Undergraduate

Peer concentration advisors are undergraduate students who serve as advisors for peer concentrators, prospective concentrators, and other students interested in statistics. They provide advice based on their own experiences as statistics concentrators or from pursuing a stats secondary. 

Students can reach out to meet with PCAs (emailed are listed next to each PCA’s bio) or they can fill out this form (form only accessible by using @college.harvard.edu accounts) to be matched with a PCA.

Emily Xing, Class of 2027, Cabot
exing@college.harvard.edu

Hi! I'm a senior from Maryland in Cabot House 🐟 studying Stats and GHHP! I've conducted social & behavioral health research at HSPH/Dana-Farber throughout my entire time at Harvard, and am really interested in how media and technology shape our well-being. On campus, I TF Stat 110/111, set design/paint for HRDC, dance, and manage Cabot Cafe (come for a strawberry hojicha ☕). This summer, I interned at AstraZeneca and presented survival analysis research at JSM. I'd love to chat about clinical trials, computational social science, publishing research, sweet treats, anything!
Statistics interests: Biostats, survival analysis, computational social science, data science
Other interests: Barista-ing!, dance, poetry, photography, sci-fi novels
Concentration: Statistics AB/SM and Secondary in Global Health & Health Policy
Classes: Stat 110/111/139/171/117/286/220, CS 1090a/1090b, Math 112.../21a/21b, AM10
Tags: Research, internships, stat & social science, AB/SM

Akshaya Ravi, Class of 2027, Eliot
akshayaravi@college.harvard.edu

Hi! I’m Akshaya, a senior in Eliot House studying Chemical and Physical Biology with a secondary in Statistics. As a pre-med student, I’m interested in using statistics to understand human biology and improve medicine; to that end, I do research at the Broad Institute on cardiovascular genetics. Outside of class, I’m on The Crimson’s news staff, a leader for the First-Year Outdoor Program, and a Peer Advising Fellow. Happy to talk about doing a stats secondary, choosing between a joint/double and secondary, anything in the biostats/comp bio space, or any questions of whether stats is right for you! (Hint: it probably is)
Statistics interests:Biostats, data science, Bayesian stats, causal inference, machine learning
Other interests: Hiking, cooking, reading, drinking tea, and playing crosswords
Concentration: Chemical and Physical Biology and Secondary in Statistics
Classes: Stat 110, Stat 111, Stat 139, MCB 112, CS 50, Math 21a, Math 21b
Tags: Research, Secondary, Pre-Med

Jesse Brodtman, Class of 2028, Levertt
jbrodtman@college.harvard.edu

Greetings! My name is Jesse and I am a junior in Leverett House studying Statistics (AB/AM) and Applied Math (CS/Econ track). My interests primarily lie in probability, game theory/market design, and data science. On campus, I TF for Stat 110 and am involved in GUSH (Group for Undergraduates in Statistics at Harvard), HMMT (Harvard MIT Math Tournament), and LIFE (leadership pre-orientation program). I'm looking forward to talking about anything statistics related whether that be clubs, classes, or internships!
Statistics interests: Data science, machine learning, probability
Other interests: Scuba diving, card games, comedy
Concentration: Statistics and Applied Math (CS/Econ track)
Classes:Stat 109a/110/111/171/210/244, Math 55A/55B, CS 50/124/136/1810, APMTH 231, EC 1011A/2048/14.19
Tags: AB/AM, Double Concentration, Internships

Akshay Kumar, Class of 2027, Adams
akshaykumar@college.harvard.edu

Hi! My name is Akshay and I am a senior in Adams House concentrating in statistics and math. I have also taken a handful of economics and Latin courses. Outside of class, I am a CA for Stat 110, 111, 149, and 244; I help organize the Harvard MIT Math Tournament; and I am involved in HUQT (Harvard’s quantitative trading club), club tennis, and club pickleball. Over the past three years, I have been lucky enough to do internships in biostatistics research, as well as in quant finance (both trading and research). I’d love to talk about concentrating in statistics (or statistics-adjacent fields), choosing classes, finding research opportunities and internships, or anything else that is on your mind!
Statistics interests: Biostatistics, econometrics, probability
Other interests: Tennis, pickleball, skiing, running, and watching movies
Concentration: Statistics & Math
Classes: Stat 110/111/149/171/175/186/210/211/212/220/242/244, Math 55A/55B/117/155R/255Z, Econ 1011a/1126/1723
Tags: Research, Internships, Joint Concentration, AB/SM

Sophia Zhang, Class of 2028, Pforzheimer
sophia_zhang@college.harvard.edu

Hi! I’m a junior in Pforzheimer studying Statistics (Machine Learning track) and Comparative literature. Super happy to talk about doing a joint concentration, balancing stem/humanities, study abroad, startups/finance internships, and anything else on your mind! Outside of class, I love live music, reading, and thrifting. 
Statistics interests: Data science/machine learning
Other interests: Literary fiction and memoir, thrifting and fashion, concerts/live music, & kickboxing. 
Concentration: Joint in Statistics and Comparative Literature
Classes: Stat100, Stat110, Stat111, CS 1090b, 6.390
Tags: Study Abroad, Stat & Humanities, Internships, Joint

Aisha Olufayo, Class of 2028, Adams
aolufayo@college.harvard.edu

Hi! I’m Aisha, a junior in Adams House from Baltimore County, Maryland. I am studying Statistics on the Bioinformatics & Computational Biology Track, and I am also a pre-med student who is interested in infectious disease and global health. I am currently doing HIV bioinformatics research at Beth Israel and serve as a research assistant in the Department of Epidemiology at the School of Public Health. Outside of class, I love reading (especially world literature), watching really bad TV, and visiting gardens. I am happy to answer any questions about being premed + stats, research/internships, bioinformatics, or anything you’re curious about!
Statistics interests: data science, machine learning, causal inference, probability 
Other interests: creative writing, chess, scenic walks
Concentration: Statistics
Classes: STAT 100, STAT 110, STAT 111, MATH 22A, MATH 21A, LS1B
Tags: FGLI, Pre-Med, Research

Henry Ding, Class of 2028, Mather
hding@college.harvard.edu

Hi! My name is Harry, and I’m a pre-med junior in Mather studying Statistics with a secondary in Mind, Brain, Behavior. On campus, I’m involved with peer counseling, CrimsonEMS, and Y2Y, and I’ve also been a TF for courses like Stat 100, 102, and 110. Outside of campus, I conduct developmental neuroscience research at Boston Children’s Hospital and meta-analytic research in the Department of Psychology. Outside of academics, I love exploring new restaurants, cafe-hopping, hiking, and photography. I’m always happy to chat about the statistics concentration, course selection, pre-med, research, or anything else -- feel free to reach out!
Statistics interests: Causal inference, meta-analysis, network analysis
Other interests: Hiking, running, photography, live music
Concentration:  Statistics and Secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior
Classes: Stat 102, 110, 111; Math 22a, 22b; LPS A, LS 1B
Tags: Research, Pre-Med, Internships

Grace Yang, Class of 2027, Adams
graceyang@college.harvard.edu

Hi! I'm a senior in Adams, originally from Carmel, Indiana, and I'm studying Statistics and Economics with a secondary in Computer Science. On campus, I've conducted research in economics and public health and TFed various math and statistics courses. Feel free to reach out to chat about anything—choosing classes, finding summer opportunities, exploring the best spots in Boston, or anything else!
Statistics interests: Data science, ML, econometrics
Other interests: Pickle ball, reading, music
Concentration: Statistics and Economics and Secondary in CS
Classes: Stat 110, 111, 139, 171; CS 50, 51, 1090a, CS1090b; Math 22a, 22b, 112, 113; Econ 1011a, 1011b, 1126
Tags: Double Concentration, Internships, Research, Study Abroad

Anthony Shen, Class of 2028, Currier
anthonyshen@college.harvard.edu

Hi! My name is Anthony and I’m a junior in Currier House studying Statistics and Math. I was born in North Carolina, but I grew up in Hong Kong. On campus, I’m involved with GUSH and I have been doing research at the Kempner Institute for the past few months. Feel free to reach out about anything from research to classes to general college life!
Statistics interests: Computational Neuroscience, Machine Learning, Data Science
Other interests: Climbing, Running, Snowboarding, Jigsaw puzzles
Concentration: Statistics and Math
Classes: Stat 110, Stat 111, CS 50, CS 1090a/b, CS 1810, Math 22a/b, Math 112 
Tags: International, Joint Concentration, Research

Clara Lake, Class of 2027, Mather
claralake@college.harvard.edu

Hello! I’m Clara, a senior in Mather House concentrating in Statistics with a secondary in Psychology. My main interest is biostatistics, and I have enjoyed doing research at Mass General Hospital NCRI and the Yale School of Public Health. I race for the Varsity Nordic Ski Team, write and design for the Harvard Independent, ride with Harvard Cycling Club, and am a CA for Stat 139. I’m from the Boston area and also love to travel! Feel free to reach out, I would be happy to chat about courses, research, being a student-athlete in STEM, or the wide variety of opportunities at Harvard!
Statistics interests: Biostatistics (environmental health, clinical trials, and more!), causal inference, data science.
Other interests: Nordic skiing, art, traveling 
Concentration: Statistics and Secondary in Psychology
Classes: STAT 110, 111, 106, 139, 117, 149, 175; MATH 22A, 22B, 112; AM 104; CS50
Tags: Athlete, Research

Eric Tong, Class of 2028, Leverett
erictong@college.harvard.edu

Hello! I'm a junior in Leverett studying Statistics and pursuing the Statistics concurrent masters. I previously TF'd Stat 110 and 171, participated in SPUDS through the research village, and help the statistics department through GUSH. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends, learning new hobbies, and taking egregiously long walks
Statistics interests:Probability
Other interests:Puzzle hunts, puzzle games, mechanical keyboards + layouts, juggling, dominion, atomic chess, unicycling
Concentration: Statistics
Classes: Stat 108, 110, 111, 140, 171, 210, 211, 220, Math 25A, 25B
Tags: Research, Internships, AB/AM

Ricky Truong (he/him), Class of 2027, Adams
rickytruong@college.harvard.edu

Hello! I'm Ricky, a senior studying Stats with a secondary in Math. I'm originally from New Hampshire, but I'm lucky to call Adams House my second home. On campus, I'm involved with the Group for Undergrads in Stats at Harvard (GUSH) and Harvard on the Move (HOTM).  Additionally, I conduct research in Biostats and have TF'd various courses. This past summer, I worked at a pharma company, where I got to apply many of the stats/data principles I learned to real-world projects. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time outdoors and with friends. Feel free to reach out about anything!
Statistics interests: Data science, causal inference, biostatistics, linear models
Other interests:Exercise (running, biking, swimming, lifting), board/card games, teaching/education, origami
Concentration: Statistics and Secondary in Mathematics
Classes: STAT 100, 109A, 110, 111, 139, 143, 149, 286
Tags: FGLI, Research/Thesis, Internship

Justin Li, Class of 2028, Leverett
justin_li@college.harvard.edu

Hello! My name is Justin (they/them), and I was born and raised in the city of Chicago (the best in the world). I’m now a junior in Lev, studying math, CS, and stats with the EdSecondary. My current interests lie in machine learning, but I’m also happy to speak about math, CS, the EdSecondary, visual arts, and language classes. During the semester, I teach at the Harvard Ed Portal, volunteer with PBHA, and will be TF’ing for CS 1840. Finally, for the last two summers, I've been lucky to do a math REU and a quantitative research internship. Please bother me about selecting courses, reaching out to faculty, figuring out summer plans, finding study spaces off campus, or whatever!
Statistics interests: Probability, machine learning
Other interests: Math, teaching, visual arts, gymming, video games, and brewing tea
Concentration: Statistics and CS and Secondary in Educational studies
Classes: Stat 110, 210, 220 — CS 51, 61, 1210, 1240, 1280, 2824 — Math 55a/b — MIT 6.3900
Tags: FGLI, research, internships, joint concentration, AB/SM, EdSecondary

Joy Xu (she/her), Class of 2027, Winthrop
joyxu@college.harvard.edu

Hi everyone! I'm Joy, a junior from Connecticut and now also from Winthrop House. I'm studying Statistics with a minor in Chemistry, and I’m passionate about being at the intersection of data science or machine learning, physical sciences, and patient-focused medicine to guarantee better healthcare for all, regardless of background. On campus, I've conducted research in chemical biology and biostatistics, I staff the student-run Harvard Square Homeless Shelter, and I teach some of my favorite classes (LS50, Chem 20, Stat 110, and Stat 117). Please reach out to me to talk about anything--from questions about choosing classes, research, medicine, or advocacy, all the way to adjusting to life at college or your favorite restaurants in the area! I would love to chat with you. :)
Statistics interests: Computational biology and biostatistics, machine learning, Bayesian statistics, data science 
Other interests: I love to get to know people new and familiar, read (I love memoirs and fiction!), play volleyball, root for Winthrop via HoCo or intramurals, or try new things - so if you have a new hobby you’d like to try together, let me know! :D
Concentration: Statistics and Secondary in Chemistry and Chemical Biology
Classes: Stat 110, Stat 111, Stat 117, LS50, MCB112, Stat 175, Stat 185, CS 1200
Tags: Research, Secondary in Chemistry, Medicine