Meet the Staff

Aishani Aatresh '24

Special Concentration: Complex Biosocial Systems
Leverett House

Aishani (she/her) loves reading, the outdoors, and anything related to music. She's involved with the Program on Science, Technology and Society at the Kennedy School and conducts research at the intersection of epidemiology and immunology at the public...

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Jana Amin '25

Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, Anthropology
Secondary: EMR
Cabot House

Jana (she/her) loves to chat over iced chai lattes and pastries! She is involved with the Society of Arab Students, the Harvard College Women's Center, the Institute of Politics, and the Radcliffe Institute. She is an advocate for gender parity and youth...

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Gellila Asmamaw '25

Neurobiology, Global Health secondary
Mather House

Gellila (she/her) is an aspiring physician and conducts research on maternal-fetal health at the Brigham. Outside the classroom, she loves making/eating traditional Ethiopian food, learning languages, and playing a good game of streetball.

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Charlotte Baker '24

Social Studies; Secondary: EMR
Currier House

Charlotte (she/her) adores Widener reading room and bagels! In her free time she volunteers with PBHA, researches with the IOP Policy Program, reads, and draws. Her favorite book right now is Bad Feminist by Roxane Gay.

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Abigail Chachkes '25

English/Psychology
Leverett House

Abigail (she/her) enjoys writing fiction, curating her Spotify, psychoanalyzing book characters, and going on long walks while wearing impractical shoes (Dr. Martens or Crocs).

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Laura Connor '24

Social Studies
Eliot House

Laura (she/her) likes skiing, hiking, painting, reading, writing, music, concerts, sports, theater, art, travel, Eliot courtyard, Mission Hill After School Program, and of course, her family and her (perfect) dog, Maggie.

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Harry Cotter '26

English
Kirkland House

Harry (he/him) enjoys reading, writing, and working out. He loves going all-in on particular books and TV shows, currently finishing up The Bell Jar and getting into The Wire.

Harry Cotter

Maliya Ellis '24

Social Studies
Kirkland House

Maliya (she/her) enjoys singing with the Harvard University Choir, writing for the Crimson's weekly magazine, and running long distances. She has been to five continents and her name rhymes with papaya.

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June Fergus '25

Social Studies
Pforzheimer House

June (she/her) is interested in politics, media, and writing. In her free time, she loves playing guitar, running, and forcing her friends to come with her to improv shows.

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Jess Hung '25

History and Science
Currier House

Jess (she/her) is from Needham, which is only about a 30 minute drive from Harvard! On campus, she's involved in the Radcliffe Choral Society and the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company. She also enjoys just about any artsy/craftsy hobby she can get...

Jess Hung

Zeroun Ignis '26

Biomedical Engineering
Leverett House

Zeroun (he/him) loves tinkering with electronics, hiking, origami, and a good cup of boba tea. He can most likely be found at the SEC Makerspace playing with the 3d printers in his free time, or else relaxing in the Radcliffe Gardens on a sunny day.

Zeroun Ignis

Serena Jampel '25

History & Literature
Cabot House

On campus, Serena (she/her) writes for the Crimson, reads fiction for the Advocate, and leads trips as a FOP leader. In her free time, Serena likes to curate her Jibbitz collection and update her Goodreads. She once helped break the Guinness World Record...

Serena Jampel

Avni Kamat '26

Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology
Quincy House

Avni (she/her) is a fan of all things food, karaoke nights, and her puppy Kenzo. On campus, she peer counsels for Harvard ECHO and conducts research at the Radcliffe Institute.

Avni Kamat

Lauren Alexes Kirkpatrick '26

Philosophy
Mather House

Lauren (she/her) spends much of her time painting her troubles away. Her curiosity for the art of argument and unconventional means of thinking have motivated her to explore the realms of ethics and the law. She is also an avid grass whistler.

Lauren Kirkpatrick

Sam Libenson '25

Social Studies and Philosophy
Eliot House

Sam (he/him) enjoys reading and watching science fiction and talking about anything having to do with philosophy. On campus he is involved with the Harvard Review of Philosophy, Harvard Ballet Company, and PBHA.

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Jovan Lim '25

Economics
Kirkland House

Jovan (he/him) enjoys learning new languages, thinking about cities, writing poetry in these cities, discovering good wine and coffee in little bars, as well as lying on grass by the Charles River when it's nice out.

Jovan Lim

Kyle Mandell '25

History & Literature
Leverett House

Kyle (he/him) loves to run along the Charles River (especially in the fall), exchange book recommendations with friends, and try coffee around Boston. On campus, Kyle is also involved with The Crimson's magazine and FOP.

Kyle Mandell

Rayha McPherson '25

Psychology and African American Studies
Adams House

Rayha (she/her/hers) studies Psychology and African American Studies. She loves trees, anything active, music, sushi, fermentation, and talking about mental health.

Rayha McPherson

Liv Oster '25

English
Eliot House

Liv (she/her) is an oboist in HRO, avid walk-taker, amateur recorder player, ernest reader, swing dance enthusiast and an under-practiced unicyclist. She loves good conversation and would never tell you to leave even though that's how her name is...

Liv Oster

Sam Rhee '25

English/Physics
Currier House

Sam (he/him) enjoys hiking, trivia, and writing short stories. He is founder of the Harvard dodgeball club and his favorite local restaurant is Chutneys.

Sam Rhee

Tilly Robinson '26

Social Studies
Mather House

Tilly (she/her) can be found stealing tea from d-halls and taking long walks along the Charles. She also competes for the Harvard College Debating Union, practices with Harvard Karate Club, and writes for the Crimson.

Tilly Robinson

Jane Rosenzweig

Director of the Writing Center

Jane Rosenzweig (she/her) is the Director of the Writing Center. She holds a B.A. from Yale University, an M.Litt. from Oxford and an M.F.A in fiction writing from the University of Iowa Writers’ Workshop. She has been a staff editor at the Atlantic...

Atlas Sanogo '24

Psychology
Winthrop House

Atlas (they/them) loves working out, rollerblading and staying active in novel ways! They used to be a competitive rhythmic gymnast before coming to Harvard. Atlas is a PAF and is also on the board of QSA, and their favorite book is "Bel-Ami" by Guy de...

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Azwayla Taylor '24

History; Secondary: Psychology
Currier House

Azwayla (she/her) grew up in Vermont and enjoys spending time outside, especially in the Fall. She also loves being with her friends, making art, and reading.

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Grace Wang '24

Applied Math
Pforzheimer House

Grace (she/her) loves poetry, black coffee, and hanging out with her little sister. Her favorite place on campus is Widener, and she'll make the trek there from the quad every day until it gets too cold.

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Vivian Zhao '24

Social Studies and MBB
Lowell House

On campus, Vivian (she/her) writes for The Harvard Crimson and is part of the Harvard Association for U.S.-China Relations. She loves to read, play volleyball, and explore the Boston food scene with friends.

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