BER Coffee Chats Spring 2026

Gia De Mayo

Hi! I'm Gia, a senior studying Economics and Data Science. Along with being Co-Head of Research & Editorial, I'm a big foodie, Formula 1 fan, and sometimes-avid reader. To learn more about the R&E department or hear about my undying love for BER, sign up for a coffee chat!

Yubeen Hyun

Hi, I’m Yubeen and I'm Co-Head of Research & Editorial! I’m a sophomore studying Economics from Geneva, Switzerland. I really love skiing, travelling, and terrible reality TV. Sign up for a coffee chat if you’re interested in international school life, the ins and outs of R&E, or why BER is the best!

Cynthia Shi

Hello! My name is Cynthia, and I'm the Head of Publications. I'm currently a junior double majoring in Economics and Statistics. Feel free to chat about BER or anything else!

Annika Seo

Hi! My name is Annika, and I am the Head of Berkeley Economic Review's Peer Review department. Feel free to sign up for a coffee chat with me if you have questions and are interested in Peer Review. I'm also open to talk about academia!

Shining Lu

Hi my name is Shining, I'm a junior majoring in Economics. I'm BER's Finance Chair and I've been in Outreach for 3 semesters. I love all things art, cats, and music! Looking forward to meeting! (not BT)

Jacob Martin

I’m Jacob Martin, co-head of the Empirical Analysis team at BER. I am a physics and mathematics major at UC Berkeley interested in economics. I pivoted from my research role as a quantum sensing experimentalist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory to explore economics research and finance. Please feel free to reach out!

Vidya Venkatachalam

Hi! I’m Vidya, a senior studying applied mathematics, economics, and statistics, and I’m currently serving as a Head of Empirical Analysis! Outside of BER, I’m on a dance team, involved in behavioral economics research, avidly follow the wnba, and love watching romcoms. Feel free to reach out if you’re interested in EA or want to talk about anything!

Zayan Boghani

Hi, I’m Zayan, co-head of  Outreach. I’m studying applied math and econ, and I’m happy to talk and share my experience.

Esha Banerjee

Hi, I'm Esha, a sophomore studying Economics and Data Science. To learn more about BER's Outreach Department, sign up for a coffee chat!

Mariana Escobar

Hi, I'm Mariana, and I'm a junior! I'm a writer in the R&E department, and this semester, I am also social chair. As a yapper, I'm down to talk about anything BER, whether that is writing or just the social environment, or about anything (and everything else) over coffee -- I know amazing spots!