NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY
Presidential Ambassadors
About the Presidential Ambassadors
Founded in 2013, the Northeastern University Presidential Ambassadors represent the Office of the President at designated events and related university activities. Members of this group are highly-skilled and experienced student leaders. Through planned interactions with university constituents, Presidential Ambassadors advance public understanding of the university and our students’ role in its growth and success. By sharing the story of their unique Northeastern University experiences, Presidential Ambassadors validate the philanthropic contributions of donors, alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and the student body.
What does a Presidential Ambassador do?
Represent
Represent Northeastern University at special events on and off campus.
Engage
Engage with alumni, donors and friends of the university about student life and academic experiences.
Network
Network with distinguished university constituents and community leaders.
Presidential Ambassadors discuss the value of Giving Day
One reason why people come to Northeastern is for the opportunities to get active and get involved. For Adam Dolce it was the Beta Theta Pi fraternity and the United Nations Association. For Jessica Jha, it was Pitch, Please!, the female-identifying a capella group. And for Jack Dalton, it was meeting others who shared a strong interest in public health.
Alice Gadon, E’24, hails from Old Saybrook, CT, and is studying industrial engineering with minors in mathematics and sustainable business practices. She is the president of the Northeastern chapter of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers, and is a member of Engineers Without Borders, Cruelty-Free Northeastern, and the Northeastern Choral Society.
Andre Neto Caetano, E’24, is studying mechanical engineering with a minor in aerospace. He is the president of Northeastern’s chapter of Students for the Exploration and Development of Space. From Clermont, FL, Andre studied abroad in Melbourne through the N.U.in program, and completed a mechanical engineering co-op at SharkNinja in Needham, MA. He was a member of the COBRA Team, winning the Artemis Award from the NASA BIG Idea 2022 Challenge.
Anjali Bhattacharyya, S’24, is from Chappaqua, NY, studies behavioral neuroscience, and has completed two co-ops: as a research assistant in the Lifespan Emotional Development Lab at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and as a clinical operations and program manager at PepGen, a biotech startup in Cambridge, MA. She is the captain of Northeastern’s Rangila dance team, and a member of the Women’s Research Engagement Network. Currently, Anjali is volunteering at Massachusetts General Hospital in the Emergency Department.
Anthony Hall, E’24, is pursuing a master’s in energy systems at Northeastern since studying mechanical engineering at the University of Alabama. From Nashville, TN, he is the president of the Energy Systems Society and is currently working as a renewable development intern at BHE Renewables in Urbandale, IA.
Arabella Jarvie, S’25, hails from Wildwood, NJ. She is studying biochemistry and is a member of Northeastern’s chapter of the Global Medical Brigades.
Brian Fellner-Farmer, SSH’24, is studying international affairs and is a member of the International Relations Council, the Out in Business Club, and the Northeastern Association of Public Policy Students. From Atlanta, GA, he is currently working as an attorney development co-op at Goodwin in Boston.
Debpriya Das, DMSB’24, is from Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is currently pursuing an MBA. She studied neuroscience at the University of Melbourne and National University of Singapore, and has a master’s of global affairs from Tsinghua University in Beijing. She is also the first Bangladeshi Schwarzman Scholar. Debpriya was a high school biology teacher at 19 and has since founded Bioland, her own tutoring center in Dhaka. At Northeastern, she is the vice president of Financial Affairs in the Graduate Student Government.
Devashish Sood, KCS’25, is from Boston, and is studying computer science and mathematics with a minor in philosophy. He is involved with Sandbox, where he works as a software developer, and has completed research on the relationship between activeness and sleep health. Devashish is in the Honors Program, and participated in the “Challenges to the Nation State of Spain” Dialogue of Civilizations.
Ella Cullen, SSH’24, is studying criminal justice and public health with a minor in human services. From Northampton, MA, she is currently working as a research assistant with the Shannon Community Safety Initiative to evaluate the state’s effectiveness in reducing gang and youth violence.
Erin O’Neill, BHS’25, is from Saline, MI, studies health science with minors in data science and global health, and is pursuing a master’s in health informatics at Northeastern. She is a Lead Bouvé Ambassador, a research assistant in the Affective and Brain Sciences Lab, and participated in the N.U.in Boston program. Erin worked as a medical assistant in primary care at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for her first co-op, and is currently a database design and management intern at the Paralysis Center in Cambridge, MA.
Esha Jain, DMSB’24, is studying business administration with a concentration in marketing and a minor in business analytics and graphic design. From Mumbai, she is in the Honors Program and works as a media associate for Northeastern’s chapter of the Interdisciplinary Women’s Collaborative.
Ishan Thakur, DMSB’24, studies business administration with a concentration in marketing and minors in math and English. Hailing from Madeira Beach, FL, he has completed a service learning class in market research and is also a Husky Ambassador. Ishan is currently on co-op at New Profit, a nonprofit organization in Boston.
Jacob Kuhn, S’24, is from Bethesda, MD, and is studying psychology and marketing. He studied abroad in Dublin through the N.U.in program and has completed two co-ops. Jacob is a member of the Student Philanthropy Council.
Jason Olszewski, E’24, is studying bioengineering with a minor in electrical engineering. From Tappan, NY, he is in the Honors Program and works as a research assistant in the Ruberti Lab, where he studies tissue formation. Currently, Jason is employed as a research assistant in Harvard’s Lewis Lab.
Jeffrey Wallace, KCS’24, DMSB’24, is from Southborough, MA, and studies computer science and business administration. He has completed two co-ops and studied abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science. Jeffrey is involved with Northeastern’s TAMID group, an Israeli investment and consulting organization.
Jhonatan Serrano, DMSB’24, is studying economics and business administration with a concentration in accounting. He is in the Honors Program and has studied abroad at the London School of Economics and Political Science. He is the vice president of events with Northeastern’s Economic Society, a leadership consultant for LEAD360, and a book review editorial assistant for Mary Ann Liebert Publishers’ Journal of Sustainability and Climate Change. Jhonatan is from Quito, Ecuador, and is currently completing his second co-op as an auditor at Deloitte in Boston.
Joselyn Slobodow, BHS’24, is from Park City, UT, and is studying health science while working as a research assistant in the Applied Psychology Program for Eating and Appearance Research Lab. She is also a student teaching fellow, and is currently completing her second co-op at Brigham and Women’s Hospital as a clinical research intern in the Dermatology Department.
Josephine (Joey) Carscadden, E’24, is studying bioengineering and biochemistry with a concentration in cell and tissue engineering. From Seattle, she participated in the N.U.in Boston program and is a part of Northeastern’s Chapter of CHAARG, and the Society of Women Engineers. Joey is currently working as an RNA science co-op at Moderna in Cambridge, MA.
Josue Oviedo, DMSB’24, is from Lima, and studies economics and business administration with a concentration in finance. He is involved with the Northeastern Real Estate Club, the Latin American Student Organization, and The Marketing Association. Josue also works as a lead facility assistant for Campus Recreation.
Julia Manczurowsky, DPT’15, PhD’24, is a PhD candidate in human movement and rehabilitation sciences, researching the physical interactions between patients and therapists. From Upton, MA, Julia graduated from Northeastern with her doctorate in physical therapy in 2015. During her DPT program, she completed a co-op in Uganda at a Children’s Rehabilitation Center through a scholarship from the International Co-op Office. She has been published in both the Journal of Neuroengineering and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. Julia has worked as a physical therapist for seven years at Fusion Medical Staffing in Oregon, California, and beyond.
Kathan Ramnath, DMSB’24, SSH’24, is studying economics and business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in health sciences. Coming from Dallas, TX, he is in the Honors Program, on the e-board of NUEMS, and involved in the Finance and Investment Club. Outside of Northeastern, Kathan is an emergency medical technician and supervisor at Coastal EMS and is in paramedic school. He also currently works as an investment banking analyst co-op at Alkali Partners.
Leo Sheenan, L’24, is from Washington, DC. He studies law and has bachelor’s degrees in public health sciences and kinesiology from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He worked for the U.S. Senate for five years, completed a co-op with District Court Judge Patti B. Saris, and is currently working as an associate editor for the Northeastern University Law Review.
Logan Kane, E’26, is studying industrial engineering and participated in the N.U.in Boston program. From St. Louis, he is an analyst with Northeastern’s Student Value Fund and a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers. Logan is currently completing his first co-op as an investment banking analyst at Bowen in Boston.
Lucia Barrera, S’25, is from New York City and studies environmental and sustainability sciences and economics. She is currently completing a co-op at AEW Capital Management, where she works on the Environmental Social Governance and Resilience Team. Lucia is a Husky Ambassador and serves as the secretary of the Latin American Student Organization.
Madison Oppenheim, BHS’23, PharmD’24, has been a Husky Ambassador, Women Who Empower Ambassador, a member of the Student Philanthropy Council, and a senior educator with Boston Health Initiative. Hailing from Medway, MA, she has completed three co-ops throughout the Boston area, and is currently working on research to assess college students’ health literacy with a focus on women’s health. Madison is currently a Senior Executive Presidential Ambassador and Lead Bouvé Ambassador, working part-time while completing her clinical rotations.
Michael Ault, KCS’24, is from White Plains, NY, and is studying computer science and business administration with a minor in game design. He is an Ujima Global Leader, involved with LEAD360, NUTV, and Northeastern’s chapter of Alpha Kappa Psi. Michael is currently completing his second co-op as a technology project manager at Wayfair in Boston.
Michael Nessralla, S’25, is studying biology with minors in behavioral neuroscience and international affairs. He has volunteered as a fundraising ambassador for the Global Smile Foundation, and is a Northeastern resident assistant. From Brockton, MA, he has worked as a research assistant in both the Shansky Lab at Northeastern and Beneath the Waves in Herndon, VA. Michael is the president of Northeastern’s Photography Club, a competing attorney for Mock Trial, a rotational associate for NUImpact, a member of Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience, and a member of the Arab Students Association. He is also a photographer for The Red and Black and has studied abroad at SKEMA School of Business on the French Riviera.
Nicolina Farmer, BHS’24, is from Medfield, MA, and studies health science with minors in Spanish and psychology. On campus, she is a Husky Ambassador, writes for HerCampus magazine, is a member of the Pre-Physician Assistant’s Society, and is involved with the Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society. Nicolina completed a co-op as clinical assistant on the perioperative floor at Boston Children’s Hospital, and is currently working per diem.
Pavithra Rajesh, AMD’24, studies journalism with minors in theatre and playwriting. From Bengaluru, India, she has written for the Huntington News, and completed an internship as a staff writer for the Christian Science Monitor. Pavithra also took a week-long reporting journalism class in Puerto Rico She is currently working as a Dow Jones News Fund digital media intern in Detroit.
Pooja Srinivasan, S’25, is from Dublin, OH, studies behavioral neuroscience on a pre-med track, and is in the Honors Program. She is currently working as a research assistant in the Center for Brain and Cognitive Health. Pooja is involved with Northeastern’s Student Government Association and Student Alumni Ambassadors, as well as the Boston Intercollegiate Government.
Priscilla Lancaster, BHS’24, is studying business administration and psychology, and has completed a co-op as a newborn hearing screening technician at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. From Madison, WI, she is an interfaith associate and meditation fellow in the Center for Spirituality, Dialogue, and Service. Currently Priscilla is employed as a real estate agent with Boston Brokerage Group.
Renee (Allie) Cauchon, S’23, is from Ridgefield, CT, and is studying behavioral neuroscience. She has completed three co-ops, where she was a mental health assistant, and a research assistant in two separate labs. Allie is a former co-president of Northeastern University Researchers of Neuroscience, a member of the Alliance of Civically Engaged Students, a Lead Women Who Empower Ambassador, a Husky Ambassador, and hosts a radio show on WRBB. She participated in the N.U.in Greece program, where she also completed service learning at a local soup kitchen and joined the dance and kickboxing extracurricular teams.
Ritika Iyer, AMD’24, is studying architecture and is involved in the College of Arts, Media and Design Dean’s Student Advisory Board. Hailing from Sammamish, WA, she studied abroad in Segovia, Spain, and is currently working as an architectural intern at Stantec in Boston.
Robert (Robbie) Neumann, DMSB’24, is from North Brunswick, NJ, and studies business administration and health science with a concentration in healthcare management and consulting, and a minor in political science. He worked as a research assistant in the Health in Justice Action Lab and participated in the N.U.in Greece program. He is involved with Husky Ambassadors, Bouvé Ambassadors, the Student Involvement Board, Northeastern’s chapter of Pi Kappa Phi, and is a lead fitness instructor with Campus Recreation. Robbie is currently on co-op as a project coordinator at ServiceNow.
Sarah Tyner, AMD’25, is studying communication and media studies with minors in social innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as psychology. She is from Athens, NY, and participated in the Explore Program, as well as a Dialogue of Civilizations in London. She serves as the director of community service for Northeastern’s Interdisciplinary Women’s Collaborative, the director of ritual for the Kappa Delta sorority, and is a junior staff member with HOBY Youth Leadership. Sarah completed a corporate social responsibility co-op at Alnylam Pharmaceuticals in Cambridge, MA. She also conducts service learning tutoring at 826 Boston, a nonprofit K–12 writing organization.
Sari Finn, E’24, studies industrial engineering and is a resident assistant. Hailing from Washington, DC, she is a member of the National Society for Black Engineers, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Women Who Empower Ambassadors, and the Women’s Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship. Sari completed an internship at Penny Finance as a data and marketing strategy associate and is currently working as a product management co-op at Bain & Company in Boston.
Sebastain Lui, DMSB’25, is from San Francisco and is studying economics and business administration with a concentration in finance and a minor in data science. He participated in the N.U.in London program and works as a research analyst with Disrupt, Northeastern’s fintech initiative. Sebastain is also involved with the NEU Blockchain Organization and Northeastern’s chapters of Pi Kappa Alpha and Beta Alpha Psi.
Susan (Susie) Howard, DMSB’25, studies business administration and communications with a concentration in social innovation and entrepreneurship. From Watertown, MA, she is both a Husky Ambassador and an Explore Program Student Leader. Susie has completed an integrated production project management co-op at Wayfair, as well as a social media content creation and marketing co-op at the startup Meru. She also studied abroad in Antibes, France, in the fall of 2022.
Tina Hwang, BHS’24, PharmD’25, is studying pharmacy with the goal of earning her doctorate. She serves as the vice president of Internal Affairs for Northeastern’s chapter of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and works as a senior research assistant on the marketing team of Northeastern’s Industry Pharmacist Organization. Hailing from Valencia, CA, Tina has completed three co-ops in Boston.
Zoe Leff, S’24, is from South Hempstead, NY. She studies environmental science in the Honors Program and completed her first co-op as a research intern at the Charles River Conservancy, where she worked to improve the quality of the river and its surrounding parks. She also serves as the Showcases Chair for Northeastern’s Council for University Programs.