Sashank Varanasi

Co-President

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Sashank is a junior from Illinois studying Applied Mathematics-Economics. At Brown, he serves as the Co-President of the Economics DUG, a Meiklejohn, an Economics Peer Advisor, and a teaching assistant. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing football and soccer, trying new food, and binge-watching various shows.

Amaya Allen

Co-President

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Amaya is a junior from New Jersey studying Economics on the Public Policy track. At Brown, she serves as the Co-President of the Economics DUG and Vice President of Brown Christian Union. She also works as an economics tutor for the Sheridan Center and as a research assistant with the Economics Department and the School of Public Health, respectively. In her free time she enjoys working out, reading literary fiction novels, and going for walks around campus.

Min Namgung

Academic Co-Chair

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Min is a junior from Kuala Lumpur studying Applied Math-Economics and International Affairs. At Brown, she serves as the Academic Co-Chair of the Economics DUG and is also an economics tutor for the Sheridan Center. She also is involved in the Economics department as a Research Assistant and the Globe as an IMP mentor. In her free time, she is usually found baking in the dorm kitchens, practicing taekwondo, and doing various graphic design work for friends.

Preetish Juneja

Academic Co-Chair

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Preetish is a freshman from Singapore intending to concentrate in computer science and applied mathematics-economics on the mathematical finance track. He serves as the Academic Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, an analyst at Brown Healthcare Investment Group , and a junior associate at Brown Technology Consulting Group. Outside of school, he is a history buff, linguaphile and karaoke enthusiast.

Alice Min

Career Development Co-Chair

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Alice is a junior from Los Angeles studying Computer Science-Economics. At Brown, she is Career Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, CS UTA, Meiklejohn, researcher for Brown’s ACT Lab and Design Director for Full Stack @ Brown. In her free time, she enjoys graphic design, trying out new spots in Providence and Boston, and watching the Great British Baking Show.

Hpone Thit Htoo (Ren)

Career Development Co-Chair

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Ren is a sophomore studying Economics and International & Public Affairs. He serves as the Career Development co-chair of the Economics DUG. Additionally, he is on the executive board of the Undergraduate Council of Students as the Outreach Director, the Watson Student Advisory Council, the Business Board of the Brown Political Review and works as a consultant for GRC. He enjoys binging Netflix shows, reading manga (currently reading Jujutsu Kaisen) and eating out at cool restaurants around Providence (he’ll gladly recommend you a restaurant!).

Freya Ngo

Community Relations Co-Chair

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Freya is a sophomore from Washington state pursuing Economics on the public policy track and the Data Fluency certificate. At Brown, she serves as the Community Relations Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, Co-President of StopTortureRI, and an undergraduate researcher for the Health Services, Policy, and Practice Department. In her free time, she enjoys taking long walks, studying with friends at Ceremony, reading non-fiction books and manga, and listening to music.

Megan Ball

Community Relations Co-Chair

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Megan is a sophomore from Maryland concentrating in economics and computer science. She serves as the Community Relations co-chair of the Economics DUG, a Meiklejohn, a Peer Career Advisor, an analyst for the Brown Institute for Policy, and a percussionist in the Brown Wind Symphony and percussion ensemble. In her free time, she loves to take care of houseplants, bake cupcakes, play soccer, and work out.

Jena Forlemu

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair

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Jena is a freshman from Nebraska who plans to concentrate in Applied Math- Economics. At Brown, she serves as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, a dancer on OJA! Modern African Dance Team, and a member of AfriSA and BSU. In her free time, she enjoys singing, listening to storytimes on YouTube, hanging out with her friends, going on walks, calling her family back home, and dreaming of her next trip!

Lauren Meraz

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair

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Lauren is a junior from the LA area concentrating in Econ on the Public Policy track and Latin American and Caribbean studies. She is the DEI Co-Chair of the Econ DUG as well as a Meik, policy analyst for BHIG, consultant for GRC, RA for the ISRP Lab, and TA for Econ 1629. She is also an avid advocate for dinner parties, listens to music depending on her mood, and loves her dog Rocky.

Naphat Permpredanun

Technology Co-Chair

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Naphat is a junior from Thailand studying Computer Science and Economics. At Brown, he serves as the Technology Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, member of Data Science DUG, developer in the Full Stack at Brown, writer and editor for the Brown Triple Helix. In his free time he enjoys working out, especially running, reading books (mostly non-fiction and manga), and walking around Brown and Indian Point park.

Risheetha Bhagawatula

Technology Co-Chair

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Risheetha is a freshman from North Carolina planning to concentrate in CS-Econ and Music. At Brown, she serves as a Technology Co-Chair of the Economics DUG, a member of the Hack@Brown Dev Team, flutist in Brown Wind Symphony, and a member of the Brown Table Tennis Club. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music, trying out new restaurants, running (very) slowly, and hanging out with her friends.

Sarbik Saha

Marketing Chair

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Sarbik is a junior from Dallas, Texas studying Applied Math-Economics on the Advanced Economics track. At Brown, he currently serves as the Marketing Co-Chair of the Economics DUG and the Business Manager of the Brown Journal of World Affairs. In his free time, he loves to explore tea options at various Providence cafes, to follow current news podcasts, and listen to indie/pop music.