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!

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.

Quincy Burke

Hey y'all! My name is Quincy and I am a member of the Class of 2027 and a first generation college student likely double concentrating in IAPA (International and Public Affairs) and Italian Studies from the great state of Rhode Island. Outside of class you can find me singing with my a cappella group, The Bear Necessities, or with the Brown University Choir. My free time is spent either studying by the windows on the first floor of the rock or playing volleyball with friends on one of our many greens. Outside of school, I am Brown's only part-time student gondolier on the Providence River!

If you are at all interested in music or foreign language learning at Brown, the first generation college experience, or life here in Providence feel free to reach out!

Alice Cannon

Hi! I’m Alice (she/her), I’m from New York City and in the class or 2026. I’m pursuing a double concentration in Mechanical Engineering and Music, focusing on acoustics and recording technology. I am a research assistant in an engineering lab here, and TA for one of the intro engineering classes. Extracurricularly, I’m involved in the Brown Outing Club, Bikes @ Brown, and Ultimate Frisbee. I’m also part of a student run band, play banjo in Brown’s Old Time String Band, and have played trumpet in the Brown University Orchestra. In my free time, you will find me riding around Providence on my bike and juggling on the main green. If you have any questions, especially about handling a heavy credit requirement or general school-life balance, feel free to reach out!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Alp Güreş

Hey! My name is Alp and I'm a member of the Class of 2027. I was born and raised in Istanbul, Turkey, just an 11-hour flight away from Providence! I plan on double concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on the pre-medical track and East Asian Studies with a focus on Japanese. Outside of class, I'm the vice president of the Turkish Cultural Association, an editor at Brown Motion Pictures, and a trumpet player at the Brown Marching Band! I also assist at multiple molecular biology labs on campus. If any of that sounds interesting to you, or you just want to hear my ranking of brutalist buildings on campus, feel free to reach out!

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.

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!.

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!

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!

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!.

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.

Sophie Kieffer

Hi y'all! My name is Sophie and I'm a 2025.5er from Atlanta. I'm concentrating in Religious Studies. At Brown, I lead the student garden, volunteer with HOPE (Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere), and am an avid supporter of Brown athletics. I also serve as a BOLT leader, which is a second-year and transfer student backpacking trip. In my free time, you can find me dancing through Providence, hosting Shabbat dinners, and listening to live music. Please reach out, I would love to chat!

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 RI Free Clinic and the Brown/Fox Point Early Education Center. I also scribe at a pediatrician’s office, lead the Brown NeuroDUG, and write for post- 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. Would love to chat with you about any and everything about Brown/Rhode Island!

Kris Lee

Hey everyone! My name is Kris (he/him), and I'm a member of the Class of 2026 from Wisconsin, studying Biochemistry & STS (Science, Technology, and Society) on the pre-med track. Here at Brown, I do research in metagenomic surveillance and am involved with the Brown Pandemic Center. I'm also all about sharing ideas and experiences, so you'll also find me engaging with TEDx BrownU, Brown Science Prep, Rhode Island Free Clinic, and the Freshman Orientation Program! In my free time, I love to conduct coffee-brewing experiments and play my cello. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions, and I'm looking forward to meeting you all soon!

Levi Linowes

Hello! My name is Levi Linowes and I am a rising Sophomore in the class of 2027 and I am from Atlanta, Georgia. At Brown, I am planning to concentrate in Health and Human Biology with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. I plan on going to PA school and being in the field of Orthopedics. I am also pursuing being a TA for introductory-level entrepreneurship courses to continue my knowledge of the business field. Outside of academics, I am a member of the varsity football team at Brown. I work as a mentor for young student-athletes and also love all things sports-related. I encourage you to ask me questions about what it's like being in STEM or being a student-athlete. Please feel free to ask me all types of questions!

Saswata Majumder

Hiya! I'm Sas, a class of 2027 international from Dhaka, Bangladesh. I'm concentrating in Mathematics-Computer Science (I love theory!), and rapidly using my remaining credits to explore topics like art. I'm also going to Germany next semester for a study abroad + internship in data science! Outside of academics, I'm a Safewalker (I escort students at night), a brother of Zeta Delta Xi (the lovely queer-friendly fraternity), and a member of media clubs like the Touhou club. Please do reach out to me to talk about anything from the international, low-income, or queer experience at Brown, to interesting classes or even your favorite internet media!

Mateen Markzar

Hi! My name is Mateen Markzar and I'm a member of the class of 2026 from Los Angeles, California, concentrating in Neuroscience. When I'm not busy studying at my top-secret-study-spot (or hammocking on the Quiet Green), I work as an EMT with Brown EMS, our student ambulance corps, or kicking on the mats with Brown's nationally-ranked Taekwondo team. I'm very active within the Jewish community at Brown, spending Shabbat dinners at Chabad and leading services at Brown-RISD Hillel. I'm also a research assistant at the Center for Translational Neuroscience in the Morrow Lab investigating autism, intellectual disability, and other neurodegenerative diseases. In my free time, you can find me surfing at the beach, exploring the many coffee shops and restaurants in Providence (and then recreating them in my own kitchen), or learning a new song on guitar! Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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!

Lisa Miyazaki

Hi! My name is Lisa (she/her) and I am a rising Junior (Class of 2026) from Hawai'i. I am stuyding Public Health and Biology on the pre-med track, but I love exploring other disciplines as well. Outside of classes, I spend a lot of time researching in a biophysics lab (studying how cancer cells evade treatment), volunteering as an EMT with Brown EMS, and editing for a student-published magazine. I am also a teaching assistant for an entrepreneurship course and a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor. Other than that, I love cafe-hopping, taking long walks, sewing clothes, and am currently trying to pick up crochet! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or would just like to chat. I'm so excited to meet you all!

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!

Andrew Neubauer

Hi everyone! My name is Andrew (he/him), I am from New Haven, Connecticut, and I am a member of the Class of 2025 double concentrating in English (on the nonfiction creative writing track) and Psychology. Outside of the classroom, you can find me rehearsing with my acapella group, Harmonic Motion, or performing with the Brown University Chorus. I am involved in Production Workshop, an entirely student-led theater board that strives to create anti-racist theater here on campus, and I am also a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor for incoming first year students. Outside of Brown as a whole, I am a Research Assistant down at Bradley Hospital, doing research on care for children with autism or other developmental disabilities. I additionally studied abroad in London this past semester, so if you have any questions about music, research, or studying abroad, don't hesitate to reach out!

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!

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.

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.

Tas Rahman

Hi everyone! My name is Tas and I am a member of the Class of 2026 from Metro Detroit, Michigan. I am studying computational biology on the neurosciences track and am also a member of the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), Brown’s combined 8-year ScB/MD program. Outside of the classroom, I am a staff columnist at the Brown Daily Herald, the Treasurer of the Brown Outing Club and the PLME Senate, a Manager of the Brown Outdoor Leadership Training, a Research Assistant at the Larschan and Lizarraga Labs, an Economics Tutor with the Sheridan Center, a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor, and a Rower with Brown/RISD Club Rowing. In my free time, I love to spend time outdoors, hang out with friends and family, and watch romcoms.

Jaanu Ramesh

Hi!! My name is Jaanu! I'm from the Merrimack Valley in Northern Massachusetts and a member of the class of 2027. Here at Brown, I'm studying Computational Biology and Contemplative Studies. I'm usually outdoors, hanging out/studying on the Main Green and observing Providence wildlife. I love working with kids and volunteer at Hope High School as a co-director of Project Inspire - I also write for the Brown Daily Herald, am a CS teaching assistant, and perform with Brown Bhairavi, an Indian classical music group. I'm a PLME and wholeheartedly believe in the importance of varied approaches to empathetic medicine! If you want to talk skiing, trying club sports, religious studies, exploring New England, the PLME, or anything else, please reach out :)

Evan Ren

Hey everyone! My name is Evan Ren (he/him), and I am a member of the class of 2025 from Spanish Fort, Alabama studying Biomedical Engineering on the pre-med track. At Brown, I am involved in cardiovascular engineering research aimed at repairing the heart after a heart attack. Additionally, I am a Rhode Island-licensed EMT who volunteers with Brown’s Emergency Medical Services, the President of the Chinese Student’s Association, and a Teaching Assistant for the neuroscience department! Outside of the classroom, I love splashing around the pool, playing the piano, and napping (of course). If any of that sounds interesting, please feel free to reach out, and I look forward to meeting you all!

Mason Scurry

Hi! My name is Mason and I'm concentrating in Sociology (for while I'm writing a thesis on romantic love) and completing the Entrepreneurship Certificate. I pursue entrepreneurship in other ways as well—I am the president of YEP! (Young Entrepreneurs Program) which teaches entrepreneurship to low-income high school students in Providence, and I've been involved with multiple student ventures, all supported by the Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship. I am originally from Bozeman, Montana, where I was born and raised, so Providence feels like a Metropolis! I also love creative writing (I am a writer and editor for three literary magazines on campus), cooking (ask about my chicken piccata) and driving (I've spent much of my time here adventuring around New England). Feel free to reach out with any questions!

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!

Evan Tao

Hello world! My name is Evan Tao and I'm a member of the class of 2027, studying International and Public Affairs on the Policy and Governance Track. I come from Cambridge, Massachusetts. I'm a staff writer for Brown Political Review and a member of Brown Debating Union, which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year. Off campus, I am an intern at Dorcas International Institute, where I help refugee families resettle in Providence. I'm also a proud member of Salt and Light, a dual campus Christian fellowship group. If you have any questions about faith life at Brown, I am happy to chat!

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!

Natalie Villacres

Hi y'all! My name is Natalie and I am a member of the Class of 2025 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 vice president of student government’s senior class coordinating board (CCB), and president of our QuestBridge chapter branch. Additionally, I am a violinist for Brown's incredible Mariachi de Brown, treasurer of our La Alianza Pre-Law Association, senior staff writer for the Brown Daily Herald newspaper, Meiklejohn peer advisor, and a teaching assistant for CLPS 0010 (Mind, Brain, and Behavior). I also spent my sixth semester abroad in London, but I am so happy to be back in Providence again for my senior year. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat or ask questions!

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!

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.

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

Hi! I am Ivy Zhuang (she/her), and I am a member of the Class of 2025 from Beijing, China studying history and data fluency here at Brown. Outside of academics, I am the VP for Class Coordinating Board (social branch of our student government), EIC for Critical Review which helps Brown students navigate the Open Curriculum, a First Year Fellow working with Bruno Leaders on first year orientation programs, and an incoming Peer Career Advisor at the Center for Career Exploration. I have also been in a few different shows/performances/film projects on and off campus! Feel free to reach out with any questions and I look forward to meeting you!