QCL Mentors

David Aguinada

Computer/Data Science and Economics Dual Major

Hi, my name is David. I am a student at CMC potentially majoring in Computer Science at HMC and Economics at CMC. I'm an International student from El Salvador and love speaking in Spanish. I also enjoy watching and talking anything NFL and NBA related, and love climbing and playing squash. Excited to meet you!

Grace Akinwande

Mathematics (CGU)

I am intrigued by the application of mathematics to solving real life problems. My expertise lies in computational and theoretical mathematics, data analysis and applied mathematics. I have a strong foundation in ordinary and partial differential equations, linear algebra and satisfactory experience in programming.

Emmy Anderson

Math and English

My name is Emmy and I am a Scripps junior from Wisconsin double majoring in math and English! In my free time, I like to watch video essays on obscure math concepts, read melodramatic fiction, and listen to the same music over and over again for months until I grow to hate it. Hope to see you in the QCL soon :)

Matthew Aved

Economics and Mathematics Dual Major

Hello! I am Matthew Aved, an economics and mathematics dual major at CMC. I enjoy participating in outdoor activities, watching movies, and playing pool in my free time. I look forward to meeting and helping everyone.

Ben Bacdayan

Economics

Hello! I'm excited to help share what I've learned with anyone who may need it. I enjoy running, soccer, and musical theatre outside of class!

Jason Bao

Psychology and Philosophy with Data Science Sequence

Hello! This is Jason here, your resident psychology major from Vancouver, Canada. I look forward to helping students to improve their applied statistical or computational skills, especially in the behavioral sciences. Outside of QCL, I love to cook Asian food, watch Youtube video essays, and indulge in internet subcultures.

Alex Bartholomew

Integrated Science and Mathematics

Hi! I'm a dual major in Integrated Sciences and Math. I'm from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Outside of academics I love to play the guitar (Spanish and metal).

Tom Burton

Data Science Sequence

Hello my name is Tom Burton. I play football here at cmc and enjoy playing chess.

Sage Callahan

Physics and Geology

Hi, my name is Sage Callahan and I am a Pitzer student studying Physics and Geology. I'm from Seattle and I love math, rock climbing, and playing guitar.

Celestina Cedillo

Economics and Integrated sciences

I am a current student at Claremont McKenna studying economics and integrated sciences, with a deep interest in quantitative subjects.

Riley Cooper

Physics and Government Dual Major

Hi! My name is Riley, and I'm a physics and government dual major at CMC. I also play for the CMS softball team!

Jordan Arroyo Cruz

Dual in Integrated Science & History, sequence in Gender and Sexuality Studies

I am a student at CMC with a passion for learning, teaching, and science! I'm involved in the Drag Art and Performance Club on campus, where I love teaching others how to express themselves boldly. I also have a big love for the outdoors; I lived in Yosemite for a year and enjoy hiking and discovering new places. I'm always excited and grateful to contribute to CMC's vibrant community.

Jhila Ferdows

Math

Hi! My name is Jhila Ferdows, and I am a junior studying Economics and Data Science at Claremont McKenna College. I love math, and I look forward to helping you at this year!

Cesar Fernandez

Econ-Accounting Major w/ Data Science Sequence

Hi, I'm Cesar from Riverside, CA. Outside of the classroom, I enjoy finding new music, building LEGOs, watching the Dodgers, Lakers and Cowboys, and exploring nature. Excited to help you!

Gabriel Girma

Computer Science and Economics

Hey everyone! I am Gabe and I'm studying CS at Mudd and Economics at CMC. I enjoy watching/talking about sports, playing soccer, and trying new food spots on my free time. Exited to see you all and feel free to reach out!! :D

Flora Glantz

Mathematics and Economics

Hi! My name is Flora and I'm studying Math and Econ at CMC. I love almost any type of game, learning new things, being outdoors, and spending time with friends. On campus I am also involved in RCLIE, Product Space, and play soccer for CMS.

Will Halpin

Integrated Sciences (GSH)

What's up! I'm Will. I'm from Twisp, Washington, where most of my hobbies involve some type of movement in the mountains (skiing/climbing/biking/hiking). I'm interested in medicine, and I like solving problems that intersect computation, biology, and chemistry. I'm excited to help out at the QCL!

Joseph Hound

Mathematics (CGU)

I'm from Missouri. I worked in financial technology for 6 years before beginning my PhD in math. In my spare time, I play a lot of board games. I also compose music, and I play a few instruments at a pretty amateur level.

Steve Hou

Mathematics and Economics

Hi all! This is Suchen from Shanghai, China. Outside the QCL you will find me at classical music events, karate dojo, or train POV channels. Looking forward to working on math together with you all.

Michael Houk

Economics and Mathematics

Hi, I'm Michael, and I'm from San Diego! I love hiking, skiing, movies, dancing, and math. Super excited to work with everyone!

Charlotte Jordan

History and Mathematics

Hi, I'm Charlotte! I'm a History-Math Dual Major at CMC; on-campus, I'm involved with the Mgrublian Center for Human Rights and CMC Advocates. In my free time, I love to read all kinds of books/comic books and crochet!

Armine Kardashyan

Economics and Math

I love Math!

Ben Karim

Economics and either CS or Math

Hihi! My name is Ben and I'm a freshman at CMC studying Economics and possibly Mathematics! I'm also probably the school's biggest music nerd, so feel free to reach out if you have any Math questions or need album recommendations!

DK Khemka

Economics and Mathematics Dual with Financial Economics Sequence

Hi, I'm Devya, originally from India. I enjoy listening to music, playing poker, weightlifting and eating. I'm looking forward to working with everyone, so please feel free to stop by!

Nora Goodin

Psychology & Economics

Hi! I'm Nora, an Economics and Psychology major. On campus, I'm involved in Claremont Consulting Group, and in my free time I love to play tennis and spend time with my friends. I'm excited to meet you all!

Kaia Lee-Guest

Biophysics and Economics Dual Major

Hi everyone! I'm Kaia, and I am a current junior at CMC dual majoring in Biophysics and Economics. In my free time, I love hiking, rock climbing, and exploring coffee shops. I'm looking forward to working with everyone, so please feel free to stop by and ask me anything!

Raquelle Ortiz

Data Science and Math/ Computer Science

I'm a Math and Data Science Major looking to help others with math and quantitative subjects!

Jathan Pai

Undecided

Hello! My name is Jathan and I'm from Carmel, Indiana. On-campus, I do research at the Rose Institute and the Keck Science Center. I am especially excited to teach physics, computer science, and various math courses!

Pranav Patel

Molecular Biology

Hi, I'm Pranav Patel. I'm a junior at CMC from Peoria, IL studying Molecular Biology. Outside of school, I like to listen to music, do puzzles (sudoku mostly...), and watch movies. Looking forward to meeting everyone at the QCL

Pooja Punn

Dual: Integrated Sciences & Philosophy

Hello! My name is Pooja, and I'm a integrated sciences-philosophy dual major at CMC. In my free time I love to read fiction, watch movies, and go running :) so excited to work with everyone!

Jumari Querimit Ramirez

Mathematics and Economics Dual Major

Hi! My name is Jumari Querimit, and I'm from San Diego. I'm a Math-Econ Dual Major here at CMC. During my free time, I love reading and playing field hockey!

Cate Synnott

3+2 Engineering

Hi! I'm Cate Synnott. A 3+2 Engineering major at Scripps. I love backpacking and really anything outdoors, you can probably find me reading somewhere on Scripps campus, please tell me about any books you enjoy.

Jack Wang

Econ-Accounting and Data Science

Hi, I am Jack, I like working at the QCL and data science, welcome to book me on the QCL website

Debbie Wells

Dual Major in Data Science & Biology

Hi! I'm Debbie, and I am a Data Science and Biology dual major at CMC from Amherst, Massachusetts. Outside of school I like to swim, try new sports, read, and watch movies! I'm excited to meet you guys!

Hudson Yeend

Mathematics & Economics

Hudson is a second-semester junior at Claremont McKenna College studying mathematics and economics. He is involved with the Student Investment Fund, and performs research at the Financial Economics Institute and the Natural Sciences Department at Pitzer/Scripps. When he's not grinding out problem sets or regressions, you can find him in the climbing gym, behind a drum kit, or out in the wilderness somewhere.

Mentor Alumni

Otis Fischer ’25

Ivan Kolesnikov ’25

Subi Lumala ’25

Claire Meier-Scherling ’25

Gabie Ong ’25

Ashrit Panditaradyula ’25

Charlotte Richards ’25

Caden Rogers ’25

Catherine Ruan ’25

Justin Son ’25

Daisy Achiriloaie ’24

Miles Baffour ’24

Jonathan Becker ’24

Monica Cheng ’24

Kate Graham ’24

Caro Harwell ’24

Alex Horban ’24

Sophia Huang ’24

Christopher Ibarra ’24

Brian Lee ’24

Chloe Lui ’24

Aaron Oñate ’24

Emma Munoz-Paisano ’24

Nadia Schwartz Bolef ’24

Aryan Totawat ’24

Joanne Wang ’24

Nishka Ayyar ’23

Qiaoling Chen ’23

Kieran Daly ’23

Lucy Deng ’23

Zarina Dhillon ’23

Angie Gagnon ’23

Hanane Gbadamassi ’23

Jerome Hsing ’23

Joan Jones ’23

Bryn Kable ’23

Min Lee ’23

MJ Lindsey ’23

Austyn Masuno ’23

Hugo Matousek ’23

Carson McVay ’23

Sahana Narayan ’23

Liv Renfro ’23

Matthew San Luis ’23

Gabi Seifert ’23

Andrew Shannon ’23

Joe Silva ’23

Marissa Singh ’23

Kaia Smith ’23

Weijia Song ’23

Angie Wang ’23

Andrew Wraith ’23

Max Forst, Ph.D.

Diego Avila ’22

Erin Burke ’22

Miriam Caron ’22

Lauren Cashdan ’22

William Clark ’22

Makenna Fall ’22

Sam Harrison ’22

Matthew Hines ’22

Jinhyuk Kim ’22

Sam Kim ’22

Maisy Mills ’22

Michael Murphy ’22

Dhruv Narula ’22

Dorcas Saka ’22

Maya Shah ’22

Abhinuv Uppal ’22

Sascha Wolf-Sorokin ’22

Hannah Zhang ’22

Mia Syme ’21

Will Kimball ’21

Patricio Madero ’21

Amanda Huang ’21

Danielle Honan ’21

Yusuf Ismaeel ’21

Patrick Chen ’21

Coleman Cornell ’21

Raye Gleekel ’21

Mert Akan ’21

Erin Burke ’21

Valerie Chiang ’21

Emma David ’21

Vasu Rai ’21

Ray Song ’21

Siki Wang ’21

Ben Figueroa ’20

Andrea Amaya ’20

Richy Chen ’20

Natasha Harrison ’20

Tony Jiang ’20

Yao Li ’20

Edward Shi ’20

Eunice Song ’20

Kelly Watanabe ’20

Jason Yi ’20

Mackenzie Bradford ’19

Jack Huang ’19

Adonis Lu ’19

Michele Pashby ’19

Lan Phan ’19

Matthew Psaltakis ’19

Abel Leulseged Tadesse ’19

Kai Vogel ’19

Won Sang (Mike) Yoo ’19