Meet Our Student Ambassadors

Nikhil Ahn

Hi, I’m Nikhil, a member of Brown’s Class of 2027 from Needham, MA. I’m deeply interested in the intersections of ecology, health, and public policy, and I’m pursuing a double concentration in Biology on the Physiology/Biotechnology track and International & Public Affairs. Outside of class, I help coordinate Brown Market Shares, a student-run CSA that collaborates with local farms and provides affordable fresh produce to the College Hill community. Additionally, I am on the e-board of the Brown Organization of Multiracial and Biracial Students, a TA in the Public Health department, and also do medical research in two clinics in the Providence area and on campus. Feel free to reach out if you have any interests in ecology, pre-health, international affairs, public policy, public health, environmental science, or really anything!

Morgan Anderson

Hey y’all! My name is Morgan, and I’m a junior from Cordele, Georgia, a small town about three hours south of Atlanta. At Brown, I’m double-concentrating in Sociology and Education, though I’ve also explored courses in English and Literary Arts. Outside the classroom, I’m involved in several student groups, including Rural Students @ Brown and the Southern Students Association, where I serve as vice president. I’m also an editor for The Rib, a comedy group and publication here at Brown. I also write and contribute to Brown Music Review. As for my primary passion of education access, I serve as a member of Students for Educational Equity on the Admissions and Access team and I work as a Bruno Leader during freshman orientation. Feel free to reach out with any questions, whether about being a first-generation, low-income student at Brown or how to keep your dorm stocked with Dr Pepper!

Jack Bachman

Hey! My name is Jack, and I'm a member of the Class of 2027 from right outside of Philadelphia, PA. At Brown, I’m pursuing a dual concentration in Economics and English. Outside of the classroom, I serve as Vice President of Logistics for the Brown Lecture Board, a teaching assistant for some of Brown's entrepreneurship courses, and a producer for Brown Motion Pictures. I’m also Business Manager of Brown’s oldest a cappella group, The Jabberwocks, which has taken me on tours from San Francisco to Seoul, South Korea. Feel free to ask me about navigating the Open Curriculum, getting involved at Brown, or finding the best oysters in Providence!

Daniel Brambila-Diaz

What's up, y'all! My name is Danny, and I'm a third-year student (Class of 2027) concentrating in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, from Seattle, Washington. As a member of Brown's Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME), I participate in various healthcare, mentoring, and cultural organizations outside of academics. On campus, I am President of La Casita (Latine Program Housing), a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor for the PLME, a mentor for the PLME First-Generation and Underrepresented in Medicine group, a campus tour guide, and a tutor for Organic Chemistry I. Additionally, I shadow in the Emergency Department and work as a research assistant at Rhode Island Hospital in the Division of Infectious Diseases. My research currently focuses on investigating the mechanisms and development of autoimmunity following sepsis-related hospitalizations. If you want to talk about science, healthcare equity, weightlifting, being Latino/Mexican-American, or being first-generation or low-income at Brown — I'm all for it! :)

Charlotte Brandman

Hi! My name is Charlotte (she/her) and I’m originally from Orange County, California. I’m a junior at the University concentrating in Gender and Sexuality Studies. Outside of the classroom, I work as a Peer Advisor to new Transfer and Resumed Education (TRUE) students (I transferred my sophomore year to Brown!), I teach sex education to local Providence high schoolers through Brown’s Sexual Health Awareness through Peer Education (SHAPE) program, and conduct research in various humanities departments including Sociology and GNSS. Some of my hobbies are knitting, reading new historical fiction books, and trying new food. Feel free to ask me about anything related to Brown or my heated opinions on the best dim sum in New England!

Alice Cannon

Hi, I'm Alice, a senior from New York City, NY. I'm pursuing a double concentration in Mechanical Engineering and Music, with a focus on acoustics and vibration, as well as recording technology. Outside of the classroom, I volunteer at Bikes @ Brown, play on Brown's women's and gender-expansive ultimate frisbee team, and am a leader for the Brown Outing Club. I also play banjo in Brown's Old Time String Band, play in a student 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!

Leo Caplan

Hi! I’m Leo, a junior in the Class of 2027 from Short Hills, NJ, double-concentrating in Business Economics and Political Science. I’m fascinated by how markets, law, and public policy interact and shape everyday life. Beyond academics, I serve on the College Curriculum Council, the Student Conduct Board, and as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor. I also conduct research at the Watson School on political socialization and education policy and work with TAMID, where we consult for and invest in Israeli start-ups. My summers have taken me from Capitol Hill, where I interned in the U.S. House of Representatives, to Tel Aviv, where I worked as an early-stage investment analyst at Pitango Venture Capital. When I’m not studying or working, you can find me trying new coffee spots around Providence or mapping out my next travel adventure.

Cezario Caram Filho

Hi, I’m Cezario, born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. As a kid I dreamed of becoming a magician, and while I never made it to the stage, I’ve been creating a different kind of magic here at Brown as part of the Class of 2027, where I concentrate in Economics and International and Public Affairs. Outside the classroom, I mentor with the International Mentoring Program. In my free time, you’ll probably catch me training for my upcoming 70.3 Ironman in May 2026. Even far from home, I’m a passionate sports fan, especially when it comes to cheering on my favorite soccer team, Corinthians. On quieter nights, I’m usually binging a TV series like Breaking Bad, Game of Thrones, or Prison Break, or playing Pro Clubs on EAFC26 with my hometown friends. And for a fun fact: I may hold the unofficial Brown record for the most apple juice consumed on campus. Feel free to reach out. I’m always glad to connect, swap stories, or answer questions!

Charly Castillo

Hi! My name is Charly, and I'm a member of the Class of 2026 from Weehawken, NJ. I study Statistics and International and Public Affairs on the Security track, and I often dabble in the Applied Mathematics and Computer Science departments. On campus, I'm President of the Statistics Departmental Undergraduate Group, the Athletic Academic Coach for the Men's Lacrosse and Field Hockey teams, and a member of Quantitative Trading at Brown. I've also conducted research on probabilistic record linkage in the Department of Biostatistics through an Undergraduate Teaching and Research Award! Feel free to reach out about double concentrating, finding internships, or my current Beli rotation in Providence!

Megan Chan

Hi! I'm Megan, an incoming junior from Hong Kong! Through my coursework at Brown, I've fostered a love for understanding the intersection between culture and literature — something I've deepened through my study as an English concentrator. Outside of the classroom, I am a Metro news editor at The Brown Daily Herald — Brown's independent, student-run newspaper — and an active participant in our campus' film community, which includes writing, directing, and producing various projects. Reach out with any questions you might have, whether it be about my favourite meal on campus (Andrew dining hall's Tuesday chili crunch noodle bowl, easy) or the best literature classes at Brown (Pinocchio offered in the Italian department!).

Tessa Rose Crowley

Hey there! My name is Tessa, and I’m a member of the class of 2026 from Wellesley, MA. I’m concentrating in International and Public Affairs, though I love to branch out into subjects ranging from French to Computer Science to Visual Arts. On campus, I conduct research on criminal justice reform with the Center for the Study of Race & Ethnicity and study the optimization of humanitarian aid with the Center for Human Rights and Humanitarian Studies. You can also find me singing on campus with my a cappella group, the Chattertocks! I also volunteer with Women’s Refugee Care, and I spent my last semester in Paris through the Brown study abroad program. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about navigating the Open Curriculum, language immersion, or balancing research, extracurriculars, and late-night Jo’s runs!

Owen Dahlkamp

Hello! My name is Owen, and I am a senior from San Diego, CA. At Brown, I am pursuing dual concentrations in Cognitive Neuroscience and Political Science. Apart from conducting neuroscience research, I am a managing editor of The Brown Daily Herald, the University's nonprofit, student-run newspaper. I have worked in professional newsrooms, publishing work in CNN, The Texas Tribune, NPR, The Nation, and more. In my free time, I love to swim in the Nelson Fitness Center, read in India Point Park, and try new restaurants in Providence. Don't hesitate to reach out — I'd love to chat!

Jake Delesky

Hey! My name is Jake, and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 here at Brown. I’m from Pohatcong, New Jersey, and I’m studying Biology on the Biotechnology and Physiology track. I’m involved in lots of different activities outside the classroom, including the Brown Derbies, the university’s oldest continuous TTBB a cappella group, and Musical Forum, the oldest student musical theater group on campus. I work as a research assistant in the Raimondo Lab, where we investigate immunoengineering as a means to treat diseases ranging from cancer to fibrosis. I’m also a Community Coordinator and a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor. Feel free to ask me anything about getting involved in research, the performing arts, or residential life here at Brown!

Simone Dunbar

Hi! My name is Simone, and I'm a member of the Class of 2026 from Sharon, MA. Here at Brown, I'm pursuing a bachelor's degree in Applied Math-Computer Science as well as a concurrent master's degree in Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, I am on the Varsity Track & Field team and help plan New Student Orientation. I am also the president of an upcycling and screen printing club, as well as a local chapter of a youth-centered nonprofit called Run Your City. Most importantly, I am an avid sweet treat consumer! Feel free to reach out and ask me anything: from life at Brown, to balancing athletics and academics, to the best snacks on and around campus :)

Avery Espiritu

Hello! My name is Avery! I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from East Hanover, New Jersey. At Brown, I’m pursuing a concentration in Computer Science (and potentially Behavioral Decision Sciences). Outside of my classes, I’m mainly involved in student theater, performing in numerous shows across campus, and serving as the co-chair of Musical Forum, a student theater group that produces musicals. I work as a TA for the CS department (I currently TA our Foundations of AI and ML course!) and am heavily involved with Socially Responsible Computing! I’m also on the board of the Filipino Alliance and work as a Bruno Fellow and First-Year Orientation Coordinator. If you have any questions about student life, computer science, theater and acting opportunities, or anything in between, please feel free to reach out!

Emma Ferraro

Hi!! My name is Emma Ferraro, and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Smithfield, Rhode Island—just a quick 25-minute drive from campus. At Brown, I am studying Chemical Engineering with an interest in pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. Outside of my classes, I am very involved in Brown’s figure skating club, where I compete and teach learn-to-skate classes. I also participate in Women in Science and Engineering and work on research and development for the Brown Alternative Protein Project, while also serving as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor. In my free time, you can find me playing guitar, exploring new music, reading, journaling, or enjoying a peaceful walk! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions–I would absolutely love to chat!

Zachary Freer

Hi! My name is Zach, and I’m a member of the class of 2027 from Barcelona, Spain. I’m pursuing a double concentration in Philosophy and Economics. Outside of the classroom, I help run Brown’s Journal of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, serve as a Teaching Fellow in the Math Department, and am a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor. I’m also a member of the Club Baseball Team and Brown Sports Network, and I’m a huge sports fan - especially of FC Barcelona! Beyond that, I love movies and have recently gotten into long-distance running. Please feel free to reach out with any and all questions!

Alp Güreş

Hey everyone! My name is Alp. I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Istanbul, Türkiye, concentrating in Biology on the Physiology track. I am also a pre-medical student. I take at least one language course every semester, and I’m currently focusing on Japanese, my fourth language. I also work as a teaching assistant for BIOL 0530: Principles of Immunology. Outside of class, I’m involved with the Cultural Association of Turkey on campus, as well as independent film productions. If any of that sounds interesting to you, or you want to hear my ranking of brutalist buildings on campus, feel free to reach out!

Elijah Harris

Hi everyone! My name is Elijah, and I’m a senior from West Hartford, CT, studying Public Health. I’m especially interested in healthcare access and the intersection of healthcare and finance. Beyond being a campus tour guide, I’m deeply involved in Jewish life at Brown. I mentor Jewish underclassmen and have served on the executive board of Chabad at Brown. I also serve on the executive board of Camp Kesem Rhode Island, which supports children whose parents have or had cancer through a free, week-long summer camp. Outside of academics and extracurriculars, I love exploring new restaurants in Providence, making homemade matcha, and playing intramural pickleball with my friends!

Elena Jiang

Hello! My name is Elena and I’m a member of the class of 2027 from Shanghai, China. At Brown, I’m studying English on the Nonfiction Writing track and International and Public Affairs. Outside of class, I spend my time working on film sets with Brown Motion Pictures and writing and editing for The Brown Daily Herald. On weekends, I tutor for Brown Refugee Youth and Enrichment, go on the hunt for ice lattes around Providence, and relax by listening to music. Feel free to reach out about writing and filmmaking at Brown or anything at all!

Joseph Joffe

Hi! I'm Joe from Johannesburg, South Africa, and a member of the Class of 2027. I'm concentrating in Applied Math-Biology on the pre-med track. Outside of class, I’m involved in research, volunteer at Rhode Island Hospital, work with the TAMID Consulting Club, and explore entrepreneurship through Innovation Dojo. I also enjoy going to the gym and just competed in a Half Ironman. Feel free to reach out with any questions about Brown, international student life, navigating the open curriculum (especially as a pre-med or STEM student), or even just to say hi!

Maya Julian-Kwong

Hi! My name is Maya, and I'm a member of the Class of 2026. I’m from San Francisco, California. I am concentrating in Neuroscience on the pre-med track with a certificate in Data Fluency. Outside of being a tour guide, I work at a psychiatric hospital in Providence, where I work on studies surrounding OCD and self-inhibition. I am a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor, President of the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program at Brown, a Neuroscience TA, and an advocate for Connect for Health, which connects patients at local hospitals to community resources. I went abroad to Copenhagen in my sixth semester, but I’m very happy to be back in Providence for my senior year! I also enjoy traveling, hiking and backpacking, rock climbing, and trying new restaurants in Providence. Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions!

Sophie Kieffer

Hi y’all! My name is Sophie. I’m a member of the Class of 2025.5 from Atlanta, concentrating in Religious Studies. Outside of academics, I spend my time doing community outreach with Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere, leading the student garden, and supporting the Brown Outdoor Leadership Training program. I’m also involved with the Providence Jewish community. Feel free to ask me anything about the amazing food in Providence, cultivating community, and academics!

Renee Kim

Hello!! My name is Renee! I'm studying Neuroscience on the pre-med track, and I'm a member of the Class of 2028 at Brown from Maryland. Outside of class and in addition to being a tour guide, I'm in Brown Grappling and Mixed Martial Arts and serve as the Community Engagement Director for Brown's Undergraduate Council of Students. I am also a research assistant at the Computational Cognitive Development lab (more specifically, the Dog Lab), where I research dog cognition. Best of all, I'm a huge fan of food! Feel free to reach out if you need any restaurant or café recommendations or have questions about pre-med!

Annelise Klein

Hi! I'm Annelise, Class of 2027, from Bismarck, ND! I'm concentrating in Economics with a focus on public policy. At Brown, I'm involved in Rural Students @ Brown and am the Vice President of the Diabetes Link on campus. I'm also active in the Delta Gamma sorority, where I serve as VP Finance, and in Club Lacrosse! Outside of class and extracurricular activities, I love finding new coffee shops and study locations near campus. Feel free to reach out and ask me anything from studying economics to club sports and organization activities to what qualifies as a Midwest salad!

Sunday Labrucherie

Hi, my name is Sunday! I am a junior (Class of 2027) from Los Angeles, CA. At Brown, I am studying Political Science and Education Studies on the pre-law track. Outside of my academics, I am a research assistant for two projects: one through the Annenberg Institute in education research and reform, and the other through the School of Public Health, examining alcohol addiction in high-risk job fields. I am also a community coordinator or residential assistant for upper-division housing on campus, so I can answer any questions you may have about housing on campus! I am also a captain of one of Brown's five club ultimate frisbee teams, Shiver (which is in the women and gender expansive division)!

Kris Lee

Hi everyone! My name is Kris, and I’m a senior from Appleton, WI, studying Biochemistry and Science, Technology, and Society on the pre-med track. Currently, I do research at the Surveillance for Infectious Disease Lab and the Pandemic Center, and I also volunteer at the local free clinic. Outside of school, I help direct our New Student Orientation program and organize our annual TEDxBrownU conference. For fun, I love brewing coffee in my dorm room and exploring new restaurants in Providence! Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding pre-med, Open Curriculum, campus life, and the best foods in Providence (I have a list!). Excited to meet you all soon!

Lauren Lee

Hi everyone! My name is Lauren Lee, and I’m from Bartlesville, Oklahoma. I’m a member of the Class of 2028, double concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular and Cellular Biology as well as Public Health. Outside the classroom, I’m involved in research, serve as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor, and perform as a violinist in Mariachi de Brown. In my free time, you can usually find me meandering around College Hill with friends, discovering new cafes and boba spots, baking, or playing pickleball! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions and I look forward to meeting you all!

Mateen Markzar

Hi! My name is Mateen, and I’m a member of the Class of 2026 from Los Angeles, California. At Brown, I’m concentrating in Neuroscience on the pre-med track, but thanks to the Open Curriculum, I’ve also explored courses in Public Health, History, and Judaic Studies. On campus, I'm an EMT with Brown EMS, work as a research assistant at the Center for Translational Neuroscience, and am involved in teaching as a biology and neuroscience TA as well as a Peer Tutor with the Sheridan Center. In my free time, you can usually find me at Brown-RISD Hillel or Chabad, exploring Providence’s many coffee shops and restaurants, or learning a new song on guitar. I’m always happy to chat about STEM at Brown, Jewish life on campus, or the best places to grab coffee and a bite in Providence; feel free to reach out!

Jesse Mathis

Hello! My name is Jesse, and I am a member of the Class of 2027 from Schenectady, New York! Here at Brown, I study Political Science with the ultimate goal of going to law school. Outside of the classroom, I am involved in the student organization Housing Opportunities for People Everywhere, where we partner with local community organizations that advocate for housing justice through various lenses. I also have experience serving in Student Government and on the Executive Board of Black Affinity Housing! I love grabbing smoothies from Ivy Room with friends and love to talk about anything and everything. Feel free to ask about activism on campus, being Queer and Black at Brown, questions about being pre-law (or anything law-related!), or forming community!

Giancarlo Mendoza

Hello! My name is Giancarlo, a member of the class of 2027 from Elizabeth, New Jersey. At Brown, I study electrical engineering and music with ambitions of using the skills I learn from each to be an audio engineer in the music industry. Outside of class, I am president of Mariachi Ositos de Brown, run MAMBO (Brown's salsa band), and am a community coordinator in the dorms. Please do not hesitate to ask about the engineering curriculum, campus life, and my thoughts on the beautiful music of my latin heritage!

Leela Moreno

Hi everyone! My name is Leela, and I am a member of the Class of 2027 from Portland, Oregon. Here at Brown, I double-concentrate in Hispanic Studies and International and Public Affairs on the Policy and Governance track. Outside of class, I work for the Brown Center for Students of Color as a Multiracial Heritage Series Programmer, serve as a co-President of the Cuban Brunonians Association, and am part of the International and Public Affairs Departmental Undergraduate Group community engagement team. In my free time, I love exploring local coffee shops and restaurants. Feel free to talk to me about language courses at Brown, navigating identity, or the best things to do around Providence!

Ellison Mucharsky

Hello! My name is Ellison, and I am a member of the Class of 2026 from Denver, Colorado. At Brown, I’m studying Neuroscience and English on the Nonfiction Writing track, with a focus on the interconnections between STEM and the humanities. On campus, I am a member of the Army ROTC, captain of the Club Triathlon team, staff writer for Sole Magazine, and teaching assistant in the Biology Department. I have worked as a research assistant in a clinical neuroimaging lab investigating veteran mental health, and I am currently working on my honors thesis in the English Department. I am also engaged in various mental health initiatives on campus, including leading No Empty Seats, Inc., partnering with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to plan campus-wide events, and founding a social media campaign to provide students with information about university-wide resources. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about ROTC, club sports, STEM and humanities classes, anything pre-med, student resources, or research opportunities at Brown!

Zola Narisetti

Hi! My name is Zola, and I am a member of the Class of 2027 from Brooklyn, New York. At Brown, I concentrate in Psychology and French and Francophone Studies. Following my passion for psychology, I work as an undergraduate research assistant in the Causality and Mind Lab and serve as a teaching assistant for Social Psychology. My time in the lab has been an incredible experience, during which I’ve gained valuable research skills and built strong friendships. Outside the classroom, I am an active member of several student organizations. I serve as an Outreach and Partnerships Officer for Brown Votes, the Arts & Culture Editor for the Black Star Journal (Rhode Island’s only Black newspaper), and, of course, as a Student Ambassador/Tour Guide. Beyond academics, I enjoy going on runs around College Hill, watching Law and Order: SVU, and exploring new restaurants both in Providence and back home in New York. I’m always happy to share more about my experiences at Brown—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!

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 work as a research assistant in the Bennett Lab, and I am a teaching assistant for our immunology and microbiology courses. I'm also a writer for The Triple Helix (Brown's science journal), and I’m a spanish interpreter at the Rhode Island Free Clinic. I'm a first-generation student with parents from Guatemala, so if you have questions on being a first-gen student, concentrating in Biology, or pre-med, feel free to reach out, it'll be my pleasure to help!

Sanai Rashid

Hi! My name is Sanai, and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Long Island, New York. At Brown, I am studying English and Economics and plan to pursue a career in journalism or academia after college. Outside of the classroom, I am a section editor for The Brown Daily Herald, the university’s independent newspaper. Additionally, I am part of the Screenplay team for the Ivy Film Festival — the largest student-run film festival in the country. When I’m not writing or working on problem sets, you can find me trying out new pizza places in Providence or exploring local thrift stores. Feel free to reach out and ask me questions about what it’s like studying the humanities at Brown, taking language classes, or anything else that sparks your mind!

Emerson Rhodes

Hi! My name is Emerson and I am part of the Class of 2028! I'm from New York City and am pursuing a AB in Comparative Literature with two languages, as well as a certificate in European Critical Thought. When I'm not in the Rock or having picnics in the Rochambeau House garden I am part of the Rib, a comedy group on campus, as well as the Brown Journal of Philosophy, Politics, and Economics, XO Magazine, and A Priori---the Brown Philosophy Journal. Besides that I do work with the Wellness Center through SHAG and run Poets Anonymous, a weekly anonymous poetry reading. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk about learning a new language, majoring in the humanities, or what restaurants to eat at on Thayer!

Mai Richmond

Hi! My name is Mai, and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Concord, Massachusetts. Here at Brown, I’m concentrating in International and Public Affairs on the Security track. I’m also passionate about languages, and I’m studying both French and Arabic. Beyond the classroom, I’m a Curation associate with TEDxBrownU (an independently organized TED group on campus), a member of the Vietnamese Student Association, and a research assistant in the Watson School of International Affairs. Feel free to reach out and ask me anything—exploring language courses, outdoor study spots on campus, or the best day trips around New England!

Jackson Schwartz

Hey everyone! My name is Jackson Schwartz, and I’m a senior (Class of 2026) from Greenwich, CT. At Brown, I am double-concentrating in Computer Science and Political Science, with interests in tech law and human-computer interaction. Outside the classroom, I am conducting research related to youth digital safety with Brown’s Socio-Technical Systems and Wellbeing Lab, and I am the captain of one of our club ultimate frisbee teams. I also just got back from a great semester abroad in Greece! I am always on the lookout for new music to listen to and am happy to answer any questions you may have about these interests or my experience at Brown in general. Feel free to reach out!

Moe (Momo) Shishido

Hi everyone! My name is Momo, and I’m originally from Kanagawa, Japan, but grew up in Thailand and Hong Kong. I’m a member of the class of 2027, and I concentrate in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. At Brown, I’m involved in cancer immunotherapy research for chordoma and spine tumors, while also working as a mentor for the International Mentoring Program at the Global Brown Center and as a Meiklejohn peer academic advisor. I am also the co-president of the Thai Student Association, a Biochemistry DUG Leader, the Financial Liaison for the Women in Science and Engineering, and I work as a Japanese Language TA! Feel free to ask me about being an international student, premed, research, and life at Brown and in Providence :)

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!

Amber Wang

Hi everyone! My name is Amber, and I’m a member of the class of 2026 from Princeton, New Jersey. I double-concentrate in Chemical Biology and English. When I’m not hunched over a desk trying to decipher chemical structures or Shakespeare, I conduct research on CAR T-cell cancer therapy, practice as an EMT for Warren, RI and Brown’s volunteer EMS program, co-author a blog called Motion of a Dart, lead Brown’s New Student Orientation, work at the newest [solidcore] in Rhode Island, study abroad in Hong Kong, obsessively post on Beli, and occasionally sleep. I like cozy coffee shops, slow mornings, and scuba diving, though usually not all at once. If any of that sounds interesting, feel free to reach out!

Cole Wasserman

Hi! My name is Cole, and I'm in the class of 2028 at Brown. I'm a premed student concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Long Island, New York. Outside of class, I am an event supervisor and test writer for Brown Science Olympiad. I also volunteer for Rhode Island Hospital and the PAL organization, where I tutor adults with learning disabilities. I'm happy to answer any questions whether it's about my premed experience or the many ways to get involved in campus life at Brown!

Ian Weiss

Hey! My name is Ian, and I am a member of the Class of 2026 from Washington, D.C. At Brown, I concentrate in Political Science and Philosophy, with a particular interest in political philosophy and constitutional law. Outside of the classroom, I am a leading member of the Brown Political Union, a member of the Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Society, and a host of Brown Student Radio. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, practicing guitar, reading, listening to music, and watching nature documentaries on orangutans. Please feel free to reach out to me to discuss anything related to life at Brown, living in Providence, or even how the Knicks are doing (this is our year fr).

Matt Wing

Hello! My name is Matt, and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 from Westford, MA. Here at Brown, I study Biochemistry and Molecular Biology on the pre-med track. Outside of class, I’m a member of the Varsity Cross Country, Indoor, and Outdoor Track and Field teams, specializing in middle-distance running. Additionally, I’m a student researcher in the Sobol Lab at the Legorreta Cancer Institute of Brown University. Outside of school, I do a lot of volunteer work with a non-profit called RunYourCity and am also on the leadership team for Team Impact, an organization that helps children living with a serious illness or disability connect with a college athletic team and the local campus community. If you have any questions, ranging from getting involved in athletics at any level to what life is like as a pre-med student, please do not hesitate to reach out!

Autumn Wong

My name is Autumn Wong (she/her), and I'm a senior Contemplative Studies concentrator on the pre-medical track from Jupiter, Florida. I want to be an astronaut or OBGYN (I always say space, babies, or space babies!) I love research! I’m passionate about maternal health and aerospace medicine, which I've explored through my work as a certified birth doula and the NASA Rhode Island Space Grant on Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation for long-term space travel. I have also done projects on dance therapy and the effects of intermittent fasting for longevity. I plan on taking a gap year between Brown and medical school and continuing my Public Health research in Kigali, Rwanda as well! On campus, I am a second-year Community Coordinator for a First-Year residential hall. I love to meditate with the Brown Meditation Community on the greens across campus (you’ll probably see me napping on the greens, playing volleyball, or meditating).

Jared Yee

Hi everyone! My name is Jared, and I'm part of the Class of 2027 from Houston, TX. I am currently pursuing a double concentration in Economics and International and Public Affairs. Outside of class, I serve on the leadership team for Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education Orientation, am co-VP of the Student Veteran Society, volunteer with homeless outreach, and play on the intramural volleyball and soccer teams. I am always happy to talk about anything Brown, so please feel free to reach out!

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!