Alejandra Orozco is a senior studying Management Science and Engineering. Alejandra’s interest in financial literacy, micro-entrepreneurship, and microfinance began while growing up in Mexico, where financial planning is generally nonexistent. This interest led her to pursue experiences in the financial services industry at J.P. Morgan, Fidelity, and the Stanford Capital Group. She is committed to improving the quality of life in her country through financial education and empowerment. Outside of her academic commitments, you can find her cooking, hiking, or reading!

Anuhea Parker is a senior studying Management Science and Engineering and coterming in Sustainability Science and Practice. She is passionate about corporate sustainability and is excited to work with Professor Bob Sutton. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing poetry, laying out in the sun with friends, and trying new foods!

Jessica Chen is a sophomore majoring in Mathematical and Computational Science and minoring in History. Born and raised in Guangzhou, China, she also calls Charlotte, NC, where she went to high school, her American home. She loves connecting with different communities and cultures and reflecting on what positive changes can be implemented. She is interested in interdisciplinary collaboration and passionate about preserving humanity in the age of technology. During her free time, she loves playing the piano, road tripping, and going on night walks.

Jorge is a junior from Nogales, Arizona, majoring in Management Science and Engineering, where he is exploring the intersection of finance, business, and technology. He currently works as a venture scout for Draper Associates and has gained experience in the FinTech startup landscape working in a product and strategy role. In his free time, he enjoys hiking, music, and playing tennis.

Kelvin K Waititu is a freshman from Nairobi, Kenya. Having researched financial markets and their operations in Kenya with his former High School Business Team, Kelvin is interested in the intersection between technology and financial systems and hopes to use the expertise from these two disparate fields to develop digital financial solutions that drive towards a decentralized and inclusive financial system that works for all Kenyans- irregardless of their level of income. In his free time, Kelvin likes listening to Afro pop music and creating memes.

Khuyen Nguyen is currently a freshman at Stanford University. She is interested in the intersection between data science and social issues, specifically those that involve inequalities in first generation or low-income communities. In the past, she has worked with environmental non-profits and advocated for educational resources in STEM.

Makenna Turner is a sophomore from Boulder, Colorado studying Computer Science with a potential co-term in MS&E. Prior to Stanford, Makenna worked as a Research Assistant in the Laboratory for Playful Computation at the University of Colorado - Boulder. Last summer, Makenna worked as a Software Engineering Intern at Amazon for their AWS platform. This summer, she intends on pursuing an internship in Consulting for Consumer Technology. Outside of academics, Makenna loves beekeeping at home in Colorado, is a member of the Equestrian Team, and enjoys exploring food around the Bay Area.

Matthew Jackson is a freshman hoping to study either Electrical Engineering or Energy Resource Engineering. In his free time he enjoys traveling. He loves experiencing cultures through their food and music. Matthew is looking forward to working with Professor John Weyant on issues related to energy equity and Sustainability. He is passionate about renewable energy technologies as a means of supplementing traditional energy sources.

Nadine Fattah is a junior majoring in Management Science and Engineering (MS&E) with a focus on organizations, technology, and policy. She is passionate about the intersection of finance with entrepreneurship, technology, and international affairs, and strives to apply an entrepreneurial mindset to each of her endeavors. Her experience includes equity research at Dodge & Cox and working in product, growth, and fundraising capacities at various innovative startups. As a Girls Who Invest Scholar, SWIF Vice President, and SENSA Vice President, she is passionate about increasing women's representation in finance and entrepreneurship. In her free time, Nadine enjoys mentoring refugee youth, watching comedy specials, and traveling. She is thrilled to be working with Professor Charles Eesley on research in entrepreneurship, international affairs, and social impact.

Quinn Smalling is a Senior from Livermore, CA studying mathematics with a minor in economics. After interning with BlackRock, he discovered his passion for data science and analysis; he now hopes to focus on the field of computational policy, working at the intersection of law and data science. In his free time, Quinn enjoys listening to music and tossing a football.

Reta is a current junior from San Diego, California studying Economics. Her research interests are in understanding and addressing poverty and inequality using quantitative and computational methods. In her free time, she likes to read, listen to music, and watch documentaries.

Romuald Thomas is a sophomore studying Computer Science. In the past, he has worked as a research assistant in the Stanford Screenomics Lab and analyzed private data in an effort to capture the effects that habitual technological use may have on one's behavior and quality of life as well as its effects within various organizational structures. In his free time, he enjoys studying maps and learning about new countries and the cultures that come alongside them.

Sam Prieto Serrano is a sophomore studying Symbolic Systems and minoring in Computer Science. He is interested in public interest technology and advancing education equity access, especially in ways that can advance and center the experiences of those from low-income or most public need. He has been involved in the Haas Center for Public Service and the Public Interest Tech Lab. He is excited to explore MS&E working with Professor Irene Lo on research at the intersection of education, policy, and algorithms. In his free time, Sam enjoys playing volleyball and trying out new types of music.

Yale Wang is a sophomore undergraduate studying Electrical Engineering with a focus on hardware & software. He is keen to explore different interests and fields to apply those technical knowledge. He is extremely excited to work with Professor Yinyu Ye and PhD candidate Devansh Jalota and do research on online Fisher equilibrium markets and social regret analysis.

Yosheb Getachew is a senior majoring in Physics and Mathematics and prospective Coterm in Computer Science. His passions include quantum information theory, optimization and algorithm development, the application of probabilistic models to variable physical systems, and minority representation in STEM. He has also conducted researched in molecular biology, computational neuroscience, astrophysics, and high energy particle physics labs. Through the MS&E Undergraduate Diversity in Research Fellowship, Yosheb will begin studying quantum matrix games with Professor Aaron Sidford and the Algorithms and Optimization Lab. In his free time, Yosheb enjoys exercising, history, and time spent friends and family.

Zora Hudson is a sophomore from New York City who grew up in São Paulo. She is working towards a bachelors degree in Economics or Management Science and Engineering and a minor in Math. Outside of her studies, she plays tennis and writes.

Feona Dong is an undergraduate studying Public Policy, Data Science, and Computer Science. Since arriving at Stanford, Feona has discovered a love for data science; they now hope to pursue a career in policy analysis that centers the needs of marginalized communities. While at Stanford, they have staffed the Stanford Women’s Community Center, researched with the Stanford Graduate School of Education, and led section for the Computer Science department. Importantly, Feona also loves to consume and create baked goods

Julia Kadie is a junior majoring in Computer Science. She is fascinated by the intersection of technology, ethics, and social good. She seeks to use computational methods to understand and address issues related to education and policy. She is the president of Stanford’s Society of Women Engineers and enjoys mentoring first-generation aspiring college students with the organization Matriculate. In her free time she enjoys swimming, playing tennis, and hosting elaborate picnics.

Alanna is pursuing an M.S. in Management Science and Engineering as well as a B.S. in Computer Science with a minor in Human Rights. While at Stanford, she has worked for the Stanford Social Innovation Review, ran The Stanford Daily’s lifestyle section, and interned for the nonprofit law practice Accountability Counsel. Presently, Alanna is researching for the Stanford Computational Policy Lab.

Alissa Vuillier is an undergraduate studying Computer Science and Political Science. Since coming to Stanford, she has been immersed in the intersection of tech and social good—creating a web application to match domestic violence survivors seeking civil compensation with lawyers willing to work pro-bono, working for Stanford's Poverty and Technology Lab and the nonprofit Build Change, and being involved with the Public Interest Tech Lab and CS + Social Good. Through the MS&E Undergraduate Diversity in Research Fellowship, Alissa now works with Professor Sharad Goel at the Computational Policy Lab. In her free time, Alissa loves making Spotify playlists and learning new languages.

Amara Okoli is a Stanford freshman from Houston, Texas. Having done speech and debate along with volunteer-work for her local food bank in high school, Amara is interested in policy data and will likely pursue studies in both computer science and public policy. In her free time, Amara likes watching political documentaries and skateboarding.

Andrea is currently a junior at Stanford pursuing a bachelor’s degree in computer science. She’s passionate about exploring the intersection of healthcare and technology, and as the daughter of Panamanian immigrants and Puerto Ricans, is especially interested in health disparities that affect people of color. While at Stanford, she’s conducted research on improving cancer biopsy accuracy using an agent-based model of tumor cells, interned at Google, worked as a teaching assistant for Stanford’s introductory computer science classes, and co-directed an international summit on student entrepreneurship. Through the MS&E Undergraduate Diversity in Research Fellowship, Andrea works with Professor Ross Shachter on medical decision analysis research.

Bethelehem Engeda is a sophomore from San Leandro, CA studying Management Science and Engineering with a minor in Data Science. Ever since becoming intrigued by shows like Shark Tank growing up, she has made it her goal to combine her passions in business and technology for the purpose of social good. From being a part of coding programs and finance internships with companies like Google, Facebook, and Artemis Connection, to leading national organizations like Diversify Our Narrative and Scholars of Finance, she's been able to gain a variety of valuable skills over the years. She looks forward to doing research under Professor Charles Eesley to further her knowledge and skills in the social entrepreneurship and data privacy fields.

Crystal is a current freshman at Stanford from Oakland, CA. They are interested in computer science, public policy, economics, and social justice. In their free time, they enjoy baking, cooking, listening to music, and playing Wii Sports. Crystal is excited to conduct research with Professor Pamela Hinds and learn more about organization science along the way.

Originally from Trenton, New Jersey, Makayta Cole is a sophomore at Stanford University studying International Relations and minoring in Data Science. She has had work experience in business development, technology, and social justice, experiences that have invigorated an interest in the way that technology can be leveraged to advance social issues. At Stanford, she is involved with the Stanford Undergraduate Black Business Association, Stanford Women in Politics, and the Haas Center for Public Service. She is excited to work with Professor Charles Eesley on research in entrepreneurship, international development, and social impact.

Melina Seligman-Tovar is a Mexican American student at Stanford University and a prospective Symbolic Systems or Management Science and Engineering major. She is passionate about the merits and development of education, technology, and music. She has been a performer and musician for multiple years while balancing academic and extracurricular work and is excited to begin research through the MS&E program. Melina created and instructed a bilingual ukulele and singing group for low-income elementary schoolers, co-founded a college essay editing and advising startup, and translated for a community clinic as well as an NGO that promotes food security. She is also interested in marketing and dedicated to opening opportunities for under-resourced individuals and communities. She is an avid multidisciplinary learner who hopes to be involved in these areas and more throughout her Stanford career and in the future.

Ruben Cuevas is a sophomore studying Computer Science. Previously, he has worked with the National Institutes of Health as a Civic Digital Fellow, and he is involved with the Stanford Technology Law Review and the Public Interest Tech Lab. Ruben enjoys discovering new music and training for triathlons in his free time.

Sajel Galhotra is a junior majoring in Mathematical and Computational Science and minoring in Ethics and Technology. Her research interests lie in using computational methods to address inequalities in policy. In her free time, she enjoys doing puzzles, listening to music, and hiking.

Taylore Givens is a sophomore undergraduate pursuing an engineering degree and computer science minor. Her passion areas include CS, policy, and environmentalism. She is an executive member of Stanford’s Public Interest Technology Lab and has done environmentalism and technology work with Conservation X Labs. She is excited to learn about MS&E and the interdisciplinary policy, data science, and software engineering work done at the Computational Policy Lab.

Yearim is a senior studying Public Policy and Management Science and Engineering. Originally from Mexico, he has grown to call Salt Lake City, UT home. Growing up Yearim was always been interested in solving problems--whether it be solving disputes on the playground to solving mathematical theories in class. This led him to work with Comunidades Unidas on immigration issues all throughout high school. In college, he continued working to solve social problems, but now added a business lens to combine his passion with what he's learning in class. Now as a senior, Yearim has enjoyed working in consultative roles at Facebook and TikTok, where he personally helped businesses grown and succeed on both platforms. Yearim is excited to work with Professor Peter Glynn and hopes to bring his enthusiasm and expertise to solve research problems. When he's not busy, you can find him on campus dancing to music with friends, zig-zagging his bike thru palm trees, and basking in the California sun!

Zakaria Sharif is a senior majoring in Political Science and coterming in MS&E with a focus in technology and engineering management. He is interested in the intersection between media and technology and hopes to one day become an entrepreneur. In his free time, Zakaria is passionate about music, film, and his great home state of Ohio.