Christine Mui is a rising junior in Eliot House from Chicago, IL. She is studying economics with a citation in Mandarin Chinese. On campus, she serves as Associate Managing Editor for the Harvard Political Review and a Flyby Blog executive. She also reports on health and COVID-19 for The Harvard Crimson. During the past semester, she worked as a co-op at The Boston Globe’s metro desk. Christine is excited to continue working with New York Times journalists Jonathan Martin and Alex Burns this summer on their upcoming book about the 2020 election as a turning point in American politics.

Daniel Brickhill is a rising senior in Quincy House, originally from Buckingham, Virginia. He studies Government (Policy Track) with a secondary in Russian, Eastern European, and Central Asian Studies. On campus (or on a virtual campus), he is involved with Harvard Christian Impact and The John Adams Society. While learning from home during COVID-19, Daniel has also had the opportunity to substitute teach at a local school. He is passionate about the nexus of law and national security, the American rural-urban divide, and the state of conservatism in the United States. This summer, Daniel is excited to research technology and international competition at the American Enterprise Institute.

Alexa is a Junior in Adams House, but has spent the last year in Chicago, Illinois. She studies Government and Economics, with a keen interest in both American and international politics. On campus, Alexa serves as the Co-Director of the Harvard Leadership Institute for First-Year Experience (LIFE), House representative on the Harvard Undergraduate Council, and student representative on the Student-Faculty Committee on Student Life. At the IOP, Alexa has served on the Executive Board for the Fellows and Study Group program during her sophomore and junior year. During her internship with the AU litigation team, Alexa hopes to learn more about constitutional law and explore First Amendment cases.

Isa MarionSims is a rising junior in Pfoho studying Government with a prospective citation in Arabic. On campus, Isa is an associate with Harvard College Consulting Group, the Political Action Chair of the Generational African American Student Association, and a volunteer with PBHA's Franklin After-School Enrichment program, a free after-school program for low-income students in nearby Dorchester. She is also a member of the IOP's Citizenship Tutoring and Politics of Race and Ethnicity programs. In her free time, she enjoys music, food, and travel. Isa is from the Los Angeles area, where she grew up playing soccer, and is excited to work at the intersection of soccer, social impact, and government with Angel City FC in her hometown.

Nabib Ahmed is a rising senior in Currier House, originally from New York City, NY. He is studying Economics with a secondary in Computer Science and a language citation in Spanish. Outside of academics, he serves on the board of the Harvard College Japan Initiative. He's also an Associate Consultant for the Harvard College Consulting Group, a teaching fellow, the Director of Development of the Harvard Islamic Society, and a senior member of the Harvard Political Union. He enjoys volunteering and canvassing for campaigns; he's canvassed for Hillary Clinton, Andrew Cuomo, and Joe Biden. Nabib looks forward to utilizing his community organizing and advocacy skills for the Bangladesh Society this summer!

Hannah Bottarel is a rising sophomore in Cabot House (best house), originally from Missouri. Though she has yet to declare her concentration officially, she plans to study Social Studies or History and Literature. She currently serves as the Director of the Marketing for the JFK Jr. Forum, dances with the Harvard Ballet Company, works on research with USAID Iraq and the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative to advocate for women’s rights in Iraq, and serves as a liaison for Bill Kristol through the IOP’s Fellows and Study Group program. Having grown up in an immigrant family, Hannah is passionate about immigrant/refugee rights and is thrilled to serve at the U.S./Mexico border this summer.

Hoda Abdalla is a rising junior in Kirkland house from Lexington, South Carolina. She is concentrating in Government and African American studies. At Harvard, Hoda has served as the Political Action Chair of the Association of Black Harvard Women and Co-President of the Black Pre-Law Association. Hoda has also been involved with the Institute of Politics, works as a consultant with Harvard Undergraduate Political Consulting, and tutors at the Academic Resource Center. She is looking forward to exploring her interest in grassroots organizing this summer while advancing the mission of the Black Voters Matter Fund by harnessing the political power of Black Voters.

Michael Baick is a rising senior in Kirkland House, concentrating in History and Literature with a secondary in Economics. At Harvard, he sings with the Harvard Glee Club, participates in various IOP and Harvard Democrats programs, and led the Humanities 10 Mentorship Program. He hails from Longmeadow, Massachusetts, and is excited to spend this summer teaching English Language Arts to middle school-aged children at Breakthrough Greater Boston. When not thinking about politics and education, Michael enjoys choral music, creative writing, and running.

Jamal Nimer is a rising second-year in Leverett from Chicago, IL planning on concentrating in Social Studies with a minor in Computer Science. On campus he is active with the Society of Arab Students and the Palestine Solidarity Committee. He is also a part of the International Relations Council’s HMUN and HMUN Dubai conferences. In his spare time he enjoys biking, practicing guitar, and learning to cook family recipes. He is excited to be joining Brookings this summer and looks forward to learning about labor economics as well as how think tanks operate.

Zane Gray is a rising Sophomore going into Dunster House. He plans on concentrating in Government with a possible minor in Value Theory. At home he is a member of Cape May Cumberland Young Democrats, and is very active in his community. On campus he hopes to be active within the IOP and Kennedy school.

Abia Khan is a rising sophomore at Harvard College intending to study Government and Sociology with a Secondary in Educational Studies. She is involved in the IOP through the Fellows and Study Groups program as Mayor Michael Tubbs outreach liaison in Spring of 2021, the Policy Program as the Associate Editor of the Education commission, and the Fellows Search Committee. Abia is also involved in WHRB (Harvard Radio Broadcasting) as a news reporter and is also a cadet in the Army ROTC program at MIT. Back in her home state of Arizona, Abia has been involved with local political races. In the November 2020 election cycle, Abia was the campaign manager for Aaron Marquez in the race for the Phoenix Union Governing Board, and is currently the campaign manager for Dana Allmond in the race for AZ State Representative, District 11. This summer, Abia is excited to be working with Imran Ahmed and the Center for Countering Digital Hate as a research assistant and to learn more about the effects of misinformation in politics and our broader society.

Katelyn is a Senior at Harvard College in Cabot House studying Psychology with a secondary in Philosophy. On campus, she is involved in Harvard Model Congress, a nonprofit organization promoting civic engagement through government simulation for high school students across the world. Katelyn also volunteers with Harvard’s Small Claims Advisory Service to provide free legal information to clients in Massachusetts, and Cabot’s House Committee to organize house-life and plan student events. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with friends, jamming out, and binge watching some quality Netflix. Katelyn is very excited to be working with the Committee for Public Counsel Services this summer conducting social science research with their Mental Health Litigation Division.

Maia is a rising junior in Cabot House from Newton, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a joint concentration in Chemistry and Environmental Science & Engineering. On campus, you can find her conducting chemistry research, analyzing polling data with the Harvard Public Opinion Project, organizing classical music concerts at local senior centers with Continuo Boston, or doing laps with Harvard Club Swim. This summer, she is excited to join the Congressional Research Service as an Environmental Policy intern.

Joshua Conde is a rising senior living in Currier. Originally from Jersey City, New Jersey, Joshua is studying government. On campus, he is a peer-counselor and member of the editorial board for the Crimson. Along with playing club baseball, he also the president of the Harvard Boxing Club. This summer he is excited to be working with Councilperson James Solomon in his hometown, Jersey City.

Nosa is a rising sophomore in Currier likely concentrating in Comparative Literature. His study of Latin and Greek throughout high school brought him a love of literature rooted in the moral and political questions that all societies face. He continued his interest in those questions as they exist in today’s world by participating in his high school’s debating society and political clubs. He hopes to learn other modern languages at the College (starting with German) to explore such questions in different times and places. To learn more about modern, quantative approaches to such questions, he took GOV-1005, an introduction to the data science of “big data.” The instructor, Dr. Kane, informed Nosa of his interest in offering a virtual version of the course to high schoolers for free. Nosa is looking forward to developing his skills in project organization, learning more data-science by writing and teaching curriculum, and spreading these powerful tools to students without cost to them.

Anna Duffy is an off-cycle senior studying Government with a Secondary in Economics and a citation in Spanish, originally from the Philadelphia suburbs. She is the former President of the Institute of Politics and Chair of the Campaign and Advocacy Program. On campus, Anna has also served as the Director of Harvard for Biden, a civics teacher, and the Chair of the First Year Social Committee. During the Fall of 2020, Anna worked on the Biden campaign in Pennsylvania and the Georgia run-off elections. Anna feels fortunate to intern at the Department of Commerce to serve the American people by implementing the very policies promised on the campaign trail. As a post-grad, Anna hopes to pursue a career in progressive politics fighting for racial, economic, and climate justice.

Jennifer Su is a rising sophomore in Lowell House from Sacramento, California. She is interested in concentrating in History of Science with a secondary in Statistics and a citation in ASL. On campus, she is involved in the Harvard Medical Humanities Forum, HGHI Student Advisory Council, and Harvard Women in Medicine. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, playing music, and dancing. This summer, Jennifer is very excited to learn about national health policy and work with the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health to address health inequities on the federal level!

Isaac Heller is a rising junior in Kirkland House, originally from South Bend, Indiana. Currently, Isaac is pursuing a joint concentration in Theatre Dance and Media and the Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. On campus, he is very involved with theatre and has participated in shows as a set designer and assistant stage manager. More recently, he has been spending time working on virtual performances and has enjoyed finding innovative ways to share experiences through online platforms. Beyond this, he is also involved with PBHA as a part of STAGE, a program that uses after-school theatre to build spaces where young people can develop their creativity, confidence, and collaborative skills. Isaac is a writer drawn to work that explores the intersections of storytelling, performance, and queer history. This summer, he is very excited to be working with Deviant Content, Inc. on projects that reimagine the relationship between historical research and contemporary community building.

Afiya Rahman is a rising sophomore in Pfoho originally from Syracuse, NY. She is planning on concentrating in Sociology with a secondary in Near Eastern Languages & Civilizations. At Harvard, she is the co-director of Internal Relations at the Harvard Islamic Society, the Director of Programs at Harvard SAAPS, a tutor with Citizenship Tutoring at the IOP, and a Ghungroo Magazine Editor. Afiya also enjoys being a member of the South Asian Association and being a part of their large production, Ghungroo. This summer, she is excited to be working with the El-Hibri Foundation and hopes to gain important insight and experience in advancing inclusion and financial support in Muslim communities and organizations.

Madison, or Madi, is an off-cycle junior in Mather House. She is pursuing a joint concentration in English and Comparative Religion. On campus, she serves as the current president of The Advocate, a literary arts magazine that publishes quarterly. She has also been a tutor for Ec10 and a volunteer at Y2Y. In her free time, she enjoys walks, puzzles, and spending time with her friends. This summer, she is excited to work with an organization that supports her community and to learn more about food justice and advocacy.

Connor is a rising junior from New Hampshire concentrating in statistics and computer science. On campus, he spends much of his time working as a teaching fellow and head course assistant for CS50, but he can also be seen running with the Harvard College Running Club, tutoring with PBHA, or just spending time with his friends. Outside of school, he is a seasoned ski instructor, an avid hiker, a loyal Liverpool fan, and a slow but enthusiastic reader. Connor is passionate about using data science and technology to work toward leveling the playing field in education, combating climate change, and providing economic opportunity for all. This summer, Connor is looking forward to using his technical skills to assist FEMA in its mission of supporting residents and first-responders in the aftermath of emergency situations.

Garrett O'Brien is a rising Sophomore in Adams House planning to concentrate in Social Studies with a secondary in History of Art and Architecture. On campus, he is a editor for the Harvard Crimson magazine, a writer for the Harvard Political Review, and hosts a radio show for WHRB 95.3 FM. This summer he will serve as an intern for the Generation Lab, a youth polling firm based in Washington, DC. He will be working to grow their network of media partners and will also be helping to generate, analyze, and compile polling results and questions for government and non-profit organizations. He hopes that this experience will further his interest in data journalism and will help to amplify the voices of young people in the current political discourse.

Aysha Emmerson, a third-year in Kirkland House, has a passion for helping individuals and communities support one another in overcoming adversity. She is pursuing a Special Concentration in Resilience Studies, with a secondary in Social Anthropology, while also studying French. Raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Aysha funnels her interest in public affairs into her roles as Co-Prime Minister of the Harvard Canadian Club, editing columns at The Harvard Crimson, and as Chair of the Leadership Institute’s Youth Lead the Change program. She revels in puns, playing on the Women’s Club Soccer team, and supporting students as a Peer Advising Fellow. This summer, Aysha looks forward to contributing to the Global Situation Room’s impactful work in the areas of crisis management, thought leadership, and international diplomacy.

Michelle is a rising senior in Cabot House, studying Neuroscience. She is from Yangon, Myanmar and moved to Dallas, Texas in 2012. On campus, she is involved in volunteering for the Harvard College Alzheimer's Buddies, where she visits Alzheimer's patients at residential care homes, as well as planning international conferences for the Global Education Movement. As the president of Students for Myanmar, she is also active in raising awareness about Myanmar in the Harvard community. This summer, after seeing firsthand the devastating ripple effects of COVID-19 on businesses and subsequently, individuals from low-income backgrounds, Michelle hopes to support Health Action Alliance in rebuilding public health in the business community.

Philly Mathew is a rising sophomore in Adams House concentrating in Economics. He is the co-founder of Got Food?, a mobile application and advocacy tool that assists the food-insecure population in locating nearby feeding resources. Currently used in 27 states, he works to expand the reach and impact of Got Food?. As an anti-hunger advocate, he has co-authored a position paper on the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill, supporting the expansion of government programs and benefits. This summer, Philly is thrilled to work with Hunger Free America as he continues helping to draft policy to change the lives of the food-insecure community across the country.

Nidal is a rising junior at Harvard College from New Jersey. She is pursuing a concentration in Government with a Secondary in History and a Language Citation in Modern Standard Arabic. She is excited to explore her passion for international relations and national security through her remote internship with the Institute for the Study of War.

Jack Taylor is a rising junior in Pforzheimer House studying History and Literature. At Harvard he is a staff writer for the Harvard Political Review and the Harvard Undergraduate Law Review. This summer Jack will intern at Integrity Initiatives International (III) which supports efforts to combat grand corruption and works to develop a coalition to campaign for the establishment of the International Anti-Corruption Court. He is excited to assist III’s chair, Judge Mark Wolf, with research and advocacy projects.

Yana is a rising junior in Adams House, originally form Brookline, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a concentration in Neuroscience on the Mind Brain Behavior track, as well as a secondary in Philosophy. At Harvard, she serves as the co-president of the Harvard Science of Psychedelics Club and the student coordinator for Green Think under the Office for Sustainability. Beyond campus, she is involved in hemispatial neglect research at a cognitive neuroscience lab. In her free time, she enjoys playing the violin, practicing martial arts, and going on hikes. She is excited to develop her passion for anti-human trafficking efforts at the International Rescue Committee!

John Hatcher is a rising sophomore in Eliot House from the Chicagoland area who is planning to concentrate in Social Studies. On campus, he is involved with Harvard Undergraduate Consulting on Business and the Environment (CBE), where he explores his interest for sustainability and fighting for environmental justice, the IOP Policy program, where he has grown experience in Criminal Justice and Economic policy, and the Harvard Undergraduate Economics Association as an associate for the New Initiatives team. In addition, he is active in Greener Scotts Scholars, an innovative mentorship program connecting Black Harvard undergraduates to Black Harvard graduate students. Passionate about equality and justice at all fronts, he looks forward to applying his passion with the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Shilpa Gunuganti is a rising sophomore in Lowell House from San Antonio, Texas. She plans to concentrate in Economics with a secondary in Government. On campus, she is comp director and staff writer for the Harvard Economics Review, course assistant and researcher for the IOP Policy Program, volunteer teacher at IOP CIVICS, and member of the Harvard College Debating Union. Shilpa developed an early passion for social impact work in high school, as the founder and president of Legal Legacy Project, Inc., a student-run nonprofit that organizes legal aid clinics for underserved populations. She is excited to fuse her academic interest in labor economics with government advocacy at the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General in the Fair Labor Division this summer.

Bridget O’Kelly is a rising junior in Winthrop House from Berkeley, California. She is concentrating in Human Evolutionary Biology with a secondary in Global Health. On campus, Bridget devotes much of her time to the women’s heavyweight rowing team. Additionally, she is the domestic outreach and volunteering committee co-chair for Harvard’s Foundation for International Medical Relief of Children (FIMRC) and co-president of Harvard College Overdose Prevention and Education Students (HCOPES). This summer she is excited to expand upon her background in public health and work alongside Dr. Davida Schiff and her team at Massachusetts General Hospital. Bridget will be conducting research and analyzing data from Dr. Schiff’s clinic which provides supportive pre and post-natal care for women with substance use disorders and their families.

Jennifer Powley is a rising sophomore in Lowell House from Dallas, Texas. She intends to concentrate in Neuroscience or History and Science with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. She is passionate about equitable access to health and legal services and is involved in Partners in Health Engage, the Small Claims Advisory Service, and the Harvard Health Policy Review on campus. She hopes to pursue a career at the intersection of science, health, and policy. This summer, she is excited to join Dr. Mohammad Jalali’s lab at the MGH Institute for Technology Assessment where she will be evaluating the cost-effectiveness of opioid interventions to inform national policy from a systems model approach.

Aden Barton is a rising Sophomore in Eliot house from Nashville, Tennessee. He is intending to concentrate in Economics with a secondary in Government. At Harvard, he is a member of the Harvard Debate Council as well as the Institute of Politics JFK forum. In his free time, he enjoys reading with friends in the yard and running along the Charles. Aden is excited to spend the summer working with Montgomery County Government!

Tarina Ahuja is a rising sophomore at Harvard College planning to study Government and Philosophy with a Secondary in Ethnicity, Migration, and Rights. She is passionate about infusing empathy into politics as understanding lived experiences serve as the supreme gateway to equitable action. On campus, she co-chairs the IOP/PBHA CIVICS program which is working to show young people their capacity for action, serves as the Director of Outreach for South Asian Americans in Public Service, is the Director of Belonging and Inclusion on the Undergraduate Council, organizes with Harvard Sikhs, and is involved with HPU, WIL, PRE, and FSG here at the IOP. Outside of school, she leads a youth-run policy think tank called The Greater Good Initiative working to bring the voices of young people to public policy and does mobilizing in the immigration and gender equity spaces. She dances on the Bhangra team, loves a good cheesy pun, hikes whenever she can, and watches anything Shonda Rhimes related.

Scott Wright is a rising junior at in Currier House concentrating in Government with an intended secondary field in History. On campus, he enjoys being a member of Harvard's Under Construction, the college's premiere Christian A Cappella Group, and he also is an active member of the Harvard University Band. Within the IOP, he has been involved with the Fellows and Study Groups program and served as the program's Outreach Director in Spring 2021. He is also a staff writer and the Interviews Editor for the Harvard Political Review. This summer, Scott is excited to be able to work with the National Review to explore different perspectives on our nation's important political conversations.

Fatoumata Ouedrago is a rising junior in Quincy House studying government; ethnicity, migration, and rights; and Spanish. Her family is from Senegal, but she grew up in San Francisco, California. She is passionate about the intersection between human rights, law, and advocacy. On campus, she is involved with Mock Trial, Model United Nations, and the First-Year Urban Program. She looks forward to working at the Neighborhood Defender Service this summer!

Ahmed Alsheikh is a rising sophomore in Kirkland House, originally from Deming, New Mexico. He intends to concentrate in Government, with a potential secondary in the Comparative Study of Religion. On campus, he is involved with the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, the Society of Arab Students, and the Pre-Orientation program FYRE. Over the summer, Ahmed will be working with New Mexico's Governor's office to launch a statewide educational program for high school students in his home state. He hopes to explore his passion for public service and politics through his internship with the Institute of Politics.

Andy Wang is a sophomore in Winthrop House pursuing a joint concentration in Social Studies and Philosophy, with a secondary in Computer Science. Originally from Naperville, IL, he currently covers the Faculty of the Arts and Sciences for The Harvard Crimson and serves as Membership Director of the Harvard College Debating Union. Andy is passionate about the intersection of law, data, and society, and he is excited to build upon this interest at the Office of the New York Attorney General's Research and Analytics Division this summer.

Katherine Zhu is a rising junior in Quincy House from San Diego, California. At Harvard, she is concentrating in Social Studies and pursuing a secondary in Statistics. Katherine is Co-President of Datamatch, Operations Chair for Harvard Poker Club, and a Senior Director for both Harvard National Model United Nations and Harvard Model United Nations. She also plays violin in Harvard-Radcliffe Orchestra and Brattle Street Chamber Players, as well as in the pit orchestras of various Harvard musical productions. Katherine is extremely excited to learn more about city government, law enforcement, and the criminal justice system through her internship with the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice this summer.

Mihaela Esanu is a rising junior in Dunster House, concentrating in Government with a secondary in Germanic Languages and Literatures. She is originally from Chisinau, Republic of Moldova. On campus, she is currently a writer for the Harvard Political Review. In her first year, she was also actively involved in the Woodbridge Society, an organization for international students, and in the Women in Leadership (WIL) program at the IOP. She is passionate about human rights, international and immigration law. She cannot wait to get a glimpse into the hectic, yet highly productive working environment of politicians, by working this summer for the Member of British Parliament, Rachel Reeves.

A dual graduate of a small rural public high school and a local community college, Jack "Alex" White III is the first person in his mountain valley community to enroll in an Ivy as a graduating senior (and FGLI student). As such, he has worked to be a special advocate of rural areas—a path that has led him to public office (as Virginia's youngest government official at the time of his appointment). Alex will be using his Summer of Service funding to continue that policy-making work full time on behalf of his 24,000 constituents. Alex founded the Rural Leadership Initiative, an award-winning 501(c)3 nonprofit offering the first ever stipend program supporting rural undergraduate students at "top schools" like Harvard. He has also been the lucky recipient of numerous honors, such as authoring his own regional column on rural issues, working as a White House Intern, and serving as a national convention delegate–along with several positions on and off of campus.

Rosanna is a rising sophomore in Dunster House, originally from Helsinki, Finland where she spent her remote freshman year. She is planning to concentrate on Government with a secondary in Economics and a German language citation. On campus, she is involved in Harvard Undergraduate Law Review, Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, and Harvard Undergraduate Venture Capital Group. She is also co-establishing an autism advocacy organization on campus in the fall of 2021. Rosanna is excited to learn more about the British political environment this summer, as her longstanding aspiration is to work with international affairs.

Daniel Salgado-Alvarez is a rising Sophomore in Leverett House from Des Plaines, Illinois. He intends on concentrating in Sociology and East Asian Studies (Korean) with a possible secondary in Government. During the school year, he competes on the Harvard Mock Trial Team by writing direct examinations and objections as an attorney or developing and acting out characters as a witness. He also has gotten involved with the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative, Harvard Undergraduate Data Analytics Group, and the Small Claims Advisory Council. This summer, Daniel is excited to apply his data science knowledge and passion for foreign affairs to his work at the Peace Corps’ Office of Strategic Information, Research and Planning. He looks forward to conducting research that improves volunteer programs and hiring processes at the Peace Corps.

Joanne is a rising senior in Mather House concentrating in Neuroscience and Global Health and Health policy with a citation in French. She is originally from Cleveland, OH (Go Cavs!). On campus, she is involved in the Partners in Health chapter as well as Peer Health Exchange. She is interested in learning more about infectious diseases in the Global South and has worked at the Harvard Chan School of Public Health with the India Health Systems Study as well as the Fresh Clinic through the Ragon Institute in Durban, South Africa. This summer, she will be interning at the Prolepsis Institute - a non-profit organization of preventive environmental and occupational medicine.

Libby Palanza is a rising junior in Currier House. She is concentrating in Government and plans to pursue a secondary in History. On campus, she is currently involved with the Harvard Republican Club, the Network of Enlightened Women, and Harvard Right to Life. In addition to this, she has contributed as a staff writer to the Harvard Political Review. She is looking forward to her internship this summer with the Communications Department of the Republican Governors Association!

Sydney Young is a rising junior in Currier concentrating in Social Studies with a language citation in French. She is a senior editor at the Harvard International Review, where she writes articles related to human rights, the rule of law, and social justice. She also volunteers with the Small Claims Advisory Service at PBHA and serves as a member of the outreach committee. In her free time, she enjoys reading, listening to music, and walking outside with her dog. This summer, Sydney is looking forward to advocating for survivors' rights with Rise.

Will Sutton is a rising junior and history concentrator in Lowell House. On campus, he is an organizer with Our Harvard Can Do Better and the Student Labor Action Movement (SLAM), as well as a social chair for Harvard College Running Club. He has worked as a research assistant at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and as a mentor at the Harvard Ed Portal. In his free time, Will enjoys trail running, poetry, and graphic design. This summer, he is excited to explore the legal side of the fight against sexual and gender-based violence at Sanctuary for Families.

Gabriella Kennealy is a rising junior from Lexington, Massachusetts concentrating in Government. On campus she is a teacher for CIVICS, a joint Institute of Politics and Phillips Brooks House Association program that teaches civic education to fifth graders, and she co-chairs the BOLD committee as part of the executive board for Harvard Undergraduate Women in Business. She also is a Classroom Director for CityStep, a performing arts organization that teaches students in the Cambridge public schools, and she dances with Expressions. Outside of school Gabriella loves to bake and is a 5-time rider of the Pan-Mass Challenge, the largest athletic fundraiser in the country. She is excited to pursue her interest in the intersection between business and government this summer at Social Finance.

Aishani Aatresh is a rising sophomore at Harvard College studying Applied Mathematics with a focus in Biology. She has a deep interest in the relationship of science and technology with society and enjoys understanding this intersection through a variety of lenses. Aishani has worked in the biotechnology industry for three years, primarily working on problems of immunology by developing computational tools. At Harvard, she has been a columnist for the Harvard Political Review and an associate editor for the environmental policy team; she also is an undergraduate researcher at the Michael Mina Lab at the Harvard T.H. Chan School for Public Health. She is very excited to continue exploring salient questions of science in the context of the world at large with NYC Health + Hospitals' Special Pathogens Program this summer.

Isabel Wu is a rising junior at Harvard College concentrating in Economics in Adams House. She is originally from Hudson, Ohio. Isabel is interested in economics, philosophy, and literature, as well as policy in higher education. In previous years at Harvard she has been involved with HAUSCR (Harvard Association for US-China Relations). Isabel is excited to be working with the Talloires Network to help work towards more civically engaged universities and generate impact through institutions like Harvard.

Jordan Barton is a rising junior in Adams House from West Texas. At Harvard, he is pursuing a joint concentration between History & Literature and Government. On campus, Jordan is involved with the Institute of Politics as a Membership Director at the Policy Program and as a staff writer at the Harvard Political Review. He additionally serves as a representative in the Undergraduate Council (UC) and is involved in various organizing and advocacy efforts across campus, especially around first-generation, low-income and climate justice issues. He is excited to be working with The Boarding School this summer, developing progressive campaigns across other universities working for youth empowerment, climate and racial justice, and labor solidarity.

Caroline is a rising sophomore in Dunster House, planning on concentrating in tech science. She grew up in Alameda, California, and organizes the climate justice movement as part of the Extinction Rebellion Youth national team. On campus, she leads policy projects as a member of Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative and is involved with Harvard Tech for Social Good. Caroline is passionate about social and racial justice, particularly surrounding affordable housing and the climate crisis. This summer, she'll be working with the City of Alameda, using machine learning and GIS to re-examine underlying problems with sea level rise and racially segregated housing in Alameda.

Sam Sharfstein is a rising junior in Lowell House originally from Baltimore, Maryland. He is studying Social Studies with a secondary in Economics and plans to attend law school after graduation. 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 opioids unit of the Maryland Attorney General's Office.

Corine Chung is a rising sophomore in Pforzheimer House. She is planning to concentrate in Government with a potential secondary in or a joint concentration with Statistics. On campus, Corine is involved with the Small Claims Advisory Service of the Phillips Brooks House Association and the Policy Program of the Institute of Politics. She is also a member of the Harvard University Band. This summer, Corine is excited to contribute to drafting public policy, conducting research, and write legislation for the office of Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu. In addition to gaining these valuable experiences, Corine is thrilled to work with Councilor Wu and her team to better serve the Boston community.

Zach is a rising sophomore in Eliot House from Buffalo, New York. He is planning on concentrating in Government with a secondary in Economics. On campus, Zach is a member of the Lightweight Rowing team and the Harvard Investment Association. In his free time, he enjoys bike riding, golfing, and fishing. This summer, Zach is excited to be working in the Washington, DC office for Congressman Chris Jacobs of New York's 27th District. He hopes to gain valuable experience and knowledge of Congress and the Government from the inside.

Lena Lofgren is a rising junior in Cabot House studying Middle Eastern Studies and Government. She is originally from Swarthmore, PA, a suburb of Philadelphia. On campus, Lena is the Director of Diversity and Outreach at the Institute of Politics, an Under-Secretary General for Harvard Model UN, and teaches civics to elementary school students in the Boston area. Raised by immigrant parents who instilled in her a passion for advancing social justice from a young age, Lena's interest in politics was sparked by her engagement in local politics in her home state of Pennsylvania during high school. She is thrilled to spend the summer serving constituents from her own district in the office of Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon.

Daniel Gottesman is a rising junior from Los Angeles, CA. He lives in Currier House and studies Government, with a Secondary in Economics. On campus, Daniel serves on the boards of the Harvard Political Union and the Alexander Hamilton Society, and can also be found playing intramural sports and club quidditch. He is passionate about education policy, foreign policy, and fighting political polarization. During his gap year in 2020-21, he did research for a think tank focusing on partisanship, worked on school bus policy with the Boston Public Schools Department of Transportation, and helped train congressional staff and state legislators on bipartisan negotiation tactics. He is very excited to work in the Majority Leader’s office this summer!

Araoluwa "Ara" Omotowa is a rising senior in Mather House from Idaho Falls, Idaho studying Government with a secondary in African-American Studies and a citation in Mandarin Chinese. On campus, she has served as the Political Action Chair for the Association of Black Harvard Women and as the Director of Diversity and Outreach for the IOP. She has worked as a Research Assistant at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study and also interns for the Harvard Law Review. This summer, Ara will be working remotely for the D.C. Office of Senator Elizabeth Warren, where she will be providing administrative assistance, researching policy and monitoring correspondence for Senator Warren's constituents in Massachusetts.

Klara Kuemmerle is a rising sophomore in Currier House from Boston, Massachusetts. She is pursuing a concentration in Environmental Science and Public Policy with a secondary in Government. At Harvard, she is a staff writer for the Harvard International Review and a policy researcher with the Harvard Undergraduate Foreign Policy Initiative. As a passionate environmental activist, she is a core organizer for Fossil Fuel Divest Harvard and, off-campus, for Sunrise Movement Boston. At the IOP, she is a member of the Community Action Committee and the Women’s Initiative in Leadership where she enjoys working with community leaders at the intersection of activism, social justice, and public policy. She enjoys exploring the outdoors and is excited to be a First-Year Outdoor Program Leader in the fall. This summer, Klara will be working with MA Sen. Eric Lesser where she is looking forward to gain insights into the policy creation process as a means of serving those most affected by COVID-19 and the climate crisis in Massachusetts.

Jenna is a rising senior in Lowell House originally from New York. She is concentrating in English with a secondary in History and a citation in Spanish. Outside of class, Jenna is Director-General of Harvard Model United Nations, the largest high school model UN conference in the world, a peer advising fellow for freshmen, and a civics teacher through the Harvard CIVICS Program. Jenna also volunteers with De Novo: Center for Justice Healing, working in their immigration legal services department in Boston. Jenna is so excited to be interning with the Westchester District Attorney's Office this summer. She knows it will be an experience that will prepare her well for law school and a future legal career!

Kendrick is a rising senior from Houston, Texas, living in Winthrop House (and an alum of the Foster House). Academically, he studies History with a secondary in Government and a language citation in Spanish. Within History, he is particularly interested in modern Latin America, relations between the United States and Latin America, and environmental history. Outside of class, he teaches Boston high schoolers on international affairs through the Harvard Program for International Education, writes for the Harvard Political Review and the Harvard International Review, and conducts research through the Weatherhead Center on corruption in Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. He is particularly looking forward to applying academic research to pressing social issues at the Tobin Project.

James Joyce is a rising junior in Adams House from Weston, Connecticut. Currently, he plans on concentrating in Government with a secondary in Middle Eastern Studies. On campus, James is a member of the Harvard CIVICS program, a sportswriter for The Crimson, a Peer Advising Fellow, and a tour guide for the Admissions Office. This summer, he is excited to work for the TSA's Enrollment and Vetting office.

Anna Duffy is an off-cycle senior studying Government with a Secondary in Economics and a citation in Spanish, originally from the Philadelphia suburbs. She is the former President of the Institute of Politics and Chair of the Campaign and Advocacy Program. On campus, Anna has also served as the Director of Harvard for Biden, a civics teacher, and the Chair of the First Year Social Committee. During the Fall of 2020, Anna worked on the Biden campaign in Pennsylvania and the Georgia run-off elections. Anna feels fortunate to intern at the Department of Commerce to serve the American people by implementing the very policies promised on the campaign trail. As a post-grad, Anna hopes to pursue a career in progressive politics fighting for racial, economic, and climate justice.

Chris is a Junior in Leverett House from Marshfield, Massachusetts studying Computer Science and Government. On campus, Chris leads efforts within the Harvard Votes Challenge to support and grow the Boston Votes Coalition, a group of campus voting teams in the Greater Boston area working to advance citywide civic culture. Chris is also a member of the Harvard Stand Up Comics Society and helps to put together Leverett's Housing Day videos. Chris is interested in pursuing a career in civic tech, public interest tech, and/or tech policy. This summer, Chris is excited to be working as an intern in the Office of the Secretary at the US Department of Labor.

Ryen is a graduating senior in the Dudley community, originally from York, Nebraska. She studies Social Studies with a secondary in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, and she recently defended her senior thesis on the criminalization of humanitarian aid along the U.S.-Mexico border. On campus, Ryen is on the board of her a cappella group, the Harvard Lowkeys, has served as a IOP liaison fellow twice, works as a research assistant at the Office for International Affairs, and is an active member of the International Relations Council. After graduation, Ryen is excited to continue into the field of human rights policy and advocacy work, starting with an internship at the Executive Office for UN Aids, based in Geneva, Switzerland. She looks forward to learning first-hand about the world of international diplomacy, development, and public service as she serves on teams responsible for humanitarian initiatives to fight HIV/Aids in refugee camps.

June Park is a rising sophomore in Pforzheimer House, originally from Havertown, Pennsylvania. At Harvard, she plans on concentrating in Government with a citation in Japanese. On campus, she is the Director of Organizing for the Harvard Votes Challenge, a non-partisan, student-led organization striving to reach 100% voter engagement at Harvard! She is also the Campus Outreach Director for the Harvard Democrats, junior staffer for Harvard Model Congress (Boston and Asia), contributing writer for the Crimson Arts, and historical tour guide for the Harvard Visitor Center. In her free time, she is an avid K-pop listener (Apink and Red Velvet), soccer superfan (USWNT and Arsenal WFC), and cross-stitch enthusiast. This summer, June is elated to be working with the United State of Women to research and promote gender equity and intersectionality!

Orlee Marini-Rapoport is a sophomore from Northampton, Massachusetts studying History & Literature on the American Studies track and Studies of Women, Gender, & Sexuality. On campus, she is Columns Editor at The Harvard Crimson, a Radcliffe Research Partner, a member of the Honor Council, and a citizenship tutor at the IOP. Last summer, she greatly enjoyed a Director’s Internship at the Congressional Research Service at the Library of Congress and is so excited to participate in this program for a second summer, splitting her time between the US Conference of Mayors and the New Frontier Awards at the IOP.

Choetsow Tenzin is a sophomore associated with Lowell house studying Social Studies with a secondary in Education. Growing up as a Tibetan American she has always been interested in international issues and the intersection of culture and politics. Some particular issues she cares about are student mental health, prison reformation in the United States, education reform, immigration, and human rights. She is a proud member of the IOP family, serving as one of the current co-chairs of the Politics of Race and Ethnicity program and member of the Policy Writing. This summer Choetsow is honored to receive an IOP summer stipend and have the opportunity to work with the USAID's Bureau of Conflict Prevention and Stabilization to further pursue her passions.

Eric Forteza is a rising senior in Cabot House and is planning to concentrate in Government. He is originally from Cuba but lives with his family in Miami, Florida. On campus, Eric is involved in the Harvard Political Union, the Campaigns and Advocacy Program, the Harvard Undergraduate Latinxs in Finance & Technology, the Harvard Cuban-American Undergraduate Students Association, and will be serving as Co-President of Democracy Matters in the 2021-2022 academic year. During the 2021 spring semester, Eric has worked as a Student Organizer for UN-PAC, an organization of students and young people mobilizing college and high school campuses to advocate for S.1., or For The People Act. This summer, Eric is very excited to be working with My School Votes, an umbrella program in When We All Vote, where he will help mobilize high school students in Miami-Dade to be more civically engaged by registering to vote and making a plan to vote in every election.