CO-PRESIDENT

Hannah is a junior in Winthrop House studying Applied Math in Economics and Computer Science. She has previously conducted research in the field of computational biology, and her economic interests lie in the realm of education and AI policy. In her free time, you can find her getting boba at Ten One or in the New York Times Games section.

CO-PRESIDENT

Evan is a junior in Winthrop House from Dallas, Texas studying economics. He is interested in urban economics and behavioral finance, and has previously conducted research in both fields. In his free time, he enjoys reading mystery novels and playing tennis.

CO-DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Rohan is a junior from Cincinnati, Ohio planning to study Mathematics and Economics. Outside of CREL, he is involved in other economic research at Harvard and enjoys exploring new concepts in everything from finance to physics. In his free time, he enjoys baking, taking his dog for walks, listening to music, and playing board games.

CO-DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Kaitlyn Ernst is a sophomore at Harvard College living in Lowell House! She is originally from Cleveland, Ohio. She plans on studying Applied Mathematics and Economics and is fascinated by the intersection of statistical analysis, computational problem-solving, and economic decision-making. In her spare time, you can find her rewatching her favorite '90s romcoms, running along the Charles River, and overpaying at local coffee shops.

CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Stefan is an international student from Republic of Moldova studying Statistics and Economics with an interest in causal empirical methods and conformal predictions, and a passion for sunsets and generative art.

CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Hana is a junior in Winthrop House studying Math and Economics. In her free time, Hana enjoys choreographing for AADT and ice dance.

CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Grace is a junior at Harvard studying Statistics and Economics. She is interested in using data analytics and quantitative tools to better understand complex, real-world problems. Outside of school, she enjoys running and playing pickleball.

CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Sophia is a sophomore at Harvard College studying Applied Math with a focus in Economics and a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. She is originally from Massachusetts. Outside of CREL, she plays violin in Harvard MIHNUET, a chamber group that performs at nursing homes and hospitals, writes for the Science and Technology section of the Harvard Political Review, and is involved in policy research through the Institute of Politics. In her free time, she enjoys going on runs along the Charles river and trying out new cafes with friends.

CO-DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Michael is a sophomore at the College studying Economics and Mathematics, and enjoys playing tennis and dancing in his free time.

PROJECT LEAD

Garvin is a sophomore from Seoul, South Korea studying Applied Mathematics/Economics with a secondary in Film/Video. She is interested in how data can be used to solve economic problems, specifically in education and development. On campus, she is involved in dance groups and in various productions as a videographer.

PROJECT LEAD

Akilan is a freshman studying Chemistry/Physics and Mathematics, with a secondary in Economics; he is originally from Albuquerque, New Mexico. Akilan’s research centers on multi-scale computational research of materials and chemical processes, and his economic interests currently lie in AI, trade, labor, and health economics. In his free time, you can find Akilan on a run on the Charles or tackling some Chopin on the piano.

PROJECT LEAD

Tianhao is a junior in Dudley and a visiting undergraduate from the London School of Economics. He is broadly interested in development economics, macroeconomics, political economy, and international economics, with a regional focus on China and East Asia. In his free time, Tianhao enjoys skiing and hiking.

PROJECT LEAD

Elias Tamer is a sophomore in Cabot House studying Applied Mathematics and Economics with a secondary in Philosophy. He is from Lexington, Massachusetts. In his free time he enjoys hiking and listening to rock music.

PROJECT LEAD

Eliza is a sophomore in Lowell House from Weston, Massachusetts. She is studying Economics with a secondary in History of Art and Architecture and is particularly interested in development and urban economics. In her free time, Eliza likes to unwind by reading and creating art.

President

Aleksandr is a third year at the University of Chicago studying Economics and Mathematics, with a minor in Computer Science. His past experiences range from algorithmic trading research to working in a VC fund and founding his own startup. His research interests include development economics and monetary policy. Outside of CREL, Aleksandr enjoys mountain climbing, playing the classical guitar, and debating geopolitics 

Director of Operations

Ria is a third-year at the University of Chicago from San Francisco, California studying economics and data science. She has worked as a research assistant for the Roman Family Center for Decision Research at the Booth School of Business. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants, attending concerts, and watching college basketball.

PROJECT LEAD

Thomas is a fourth-year BA/MA with the MAPSS program in economics at the University of Chicago. He has gained experience working on economics research teams in both academia and the private sector. His research interests are experimental economics, econometrics, and optimal policy design/implementation. In his free time, he enjoys reading fantasy, playing card games, and engaging in any form of debate.

FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT

Viren is a sophomore studying Applied Mathematics-Economics and Political Science.

ANALYST

Ian is a senior studying Economics and Applied Mathematics.

ANALYST

Calvin is a senior studying Computer Science-Economics and Applied Mathematics.

ANALYST

Ryan is a junior studying Mathematical Finance and Computer Science.

ANALYST

Nathan is a sophomore studying International and Public Affairs and Applied Mathematics-Economics.

PRESIDENT

Anthony Chu is a senior at Stanford studying Economics and Computer Science. In the past, he has been involved in NLP and Computer Vision research. In his free time, Anthony enjoys skiing, rock climbing, playing tennis and watching Formula One.