Check out the profiles below to learn more about the Tour Guides and Student Admission Representatives currently working with the Office of College Admission. Our students come from across the country and around the world, and represent an array of backgrounds, academic concentrations and extracurricular interests. If any of the experiences below resonate with you, or you have other questions about life at Brown, feel free to email askastudent@brown.edu. Many of the students featured below engage with prospective students through this email account. Whether by email, an in-person tour or a virtual visit program, our current students are excited to share their Brown expertise with you!
Undergraduate Admission
Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Get to know Brown through the eyes of our best representatives - current students!
Meet Our Student Ambassadors
Get to know Brown through the eyes of our best representatives - current students!
Student Ambassadors
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Halleli Abrams Gerber
Hi! My name is Halleli, and I’m from New York City. I am a member of the Class of 2028 studying Cognitive Science and Education Studies. Outside the classroom, I edit for three on-campus publications, work for the Cognitive and Psychological Sciences Department, and serve as a Writing Fellow, supporting people with their writing and self-expression. I also conduct behavioral research, help out with orientation as a Bruno Leader, and work with Student Accessibility Services as a Peer Mentor. Furthermore, I believe strongly in getting involved in the larger Providence area, where I currently volunteer for a reproductive justice organization and work part-time at a local synagogue. Feel free to reach out if you have questions, especially about student accessibility, navigating food allergies on campus, local bookstores, or finding the cheapest cold brew in Providence! -
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! -
JR Ash
Hi! My name is JR, I am a member of the class of 2028 originally from Huntington, WV! Here at Brown I study neuroscience and do some really cool research in the Aizenman Lab! Outside of neuroscience, I do music here on campus! I am a part of the Brown University Orchestra and Applied Music Program (Brown's private lessons program). I also currently serve as the President for Rural Students at Brown where we work to see more applications from rural areas but most importantly, to see more rural students on Brown's campus. To keep myself grounded, I enjoy coffee a little too often (shoutout to Nitro Bar and Dave's coffee)! Feel free to reach out to ask about anything Brown-related (it's my favorite place on earth), music, neuroscience, research, being a rural student, or what you should get at the VDUB! -
Mia Blennau
Hi! My name is Mia, and I'm a member of the Class of 2027 from Taunton, MA. At Brown, I am pursuing a concentration in Biology on the pre-med track through the Program in Liberal Medical Education (PLME). Outside of the classroom, I am involved with Camp Kesem Rhode Island and the Brown Women's Collective. I also love traveling and exploring new cultures; feel free to ask me about studying abroad in Copenhagen! Whether you have questions about PLME, Biology, student organizations, studying abroad, or life at Brown, I'd be happy to chat. -
Malia Chavinson
Hi! My name is Malia, and I'm a third-year from Burlingame, California. Here at Brown, I'm concentrating in Environmental Sciences with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. Outside of the classroom, you can find me training for triathlons, helping run philanthropy for the Alpha Chi Omega sorority, working on the Brown Entrepreneurship Program's venture team, coaching intramural inner tube water polo, playing country music on the piano, or tutoring adults in the Providence community. Feel free to get in touch if we have any interests in common, or just want to say hi and ask about life at Brown! -
Emma Choi
Hi! My name is Emma and I'm a member of the Class of 2029 from Kirkland, WA. At Brown, I'm double-concentrating in Public Health and Biology on the pre-med track. Outside of the classroom, I am on the board for Brown's Korean American Student Association and a member of Kappa Delta and Camp Kesem. I am also a Meiklejohn peer academic advisor for incoming first-year students! Additionally, I volunteer at Hasbro Children's Hospital and conduct research on adolescent nutrition and fitness through Bradley Children's Hospital. I like cafe-hopping, exploring new restaurants, taking spontaneous day trips, and, randomly, archery! I would love to talk, so feel free to reach out with any questions! -
Kiera DeCesare
Hi! My name is Kiera, and I am a member of the class of 2028 from Pensacola, Florida. Here at Brown, I am pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. Extracurricularly, I am the Vice President of Recruitment for one of our Panhellenic organizations, and I serve as a Meiklejohn, a peer advisor for incoming students. I also am a research assistant in the Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology department, and I am even getting SCUBA certified as part of my role! I love exploring Brown and Providence and finding the best new restaurants and cafes. Feel free to reach out with any questions about student life, academics, or anything in between! -
Jake Delesky
Hello, my name is Jake (he/him), and I’m a member of the Class of 2027 here at Brown! I’m from Pohatcong, New Jersey, and I study 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-run musical theater group on campus. I also work as an undergraduate researcher in the Raimondo Lab, where we investigate cancer immunotherapies, and I serve as a Teaching Assistant for Biotechnology in Medicine. Beyond that, I am a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor and spent two years working in Residential Life as a Community Coordinator. Feel free to ask me anything about getting involved in research, balancing the arts and sciences, or the best restaurants to try in Providence! -
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! -
Lauren Kuhn
Hi! I'm Lauren, and I'm a member of the class of 2028 from Pinehurst, NC. I am a pre-med student concentrating in Applied Math - Biology, and I am involved in research with Brown's School of Pathobiology. I am a teaching assistant in the math department and on the executive board of the Delta Gamma sorority. However, my true pride and joy is my radio show with Brown Student Radio. In my free time, I enjoy going to the gym and to the Nitro Bar. If you have any questions about being a rural student, Greek life, the applied math department, or literally anything, please ask me! -
Jessica Lee
Hello! My name is Jessica, and I'm a member of the Class of 2028. I'm from Huntington Beach, California, double-concentrating in Psychology and Linguistics. Outside of the classroom (and in addition to being a tour guide!), I work as a Transfer and Resumed Undergraduate Education peer advisor and am involved with several different student organizations on campus. I'm a member of the Brown Cheerleading Team (go Bears!), the vice president of the Resumed Undergraduate Student Association, the copy chief and a writer for post- Magazine, a copy editor for the Brown Noser, an editor for Fiction for Kids, and part of the figure skating club! I absolutely love chatting about the various activities I engage in on campus, so please feel free to reach out with any questions! -
Alex Lim
Hey hey! My name is Alex, and I am part of the class of 2027 studying Biomedical Engineering on a premed track. I call Beaverton, OR my home, and you can sometimes find me getting lost on AllTrails hiking in the Pacific Northwest. Outside of class, I am the Vice President of the Class Coordinating Board, Business Manager of the Harmonic Motion all-gender a cappella group, and member of Brown Lion Dance (布朗舞獅)! When I'm not on campus, I love exploring and rating different matcha shops, catching a random train to Boston, writing songs, or saying yes to random side quests. I can't wait to meet you all, so please reach out about anything biomed/premed, the Open Curriculum (it is life changing), music, or student life in general! -
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! -
Clara Murray
Hi! I’m Clara, a member of Brown’s class of 2029 from Piedmont, California. I am concentrating in Earth Science and History, and I’ve explored classes from anthropology to organic chemistry. I’m interested in environmental history, and I’ve utilized Brown’s archives to study colonial-American currency and forests. I’m also researching air quality in Providence. Outside of academics, I am an opinions editor and member of the Editorial Page Board for the Brown Daily Herald, Brown’s oldest newspaper. I also volunteer for Brown Market Shares, a student-run food distribution program, and I’m a member of the Brown Women's Collective, a sorority unique to Brown. I love exploring - I’ve even walked across Rhode Island with the Brown Outing Club! If you have questions about Brown, ponderings on Providence, or want my ranking of local bakeries, please reach out! -
Madison Olds
Hello, my name is Madison! I'm a member of the class of 2028 from Annandale, VA studying International and Public Affairs as well as Computer Science. Outside of the classroom, I am a member of Attitude Dance Company, a student-choreographed, multi-style dance group based at Brown. I am also part of the Digital Equity team at Brown Initiative for Policy, a student-run think tank dedicated to serving the broader Rhode Island community! In terms of personal hobbies, I'm a big music buff and love to crochet! Please don't hesitate to reach out to me about anything such as the Brown experience or what it's like to live in Providence! -
Mia Santomassimo
Hi everyone!! My name is Mia Santomassimo, and I am a proud member of the class of 2029 from Cranston, Rhode Island. I am interested in studying biology and physics on the pre-med track. At Brown, I am a member of Delta Gamma, a part of the photography team for the Brown Daily Herald, and am a volunteer tutor in the community through Brown Tutor Corp. My absolute favorite thing to do around Providence is to go on walks and try out new coffee shops and places to eat. Please feel free to ask me anything about Greek life, community involvement, the pre-med path, and (most importantly) my favorite rhody gems! -
Charlie Schuman
Hi! My name is Charlie. I’m a member of the Class of 2028 from New York City pursuing a concentration in Electrical Engineering. Outside the classroom, I serve as a Bruno Leader during new student orientation and a Monitor in the Brown Design Workshop, our student-run maker space. I have also been involved with the Meiklejohn Peer Advising program, the Crosswording Club, and Brown Formula Racing. I sing with Brown’s all-suspendered, all-spectacular a cappella group, The Bear Necessities, and I also enjoy swimming, pickleball, word games, playing the piano, and taking day trips with the Brown Outing Club. Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions—I love to share my enthusiasm for Brown and Providence! -
Ryan Sweeney
Hi everyone! My name is Ryan, and I’m from Long Island, New York. I am a sophomore, double-concentrating in Psychology and Public Health. Outside of academics, I am super involved with music groups on campus. I am a member of The Jabberwocks, Brown’s oldest and only competitive a cappella group, as well as Brown Musical Forum, a student-run theatre group. I am on the board of a local nonprofit called Fiction For Kids, which writes, illustrates, and distributes original stories for children from local Providence elementary schools free of cost. I’m also a Meiklejohn, our fancy term for an academic peer advisor for first-year Brown students. Please reach out to me if you have any questions about music at Brown, being a first-generation college student, or anything about Brown in general! -
Meredith Turner
Hi everyone! My name is Meredith, and I am part of the class of 2028 from Carrollton, GA. At Brown, I am double-concentrating in International and Public Affairs (on the security track) and Computational Biology! Outside of the classroom, I am in the Delta Gamma sorority, Women in Business, Brown Political Review, Her Campus, and am a UFLI student. I have tried just about every matcha and coffee around campus, and I am always happy to make recommendations. If you have any questions about student life, Greek life, adjusting from a rural area, my financial aid experience, or the best walking routes around campus, please reach out! -
Owen Vaccaro
Hello there, everyone! My name is Owen, and I am a member of the class of 2028 from Atlanta, GA. I am a double concentrator, studying Computer Science as well as Theater and Performance Studies. In addition to my classes, I am also a member of the Brown Derbies, a Tenor/Bass a cappella group here on Brown's campus. I participate in many different musical productions at Brown and am very engaged in MF, Brown's Musical Forum. I am a TA for Diversity of Life, one of our Biology courses, and have experience in one of Brown's geochemistry labs. I am a self-proclaimed latte connoisseur, so I know the best spots for all sorts of fun coffees and pastries all over College Hill! Feel free to reach out for information about life at Brown, how to navigate the Open Curriculum, or where to find the best latte on campus! -
Zoe Weissman
Hello! My name is Zoe, and I am a sophomore from Parkland, Florida. Here at Brown, I am concentrating in Medical Anthropology and am also a part of the Program for Liberal Medical Education (PLME). Outside of my concentration, I also conduct research in pediatric medicine at local hospitals. Besides academics, I am a writer for the Brown Political Review’s Data Board and an archivist at WBRU (one of our student-run radio stations). However, you can usually find me hanging out with friends on campus, eating a crepe on Thayer Street, or picking up a random arts and crafts hobby! Feel free to ask me anything about PLME, LGBTQ+ student life, the Open Curriculum, research, or my restaurant recommendations.