Our Team
Spring 2023 Executive Board
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Chelsea Baker
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Chelsea is a junior in Mather House studying economics and computer science. She is interested in leveraging machine learning to model social interaction and dynamics. In her free time, Chelsea enjoys crossword puzzles, watching reality TV shows, and long walks along the river.
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Rachna Gupta
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
Rachna is a sophomore in Quincy House studying Computer Science. She is interested in applying data science tools and machine learning technology to interesting applications in a variety of fields. In her free time, she likes to play pool, eat good food, and watch sci-fi shows!
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Tina Gong
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER & DIRECTOR OF DESIGN
Tina is a sophomore in Eliot studying Computer Science and Physics with a secondary in Philosophy. She is fascinated by machine learning and data science’s amazing range of applicability to several fields. She has worked on research involving machine learning assisted density functional theory at Harvard. In her free time, she loves taking care of her plants, painting, shopping, scoping out matcha-flavored desserts, and listening to Taylor Swift.
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Ahmad Abdel-Azim
CHIEF CONSULTING OFFICER
Ahmad is a junior in Kirkland House studying Statistics and Molecular Biology. With interests at the intersection of biology, computing, and statistics, he is particularly excited by the development of novel machine learning methods for applications to genomics. Ahmad also enjoys playing basketball, cooking, and studying at cafes all over Boston.
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Andrew Li
CHIEF CONSULTING OFFICER
Andrew is a sophomore in Adams House studying Computer Science and Human Developmental Biology. He is interested in the intersection of machine learning and biotechnology and its application to drug development. In his free time, Andrew plays on the rugby team and enjoys fishing, hiking, and board games.
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Sam Jones
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
Sam is a sophomore in Currier House studying statistics and social studies. His interests include the applications of machine learning to the social sciences and the social impacts of AI. In his free time, Sam enjoys hiking, sailing, card games, and finding new music.
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Hoon Shin
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
Hoon is a sophomore in Currier House studying Computer Science and Statistics. He is interested in emerging AI technologies with the potential to accelerate scientific progress and improve human well-being. In his free time, he enjoys reading sci-fi, FaceTime-ing his dog, singing in the shower, and eating burritos.
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Jonah Brenner
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
Jonah is a sophomore in Cabot House studying physics and statistics. He is interested in utilizing machine learning to better understand the natural world. In his free time, Jonah enjoys hiking, rock climbing, and playing the guitar.
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Jacob Buehler
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
Jacob is a junior in Adams House studying Astrophysics. In the past two years, he has studied exoplanet detection limits and quasar evolution at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and is a 2-time invited speaker at the American Astronomical Society. He has extensive experience in natural language processing, and is interested in nonprofits and the space industry. He enjoys rugby, cooking, and skiing.
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Alexis Kieckhafer
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
Alexis is a junior in Leverett house studying Applied Math and Economics. She loves problem-solving and is interested in leveraging data science for business strategy. Alexis is also on Harvard's water polo team, and in her free time she enjoys flying airplanes, trying out restaurants, discovering new music, and going to the beach.
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Andy Kim
DIRECTOR OF CONSULTING
Andy is a sophomore in Lowell House studying Applied Mathematics on the Economics track. He is interested in applying data science methods to a wide range of fields, including blockchain, sports, and public policy. In his free time, Andy enjoys exploring museums around Boston and Seoul, following the NFL and NBA, and watching movies.
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Yao Yu
DIRECTOR OF ENGAGEMENT
Yao is a senior in Leverett House studying Government along the Data Science Track with a secondary in Computer Science. Yao's academic interests include electoral politics and political psychology. In his free time, he also enjoys playing poker, pool, and board games.
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Sanjna Kedia
DIRECTOR OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION
Sanjna is a sophomore in Cabot House studying applied math and computer science. She is really interested in machine learning and its application towards societal issues, especially those climate related. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis, dancing, playing card games, and trying new foods!
Previous Executive Boards
Fall 2022
KAYLA HUANG — Chief Executive Officer
CATHERINE HUANG — Chief Operations Officer
RACHNA GUPTA — Chief Financial Officer, Director of Consulting
CHELSEA BAKER — Chief Strategy Officer, Director of Education
SOHAM BOSE — Chief Consulting Officer
AHMAD ABDEL-AZIM — Chief Consulting Officer
SAM JONES — Director of Consulting
JAY PRATAP — Director of Consulting
DORIS YANG — Director of Consulting
TINA GONG — Director of Design
YAO YU — Director of Engagement
LINDSAY BLOCKER — Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
Spring 2023
CHELSEA BAKER — Chief Executive Officer
RACHNA GUPTA — Chief Operations Officer
TINA GONG — Chief Financial Officer, Director of Design
AHMAD ABDEL-AZIM — Chief Consulting Officer
ANDREW LI — Chief Consulting Officer
HOON SHIN — Chief Strategy Officer
SAM JONES — Chief Technology Officer
JONAH BRENNER — Director of Consulting
JACOB BUEHLER — Director of Consulting
ALEXIS KIECKHAFER — Director of Consulting
ANDY KIM — Director of Consulting
YAO YU — Director of Engagement
SANJNA KEDIA — Director of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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Spring 2022
SCOTT MAHON — Chief Executive Officer
KAYLA HUANG — Chief Operations Officer
SHARON TANG — Chief Financial Officer
SOFIYA LYSENKO — Chief Strategy Officer
JEFFREY XU — Chief Marketing Officer
RICHARD ZHU — Chief Consulting Officer
SOHAM BOSE — Chief Consulting Officer
KEVIN TAN — Director of Engagement
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Spring 2021
JERRY HUANG — Chief Executive Officer
SCOTT MAHON — Chief Operations Officer
CARINA PENG — Chief Financial Officer
KELSEY WU — Chief Strategy Officer
ELIZABETH LING — Chief Design Officer
FABIO PRUNERI — Chief Technical Officer
KAREN CHAN — Chief Marketing Officer
BEN CHIU — Director of Business Development
AUSTIN LI — Director of Members’ Affairs
WILLIAM WU — Director of Public Relations
MINJUE WU — Engagement Coordinator
DANIEL CHO — Engagement Coordinator
View our 2022 Fall board here.
Our Case Teams
Through well-trained teams of Harvard students, HDAG advises clients across industries and project types. We dive deep into the datasets from our clients and other proprietary sources to deploy data analytics techniques, including but not limited to: machine learning, deep learning, and visualization to identify insights and solutions within the data. We utilize the talent of Harvard students to create actionable and unique solutions for clients ranging from private business, government institutions, and NGOs.
HDAG competitively recruits students at Harvard with demonstrated competence, dedication, and problem-solving skills. Our team leaders have experience in technical roles at Fortune 500 companies. We believe in the value of data and taking deep dives into datasets to identify patterns, problems, and areas of improvement. At the same time, we will translate the data-driven insights into fresh perspectives and actionable recommendations. We cover different stages of businesses including but not limited to sales & marketing, process improvement, and A/B testing.
Each academic semester, we work with companies and organizations in Boston and globally to provide 10 to 12-week consulting projects. We connect each client with six Harvard students to deliver our key area of work in data analytics. Our consulting team commits over 400 hours to a case. HDAG’s clients gain access not only to a team of highly qualified consultants, but also resources from the larger Harvard community to tackle novel issues. To that end, HDAG employs strategies of effective pivoting in order to meet clients’ evolving needs. Fresh perspectives from our bright consultants will help take clients’ projects to the next level.