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Peer Advisors
Peer Advisors offer insight into course selection, study abroad, internships, working as a TA or RA, etc.
Upper class economics concentrators serve as peer advisors to underclassmen. Peer advisors provide information that can be helpful for course selection, concentration choice (econ vs. applied math econ vs math econ vs. CS econ), internships, RAing, TAing, graduate school, study abroad, etc.
Below is a list of peer advisors and a short description of their areas of interest and contact information. We suggest you select a peer advisor with listed interests in line with your own and contact them directly with any questions. Peer advisors will also host events during shopping period and before concentration declarations are due. See the Events Calendar for when these will be scheduled.
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Veronica Ambrosionek
Hello everyone! I’m Veronica Ambrosionek, a senior from Dallas, Texas concentrating in Applied Math- Economics. My primary academic interests include econometrics, statistics, and mathematics; some of my favorite economics courses at Brown include Mathematical Econometrics, Bargaining Theory, and Game Theory. This past summer, I interned in Commercial & Investment Bank Credit Risk at JPMorganChase in Plano, Texas and will be returning as a full-time analyst after graduation. At Brown, I’ve worked as a tutor for Linear Algebra and Statistical Inference, and I serve as the Editor-In-Chief for the Intercollegiate Finance Journal. I am a member of the Division I Cross Country and Track team, and I would love to share my experiences on navigating the student-athlete lifestyle. I would love to be a resource if you’d like to discuss course selection, internship recruiting, or anything else. Please feel free to reach out anytime
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Max Boyang
Hey! My name is Max and I'm a senior from Okemos, Michigan concentrating in Applied Mathematics-Economics and Philosophy. Academically, I've taken a variety of economics courses like Investments, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Accounting. I've also taken a number of APMA courses, and I served as a TA for ENGN 0090: Management of Industrial and Nonprofit Organizations last fall. This past summer, I worked on Morgan Stanley's Technology Equity Capital Markets desk in Menlo Park, CA. Full time, I'll be going to Bain for management consulting in New York, NY. I've also previously interned in venture capital and startups. In my free time, you'll find me biking, doing martial arts, traveling, or baking pies. If you have any questions on academics, professions in business or finance, or just want to say hi, feel free to reach out!
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Leo Caplan
Hi! I’m Leo Caplan, a senior concentrating in economics and political science. At Brown, I’ve worked as a research assistant at the Watson Institute and as a TA for Intro to Econometrics and Applied Research Methods. I’m also writing a political science honors thesis and co-teaching a GISP on the economics of the luxury industry. I studied abroad in Copenhagen and have interned on Capitol Hill, in venture capital in Tel Aviv, and at a fintech in New York. After graduation, I’ll join McKinsey as a business analyst in New York. I’m happy to talk about choosing economics courses or concentrations, finding RA and TA opportunities, studying abroad, exploring an honors thesis, and navigating recruiting. Please feel free to reach out!
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Olivia Fraga
Hi! I’m Olivia, a senior at Brown studying Business Economics and Architecture. I’m interested in the intersection of economics, real estate, and the built environment, with career interests in construction management and eventually pursuing law school, particularly in real estate and urban planning. This past summer, I gained experience working in a City Commissioner’s Office and as a Judicial Intern under a judge, which gave me exposure to government, legal research, and the intersection of policy and economics. Through my academic and professional experiences, I’ve also explored recruiting, networking, internships, and career paths across consulting, real estate, finance, and law. As an Econ Peer Advisor, I’m happy to help with course selection, concentration planning, recruiting, networking, internships, and navigating opportunities such as TA and RA positions. I’m also happy to share my experience balancing academics with being a member of Brown’s Track & Field team and pursuing an interdisciplinary academic path.
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Brian Kan
Hi everyone! I’m Brian, a senior from California concentrating in Applied Mathematics and Economics. I’m especially interested in behavioral economics, with additional interests in game theory and logic. I am currently working on an Honors Thesis within a realm of my interests, specifically on the influence of AI mediators in bargaining. Through the Econ Department, I have served as a TA for ECON 1090: Introduction to Game Theory and ECON 1820: Theory of Behavioral Economics. Previously, I’ve interned as a summer analyst at a hedge fund and at a boutique M&A firm. After graduation, I will be heading to Boston Consulting Group as an Associate. Outside of academics, you can find me playing soccer, cafe hopping, or trying new restaurants in Providence. Feel free to reach out anytime about consulting recruiting, course selection, extracurriculars, or anything else you're curious about!
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Krish Nambiar
Hi everyone! My name is Krish, and I'm a senior concentrating in Computer Science-Economics from New Jersey. I've taken several Economics classes, including Intro to Math Micro/Macro, Investments 1 & 2, Theory of Market Design, Math Econometrics and more! Simultaneously, I've taken full advantage of the Open Curriculum and taken classes in the Education, Urban Studies, Language, and South Asian Studies departments. On campus, I conduct research through the CNTR, serve as a HTA for DATA 0080, volunteer with the Swearer Center, and have been a Project Lead for the Brown Consulting Club. I also studied abroad in Amsterdam last spring, where I was able to take business-related classes. My professional interests lie in business, technology, and social impact. Most recently, I interned at McKinsey & Co. and will be returning there post-grad. In my free time, I love to read, travel, spend time with friends, and try new restaurants in Providence. I'm happy to discuss consulting recruitment, study abroad, navigating CS & Econ classes, or anything at all!
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Vittorio Nazzi
Hi everyone! My name is Vittorio, and I’m a senior from Rome, Italy, concentrating in Business Economics and Literary Arts. I’ve taken a broad range of courses within the Economics Department, particularly across the Business Economics track, and I’m happy to help with choosing an Economics concentration or track, selecting courses, planning requirements across semesters, and figuring out how to balance Economics with interests in other departments.
My own academic path at Brown changed considerably along the way. I initially considered Environmental Science and a more management-focused path before eventually deciding to pursue Literary Arts alongside Business Economics. That experience taught me how much flexibility Brown’s Open Curriculum offers, but also how important it is to plan ahead when interests change. I’m especially happy to talk with students who are undecided about their concentration, considering a second concentration, or trying to fit very different academic interests into four years. I also studied abroad in Sydney, Australia, so I can share advice on planning coursework around a semester abroad and making sure requirements stay on track.
Professionally, I interned at OC&C Strategy Consultants and will be joining BCG full-time after graduation. As an international student myself, I’m particularly happy to discuss navigating recruiting as an international student, internships, and thinking about how Economics coursework connects with careers after Brown. Please feel free to reach out about Business Economics, course selection and semester planning, double concentrations, changing academic direction, consulting recruiting, international student experiences, study abroad, or anything else!
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Mai-Anh Nguyen
Hi everyone! My name is Mai-Anh and I'm a senior concentrating in Computer Science-Economics and Modern Culture & Media. I interned at Millennium Management this past summer and will be returning after graduation. I have also completed internships at The Estée Lauder Companies and Intel. On campus, I work as a Web and Digital Intern for Brown's Office of University Communications. I've taken classes across a range of departments at Brown, and I value the interdisciplinary perspective I’ve gained through my coursework. Some of the clubs I've been involved in include Brown Motion Pictures, Ivy Film Festival, WBRU Radio, and Brown Product Management. Outside of work and school, I enjoy reading, traveling, dance (ballet and contemporary), and trying new restaurants. I'd be happy to share my experiences in product management or data analytics, double concentrating, or finding balance with an on-campus job. Feel free to reach out!
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Sasha Oquendo
Hi everyone! I'm Sasha, a senior from the central coast of California studying Economics and Computer Science. I have worked as a teaching assistant for ECON 1110, 1050, and 1480, and I am currently the head of a team of undergraduate researchers on Brown's Socially Responsible Computing Handbook project. My economics coursework has mostly been geared towards applied microeconomics and public policy, but I've also taken a range of courses across the social sciences and humanities, with a particular focus on law and policy. I have interned at a law firm, a federal public defender's office, and a legal assistance foundation, and I am planning to go into immigration and civil rights law. Outside of work and school, I love making my own latte syrups, cooking and baking, and going to trivia nights with my friends. Please reach out if you have questions about double concentrating, law school, finding on-campus jobs or internships, or anything else!
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Luke Wilkinson
Hey everyone, my name is Luke Wilkinson. I am a Senior from Dedham, MA studying Business Economics and Computer Science. I’ve taken a range of Econ courses with some of my favorites including Investments I/II, Corporate Finance, and Urban Economics — the latter of which I TA’d in the Spring. I’m passionate about working at the intersection of data science and market research, which has landed me financial roles at software startups, and most recently an internship and full-time role at Point72’s Academy. Outside of the classroom, I love sailing, soccer, woodworking, and travelling. I’m happy to talk about double concentrating, the recruiting process, stock pitches/hedge funds, TA’ing and anything else more broadly!