Harper Oreck is a rising sophomore in Eliot House planning to concentrate in Social Studies and English. On campus, she enjoys hosting a show on the college radio station, competing with the Debating Union, and writing for the Crimson. She is also involved with the Harvard Advocate and is currently the legislative director for the Harvard College Democrats. She is passionate about social justice and interested in the intersection of law and activism, so she is excited to work with the Southern California ACLU’s Jails Project this summer.

Owen, originally from Arlington, Massachusetts, is a rising senior in Dunster House. He is pursuing a joint concentration in Computer Science and Philosophy and a language citation in German. He spends most of his time on campus rowing for the Men's Lightweight Crew team and tries to find time to go rock climbing at QRAC when he can. This summer, Owen is excited for the opportunity to use his technical knowledge to make a positive impact on society with Ameelio.

Ben Simon is a rising senior in Quincy House pursuing a joint concentration in Comparative Religion and Government and a secondary in Computer Science. Hailing from Newton, Massachusetts, Ben transferred earlier this year from Stanford. He currently serves as a representative on the Undergraduate Council (UC) and as the Vice President of Community Relations at the Harvard Hillel Steering Committee. In addition, Ben is a volunteer teacher for the IOP CIVICS Program, a member of the Harvard Din & Tonics, and a founding editor of Emet, Harvard's Undergraduate Journal of Jewish Thought. This summer, he is thrilled to work under the guidance of Dr. Yuval Levin to study the history of American political institutions.

Rena Cohen is a rising junior in Cabot House studying Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a secondary in Statistics. At Harvard, she dedicates much of her time to vocal music, singing as a Choral Fellow with the Harvard University Choir and music directing the Radcliffe Pitches, a jazz a cappella group. She also works as a student receptionist at the Harvard Art Museum and has interned for the Boston Camerata, a leading early music ensemble in the Boston area. Rena hopes to pursue a career in arts administration, with the goal of making cultural institutions more equitable, educational, and engaging for the general public. As an intern for Americans for the Arts, she hopes to learn how to channel her personal appreciation for the arts towards policy research and advocacy efforts on a macro scale.

Jacob Heberle is a rising junior in Pforzheimer House from Honolulu, Hawaii. He is pursuing a joint concentration in Government and East Asian Studies. On campus, he serves as the President of the Hawaii Club, the Senior Multimedia Editor of the Harvard Political Review, and is involved in the Harvard College Japan Initiative. He has previously interned for Senator Mazie Hirono and has a keen interest in Asia-Pacific foreign policy. This summer, Jacob is excited to be working for the Hawaii Appleseed Center and to research equitable housing policy for the Hawaii Legislature.

Derrick Ochiagha is a rising junior in Mather House, originally from New York City. He is studying Government with a secondary in Economics. On campus, he currently serves as a Diversity Peer Educator and is passionate about uplifting student voices to create tangible change! He has also been involved with the Harvard College Democrats, serving on the campaigns committee, and is the current president and co-director of the Harvard College Film Festival. This summer, Derrick is excited to be working at the offices of Assemblyman Michael Blake.

Chiamaka Obilo is a rising senior in Kirkland House, originally from Boston, MA. She is studying Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology with a secondary in Anthropology and a language citation in Arabic. Outside of academics, she serves as the Vice President of the Phillips Brooks House Association. She's also an EMT with Harvard Crimson EMS, an Indigo peer counselor, the BIOME Director of the Harvard Premedical Society, and the Partnerships Chair at the IOP's JFK Jr. Forum Committee. She enjoys volunteering with youth in Boston's South End neighborhood, which is her home community. Chiamaka looks forward to utilizing her community organizing and research skills at Baltimore Votes this summer.

Hoda Abdalla is a rising sophomore in Kirkland house from Lexington, South Carolina. She plans on pursuing a concentration in Government with a secondary in Social Anthropology. She is the incoming Political Action Chair for the Association of Black Harvard Women and mentors with the Alberta V. Scott Leadership Academy. Hoda has also been involved with the Institute of Politics and is a consultant with Harvard Undergraduate Political Consulting. She is looking forward to exploring her interest in grassroots organizing this summer while advancing the mission of Black Girls Vote by empowering black women to activate their voices in politics.

Anthony is a rising sophomore in Quincy House likely concentrating in Social Studies eager to examine urban economic policies. He is a proud life-long Cantabrigian. He is very involved in the Y2Y and Harvard Square homeless shelters and enjoys playing Soccer in his free time. Anthony is excited to work for the BPDA this summer at the intersection of socio-economics and public policy in his local community.

Adiah Price-Tucker is a rising junior in Lowell House from Norwalk, Connecticut. She is concentrating in Sociology with a secondary in Education Studies. On campus, she serves as the Political Action Chair of the Generational African American Students' Association and has volunteered with the Franklin After School Enrichment Program, a free after school program for low-income students in Dorchester. She was also a member of the IOP's Criminal Justice Policy Program this past school year, where she discovered a passion for policy research and design. She is honored and excited to bring this passion to the Center for American Progress and contribute to their mission of making the United States a more equitable and just place for all.

Raymond Song is a rising senior in Cabot House, originally from Beijing, China. He is studying Environmental Science and Public Policy with a secondary in Government. On campus, he is involved with the Harvard College China Forum, directs the conference programming and speaker outreach of the largest student-run U.S.-China conference in North America. He is also research assistant at the Harvard Belfer Center, focusing on international climate change negotiations. He is excited to further his passion for climate and energy policy with the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions this summer.

Braeden is a rising senior from Mississippi studying government and education. At Harvard, he serves as the vice president of Primus (the College’s first-generation, low-income student union), as a voting member and steering committee member for the Harvard College Honor Council (a student-faculty committee for academic integrity), and as senior student ambassador for the Advanced Leadership Initiative. In his spare time, Braeden enjoys weightlifting, gushing about Mississippi, and binge-watching sketch comedy. He is excited to be joining the child poverty policy team with the Children's Defense Fund!

Michelle is a rising senior studying economics with a secondary in psychology. She is originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, but is now a proud resident of Pforzheimer House. So proud, in fact, that she is Co-Social Chair for the PfoHoCo. On campus, she is also the Director of Communications for the Harvard Votes Challenge, a non-partisan, student-led organization striving to reach 100% voter participation at Harvard by lowering barriers to voting, creating and sharing resources, and making voting a celebration on campus! She's looking forward channeling her passion for voting and civic engagement into her work with Civic Alliance.

Kaylee Cornelius is a rising sophomore in Leverett House from Decatur, GA. She plans on concentrating in Electrical Engineering with a secondary in Energy and Environment. On campus, she is an incoming NSBE Senator for the Harvard Society of Black Scientists and Engineers. She is also involved with the Harvard Chapter of Engineers Without Borders and the club golf team. Kaylee is passionate about promoting the increase of women and minority representation in STEM spaces, and enjoys knitting in her free time. She is excited to learn more about climate action with Climate XChange’s State Carbon Pricing Network this summer.

Sarida Morejon is a rising sophomore in Cabot House from Austin, TX. She is planning on concentrating on Human Evolutionary Biology with a secondary in History and a citation in Spanish. On campus, she is involved in Candela Latin Dance Troupe, Room 13 Peer Counseling, and WHRB. In the past, Sarida has worked with the Harvard Admissions Office Undergraduate Minority Recruitment Program and has volunteered with PBHA and Jolt Texas. She is excited to work with the Colorado Democratic Party to increase Latinx outreach and encourage participation in local politics.

Araoluwa "Ara" Omotowa is a rising junior in Mather House from Idaho Falls, Idaho studying Government with a secondary in Global Health, Health Policy and citation in Mandarin Chinese. On campus, she has served as a First-Year Representative and the Political Action Chair for the Association of Black Harvard Women. Currently, she sits on IOP SAC as the Director of Diversity and Outreach. She has worked as a Research Assistant at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and is a Front Desk Attendant at the Student Oasis. This summer, Ara will be an Emerging Leaders Intern with the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation in Washington, D.C., providing administrative assistance for a specific Congressional office and the Foundation as a whole.

Orlee Marini-Rapoport is a rising sophomore in Adams House from Northampton, Massachusetts. She plans on concentrating in History & Literature on the American Studies track. She is also interested in gender studies, Latin and translation theory, and legal anthropology. On campus, she is a member of the Harvard College Honor Council, an Editor on the Editorial Board of the Harvard Crimson, and an assistant at Widener Library. This summer, she is thrilled to be interning for the Resources, Science and Industry Division of the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress.

My name is Josie Abugov and I’m a rising junior in Kirkland House from Los Angeles. I’m pursuing a joint concentration in Social Studies and The Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality with a Language Citation in Chinese. Outside of class, I’ve been involved in the IOP since my freshmen year through the Fellows and Study Groups Program and the Politics of Race and Ethnicity. I also write for The Crimson Fifteen Minutes Magazine, host a weekly radio show on Harvard Radio Broadcasting, work as a gallery attendant at the Ethelbert Cooper Gallery for African and African-American Art, and served as alumnae representative for the Association of Black Harvard Women. I’m excited to intern for the Consortium on Gender, Security, and Human Rights this summer, and learn more about armed conflict resolution and feminist approaches to building sustainable peace.

Tivas Gupta is a rising sophomore in Pforzheimer House from Chicago, Illinois. He is studying Economics with a secondary in Computer Science, and is very interested in how data science can be used to shape and improve economic policy. Tivas has worked with the Economic Policy Group in the IOP. Outside of the IOP, he is a member of the Harvard College Consulting Group and a editor on the Harvard Economics Review. In his free time, Tivas can be found running along the Charles, playing ultimate frisbee, or spending time with his friends. Tivas is very excited to be working this summer with the Council of Economic Advisers and to learn more about our nation's economy .

Vivian Herbert is a rising junior in Eliot House concentrating in Social Studies and Romance Languages and Literature. At Harvard, Vivian works with Youth Lead the Change, which organizes international youth leadership conferences through Leadership Institute at Harvard College. She also teaches government classes to fifth-graders in Boston Public Schools through the CIVICS Program at the Institute of Politics, and worked as the undergraduate assistant who oversaw the 2019 First Year Day of Service through the Phillips Brooks House Association. Prior to enrolling at Harvard College, she served as a City Year AmeriCorps Member at the Higginson-Lewis School in Roxbury, Massachusetts. As a lifelong Boston resident, she is passionate about youth engagement, innovative public service, and making both her hometown and the world better places for everyone.

Evangelos Kassos is a rising sophomore in Quincy House, originally from Karditsa, Greece. He plans to pursue a joint degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology and Government. On campus, he is a Student Academic Integrity Fellow at Harvard's Honor Council and a Peer Tutor Fellow at the College's Academic Resource Center. He is also the Communications, Outreach, Marketing and Strategy chair of Just Art, an arts festival celebrating social justice created by college students in the greater Boston area. This summer, Evangelos is looking forward to participating in the research endeavors at INSERM's CRI Research Collaboratory to develop affordable and accurate COVID-19 testing that could be run by ordinary people, without any background in medicine or biology. The #CoronaDetective consists of strips of tubes with dry reagents, which could be readily supplied anywhere, without cold-chain dependence. The test runs without complicated equipment and features a simple +/- readout.

Emma Berens is a rising Sophomore in Quincy House from Boston, MA. She plans to study Government on the Tech Science track with a citation in Spanish. On campus, she is involved in Harvard Model Congress, Institute of Politics programs, and has enjoyed working on different campaigns, including Kamala Harris’ Presidential Campaign (Fall 2019). Emma is incredibly excited to serve as a Fellow on the Dave Cavell for Congress (MA-04) Campaign this summer and is particularly looking forward to learning more about effective voter outreach tactics, especially during times of crisis. She also hopes to gain insight into education policy, a field which she eventually plans to further pursue.

Alex Encalada-Stuart is a rising junior in Currier House from Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is concentrating in Computer Science with a focus on computer systems. On campus, he has been involved in tutoring local elementary and middle school students through PBHA’s Cambridge Afterschool Program. Alex also enjoys singing with the Harvard-Radcliffe Chorus, traveling, and discussing politics. He is excited to learn about political campaigning and organizing this summer with the Democratic Party of Wisconsin.

Nosher is a rising sophomore from Hunza, Pakistan. On campus, Nosher is involved with the Harvard College Consulting Group, Pakistani Students Association, Harvard Club Field Hockey, and Harvard Cricket Club. Nosher is really excited to help policymakers in his hometown make data-driven policies. In his free time, Nosher loves hiking, boxing, and watching soccer.

Nathan is a rising sophomore in Lowell House originally from Wayland, Mass. He plans on studying Economics or Statistics with a secondary field in Philosophy. On campus, he's involved in Harvard Model Congress and the innovation, startup and venture capital scene on campus. Nathan also volunteers for the Small Claims Advisory Service and is a Student Director for the Harvard-MIT Coop. Nathan is passionate about journalism, politics, creative writing, and anything involving the great outdoors.

Patrick is a rising senior studying Government with a secondary focus in Sociology. He's originally from Costa Rica but moved to Miami just before elementary school. During his middle and high school years, his parents took him to rallies, canvassing, and grassroots events where he developed an interest in politics. Since then, he has spent almost every summer interning and volunteering with political offices and campaigns at the local and state level. Outside of school, he works as a Tour Guide with the Harvard Information Center and as a Student Lead with the Harvard Alumni Association. In his free time, he loves biking, watching stand-up comedy, and performing music.

Ximena Morales is a rising junior in Currier House studying Government. On campus, she currently serves as the co-director of Act On a Dream, an immigration reform and advocacy group, and the director of Campus Outreach of the Harvard College Democrats. She has also been involved with Harvard Undergraduate Political Consulting. This summer, she looks forward to working on a variety of projects for a non-profit that serves the immigrant community in Boston.

Charlotte Berry is a rising junior in Dunster House, from Longmeadow, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a joint concentration in Classics and Government with a focus on political theory, and is also interested in data science and history. On campus, she is a member of the Radcliffe Women's Crew Team, and works as a tour guide for Harvard College Admissions & Financial Aid. She is excited to join FEMA this summer and combine her interests in analysis, government administration, and public service.

Remka Nwana is a rising sophomore in Kirkland House pursuing a concentration in economics. On campus, she serves as the Special Events Chair for the Black Students Association as well as the Business Manager for KeyChange, an A Capella group that honors music of the diaspora. She is also a part of Harvard's Crimson Key Society and works as a Peer Tutor Fellow for the Academic Resource Center. In her spare time, she enjoys discussing social injustice and international politics, hanging out with friends, and listening to Beyoncé. Remka is extremely eager to begin her internship with the Global Situation Room to learn more about inclusive economy and public affairs.

Anissa Medina is a rising junior in Cabot House concentrating in History and Literature (Ethnic Studies field) with a secondary in Religion. She is originally from Claremont, California and loves spending time outdoors and in the sun. On campus, she is involved with the Cabot House Committee as a Social Chair, works at the desk in Lamont Library, and mentors young men at a local juvenile detention center through HOPE. Anissa has always been passionate about working alongside the incarcerated and is very excited to intern at the Hawai'i Innocence Project this summer.

Sanika Mahajan is a rising senior in Mather House, hailing from Cupertino, CA. She studies Social Studies with a secondary concentration in Global Health/Health Policy. Sanika is deeply involved in gender-based advocacy on campus, serving as Chair of the Women's Cabinet and President of the South Asian Women's Collective, as well as organizing with anti-rape culture group Our Harvard Can Do Better. She spent two years as a representative on the Undergraduate Council, where she was Chair of the Health, Safety and Wellness Committee and worked on mental health programming, sexual assault prevention, and social inclusion. This past semester, she co-founded political advocacy organization Asian Americans for Political Justice, which has thus far focused on combatting COVID-era xenophobia with policy. Sanika loves to dance and has been a choreographer for the large South Asian production, Ghungroo. She is so excited to work with the Healthy London Partnership in mitigating inequities, especially in the face of COVID19!

Carmen Enrique is a rising senior at Harvard College from Palma de Mallorca, Spain. She is concentrating in Linguistics with a related field in Classics and a secondary in Comparative Literature. On campus, she is the Vice President of the Harvard Association Cultivating Inter-American Democracy, a Model UN conference for high school students held in Latin America. She has also been an Executive Editor of the Harvard Crimson's blog and interned in the Harvard Office of International Affairs. Carmen looks forward to learning more about citizen security and innovative research methods through working with the Igarapé Institute.

Kevin is passionate about transforming the civic state of America. As a rising junior in Currier House, Kevin studies sociology and is the Co-Chair of the Harvard Votes Challenge, which strives towards 100% voter engagement and participation across the University. On Campus, Kevin also tutors at the Writing Center and plans events with the College Events Board. Between high school and college, Kevin spent two years designing youth programs for the Mayor of Boston and the YMCA, shifting K12 education to focus on civic and social emotional learning. In his free time, Kevin enjoys teaching laughter yoga and eating chinese food, occasionally at the same time.

Connor is a rising sophomore from around Albany, NY. A member of Lowell House, his concentration is currently undecided, though his interests include the classical world, the history of science and technology, and climate issues. On campus, he organizes with the fossil fuel divestment movement and writes for the Harvard Political Review and SatireV. This summer, he looks forward to fighting for progressive policies and democratic reform as an intern with Indivisible's political team.

Isabel Giovannetti is a rising senior in Cabot House, originally from Tampa, Florida. She is studying Government and French. On campus, she has served on the Executive Board of the Harvard College Democrats and been involved in the IOP’s Fellows and Study Groups and CIVICS programs. She also works as a student assistant at the Harvard Art Museums. This summer, she is looking forward to further exploring anti-corruption policymaking and advocacy through her internship at Integrity Initiatives International.

Cassie Marando is a rising senior in Pfoho from Abington, Massachusetts. She studies history with a potential secondary in English. Outside of her academic life, Cassie is about to enter her third year as a Peer Advising Fellow, where she advises first year students on all aspects of life at Harvard. Cassie is also the co-Director of the Writing and Public Service Institute's College Bound Mentoring program, which seeks to guide underserved high school students through the college essay writing process. She is also a member of the Harvard Museums of Science and Culture Student Board, where she works to engage the student body with Harvard's many museums on campus. Cassie is excited to be working with the JFK Library Foundation this summer, and to explore the world of political non-profit organizations.

Maya Woods-Arthur is a rising sophomore in Quincy House from Washington, D.C. She plans on studying Government with a secondary in Psychology and a language citation in Arabic. On campus she serves on the board of the Harvard College Democrats and does inmate tutoring through the HOPE program at PBHA. She also works with the Harvard Votes Challenge to increase voter turnout and civic engagement on campus. She is excited to work for the Kansas Democratic Party this summer to learn more about using data to conduct voter outreach.

Meredith is a rising junior in Winthrop House from Kennesaw, Georgia. She is studying Comparative Religion with a focus in Religion & Social Science. On campus, Meredith serves as Producer for the Harvard-Radcliffe Modern Dance Company, a leader of the First-Year Outdoor Program, and a DJ on Harvard's student-run radio station, WHRB. Meredith is excited to be working on Kyle Rinaudo's Democratic Campaign for Georgia's 35th House District this summer as a Research & Communications Intern.

Maryna Macdonald is a rising junior in Kirkland House studying Environmental Science and Public Policy. She is from Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada and plays on the Harvard Women's Ice Hockey Team. She is a member of the Native Americans at Harvard College, which Hosted the All Ivy Native Council Summit in 2017 and participates in a wide variety of events to help grow the Native American community on Campus. She is excited to join the Attorney General's team in the Consumer Advocacy & Response Division to help in their goals this summer, which seeks to achieve resolution for consumers by offering free consumer assistance services.

Carlos Garcia is a rising junior in Quincy House pursuing a concentration in Economics and a secondary in Government. On campus, he is a member of CBE, a consulting club that works with large and small clients and nonprofit organizations to tackle important challenges. This summer, Carlos is excited to contribute to different projects for the office of Mayor Francis Suarez of Miami and to learn from local authorities as we face the challenges of the Covid-19 crisis. He hopes to pursue a career that combines his interests in economics, politics, and law.

Mari Jones is a rising senior in Currier House from Columbia, South Carolina concentrating in Government with a secondary in African-American Studies. On campus, she serves as President of the Institute of Politics. She also volunteers with PBHA’s Harvard Organization for Prison Education and Reform as an education site director for a local prison and enjoys staffing Harvard Model Congress conferences and working with the mentorship component. This summer, she is excited to pursue her interests in criminal justice, legal advocacy, and public service working in the Department of State for Michigan.

Kyra is a rising junior in Pforzheimer House, originally from Deephaven, Minnesota. She is studying English and Government. In addition to playing on the Varsity Women’s Ice Hockey Team, she serves on the Boards of the Women of Harvard Athletics and the Harvard Athlete Medical Mentorship Program. She is excited to work for the Minnesota DFL and is hoping to create tangible change in her home community.

Isra Hamdi is a rising senior at Harvard concentrating in Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology with a secondary in African American Studies. She is very passionate about health care equity and the arts. Isra conducts research in the Surgical Education Research Group at Massachusetts General Hospital, in which she works directly with patients and surgical residents. On campus, she is the President of the Harvard Undergraduate Art Club and is a teaching aid for a few courses. She is committed to volunteer work within and beyond her community, including at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. In past summers, her vigor to understand social determinants of health has driven her to research at NYU, teach in Shanghai, and intern at an NGO in South Africa. This summer she will be working at NASTAD in the Healthcare Access Team to assist State Health Departments on their emergency plans for the COVID-19 pandemic and ensure people living with HIV are receiving quality care.

Babi Oloko is a rising senior living in Mather House. Originally from New Jersey, Babi studies History & Literature with a focus in Ethnic Studies as well as the History of Art & Architecture with a focus in Modern and Contemporary Art. On campus, she is a member of the Harvard Advocate, the Student Board of the Harvard Art Museums, and the Nigerian Students Association. Babi is passionate about democratizing museums and using art and literature as vehicles for social change. This summer, she is excited to work as a Curatorial intern for the National Museum of African American History and Culture where she will do work relating to immigration. Babi is especially passionate about the chance to do work that combines her passions for art and racial justice.

Cameron Brown is a rising junior in Eliot House from Piqua, Ohio. He is concentrating in Government and is interested in pursuing a secondary in Economics. In the past, he has worked as a tutor at Harvard Student Agencies; he has also worked with the Harvard Summer School Program. Cameron is passionate about issues of social justice, and he is excited to join Neighborhood Defender Service in fighting for social justice this summer while pursuing his interest in law.

Jahnavi Rao is a rising junior in Adams House studying Government. On campus, Jahnavi serves as President of the South Asian Women’s Collective and Director of High School Engagement for the Harvard Votes Challenge at the IOP. She has also been involved the Harvard South Asian Association, serving as social chair and music directing for Ghungroo, and the Harvard College Opera, through which she played Pamina in last years production of Die Zauberflöte. She is excited to continue working as President of the non-profit New Voters to register 100,000 students to vote, leading a team of 30 high school and college students this summer.

Parker Mas is a rising junior in Mather House from Belchertown, Massachusetts. At Harvard, he studies Government with a secondary in Computer Science. Outside of academics, he is involved with Harvard Model United Nations and teaches weekly civics lessons to elementary school students through the IOP’s CIVICS program. In his free time, he enjoys running, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family. Parker is looking forward to spending his summer with the NYC Mayor’s Office of Data Analytics learning more about government, data science, and public service.

Justin McMahan is a rising senior in Adams House from Arlington, Virginia. He is pursuing a joint concentration in Social Studies and African American Studies, with a particular focus in African American political thought. At Harvard, he volunteers at the Small Claims Advisory Service and is a member of the Policy and Publicity Committee of the Harvard College Democrats. He spent the last semester abroad in Denmark where he studied cultural integration, human rights, and international politics. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, watching movies, and cooking. This summer, he is thrilled to work for his Commonwealth Attorney in his hometown.

Nicholas J. Brennan is a rising sophomore in Winthrop House, originally from South Glens Falls, NY. He is studying physics with a potential secondary in mathematics. On campus, Nicholas serves as the Secretary of the Harvard Undergraduate Council where he coordinates projects with fellow representatives in order to support the student body of Harvard College, such as by drafting legislation to subsidize printing and laundry costs, and creating a website to centralize access to UC documentation and club funding opportunities. Nicholas also serves as a Director of Administration for the Harvard National Model UN, and has served as a logistics manager for the Harvard Undergraduate Science Olympiad. This summer, Nicholas looks forward to interning with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to learn more about government at the national level. As a constituent of New York's Twenty-First Congressional District, Nicholas is excited to spend his summer supporting his community.

Elijah Christopher DeVaughn, Jr. (a.k.a. EJayy) hails from Compton, California. Raised by an educator, Elijah, from an early age, understood the value of public service, and its ability to change lives. Elijah is Founder of EJayyTalks, a lecture series he conducts in Compton to inspire youth. Currently a junior at Harvard, Elijah concentrates in History and Literature with a secondary in African-American studies and a citation in Spanish. In his curricular and co-curricular work, Elijah aims not only to understand how justice is defined but also to uncover the possibilities for new definitions. He currently serves as the Chief of Public Service for Harvard College. He participates in Harvard’s Organization for Prison Advocacy and Education (HOPE), wherein he tutors incarcerated youth at John J. Connelly Youth Center. Additionally, he served as the Co-Chair of the Fellows Study Group program at Harvard's Institute of Politics, where he hosted Mayor Andrew Gillum, Ambassador Cathy Russel, and Senator Heidi Heitkamp––to name a few. He served as a legal intern at Harvard's Legal Aid Bureau, where he assisted burgeoning lawyers in pro-bono legal work for Boston residents. In addition to being one of Harvard College’s five Presidential Public Service Fellows, Elijah, too, is one of Harvard’s ten Mellon Mays Fellows. In summer 2018, Elijah served as a legislative intern for Senator Kamala Harris in Washington D.C. In summer 2019, Elijah served as a legal intern at the American Civil Liberties Union, National Prison Project, helping advance the Project’s largest class-action lawsuit. With hopes of being a public servant, Elijah will never stop dreaming and will forever represent his family, his hometown, and his race with the upmost pride.

Nathaniel Liberman is a rising junior in Currier House from Brookline, Massachusetts. He is concentrating in Neurobiology and pursuing a secondary in History and a citation in French. Outside of class, Nathaniel serves as the Training Director of the Small Claims Advisory Service, competes on the Harvard Mock Trial Team – where he has served as a Team Captain – and edits for the Harvard College Law Review. Nathaniel is also an actor in on-campus productions put on by the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club. In the past year, he has done neuroscientific research for the Rosenberg Lab at Boston Children’s Hospital and has conducted historical and literary research from Prof. Christie McDonald in Harvard’s Romance Languages and Literature Department. This summer, Nathaniel is excited and honored to serve his state in the current crisis, working in the Fair Labor Division of the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office to help enforce regulations that protect workers.

Demya Toogood is from Louisville, Kentucky, and is a rising sophomore at Harvard college in Pforzheimer House. She will be an economics concentrator, and hopes to pursue a career in economic policy. She’s is involved with many things on campus, ranging from development chair for Black Student’s Association to director of finance for Harvard National Model United Nations. With the summer internship for the Ohio Democratic Party, she hopes to gain insight to the world of campaigning and to help encourage many people to take advantage of their right to vote.

K. Cathy Sun is a rising junior in Currier House concentrating in Social Studies and Philosophy with a secondary in Economics. She is passionate about human rights, transitional justice, and youth political engagement. Cathy serves as the Chair of the Harvard Public Opinion Project at the Institute of Politics, on the secretariat of the Harvard National Model United Nations conference, and on the Board of Directors for the International Relations Council. She is excited to work with the Orange County Public Defender office.

Lauren Marshall is a rising junior in Eliot House from Watford, UK, concentrating in History. She is a freelance composer and keyboardist with a passion for understanding the interactions between political and cultural superstructures. On campus, she is the President of Harvard College British Club, a Choral Fellow with the University Choir and an Arts writer for the Crimson. In her free time, Lauren makes curious interdisciplinary art objects, hosts international Zoom hangouts, and keeps a quarantine diary inspired by Samuel Pepys. Working in UK Parliament has been a longstanding aspiration for Lauren, and she is delighted to have the opportunity to work at the centre of British politics this summer.

Jason Lam is a rising sophomore in Eliot House, originally from Bridgewater, New Jersey. He is planning to concentrate in economics, with a specific interest in studying political economy. Jason currently serves as an associate editor for the Institute of Politics Economic Policy Program. In this role, Jason is researching the domestic impact of returned Peace Corps volunteers. Additionally, Jason is a member of the Crimson multimedia board and Half Asian People's Association board. This summer, Jason is very excited to serve as a policy intern with Partners for Women and Justice, a legal nonprofit consisting of public interest lawyers representing low-income victims of domestic violence.

Anan Hafez is a rising junior in Eliot House pursuing a concentration in Government with Honors and secondary in Economics. On campus, he is a member of the John F. Kennedy Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics and the Harvard Islamic Society. Additionally, he works as a researcher for the William Monroe Trotter Social Justice Collaborative and an analyst for the Harvard College Consulting Group. In his free time, he helps run his family's orphanage in Syria and enjoys trying new foods, playing basketball, and exploring with his friends. He is excited to explore new avenues in his passion for public service with the Peace Corps this summer.

Amelia Quezada is a rising sophomore in Adams House from the Bronx, New York. She is planning on studying Government with a Secondary in Sociology. On campus, she is heavily involved with the Harvard College Democrats, serving as its Communications Director. She is also the Vice President of the Dominican Students Association, Director of Workshops and Speakers for the Latina Empowerment and Development Conference, and the Ivy Yard Leader for the Zero Waste Team. At the end of the summer, she will also be a leader for FUP, a program dedicated to introducing incoming Harvard freshmen to service and civic engagement on campus and in the Boston/Cambridge area. In her free time, she enjoys listening to podcasts and trying new recipes. This summer, Amelia is excited to be working with the Pennsylvania Democratic Party’s Back 2 Blue initiative through the Summer Campaign Fellowship to organize for progressive candidates and issues in the region.

Romina Lilollari is a rising senior living in Adams House studying Social Studies and African American Studies with a focus on Educational Justice. On campus she is heavily involved with the Harvard College Debating Union where she competes at competitions across the nation each weekend. Romina also works as a Research Assistant for the Malcolm Wiener Center for Social Policy and is specifically focused on research that studies labor economics within education. This summer, Romina is excited to be working for the Pinellas Democratic Party where she will be helping with volunteer recruitment and voter mobilization.

Maxwell Ho is a soon-to-be senior in Eliot House studying Computational Neuroscience with a secondary in EMR. On campus, he works and volunteers with the Task Force for Asian and Pacific American Studies, PBHA's Chinatown Afterschool Program, the Kidney Disease Screening and Awareness Program, Road 2 Recovery, LS50, and An Evening With Champions. This summer, Max will be working remotely with The Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupational Health, Prolepsis. In San Francisco, he’ll also be learning the guitar, cutting his own hair, volunteering with COVID-19 relief efforts, and running/biking with the appropriate social distancing.

Juan C. Venancio is a rising sophomore in Dunster House born and raised in Houston, Texas. He is pursuing a concentration in Government, a secondary in Economics, and a language citation in Mandarin Chinese, with a focus on international relations and public policy. At Harvard, he serves as a first-year representative in the Undergraduate Council, a citizenship tutor through the IOP, and a research member of the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative. This summer Juan will intern at Refugee Services of Texas in their Survivors of Trafficking Program as a case management intern, where he will work directly with case managers that will remotely provide legal aid, language interpretative services, and revitalization programs for refugees in Houston. He is excited to help refugee community members in Houston receive the proper support that will enable them to comfortably and securely reestablish their lives in his home state of Texas.

Sawyer Taylor-Arnold is a rising Sophomore in Pforzheimer House from Barnardsville, North Carolina. She plans on concentrating in Women, Gender, Sexuality Studies and History & Literature. On campus she is involved with the Women's Center, first as a Frosh Rep and now as an intern, and is a Student Assistant at the Harvard Archives. Additionally, she is a member of Our Harvard Can Do Better. She is passionate about ending forms of sexual/domestic violence, especially gender-based violence, and is excited to work on these issues with RISE.

Mariletzy Venegas is a rising junior in Adams House from Stone Mountain, Georgia. She is concentrating in Sociology with a secondary in Economics. On campus, Mariletzy is an intern at the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations where she acts as a liaison between students, faculty, and administration to create diversity and inclusion programming for the College and University. She is also an upcoming Associate Director of Workshops and Speakers for the annual Latina Empowerment and Development Conference as well as an Associate for Smart Woman Securities, an organization focused on finance and investment education. This summer, Mariletzy is excited to work at Social Finance to explore the intersection of social justice and innovative investment strategies at local, state, and national levels.

Juliet Isselbacher is a rising junior and philosophy concentrator in Quincy House. On campus (or the virtual equivalent), she writes for The Crimson, reads fiction for The Advocate, and creates editorial content for Fig. Magazine. Juliet is also interested in the history of science and has particularly enjoyed writing about the symbiosis of art and medicine, as well as about the legacy of parapsychological research at Harvard. Most recently, she has been reporting on how the coronavirus crisis is rapidly reshaping student life at the College. As an intern at STAT News, she is thrilled to grow as a storyteller — especially at a time when the word needs rigorous reporting on health and medicine more than ever.

Laila Tauqeer is a rising senior studying History of Science and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations. On campus she is involved with the Harvard Islamic Society, Office of Diversity Education and Support, Project on Shi'ism and Global Affairs, and Student Engagement. She is interested in faith-based organizing and youth education and development. Laila finds inspiration from Urdu poetry, Shi'a Islam, and all the wonderful people she is blessed to be surrounded by.

Mei is a rising senior in Mather House from Los Angeles. She is studying Applied Mathematics and interested in using data science to help solve social and economic problems. Outside of academics, she is a Co-Director of the student-run youth homeless shelter Y2Y, a First Year Outdoor Program Leader, and a Senior Guide at the Harvard Art Museums. This summer, Mei is excited to intern at TechnoServe to explore the intersection of technology and international development. She hopes to learn from and contribute to TechnoServe's work using technological and business solutions to reduce urban and rural poverty in emerging markets.

Hannah is a rising sophomore in Kirkland House and is from Whittier, California. She plans to do a joint concentration in Government and Hist&Lit, though that is very subject to change. On campus, Hannah is a news reporter for the Crimson and is very interested in covering politics through journalism. She also frequently attends IOP events and is involved with the Harvard Political Union. Hannah is a proud member of Dorm Crew and is excited to be a captain in the fall; she also plays for Harvard's quidditch team. She is thrilled to spend her summer advocating for the Borgen Project and cannot wait to make a change for global poverty.

James Bikales is a rising junior in Quincy House pursuing a joint concentration in Government and East Asian Studies. A native of Portland, Oregon, he currently covers Harvard’s Faculty of Arts and Sciences for the Harvard Crimson, and previously covered labor issues on campus. He has also written for the Harvard Political Review. This summer, James will be interning at The Hill, researching and reporting stories primarily about the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Artea Brahaj is a rising sophomore in Kirkland House from Queens, New York. She is pursuing a concentration in Social Studies with a secondary in Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights and a language citation in Spanish. Artea is involved with the Institute of Politics, serving on the steering committee for Citizenship Tutoring and teaching for CIVICS. She is incredibly passionate about the arts on campus, having produced, stage managed, and acted in various plays and musicals as part of the Harvard Radcliffe Dramatic Club and Hyperion Shakespeare Company. She is also a Contact Peer Counselor, a Harvard Crimson Staff Writer, and an active member of the Albanian Student Association and PRIMUS. She is looking forward to working at the Prime Minister's Office of Albania to support economic integration across the Balkans and give back to her native country.

Akosua Adubofour is a rising senior in Leverett House studying History and Science with a secondary in Sociology. On campus, she is the co-President of an organization dedicated to exploring the sociopolitical climates that lead to disparities faced by Black people. In addition, she a member of the Harvard Sexual Health Awareness and Relationship Communication (SHARC) educators. She is also a research assistant in the Sociology Department, and her work focuses on women’s reproductive justice in El Salvador. This summer, she is excited to work in the Time’s Up Impact Lab as part of the Research Team.

Paloma is a rising senior in Pforzheimer House from Cambridge, MA. She is concentrating in Social Studies, with a particular focus on political philosophy. On campus, she serves as president of the Harvard College Debating Union, and spends far too many of her weekends off campus at debate competitions. She also leads backpacking trips for incoming freshmen as a leader for the Freshman Outdoor Program (FOP), and is an undergraduate fellow at the Safra Center for Ethics. She's incredibly excited to work at the Tobin Project this summer!

Diana Agdashian is a rising junior in Cabot House from Los Angeles, California. She concentrates in Government with a focus on international relations and development. On campus, Diana serves on the founding board for the Harvard Foreign Policy Initiative as the Director of Operations and is involved with the Harvard TAMID Group. Last summer, she worked at the Los Angeles District Attorney's Office as a law clerk in the Target Crimes division. She looks forward to her summer interning at the Truman Center for National Policy and Truman National Security Project.

DJ Lacy is a rising Junior in Cabot House studying Government and Economics. DJ is heavily involved within the Institute of Politics, serving on the Executive Board as Treasurer. He is also a representative on the Harvard Undergraduate Council and a member of Harvard Model Congress. Outside of school, he enjoys a number of outdoor activities including running, biking, hiking, and skiing. This summer he is looking forward to exploring his passions in public policy working in the federal government with the Department of Commerce.

Lexa Brenner is a rising junior studying international relations. Her secondary is in Middle Eastern Studies, and she hopes to travel and work in the MENA region in the future. She is Managing Editor of the Harvard International Review and heavily involved in Harvard National Model United Nations (HNMUN). She is on Mather's House Committee and is a recipient of the Harvard Detur Book Prize. In her free time, Lexa enjoys traveling, hiking, and planning outings with friends. She is enthusiastic about foreign affairs and an aspiring polyglot, currently studying Levantine Arabic.

Elijah McGill is a rising sophomore in Quincy House, planning to study some combination Environmental Science and Public Policy, Government, and Romance Languages. He is involved in a wide range of activities, ranging from Model United Nations to technical directing theater productions to being the co-captain of the Club Broomball Team. He is also involved with the Harvard Outing Club, which indulges his love of the outdoors. He is excited to explore the intersection of one of passions, aviation, with issues of national security and public service through his internship with the TSA's Administrator's Action Group this summer.

Delaney Hurley is a rising junior at Harvard College studying Government, Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations, and Education. On campus, she serves on the executive boards of the internationally competitive debate team, the competitive Model United Nations team, and a simulation of the US government in Dubai. Off campus, she coaches debate teams from around the world. Delaney is excited to be working with the US Embassy in Abu Dhabi on a project to track China’s influence across the Middle East and North Africa, where she will have an outlet for her passions for policy and research.

Sam Sharfstein is a rising junior in Lowell House originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He is studying Social Studies with a secondary in Economics. On campus, Sam is involved with Harvard Model Congress, which allows students around the world to learn about how governmental organizations function. He is also a member of the Global Research and Consulting club, which advises non-profit organizations on a number of projects. Sam is excited to work in the Office of Compliance, Inspections, and Examinations at the SEC.

Michael Zhu is a rising junior in Leverett House studying Social Studies. Throughout his time at Harvard, Michael has been particularly interested in both legal advocacy and community service. On campus, he has been heavily involved with the Small Claims Advisory Service, having served as a member of the SCAS Legal Research team, as a Workgroup Trainer for student volunteers, and currently as one of the non-profit’s Finance Directors. Outside of Harvard, Michael has worked at the Massachusetts State Senate as Legislative Intern to the Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Michael J. Barrett. In his time at the State Senate, Michael's work primarily focused on policies dealing with Massachusetts’ public education system, renewable energy regulations and initiatives, and solutions to poverty alleviation in Massachusetts. In his free time, Michael is passionate about cooking, playing tennis, and reading books on history and philosophy. This summer, Michael is excited to be interning for the United Community Housing Coalition, where he will be working to help prevent evictions, foreclosures, and homelessness in Detroit during a time of both pandemic and endemic economic strife in America.

Woojin Lim is a rising junior in Winthrop House from Vancouver, Canada. At Harvard, he is concentrating in Philosophy with a focus on normative categories, and pursuing a secondary in Government. Outside of classes, Woojin serves as managing editor of The Harvard Review of Philosophy, columnist at The Harvard Crimson, and undergraduate facilitator of the Human Rights Working Group (EMR). He also works as a research assistant studying technology governance, whistleblowing, theories of justice, and social inequality. This summer he is excited to conduct legal research for the UN and advance international advocacy projects.

Eli Langley is a native Southerner, born and raised on the Coushatta Reservation in Elton, Louisiana. He is the first person from his tribe and his town to attend Harvard, and he is proud to share his culture with anyone he meets. He is a rising senior at the College, where concentrates in Government, with interests also in history, English, and linguistics. He is passionate about local government and state-based issues, which motivated him to work for the US Conference of Mayors this summer. He hopes to one day attend law school and eventually work as a public servant.

Davis Tyler-Dudley is a rising senior in Kirkland House originally from Birmingham, Alabama. He concentrates in Social Studies focusing on International Affairs with a secondary in Mind, Brain, Behavior. Davis serves as the President and CEO of the Harvard International Relations Council, advancing a mission of education, community-building, and youth empowerment on campus and around the world. When he's not working or studying, Davis enjoys performing with his a cappella group, the Harvard-Radcliffe Veritones. This summer, Davis is excited to work with the U.S. Agency for International Development helping to coordinate international COVID-19 response.

Allanah is a rising sophomore at Harvard College studying History and Literature and Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies with a citation in ASL. She is originally from Buffalo, South Dakota and looks forward to joining Mather house next year. On campus, she is a member of the Harvard Undergraduate Art Club and the Women in Law Association, and she writes for Harvard Tech Review. Some of her favorite experiences of freshman year were participating in the First-Year Outdoor Program and dancing in Ghungroo. Passionate about making sweeping changes to the criminal justice system, Allanah is thrilled to be working with the Vera Institute of Justice on their Initiative to End Girls' Incarceration with a small team of likeminded women. Through this opportunity, she will be able to influence policy which will eradicate the incarceration of girls and gender expansive youth, which disproportionally impacts young people of color. Eventually, this initiative hopes to eradicate incarceration of all youths, promoting a future of opportunity and not recidivism.

Alida Monaco is a rising senior in Cabot House studying Environmental Science and Public Policy focused in Economics with a secondary in Astrophysics and a citation in Italian. On campus, she is an intern at the Harvard Office for Sustainability and is passionate about the intersection of environmental economics and politics. She served as the President of the Harvard Ballroom Dance Team for the past year, and loves to dance with the team in her free time. This summer, she is excited to pursue her interests in community outreach and volunteerism through her internship with the World Bank, especially at a time when giving back is so important.