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What does the DUG do?
What does the DUG do?
The Economics Departmental Undergraduate Group (DUG) is the single DUG that serves concentrators in Economics, Applied Math-Economics, Computer Science-Economics, and Mathematics-Economics. The DUG is a group of undergraduates whose common interest in economics spur career and academic-oriented events.
The Economics DUG serves as an intermediary between the Department of Economics faculty and the undergraduate population. In the past, the DUG has hosted events in which students could get to know their professors outside of class, learn about various economic topics, and connect with alums working in different fields.
Who we are
Who we are
Co-Presidents
Co-Presidents
Erica Li
Erica Li
she/her
2027
Erica Li is a senior from New York City, concentrating in Applied Math-Economics. She serves as the Co-President of the Economics DUG, formerly the Co-Chair of the Career Committee. On campus, she also works as a Peer Career Advisor at the Center for Career Exploration and is the Teaching Assistant for Econ 0710: Financial Accounting. She was previously the Director of Corporate Relations in Brown Consulting Club, Family Head in the Chinese Student Association, and part of the Brown Women's Collective.
Outside of school, Erica loves working out (climbing, swimming, and golf), creating art, and hanging out with her friends playing Cambio!
Meruka Vyas
Meruka Vyas
she/her
2028
Meruka is a junior from Delhi concentrating in Mathematics-Economics and Political Science. She serves as the Co-President of the Economics DUG, formerly the Co-Chair of the Academic Committee. On campus, she also serves as the Vice President of the Undergraduate Council of Students, Editor-in-Chief of the Brown Journal of PPE, President of ISA, Vice President of SASA, and as a Project Lead at Brown's Collegiate Consulting Group.
In her free time, she loves to rewatch Star Wars, explore Providence, and visit random jazz bars.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/merukavyas
Career Committee
Career Committee
Career Development is responsible for cultivating events that provide students with the resources and tools that can enable them to learn more about internship and career opportunities. In the past, the committee has coordinated events like Career Coffee Chats, How to Succeed in Your Finance Internship, Diversity in Private Equity Panel, Consulting vs. Finance Panel, Speed Networking with Alumni, Intro to Finance Panel, and Breaking into Harvard Business School.
Shiven Batra
Shiven Batra
he/him
2029
Shiven is a Sophomore from Sacramento, CA studying Development and Applied Mathematics-Economics. He currently serves as the Career Co-Chair for the Economics DUG. On campus, Shiven is a project lead at Brown Consulting Club and serves as a Research Assistant to the Watson School of International and Public Affairs.
He loves playing and watching soccer in his free time, and hopes to pursue a career in policymaking!
Academic Committee
Academic Committee
The Academic Committee coordinates events that provide academic support to students. In the past, the committee has put on events like pre-registration open hours, lecture lunches with professors at Brown, and concentration declaration workshops. The Committee is also updates the Economics DUG Repository at the beginning and end of each semester.
Aarav Laungani
Aarav Laungani
he/him
2029
Aarav is a sophomore from Dubai studying Computer Engineering and Economics. He joined the ECON DUG in his freshman fall as a Academic chair alongside Meruka. Last summer, he interned at Qvantea Capital, a private equity firm focused on B2B tech platforms, and participated in the BAM student investment fund.
Outside of the EconDUG, Aarav is sector head at BIG, on a dance team, involved with BSRE, and loves to cook
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaravlaungani/
Zorian Facey
Zorian Facey
she/her
2027
Zorian Facey is a senior from Montego Bay, Jamaica, studying Applied-Mathematics and Economics (Mathematical Finance track). She serves as the Academic Co-Chair for the Econ DUG, formerly the co-chair of the DEI Committee. Last summer, she interned at Wellington Management on the Global Impact Equities team, and this past summer, she interned at Morgan Stanley on the Biopharma Equity Research team. She is currently an Equity research analyst for BLK Capital Management. At Brown, she is involved in Students of Caribbean Ancestry, and works as a Community Coordinator.
Outside of school, she loves going to the gym, learning new card games, and photography.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zorian-facey-6228312a9
Community Relations Committee
Community Relations Committee
The Community Relations Committee is tasked with developing and hosting events that connect the Econ DUG to the wider Brown community, as well as to other local colleges and universities, and the Providence Public School District (PPSD). The goal of the committee is to create economics-related content and programs that can provide students within and outside of Brown with useful information and tools for getting involved with the field of economics.
Jula He
Jula He
she/her
2029
Jula is a sophomore from Shanghai and Toronto concentrating in Business Economics. She serves as the Community Relations Co-Chair in the Econ DUG. On campus, she’s also involved in Brown Entrepreneurship Program in the Special Events team as well as Brown Finance Club, Alt Protein Project, and Chinese Student Association.
In her free time, she loves to explore new restaurants and cafes, travel, and bake!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jula-he-72297322b/
Caitlin Solis
Caitlin Solis
she/her
2029
Caitlin Solis is a sophomore from New York concentrating in Economics and International & Public Affairs (Security). Outside of the Economics DUG, Caitlin is the Community Engagement Lead for the IAPA DUG, Managing Editor for the Brown Journal of History, Vice President of the Mixed-Asian/Pacific Islander Students’ Heritage Club, and a member of the Southeast Asian Studies Initiative.
In her free time, she loves to read, go to concerts, and travel!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlinsolis/?isSelfProfile=false
DEI Committee
DEI Committee
The DEI Committee operates on behalf of all the marginalized Economics students represented by the DUG. In this position, the committee continually strives to create a safer and more inclusive space that respects diverse backgrounds and values traditionally underrepresented students. Specifically, the committee carries out this mission by hosting targeted events for underrepresented students, fostering conversations that help connect underrepresented students to professionals and academics, as well as inviting diverse speakers to discuss topics that concern marginalized students.
Angie Chae
Angie Chae
she/her
2029
Angie Chae is a sophomore from Manhattan, Kansas, concentrating in Business Economics. She serves as the DEI Co-Chair of the Economics DUG. On campus, she is also a member of the Bruno Finance Society Sophomore Cohort, a member of the Strategy & Ops team of FSIcon, Fashion@Brown Business Team member, Korean American Student Association, and Intramural Volleyball.
Outside of school, Angie loves trying new restaurants and cafes, playing sports (volleyball, swimming, and running), and watching soccer!
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/angie-dabin-chae
Ambreen Sidhu
Ambreen Sidhu
she/her
2029
Ambreen is a sophomore from Punjab, India pursuing a double concentration in Economics and English. She serves as the Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Committee. On campus, she is involved in the Brown Private Equity Club, the International Student Union and The College Hill Independent amongst other things.
In her free time, she loves reading, playing video games and practicing salsa (although she is not very good at it).
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambreen-sidhu-89b766367/
Marketing Committee
Marketing Committee
The Marketing Committee is tasked with keeping the Brown community up to date with all the events, resources, and offerings of the DUG throughout the semester. This includes sending out weekly newsletters to the Brown committee, advertising the events of the different committees, developing engaging graphics, and ensuring that the DUG is featured on various platforms for optimal advertising.
Maria Ascasibar Castaneda
Maria Ascasibar Castaneda
she/her
2028
Maria is a junior from Lima, Peru, concentrating in Business Economics and Behavioral Decision Sciences. At Brown, she serves as Marketing Co-Chair of the Economics DUG and President of UNICEF@Brown, as well as a Meiklejohn Peer Advisor.
In her free time, she enjoys painting landscapes, spending time with friends and family, and dancing.
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mariaascasibarcastaneda/
Finance and Engagement Committee
Finance and Engagement Committee
The Finance and Engagement Committee is tasked with keeping track of the committee’s budgets and facilitating engagement within the DUG E-Board. This includes tracking sources of funding and spending, and facilitating club reimbursements, and organizing social events.
Aamina Chaudhry
Aamina Chaudhry
she/her
2028
Aamina is a junior from Long Island, NY, concentrating in Economics and Public Health. At Brown, Aamina serves as the Finance and Engagement Chair of the Economics DUG (previously DEI Co-Chair), UFB Chief of Financial Affairs, the Vice President of UNICEF@Brown, a member of Student Clinic for Immigrant Justice, and the Brown University Representative for the Kessler Scholars Collaborative Student Leadership Board. She works as an SAT Math tutor for Teach for America aiding underserved high school students, and at a Providence Non-Profit, Inspiring Minds. Previously, she was a U-FLi (Undocumented, First-Generation, and/or Low-Income) Peer Counselor.
In her free time, she enjoys watercolor painting, learning new languages, hiking, and supporting her friends, family, and community!
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamina-chaudhry-40748b312/
Freshmen Representatives
Freshmen Representatives
Our freshmen representatives!
Ethan Scarfo
Ethan Scarfo
he/him
2030
Ethan Scarfo is a freshman from Sharon, MA, studying Business-Economics. He currently serves as the First-Year Representative for the Economics DUG. Outside of school, Ethan loves working out (skiing, running, and playing ping-pong), traveling the world, and late-night meals with friends at Jo’s!
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ethanscarfo
Ayaan Popatiya
Ayaan Popatiya
he/him
2030
Ayaan is a first-year from the Atlanta area studying Applied Mathematics–Economics (Mathematical Finance track) and Behavioral Decision Sciences. At Brown, he is involved in the Socially Responsible Investment Fund's Financials and Real Estate groups, the Brown Private Equity Club, and Brown Students in Real Estate. He is passionate about investing, entrepreneurship, and real estate, with experience in commercial real estate and operating family businesses. In his free time, he enjoys playing tennis, exploring new places, and working on entrepreneurial projects.
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