Peer Concentration Advisors (PCA) Program
PCAs serve as peer advisors for pre-concentrators (and current concentrators), providing a valuable perspective and helping students to discover additional resources and opportunities.
If you would like to be matched to a PCA, you can do one of the following:
- Reach out by email to a PCA with similar academic, career, or extracurricular interests by exploring their bios below.
- Get paired with a PCA by filling out the Find my PCA Google Form. While we recognize some students might know exactly what they are looking for, we are happy to help pair you.
If you are interested in becoming a PCA, contact am-advising@seas.harvard.edu.
Ishan Bhatt (Co-Captain)
Email: ishanbhatt@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Ishan and I’m in Winthrop house - come say hi! In AM, my focus fields are economics and Jefe’s. I also study a lot of statistics, so happy to answer questions about that. On campus, I’m a member of the Harvard College Debating Union and the Effective Altruism Club, so let me know if you’re interested in those. In my free time, I like to play tennis, watch movies, and play board games. I’m excited to be a PCA this year!
Julia Martin (Co-Captain)
Email: juliamartin@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Julia Martín and I’m a rising senior in Leverett House studying Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Economics and earning a language citation in Mandarin. I love studying AM because of its wonderful community, thoughtful advisors like Margo and Sarah, and of course who can forget our Tuesday lunches? Studying AM has also helped me achieve my career goals by providing me the tools to explore the world of business and finance at places like Evercore, General Atlantic, and BCG. Please feel free to reach out about anything on your mind — I am so excited to work with you and get to know you!
Cyrus Asgari
Email: cyrusasgari@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Cyrus and I am a junior studying Applied Math with a focus in Computer Science in Kirkland House. On campus I’m involved with a number of organizations such as Harvard Undergraduate Robotics and Product Lab. I am really interested in the intersection of math and computer science with applications in data science. I’ve also worked in the tech industry at companies like Amazon. I’m really excited to be a PCA this year, so please reach out if you’d like to talk about AM or CS courses, getting into the tech industry, or anything else in general.
Haruka Margaret Braun
Email: hmbraun@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Haruka and I am a senior in Winthrop House. My area of application is government, and I am also pursuing a secondary in global health & health policy as well as a language citation in Japanese. On campus I conduct research related to racial justice in criminal courts through the Kennedy School and am involved in the Food Literacy Project. I have work experience in consulting, federal advocacy, global and public health, and the carceral system. The plan is to attend law school and hopefully find some sort of intersection of it all. Happy to chat all things AM/Gov, Harvard funded-internships, and securing non-Harvard internships both domestically and abroad via email or over coffee.
Elise Chenevey
Email: echenevey@college.harvard.edu
Hey! I’m Elise Chenevey, a senior in Adams House studying Applied Math with a focus in Astrophysics. On campus I write for the Lampoon, work at the Film Studies Library, and try to stay involved in all things space-related. Previously, I interned in space tech consulting and investment banking, and I hope to work in commercial space in the future. You can find me at every AM lunch and I’m always happy to chat about classes, internship opportunities, thesis-writing, and more! Concentrating in AM has been by far the best decision I’ve made at Harvard, and I’d love to help support in any way as you explore your interests.
William Cooper
Email: wcooper@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Will Cooper, I'm a junior in Kirkland house studying Applied Math on the computer science track, with a tentative secondary in Energy and Environment and concurrent masters in computer science. I am fascinated in the application areas of environmental science and renewable energy, and have greatly appreciated how well the AM concentration has allowed me to work and study at the intersection of all my interests. On campus I am currently co-president of Harvard Computer Society, and also enjoy playing on the club hockey and tennis teams. Outside of school I've worked in big tech, government, nonprofits, and at startups -- feel free to reach out with any questions!
Connor Dowd
Email: connordowd@college.harvard.edu
Hey everyone! My name is Connor Dowd, and I am an off-cycle senior living in Leverett House and concentrating in Applied Math with an area of application in biological sciences. I am particularly interested in how mathematics and computation are used in the healthcare industry, and my work at Harvard both inside and outside of the classroom has mostly revolved around that field. Around campus I am also involved in the Crimson, the International Relations Council, and the Harvard Ed Portal. I’ve had the opportunity to conduct research and travel abroad through different Harvard-funded programs, so I would be happy to chat about those possibilities in addition to the AM concentration. Please reach out with any questions at all, or just to say hello!
Elisa Gonzalez
Email: elisagonzalez@college.harvard.edu
Hi all! I’m Elisa, a senior in Currier house, and it’s my first year as a peer concentration advisor. I am currently studying Applied Math with a focus in Economics while pursuing a language citation in French. I’ve spent most of my summers working in finance and am happy to chat about my experiences there. In my free time, I enjoy making music, watching movies, and cooking. Please feel free to reach out with any questions — I would love to grab coffee and chat about AM, finance, Harvard or really anything else!
Alison Hu
Email: ahu@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Alison, and I'm a senior in Adams House studying AM in Economics. Throughout college I've had a wide variety of academic interests, from government to psychology, and love the flexibility that AM offers. On campus I'm involved with environmental public policy research, impact investing, and the varsity swim and dive team. Happy to chat about all things AM (including Ec vs AM/Ec), balancing school and sports, finance recruiting, or anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out!
Jessica Liu
Email: jessica_liu@college.harvard.edu
Hi, my name is Jess and I am a senior in Eliot House. My area of application is economics and I have experiences in various industries and roles ranging from consulting, startups, research, VC, to investment banking, and more. I'm happy to chat about any and all of these possibilities as well as any AM questions you may have. In my free time I love to run and eat delicious food. Feel free to reach out over email, or coffee, and I'm happy to chat about anything!
Elliott Mokski
Email: emokski@college.harvard.edu
Hey! My name is Elliott and I am a junior living in Dunster House studying AM with a focus in Economics (and a citation in Mandarin). I am from France but grew up mainly in the US and in Germany. My main academic areas of interest are the digital economy, especially within developing countries, China’s place globally, and clean energy and infrastructure. On campus, I am involved in the Harvard Emerging Technology Initiative and the Harvard Economics Labs, among other clubs. I really enjoy doing research and have previously worked on projects in Morocco and Brazil on economics and sustainable development. During my free time I love learning languages and traveling (pictured here in the Sahara desert). Feel free to reach out if you have any questions about AM-Ec or if you want to chat about economics, languages, or research work abroad!
Tuzo Mulunda
Email: tmulunda@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Tuzo Mulunda. I’m from Nairobi, Kenya and I’m a senior in Leverett - Go bunnies! I’m concentrating in AM with a focus on data science because I like the flexibility of switching between industries (I haven’t decided where I’d like to apply math). So far, I’ve been privileged to explore the tech industry through internships at Meta. On campus, I’m a co-president of Woodbridge International Society and a CA for intro calculus courses. Feel free to reach out if you have any questions. I can’t wait to meet you!
Danielle Ordemann
Email: dordemann@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Danielle, and I’m a junior in Dunster House studying Applied Math. My area of concentration is Computer Science, but I’m also interested in Data Science, Economics, and Psychology! I currently work as a Peer Tutor for the ARC and a Course Assistant for Math 21a. On campus, I’m also a member of HCCG. I spent this past summer studying abroad in Italy, and I’m happy to chat about anything AM-related, as well as studying abroad and securing funding from Harvard. I’m excited to be a PCA this upcoming year, and I can’t wait to meet you! Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or simply want to grab a coffee or some Jefe’s and meet more people in AM!
Julio Perez
Email: julioperez@college.harvard.edu
Hey everyone! I’m Julio, and I’m a senior living in Mather House. I’m studying Applied Math with an area of application in Decision and Control. I had been involved in some IOP groups and the Harvard Band during my time on campus. In my free time, I enjoy playing drums, watching movies, and playing soccer and basketball with my roommates! I’m excited to have conversations about any random topic, so feel free to contact me!
Lillian Peterson
Email: lillianpetersen@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Lillian Petersen and I am a junior in Pfoho studying AM with an application in Biology, and am also pursuing a citation in Czech! I devote a lot of time to research and plan on going to graduate school in a biology-related field. Outside of classes, I am an avid long-distance runner with the goal of qualifying for the Boston Marathon before I graduate. I love camping, hiking, biking, climbing, travelling, playing acoustic guitar, and listening to historical audiobooks. Please reach out to talk about anything from classes to research to graduate school to running!
Isha Puri
Email: ishapuri@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Isha Puri and I’m a senior in Kirkland House studying Applied Math/Computer Science with a minor in Statistics! On campus, I'm mostly involved in WiCS, research, and magically knowing where all the free food is. I've spent my summers doing both ML and industry research internships, and would be happy to talk about those or anything else! I love exploring new places, finding hidden coffee shops, and listening to the same song 10 times on repeat. I'd love to chat about all things AM (and non-AM) over coffee or food!
Mayesha Soshi
Email: maysoshi@college.harvard.edu
Hi everyone! My name is May Soshi and I am a junior at Adams House studying Applied Mathematics on the Computer Science track with a secondary in Statistics. I chose AM because AM provides me with the flexibility to study and explore my wide range of interests while giving me a strong mathematical foundation these subjects. On campus, I am heavily involved with The Harvard Crimson, HackHarvard, and the Bengali Student Association. I also have experience conducting data science research in various fields and am open to talk about anything related to research and internships. I am very excited to be a peer concentration advisor this year and welcome you to the wonderful AM community. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and/or concerns.
Hana Wakamatsu
Email: hwakamatsu@college.harvard.edu
Hi! I’m Hana, a senior and a happy little tree in Currier House. I was born in Japan but grew up in France, and study AM in Government. AM/Gov is an awesome combination: my friends and family think I will be counting votes in elections after graduation but it is a lot more interesting than that. On campus, I lead the Undergraduate Law Review and the College French Club. I have experience interning at law firms and working as a research assistant in the government department. This summer, I interned in private equity, and I was able to use the quantitative (modeling) and qualitative (research, presenting, etc) skills that I learned in AM/Gov.I would be happy to chat about any of these experiences, the government application area, the international student experience, or anything else that is on your mind!
Alan Wang
Email: acwang@college.harvard.edu
Hey! I'm Alan and I'm a junior in Leverett excited to do math with magnitude AND direction. My application area is economics and I'm also pursuing a secondary in organismic and evolutionary biology. I've been working on biomechanics research the past few summers with an emphasis on computation and veterinarian training. One of my favorite parts of the concentration is the diversity of the opportunities it prepares students for, and this is something that I'd love to share about. I spend much of my free time doing long runs around the Boston area and swimming in any freshwater I can find. Feel free to reach out if you ever want to talk about the urban environment or exercise (and math of course)!
Tianming Xie
Email: tex_xie@college.harvard.edu
Hello! My name is Tianming Xie (also go by Tex!). I'm a junior in Winthrop house, studying Applied Math with a primary interest in market design and venture capital. On campus, I'm a Peer Advising Fellow (PAF) for Wigg E and am heavily involved in Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners (HUCP)! I wish to be even a fraction as worldly as my peers, but admittedly my experiences outside of these are heavily focused on table tennis and chess, two games I just love to death. That being said, whatever it might be, I'm happy to chat about anything and will try my best to help or point you toward someone who can! I'll try my best to help you put yourself in a position where you can do what you love for a very long time!
Can Yesildere
Email: canyesildere@college.harvard.edu
Hello! I am a rising senior in Winthrop, concentrating in Applied Math with a focus field in Economics and a secondary in History. I had a non-traditional journey into Applied Math after switching from Social Studies in the beginning of my junior year. I have a worked a bunch of research assistantship jobs in political economy and development (very broadly defined). If you are interested in grad school in economics, traveling (yes — it turns out AM students can get travel funding too!), balancing AM workload with other classes, taking time off from school or anything else (especially languages or food), please reach out!
Nicole Zef
Email: nicolezef@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Nicole and I am a junior in Dunster House studying AM with an application in psychology, as well as a secondary in economics, and I am always excited to talk about the potential ways the concentration can play out! On campus, I am a managing editor for the HCER and the internal relations director for HODP, so if you are interested in either of those organizations I am glad to talk about them. I also tutor for a variety of courses for the ARC. In my free time, I enjoy biking and exploring cities with my friends. Last summer, I studied abroad in Hungary, where I participated in a great program called Budapest Semesters in Mathematics (BSM), so if you are interested in getting AM credit while studying abroad, let me know! I’m excited to meet everyone and be a PCA this semester!
Olivia Zhang
Email: oliviazhang@college.harvard.edu
Hi! I’m Olivia, a senior in Quincy House pursuing interdisciplinary AM applications at the intersection of social psychology, data, and the history of science. I'm passionate about understanding human nature and improving the experience of humanity in today’s age of accelerating technologies. I'm happy to speak about my exploration-focused approach to my curriculum, as well as numerous research experiences in academia and industry. Some on-campus engagements in my time at Harvard: the Harvard Decision Science Lab (HDSL), WiCS (WeCode), a cappella (Harvard FA), Studio Art Society (StArt), and the AM PCA program! Peer mentorship supported me multiple times along my journey, so I’d love to provide a similar kind of support and share my own experiences. Reach out if you want to chat about anything :)
Nathan Zhao
Email: nathanzhao@college.harvard.edu
Hey everyone! My name is Nathan Zhao, and I'm a junior in Lowell studying AM/Econ, with a secondary in Philosophy. I have a wide range of interests in Economics, Government, Statistics, CS, and Data Science, and very much appreciate how AM has let me explore all of these subjects. On campus, I'm involved in FOP, Model Congress, HUCP, and the Outing Club. Feel free to reach out about switching to AM, AM/Ec, choosing between AM & the humanities, being a Product Manager in the tech industry, and/or the startup/venture space on campus.