopping around Providence, attending events at Hillel, and trying different workout classes at the Nelson.

Lizzy Duke-Moe

Welcome y'all. I am a member of the class of 2026 from Boise, Idaho (the gem state!). I use she/her pronouns and will be concentrating in environmental science or developing my own independent concentration mashing technology with ecology. I miss the mountains often and can be found rolling around in the sun between classes. My more organized activities that we should chat about: Sunrise Actions Lead (an environmental justice activism group), Brown Concert Agency (plans Spring Weekend: a fully student-run music festival that brings epic artists every year), club basketball (good times). Last, I work as a boatbuilder's apprentice so know a thing or two about the Providence community, and types of wood. Can't wait to meet you.

Simone Dunbar

Hi! My name is Simone! I am a member of the class of 2026 and I am from Sharon, Massachusetts. At Brown, I study Computer Engineering! I'm a member of the varsity Track and Field team, where I compete in Triple Jump, Long Jump, and Hurdles. I'm also a First-Year Orientation Leader, a TA in the Math department, and a Math Teaching Fellow! In my free time I love to crochet and thrift! Feel free to ask me about the first-year experience, athletics at any level, and/or balancing engineering and other responsibilities!

Victoria El-Khoury

Hi everyone! My name is Victoria El-Khoury (Tory for short) and I am a member of the class of 2024 from McAllen, Texas. I am pursuing a bachelors of science in biology on the neurobiology tract, and double concentrating with either psychology or cognitive neuroscience. I am also on the pre-med track! I work with an organization called Project Let's that is focused on mental health awareness and disability justice. I work as a policy coordinator, and am also a Peer Mental Health Advocate (PMHA) who is focused on helping students struggling with mental health. Additionally, I am part of the BRYTE organization (Brown Refugee Youth Tutoring and Enrichment) that matches students with local refugee students by providing academic tutoring and mentoring. Outside of Brown, I work at a local store and help low income students with their college applications. I also enjoy reading, biking, and taking long naps in the SciLi basement!

Maxwell Ferguson

Hi! My name is Max Ferguson (he/him), and I am a member of the class of 2024 from Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania. I am concentrating in Geology-Biology and am currently completing a research project in Brown's Micropaleontology lab, studying microscopic fossils from ocean sediments. Outside of classes, I work as a Problem Solving Fellow in the Sheridan Center where I complete teaching observations for undergraduate TAs and tutors and work on research projects focused on the culture of STEM education at Brown. I also enjoy basketball, Trader Joe's, and trying new coffee shops around Providence!

Hayley Gasbarro

Hello! My name is Hayley Gasbarro (she/her), and I am a member of the class of 2024 studying Cognitive Science and Modern Culture & Media. I am from Barrington, RI (just 20 minutes outside of Providence) and have lots of pride for this little state! In addition to giving tours, I am heavily involved with performance and music at Brown. I am on the board of Musical Forum and have experience with Brown Motion Pictures, a capella, and Brown's Applied Music Program. I also volunteer as a tutor with Partnership for Adult Learning and have been involved with reserach both at Brown and RISD. Please feel free to reach out with any questions!

Michelle Gibble

My name is Michelle Gibble and I’m a member of the class of 2024 from Lancaster, Pennsylvania studying Neuroscience and Gender and Sexuality Studies. At Brown I’m involved Planned Parenthood Advocacy, the Cooking Club, and I also work in the art department. I’m a big fan of the Open Curriculum and have taken classes in many departments so I would love to share its advantages with you, along with all the other amazing things Brown has to offer!

Nick Gibson

Hi! My name is Nick, and I am a member of the class of 2024 from Atlanta, Georgia, double concentrating in Science, Technology, and Society (STS) and Sociology. I am in the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), Brown's 8-year combined BA/MD program. In addition to being a campus ambassador, I am the Co-President of the First-Generation and Underrepresented in Medicine (FURM) Committee, which provides academic and social support to PLME students historically underrepresented in medicine. Recently, I studied global health at King's College London in their Health and Society Study Abroad Program. Feel free to reach out and ask me anything!

Giselle Goldfischer

Hello! I am Giselle and I am a member of the Class of 2025 from just outside of Poughkeepsie NY concentrating in Psychology. Here at Brown, I have been involved with Psychology research as well as working as a TA for the CLPS department, in addition to working as a Peer Adivisor through the Meiklejohn program, which I love! In my free time, I work with Challah for Hunger and the Brown RISD Hillel as a whole, Feminists at Brown, and Greek Life on campus and can often be found taking a walk around campus or searching for the best coffee in Providence! :)

Alexandra Maria Gomberg

Hello my name is Maria Gomberg, I am originally from CDMX, and I am a member of the class of 2026 studying History! Outside of class I am involved in theatre and I am a librarian at the Sarah Doyle Center fir Women and Gender.

Jonathan Green

Hi! I'm Jonathan, a member of the class of 2025 from Brooklyn, New York concentrating in English and History. Aside from giving tours and working behind the desk at the Campus Center, I spend most of my time involved in Brown's incredible artistic community. I'm a staff writer at the College Hill Indepedent, a Brown-RISD publication reporting on news in the Providence community and publishing student stories, essays, and art. I work as a Writing Fellow at the Writing Center and am on the board of Musical Forum, one of the many theater-producing groups on campus. I've worked on films with Brown Motion Pictures and am now working on an indpedent student film with a crew of Brown students. When I get free time, I love to bike around Providence!

Bridget Griswold

I’m Bridget Griswold, a member of the class of 2023 from Orange County, California. I study Computer Science and Business, Entrepreneurship, and Organizations: Organizational Studies. I am the Director of Brown Entrepreneurship’s Innovation Dojo, where I help walk 20 students though the development of their own startups each semester. I also love anything technology, having experience with robotics and semiconductors, and I have worked as Technical Program Manager Intern at Meta. I am involved in the Brown Womxn’s Collective, and I love going on runs around the beautiful College Hill area!

Tyler Gurth

Hey! I’m Tyler Gurth and I am a member of Brown’s class of 2025. I double concentrate in Computer Science and the History of Art and Architecture. Here at Brown, I compete for the Track and Field team in the throwing events, play Alto Sax in the band, and I'm a Meta TA for the Computer Science department. I absolutely love Brown and the community that calls it home.

Liam Haas

My name is Liam and I part of the class of 2024 concentrating in both Chemical Biology and Neuroscience. I spend a lot of time conducting research and working as a TA, but I am also involved in the brown research club, residential life, and Bwell health promotion. In my free time you can find me playing games with the board game club, mahjong club, and crossword club. I also love to explore the city to find the best restaurants. Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

Elijah Harris

Hi! My name is Elijah Harris, I'm from West Hartford, CT, and I am a member of the class of 2026 planning on concentrating in Public Health and International and Public Affairs on the prelaw track. Here on campus, I am the chair of health and wellness for the undergraduate council of students. I am also a member of the Brown Model United Nations Travel Team. I am involved with Camp Kesem Rhode Island, which supports kids whose parents have cancer. Lastly, I am very active in Jewish life through Hillel and Chabad!.

Dana Herrnstadt

Hi! I'm Dana, a member of the class of 2024 from Maryland concentrating in English along the nonfiction writing track. On campus, I do improv, work on The Brown Noser (Brown's satire newspaper) and am an Outdoor Leadership and Environmental Education mentor (which means I teach environmental science and environmental justice in Providence high schools). I'm also a member of a harmonica trio!

Sally Hirschwerk

Hello! My name is Sally (she/her) and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Port Washington, NY. Here at Brown I am concentrating in history, with a focus on the history of institutions and inequalities. Outside of the classroom, I am captain of Brown's women and gender expansive club ultimate frisbee team. I am also involved in on-campus research through the History Department, and actively engaged with Jewish life on campus through the Brown RISD Hillel. I am also a transfer and would love to answer any questions about this school and community that I love so much!

Yani Ince

Hi! My name is Yani Ince and I'm a memeber of the class of 2025 from Princeton, NJ. I'm on a pre-law track and am currenlty planning on double concentrating in East Asian Studies and either History or Political Sciene. I'm stil undecided but I have some time to figure that out! Outside of the classroom, I am a member of Brown University's Women's Club Volleyball Team, Brown's Pre-Law Association, Brown Women's Pre-Law Association, and I play soccer with RISD's Midnight Soccer Club. I will also begin doing research in the Education Department this semester so I'm super excited for that! If any of this sounds intresting to you, please feel free to reach out!

Grace Jarell

Hi there, my name is Grace and I’m a member of the class of 2024 from the mountains of New Hampshire! I’m currently double-concentrating in Health and Human Biology and English and I’m also on the pre-medicine track. I spend my weekdays volunteering at a healthcare clinic in Providence where I translate for our Spanish-speaking patient base, and I’m also involved in research at the Women and Infants Hospital. When I’m not volunteering, I spend my time away from STEM with the Brown Beekeeping Society! I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about double-concentrating, pre-medicine, research, or even bees!

Daniela Jayinski

Hi! My name is Dani (she/her) and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Scotch Plains New Jersey. I'm studying chemical engineering, but have taken classes in urban studies, environmental science, and even a little intermediate German. I am a teaching assistant for the intro engineering class, and I do chemical engineering research. I am also a director for Brown's chapter of Camp Kesem, a week long summer camp for kids affected by a parent's cancer. I do rock climbing club, Brown Market Shares, and am an avid member of FLAB, or food lovers at Brown. my favorite color is green, my favorite vegeatble are string beans, and my favorite feeling is happy tired, and most of all I would love to help you learn more about Brown!

Colby Johnson

My name is Colby Johnson and I am a member of the class of 2024 from Charleston, WV. Here at Brown, I am an Education Studies and American Studies concentrator with specific emphasis on policy implementation. On campus I am an AV projectionist and film archivist for the MCM department, and I am a member of Fashion@Brown and Students for Educational Equity.

Maya Julian-Kwong

Hi! My name is Maya Julian-Kwong and I am a member of the class of 2026, originally from San Francisco, California. I’m concentrating in Neuroscience and am on the premedical track. Outside of my academics, I am part of the rock climbing club at Brown, I do off-campus clinical research at a psychiatric hospital, and I am a Meiklejohn peer advisor for incoming students. Some of my hobbies include surfing, backpacking, trying new food, and doing k-pop dance here at Brown! If you have any questions, I would love to help in anyway possible!.

Shazain Khan

My name is Shazain Khan and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Hopkinton, MA (the starting line for the Boston Marathon), studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track! When I'm not fiddling with brains, I'm involved with Students for Educational Equity, Umeed@Brown, and just playing my sitar whenever I get the time! If you have any questions about the pre-med track (especially if you're not planning on taking a gap year), extracurriculars at Brown, random life things, or anything else, I'd love nothing more than to chat with you!

Iman Khanbhai

Hi! My name is Iman Khanbhai (she/her) and I am a member of the class of 2025 from the lovely city of Providence, RI! I intend on double concentrating in Environmental Studies (with a focus on Sustainability in Development) and Economics on the Public Policy track. Aside from the classroom, you can find me conducting oceanography research in a Geochemistry Lab, eating ice cream, and volunteering my time at Brown Market Shares Program, Farm Fresh RI, and SLUG (Student Learning Urban Garden)! Besides that, I also foster my creativity as a chair of Create @ Brown and as an active member of Fashion @ Brown.

Calvin Kirk

Hey! I'm Calvin (he/him) and I'm a member of the class of 2025 from Chicago studying economics on the public policy track! Outside of class, I volunteer with HOPE (housing opportunities for people everywhere), a housing justice and mutual aid organization, and I'm on the data board for the Brown Political Review, a politics magazine on campus. I also am a member of a quasi-official Survivor watching club! I would love to chat about Brown, Survivor, or anything else!

Aliza Kopans

Hello! My name is Aliza and I’m a member of the class of 2025 from Arlington, MA. I’m concentrating in Public Health with a certificate in Intercultural Competence focused on Spanish. At Brown, I help run the Meiklejohn first-year advising program, serve as a Peer Career Advisor in the Career Center, and co-lead Brown’s Food Recovery Network. In my free time, you can find me outside, making art or music, hanging out at Hillel, exploring Providence, and meeting new people. Please reach out if you have any questions, I would love to chat!

Timmy Lake

Hi all! I’m Timmy Lake, a member of the class of 2025 from Fair Haven, NJ. I am intending to double concentrate in chemistry and Hispanic studies, but that’s subject to change (thank you, Open Curriculum). I am a first grade teacher in the Providence public school district through the Brown Elementary Afterschool Mentoring program. I am also a facilitator of Brown Meditation Community where I lead some of our weekly meditation sits. Ask me about the satisfactory/no credit grade option, what the best library on Brown’s campus is, the coolest neighborhood in Providence, or any other Brown related questions you have.

Samira Lakhiani

Hi! My name is Samira, (she/her) and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Cumberland, RI. I am a neuroscience concentrator on the pre-med track. Outside of class, I volunteer with the Brown Elementary Afterschool Mentoring Program and Alzheimer's Activists. I also write for Post- magazine, Brown's student-run arts and culture magazine. I love going on long runs throughout Providence, and checking out the impressive variety of cuisines and eateries this lovely city has to offer!

Pilar McDonald

Hi! My name is Pilar and I am a member of the class of 2024 from San Francisco. I took last year off during the pandemic but I am now back and studying Environmental Studies and am doing an Independent Concentration in caregiving and care infrastructure. On campus, I am a research assistant for the Climate Development Lab and a member of SAKi (Students Against Koch Influence) at Brown. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions or just to chat!

Seth McKenzie

Hi! My name is Seth McKenzie and I’m a member of the class of 2025 from Sunderland, MA. I plan to double concentrate in Business Economics and East Asian studies. Outside of academics, I am a member of the Brown Investment Group, the largest investment club at Brown, the Brown Consulting Club, and SOCA (Students of Caribbean Ancestry). I am also an avid participant in intramural sports, as a member of intramural soccer and basketball teams. If you have any questions about my academic or extracurricular interests, or anything else, I would love to chat!

Makayla McPherson

Hi everyone! My name is Makayla McPherson and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Simsbury, CT double concentrating in Engineering and Music. On campus, I'm involved in the AMP voice program, Brown University Chorus, the Black Student Union and the National Society of Black Engineers. I also love playing soccer with my friends, thrifting and trying out different local Boba shops. If anything I've mentioned interests you at all or you just want to say hi, please come chat with me!

Juliana Merullo

Hiya! My name is Juliana and I am member of the class of 2024 from Western Massachusetts. Here at Brown I'm studying Hispanic Literatures and Cultures as well as an Independent Concentration in Food and Community. I'm a proud co-captain of the Brown Women's Club Soccer Team, and I love to get involved in as many intramural sports as I can. I'm also a senior reporter for Possibly, an environmental podcast on RI Public Radio, and I'm a researcher in the Climate and Development Lab, so if you're interested in how to get involved in the environmental scene on campus, I have some ideas! I love to bake bread and have volunteered for Brown Market Shares Program for the last three years, so feel free to reach out with any food related questions as well and I'll be happy to help.

Josue Navarro

Hello! My name is Josue Navarro, and I'm a member of the class of 2025 from Silver Spring, Maryland, concentrating in Biology on the Immunobiology track. At Brown, I serve in the Biology DUG, work as a research assistant in the Bennett Lab, and tutor immunology and microbiology. I'm also a writer for The Triple Helix (Brown's science journal), where I spend my time writing about astronomy and space exploration because it's incredible! I'm a first-generation student with parents from Guatemala (and Spanish is my first language), so if you have questions on being a first-gen student, concentrating in Biology, pre-medicine, or first-year advising, feel free to reach out, it'll be my pleasure to help!

Aniyah Nelson

Hi everyone! My name is Aniyah (she/her), and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Cleveland, OH concentrating in Political Science and Sociology! Outside of my classes, I'm involved in a few different organizations here on campus! In addition to being a campus ambassador, I'm also a competitor on Brown's Mock Trial team, a writer and editor for the Brown Daily Herald, and a member of the Political Science DUG. In my free time, I love listening to music and being outdoors! If you have any questions at all or want to know more about being an FGLI student at Brown, feel free to reach out!

Niyanta Nepal

Hi! My name is Niyanta Nepal (she/her/hers) and I am from Concord, New Hampshire. I am also a member of the class of 2025 double-concentrating in biomedical engineering and education. Outside of the classroom and giving tours I am one of the Co-Presidents of Students for Educational Equity (SEE) and work for the Alliance of Rhode Island Southeast Asians for Education (ARISE) which is a youth activist organization in Providence. I also am an undergraduate researcher with the Shukla lab on campus, a proud member of food lovers at Brown (FLAB), and work as a campus center programmer to run events for our student body. If any of these things have piqued your interest or if you have any questions I love to help!

Javier Niño-Sears

My name is Javier (he/him) and I am a member of the class of 2025 from the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area! I am double concentrating in computer science + international and public affairs. Outside of classes, I am engaged with research on algorithmic game theory with Amy Greenwald's group, I direct the Data Board of the Brown Political Review, and I serve on the e-board of the Colombian Student Association (COSA). I'm also involved with music on campus (former Brown University Orchestra member and current Brown Jazz Jams participant), am involved with Brown Salsa Club and Latinx Student Union, and am unhealthily obsessed with watching soccer. Reach out to me about any of these things - I'd love to chat!

Chiamaka Odenigbo

My name is Chiamaka Odenigbo and I am a member of the class of 2024 concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. While I do live in Michigan now, New Rochelle, New York is where I call home! Outside of the classroom and this lovely job, I am on the track and field team here where I compete in both triple jump and the heptathlon. I'd love to chat about absolutely anything and everything Brown :)).

Carlson Ogata

Hello everyone, and welcome to Brown! My name is Carlson (he/him), and I’m a member of the class of 2025 from Mililani, Hawaii, double concentrating in Education Studies and Health and Human Biology. Outside of academics, I am a part of the Community Health Advocacy Program (CHAP), work as a Meiklejohn peer advisor and as a coordinator in our BWell Health Promotion office, and am on our Aerial Acrobatics team! I’m also involved in neuroscience research looking at genes influencing learning and memory and am a member of Brown’s 8-year Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). Feel free to reach out and ask about anything Brown or even my takes on different types of bread!

Arushi Parekh

My name is Arushi and I am a member of the class of 2024 from Westchester County, NY. I am concentrating in International and Public Affairs as well as Classics. Aside from academics, I am a member of the Meiklejohn Peer Advising Program where I advise first-year students on how to acclimate to college life at Brown. I am also a consultant with Brown’s Global Research and Consulting Group and a member of Fashion@Brown. If you have any questions about navigating the Open Curriculum, extracurricular activities, or anything else about Brown, please feel free to reach out!

Olakunsi Peters

Hi! My name is Olakunsi Peters and I am a member of the class of 2025, from Rensselaer, NY, concentrating in neuroscience. I am also a part of the Program in Liberal Medical Education Program (PLME). On campus, I am a leader in the Christian Union, a chair in the Whole Patient Program Committee, a Community Coordinator or RA, a TA for an introductory biology course, and a part of Doctors and Engineers without Borders. In the Whole Patient Committee, I help bring physicians and patients of their choice to speak to first-year PLME students about the importance of truly caring for your patients and seeing them as more than just another case study.

Isha Ponugoti

Hey! I'm Isha, and I’m a member of the Class of 2024 from Carmel, Indiana concentrating in Computer Science-Economics with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. I transferred to Brown from Indiana University in the fall of 2021. On campus, I’m a Social Innovation Fellow, the Vice President of the South Asian Students Association, a TA for computer science courses, and a Transfer Student Peer Advisor. I also spent a summer in Stockholm through Brown’s Sweden Entrepreneurship Summer Internship program! Feel free to reach out if you have questions—always happy to chat.

Tanya Qu

Hey!!! I'm Tanya Qu, I'm a member of the class of 2025 at Brown originally from Chapel Hill, NC, and I'm pursuing an independent concentration in Law, Philosophy, and Economics and possibly doubling in music or visual arts. For music @ brown, I've been in ensembles (Orchestra, Jazz Band, World Music Ensemble) and am a part of the most funded student team on campus in charge of putting on the annual Spring Weekend Festival. For visual art @ brown, I was admitted to RISD, I run events for Ivy Film Festival, and I'm a designer for the campus lit/art publication The Indy. Lastly, I'm a part of Brown Market Shares, I'm working at a criminal investigation firm, I've done soccer and intramurals, and I actually went to a STEM high school. So my life is all over the place.

Vikas Rana

My name is Vikas Rana, and I am a member of the class of 2024 from right outside of Philadelphia, PA. I am concentrating in chemistry, but love taking advantage of the Open Curriculum to explore classes in other departments, like history and contemplative studies. I am part of the TEDx club here on campus and do research in the Wharton Lab, studying ALS through fruit flies. In my free time, I love to go on runs or bike rides around campus and along the river. I look forward to meeting you!

Arthi Ranganathan

Hey-- my name is Arthi, and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Charlotte, NC (go panthers <3)! Right now I'm double concentrating in Economics (Business Track) and International & Public Affairs (Policy and Governance Track). You might also find me as a TA for our Econ department. Outside of the classroom, I'm a Director of Data for the Brown Political Review, the largest undergraduate political journal in the Ivy League. I'm also really funny -- I write/perform for The Rib, a campus comedy club run by women and people of other marginalized genders. Lastly, I occasionally model for Fashion@Brown and RISD! I love hiking, painting, and lastly, Coffee Milk (a Rhode Island staple).

Orly Richter

Hi! My name is Orly Richter (she/her), and I am a member of Brown's Class of 2024 from rural Connecticut concentrating in Biology and Public Health. I'm also part of the five-year combined Undergraduate/Masters program at the School of Public Health. I do research on harm reducation interventions, participate in a community service organization that connects Rhode Islanders to resources to address social determinants of health, and play on Brown's club field hockey and varsity equestrian teams. If you have any questions about academics, transition to college, research, athletics, or anything else about the Brown experience, I would love to chat!

Caroline Sassan

Hello! My name is Caroline Sassan, and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Minnesota concentrating in Environmental Studies and International & Public Affairs. I'm co-president of the Brown Outing Club, a managing editor for Sole Magazine, and a research assistant in Brown's Climate & Development Lab. I also organize a queer soccer league that meets at Gano St Park on Friday afternoons! I love reading, running, playing music, and occupying the Haffenreffer nook on the main green. Ask me about local agriculture in Rhode Island, how to find the Brown Student Radio studio, and/or ways to spend Providence's annual snowstorm!

Janek Schaller

Hello everyone, and welcome to Brown! My name is Janek (he/him/his), and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from the beautiful city of Chicago, IL, double concentrating in Environmental Science and English on the non-fiction track. Outside of academics, I am a proud member of the Brown University Orchestra cello section, as well as a participant in our chamber music program here on campus. I'm a student reporter for an environmental podcast at Brown, and also engaged in research on climate obstruction and denial. I am also heavily involved with intramural sports on campus, both as a player and as a referee. If you have any questions about my (extra)curricular interests, or anything else, I would be more than happy to chat with you!

Isabel Simmons

Hey Y’all! My name is Isabel. I am a member of the class of 2024 from Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After much exploration within the Open Curriculum I have happily landed on a double concentration in Religious Studies and Education Studies. Here at Brown I am on the executive board of my program house (Brown Womxn’s Collective), I have worked jobs in the President’s Office and the Advancement Office, and I am on an advisory board for the department of Campus Life. I also spend a lot of time volunteering—I coach an all-girls elementary school aged running team and I mentor students in the Providence Public School District. When not in class or engaged in one of my activities, I love going on runs, playing tennis, and enjoying the eateries of Providence!

Jessica Simon

Hi, my name is Jessica Simon! I’m a member of the class of 2024, double-concentrating in environmental studies and international affairs. I’m passionate about the global energy transition and sustainable development, primarily as they relate to urban spaces and international relations. Outside of academics, I love to rock climb, practice photography, snowboard, and travel as much as possible. Off campus, I work at a taco shop and volunteer at a local urban development organization. If any of these things resonate with you and you’d like to chat, feel free to reach out!

Isaac Slevin

Hi, and welcome! My name is Isaac (he/him), I'm a member of the class of 2025 from Evanston, Illinois, concentrating in Environmental Studies. Outside of class, I'm the founding Hub Coordinator for Sunrise Brown, an environmental justice group that is pushing Brown to dissociate from fossil fuels and reinvest in the Providence community. I also research climate policy obstruction for the Climate and Development Lab. For fun, I work on bikes at our on-campus bike repair co-op and play soccer with my intramural team and RISD's Midnight Soccer club!

Megna Srinivasan

Hello! My name is Megna, and I’m a member of the Class of 2025 from India & Singapore. I am double-concentrating in Health & Human Biology (on a Global Health Track) and Economics (on a Policy Track). Outside of the classroom, I’m in an A Capella Group, “Harmonic Motion”, Brown’s South Asian Fusion Dance Team “Badmaash” and Brown Consulting Club. I’m also a Transfer Student Peer Advisor. In my free time, I love taking walks by the Providence River, catching sunsets at India Point Park and hanging out with friends. I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about Brown’s transfer program, academics, arts & cultural groups, or anything else!

Griffin Steele

Hey everyone! My name is Griffin and I am a member class of 2025 from Newton, MA. I am concentrating in history with a focus in modern America and urban studies. On campus, I am the news director for the Brown Opinion Project, Brown's on-campus political and lifestyle polling organization, and a leader with the Brown Outing Club, our hiking and outdoors club! My favorite thing to do in Providence is hang out at India Point Park. Please reach out with any questions you may have if any of this sounds interesting to you!

Ellie Tapping

I’m Ellie Tapping and I’m a 2024.5er from New York City. I’m studying Comparative Literature in two languages, English and French, and I’m also heavily involved in music at Brown! I am in Brown’s Choir and I also take part in Brown Arts Initiative’s songwriting workshop. I love to write, make visual art, cook, and play music.

Logan Tullai

Hi! My name is Logan, and I’m a member of the class of 2025 planning to concentrate in Political Science and Economics. I’m from Indiana, but I’ve moved a bunch! At Brown, I’m part of the Club Sailing Team, play trombone in the Brown Wind Symphony, am a writer for the Critical Review (a comprehensive guide to courses at Brown), am a Bruno Orientation Leader, and am part of Every Vote Counts (a nonpartisan organization focused on increasing voter registration and turnout). I really love the Open Curriculum and would love to chat about that or anything else you are interested in!

Elliot Urgent

My name is Elliot and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Bloomfield, New Jersey concentrating in International and Public Affairs on the Policy and Governance track. I spend most of my free time involved with music, listening to new tracks with the Brown Organization of Producers and Songwriters (BOPS), organizing student performances with Sounds@Brown, or producing my own songs. I also work on projects with Brown Consulting Club.

Natalie Villacres

Hi y'all! My name is Natalie and I am a member of the class of 2025 at Brown concentrating in education and psychology on a pre-law track. I am a first-generation QuestBridge student, and I am born and raised in Queens, New York City :)

Outside of the classroom, I am the president of student government’s junior class coordinating board (CCB), and president of our QuestBridge chapter branch. Additionally, I am a violinist for our incredible Mariachi de Brown, as well as secretary of La Alianza Pre-Law Association, senior staff writer for the Brown Daily Herald newspaper, Meiklejohn peer advisor, and a teacher’s assistant for CLPS 0010 (Mind, Brain, and Behavior).

Emily Wagg

Hi! My name is Emily and I'm a member of the class of 2024 from Portland, Maine. Here at Brown I'm studying Geochemistry with more of a focus on the ocean and atmosphere than rocks. Outside of classes, I am involved with a group of students who teaches about healthy relationships to local high school students, I work as a TA and mentor to geology students, and I play on the club lacrosse team. Besides that I am a part of the Taylor Swift club and play in a harmonica trio! Feel free to reach out and ask me anything from life at Brown, taking lots of STEM classes, or even my opinions of Taylor's Red TV release!

Sam Walhout

Hello! My name is Sam Walhout, and I am a member of the Class of 2025. I am originally from Wheaton, Illinois, a short way from Chicago. I am still undecided, but I plan to concentrate in Economics, Computer-Science, Political Science, Philosophy, or some combination of those. Outside of being a tour guide, I am a member of the Brown Undergraduate Finance Board. As a part of the Board, we are responsible for distributing over 2 million dollars in funds to the various student groups across campus. I am also a staff writer for The Brown Noser (Brown’s satire newspaper), and a teaching assistant for the legendary ENGN90 course. I’m always down to chat about Brown so don’t hesitate to reach out.

Amber Wang

Hi everyone! My name is Amber Wang and I’m a member of the class of 2026 from Princeton New Jersey double concentrating in Chemistry and nonfiction English. When I’m not hunched over a desk trying to decipher chemical structures, I conduct research on CAR T-cell cancer therapy, work as an EMT for downtown Providence, co-author a blog (Motion of a Dart), volunteer at Hasbro Children’s Hospital, run a family for Brown’s Chinese Student Association, and occasionally sleep. I like cozy coffee shops, classical music, and the idea of going to the gym, though usually not all at once. If any of that sounds interesting, feel free to reach out!

Olivia Williamson

My name is Olivia Williamson and I’m a member of the class of 2024 from Hilliard, OH intending on concentrating in Psychology! Outside of the classroom I am involved in the Brown Center for Students of Color and the Brown Market Shares Program. If you have any questions about the Open Curriculum, navigating cultural and ethnic student organizations, living sustainably on campus, why I chose Brown, or anything else, please reach out! I’d love to talk with you!

Autumn Wong

My name is Autumn Wong and I am a member of the class of 2025 concentrating in Contemplative Studies and Aerospace Physiology on the pre-med track (with plans on multiple gap years). I am involved with a variety of student groups, such as the Orchestra, Brown Interviews, intramural volleyball, and Brown Meditation Community! For First-Years, I serve as a Meiklejohn (peer advisor) and a Community Coordinator for a First-Year residential hall. I also do research on-campus with dance therapy, studying the effects of intermittent fasting for longevity, and a Reproductive Justice Social Innovation Fellowship with the Swearer Center for Public Service.

Jasper Yeh

Hello! I'm Jasper, a member of the class of 2024 from Hsinchu, Taiwan, concentrating in public health but also with an interest in cultural anthropology. Here at Brown, I'm a mentor for the International Mentoring Program as well as an EMT for Brown EMS, our campus ambulance service. I've also been working with a professor at the School of Public Health conducting research on treatments for opioid use disorder. During the past two years, I developed an interest in reading and writing (mostly non-fiction) and am currently in my first semester as a Writing Fellow. Outside of all this, I enjoy exploring different running routes around Providence, my favorite ones at the moment being East Bay Bike Path!

Rohan Zamvar

Hi everyone! My name is Rohan, and I'm a member of the class of 2025 studying Business Economics and Data Fluency from the Bay Area in California. Outside of classes, I am an analyst for Van Wickle Ventures (Brown's student-run venture capital fund) and a dancer on two dance teams -- Badmaash, Brown's South Asian fusion dance team, and Mezlca, Brown's Latin dance team. I also serve as a Meiklejohn peer advisor, where I help guide freshmen through their transition to Brown. I love anything arts-related, and I'm so glad to be on a campus that truly cultivates creative expression in every form. I'm also a big foodie and have been doing my best to explore the cuisines that Providence has to offer. Looking forward to meeting you!

Ivy Zhuang

Hola! I am Ivy Zhuang (she/her), and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Beijing, China. I am planning on studying history and psychology here at Brown, but I am also interested in languages and performing arts. Outside of academics, I am a senior editor for the peer-reviewed Brown Journal of History, a writer for Critical Review which helps Brown students navigate the Open Curriculum, and an undergraduate Teaching Assistant for Mandarin Chinese. I am also involved with various theater projects and student organizations on campus. I can't wait to meet all of you!