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.
Please note More PCAs Coming Soon!
Matthew Andrews (Co-Captain)
Email: matthew_andrews@college.harvard.edu
Hey! My name is Matthew and I am a senior studying Applied Math with a focus in Economics in Eliot House hailing from Pretoria, South Africa. On campus I’m the co-president of Woodbridge (the international student society), a CS 50 TF, a PAF, and do research. I'm interested in finance, economics, and economic policy and I spent my sophomore summer doing.research on industrial policy in Malaysia. I've benefited a lot from reaching out and asking my PCAs for advice so I'd love to help wherever I can be it classes, extracurriculars, teaching, research, finance or anything else.
Emily Figueiredo (Co-Captain)
Email: emilyfigueiredo@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Emily Figueiredo, and I am a senior in Quincy House. I am studying Applied Mathematics on the Data Science track, with a secondary in Computer Science. In addition to being a peer concentration advisor, I am also a course assistant for the math department. Outside of academics, I love hiking, reading, traveling, soccer, and board games. I’m very excited to be a PCA this year, and I can’t wait to connect with you. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or simply want to chat!
Justin Xu (Co-Captain)
Email: justinxu@college.harvard.edu
Hi everyone! I’m Justin, a rising senior in Lowell House from Delaware! I study applied math in mechanical engineering and government. I’m most interested in harnessing the power of engineering and quantitative tools in fields like public policy, clean energy, and transportation. I’m especially passionate about aviation and rapid manufacturing. I've spent my summers conducting computational earth science research in Hong Kong as part of the Harvard-China Project on Energy, Economy, and Environment; studying abroad in Venice; and in the United States Senate, advising my Senator on issues related to manufacturing and trade, clean energy, and appropriations. On campus, I’m involved in HMUN, Harvard Pops Orchestra, and the Think Tank! I also love to swim, run, travel, and cook. Happy to chat about courses, extracurriculars, or life in general — whether related to engineering or not!
Raquel "Rocky" Aguirre
Email: raquelaguirre@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Rocky Aguirre; I'm a senior in Eliot House studying Applied Math on the biological sciences track with a secondary in Molecular & Cellular Biology. I have always been very drawn to the sciences and analytics, so AM was the perfect mix for me. On campus, I am involved with the Fuerza Latina club and also a part of the Varsity Women’s Volleyball team. Outside of school, I’ve worked in the consulting industry but I am also interested in pursuing data science as a profession. During my free time, I enjoy reading (all kinds of genres) and watching movies (big Marvel and Harry Potter fan). Please reach out with any questions about AM-bio or if you just want to chat!
Lindsey Brail
Email: lbrail@college.harvard.edu
My name is Lindsey Brail and I am excited to be a peer concentration advisor. I am a junior in Adams House from New York City and I study AM-bio. I also compete on the varsity heavyweight crew team. I'm happy to chat about anything, included but not limited to: course recommendations, student-athlete experience, book recommendations, and the outdoors! Feel free to reach out and I look forward to hearing from you.
Katelyn Buehring
Email: kbuehring@college.harvard.edu
Hi, my name is Katelyn Buehring! I am a junior in Cabot House from Minnesota studying Applied Mathematics on the Biological Sciences track, and I am also Pre-Med! In addition to being a PCA, I am a course assistant for Math 1B and am involved in various clubs on campus including WiB, WiM, and more. Outside of school, I love traveling (I recently studied abroad in Italy this past summer!), reading, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends! I am super excited to be a PCA this year, so please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have or if you want to chat!
Sofia Corona
Email: sofiacorona@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Sofia, and I am a senior studying Applied Math/Econ and Government in Currier House. On campus I am involved in research as part of the Allen Lab for Democracy Renovation. I am also a mathematics course assistant and member of the sailing team. I am interested in working in the field of public transportation. Last year I took a gap semester to work abroad. Please reach out with any questions about the AM concentration, campus research, taking leaves, or just to chat!
Alice Feng
Email: alicefeng@college.harvard.edu
Hi there! I’m Alice, a rising junior in Lowell House studying Applied Math (Bio Track) and Molecular & Cellular Biology. I’m super passionate about cancer genomics and health disparities research and hope to integrate my concentrations with research. Outside of academics, I love to figure skate and dance with AADT. Please reach out to me about anything Applied Math and Bio related, being premed, clubs, or other stuff! Excited to meet you <3
Ida Kozuchowska
Email: idakozuchowska@college.harvard.edu
Hey:) My name is Ida and I’m a senior at Winthrop House, originally from Warsaw, Poland! I’m concentrating in Stem Cell Biology and AM, with a secondary in Educational Studies. On campus I do neuroregenerative research at Boston Children’s, CA for CS and Econ courses, am a proud PAF, and a student ambassador at the Admission Office. I also sail a little, lead technology at FIMRC, and eagerly grow the beautiful Polish community at Harvard. And I dance and choreograph, a bit too much because almost every day, and am dedicated to convince each and every person I meet to try Latin Dance at least once in their life:) Come chat with me about everything and anything - from AM courses, computational/wet lab research to extracurriculars or random travel stories. I’m here to get excited with you about all the different opportunities on campus or alternatively to complain about anything that’s bugging you. Hope to see you soon!!
Jessica Liang
Email: jessicaliang@college.harvard.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Jess and I'm a senior in Currier studying AM/Bio. Outside of class, I do computational biology research at HMS, work as a course assistant for LS50, and do martial arts in Harvard Taekwondo. Feel free to reach out about AM/Bio, research, grad school, taekwondo, or anything else you have questions about!
Arjun Nageswaran
Email: anageswaran@college.harvard.edu
Hi, I'm Arjun! I'm a senior currently pursuing the AB/SM in applied math-economics in Quincy House. I'm primarily interested in government policy and economic research and have interned in the last two summers at the Department of Commerce and the New York Federal Reserve; if you're also interested in looking at opportunities in this area, I'd be glad to share my experiences. My favorite thing about the concentration is the flexible way you get to pick and choose the classes to build a course schedule that supports your interests. I have also been a TF for some of the popular AM-Ec classes (Econ 1011B and APMTH 120), so I'm happy to talk anytime about courses or anything else applied math/econ related!
Janice Nam
Email: janicenam@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Janice, and I am a senior living in Quincy House studying Applied Math on the Sociology Track with a secondary in CS + citation in Spanish. I am also pursuing a concurrent masters in Computational Science and Engineering. On campus, I've been involved with PBHA, the Harvard Korean Association, and HCCG. During my summers, I've studied abroad in Spain, worked for a healthcare non-profit in Burundi, and interned in finance. In my freetime, I like to read, run along the Charles, and eat yummy food, If you want to chat or ask any questions about the Sociology Track, choosing courses, etc. feel free to reach out! I’m happy to meet you!
Xuanthe Nguyen
Email: xnguyen@college.harvard.edu
Senior at Currier House, studying Applied Mathematics on the Physics Track with a secondary in Statistics. Also on the volleyball team.
Lydia Qin
Email: lydiaqin@college.harvard.edu
Hello! I’m Lydia, a junior in Mather house studying Applied Math on the Economics and Computer Science track with a secondary in the History of Science. On campus, I’m a course assistant for ECON 1011A, and I do economics research. I’m also a captain of the Harvard Women’s Ultimate Frisbee team, a board member of Women in Computer Science (WiCS), and a volunteer for Food Labs. I’ve spent my previous summers studying abroad at the London School of Economics and participating in the summer research village. I’m happy to chat about anything, so please feel free to reach out!
Susannah Su
Email: susannah_su@college.harvard.edu
Hi all! My name is Susannah, and I’m a senior in Kirkland House studying Applied Math on the Psychology track with a secondary in Computer Science and a concurrent master’s in Computational Science and Engineering. I’ve been a CA for the Math 21 series since my sophomore fall and a TF for AM 120 and AC 297r. I enjoy solving puzzles, especially when it involves collaborating with people from different backgrounds to tackle real-life problems, which is why Applied Math is a perfect fit for me. I’m very interested in AI, particularly LLMs and AI’s applications in social sciences. Outside of classes, you can find me at the gym, doing research, or exploring different restaurants. I’m an international and first-gen college student who transitioned from social sciences to STEM only starting in college. I’ve spent my past summers working in finance/quantitative finance. I’m super excited to be a PCA this year and am happy to chat with you about anything I mentioned (AM/Psych, AB/SM program, classes, AI, research, international student life, being a first-gen student, finance, or even cats), or anything else!
Thea Tjolle
Email: theatjolle@college.harvard.edu
Hi all! My name is Thea. I’m from (sometimes snowy) Scotland and I’m in my senior year studying Applied Math! I'm in Adams house which is pretty close to Pierce and a little further from the SEC... I loved math coming into college and it was really exciting to see how math could be used in specific contexts. I have really enjoyed the mathematical modeling classes here. Over the past two summers, I worked as a Project Management Intern at Recidiviz and also did research with the Computational Cognitive Neuroscience Lab at Harvard. Outside of the classroom, I am a peer tutor and I write for the Harvard Crimson! I also love running, discovering new music, and drinking tea with friends. If you have any questions or just want to chat, please reach out!
Raphael Tourette
Email: raphaeltourette@college.harvard.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Raphael Tourette, a Junior in Leverett House concentrating in Applied Math on the Computer Science track while pursuing a secondary in the History of Art & Architecture. I'm from Cupertino, CA, and have been surrounded by the tech industry my entire life. I am most fascinated by product development and overseeing the lifespan of a tech product through all its stages. I've spent time interning at a GNSS startup with the team that invented GPS for mobile devices (formerly SnapTrack, now working on their L5-based product as oneNav) and a very tech-forward insurance managing general underwriter. Working with chip prototyping and ASIC bring-up has especially shown me that beginning any technical professional career requires a lot of adaptability and determination to find the links between what is taught in school and how it can contribute to a company. I am excited to extend this dialogue and share my experiences navigating this immensely innovative industry. I also love to dabble in the arts and athletics, being part of multicultural organizations at Harvard and competing as a varsity athlete! I have loved meeting people with such diverse backgrounds and interests as a diver on the Men's Swimming and Diving team and co-captain of Harvard Undergraduate Bhangra. Feel free to reach out with questions– SEAS and beyond! I am so thrilled to meet everyone!
Raglan Ward
Email: raglanward@college.harvard.edu
Hello, my name is Raglan Ward. I am a junior in Leverett House studying Applied Math - Economics, with a secondary in Psychology. I am interested in myriad fields and enjoy the customizability of AM. I've been a student-athlete on the swim team for 2 years and enjoy participating in different clubs and communities on campus. Professionally, I am interested finance and worked as a Data Analytics Summer Analyst at Fidelity Investments this past summer. In my free time I love to read and spend time outdoors with my friends. Please reach out for any help with classes, extracurriculars, finance, or anything else.
Trey Whitehead
Email: treywhitehead@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Trey, and I’m a Lowell House senior studying Applied Math with a focus area in Decision and Control. I am also pursuing a secondary in CS and a citation in Spanish. Outside of the classroom, I am the captain and former president of the Men’s Club Hockey Team, secretary of the Harvard ROTC Association, and Cadet Leadership Training Officer at Air Force ROTC Detachment 365. Upon graduation, I will commission into the Air Force as an Operations Research Analyst, where I hope to facilitate the integration of AI into the broader military. If you have questions about balancing athletics or military commitments with classroom responsibilities, writing an AM thesis, course selection, or just want to chat, please feel free to reach out! Cheers.
Jennifer Xiong
Email: jxiong@college.harvard.edu
Hi! My name is Jennifer, and I'm a senior in Lowell House studying Applied Math on the Economics and Computer Science track with a secondary in Philosophy. On campus, I'm Co-President of the Harvard Undergraduate Association for U.S.-China Relations and a Teaching Fellow for CS50. In my free time, I love to dance and travel. Don't hesitate to reach out about classes, the Ec/CS track, or AM in general - I'd love to meet you!