Student Ambassador Program

Eileen is a second-year Economics major who is also interested in Statistics and Cognitive Science. She is a current UCLA Resident Assistant for Sproul Hall and has previously worked with UCLA’s Residential Government Council. Outside of academics and Residential Life, Eileen is part of the Physical Sciences Student Advisory board as well as the UCLA club gymnastics team. In her free time, she enjoys running, hiking, and spending time outdoors with her family, friends, and her dog back home in Canada.

Eli Papagni is a senior Economics major from Davis, California and a member of UCLA’s Departmental Scholars Program. His research interests center on game theory and political economy, specifically how to apply game theoretic network models to legal research. In his free time, Eli plays strategic board games and is a member of Enigma, UCLA’s board-gaming club. Eli is currently applying to JD/PhD programs.

Harshdeep Sidhu is a fourth-year student double majoring in Economics and Statistics & Data Science. Her academic interests focus on econometrics and in using quantitative methods to investigate economic relationships. In her free time, she enjoys drawing, cooking, and playing board games. She plans to pursue a master’s degree in a quantitative field next year.

Harsukh is a second-year Economics major from Fairfield, CA. After graduating, he plans to attend law school and pursue a career that blends his interest in business and the legal field. Outside of academics, he enjoys lifting, staying active, exploring new places to eat, and spending time with friends. He’s drawn to work that lets him problem-solve, think critically, and contribute to his community.

As a first-generation student who commutes from a long distance, Oanh has learned to balance long drives with a full course load, gaining organization, confidence, and flexibility while exploring what path to take next. She is especially interested in the connection between economics and marketing, focusing on understanding consumer behavior and using data to see why people make certain choices and how businesses can respond.

Outside of academics, she stays involved in her community through volunteer work, both online and in person when she has the time, and enjoys learning about different cultures and perspectives. When she has a moment to herself, she loves relaxing with a good movie.

Lisa Tiutiunnik is a senior majoring in Economics with interest in applied micro. Originally from Russia, Lisa is interested in economic policy and plans to attend graduate school to further explore the field. Her career goal is to become an economist focusing on public policy and research, working in a think tank or a policy organization, where she is able to contribute to decision-making and develop solutions to current economic problems.

Outside of academics, Lisa likes to rollerblade, ice skate, and hike.

Mansha Rapria is a sophomore majoring in Economics and Statistics & Data Science, with strong interests in international affairs and social service. She currently serves as the Secretary of ALD| PES, an academic honors society, and as the Finance Officer for the United Nations Association (UNA) at UCLA. Mansha is also a dancer on UCLA ROOTD, a member of the Undergraduate Economics Society (UES), and a community representative for Sunset Village West in the Resident Government Council.

Outside of academics and leadership, she enjoys dancing, reading romance novels, spending time with friends, and visiting her family in India.

Noah Wong is a sophomore majoring in Business Economics with minors in Accounting and Public Affairs. Originally from Illinois, he is passionate about the intersection of economics, business and public policy. Noah hopes to leverage these interests to pursue a career in management consulting. On campus, he is involved in 180 Degrees Consulting, Volunteer Income Tax Assistants, and Bruin Well.

Outside of the classroom Noah spends his free time cooking new recipes, spending time with friends, attending yoga classes, and exploring the LA food scene.

Prarepim Adunpadungsak is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Economics with a minor in Global Health. Driven by a passion for data-driven research and its potential to address societal issues, she currently works as a research assistant at the Rational Altruism Lab. Beyond academics, Prarepim is actively involved on campus as the Marketing Director for Bear Consulting, as an International Student Ambassador, and as a Marketing Coordinator for LA Hacks. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, archery, and cafe-hopping. She will be pursuing a master’s degree next year and hopes to work in consulting full-time afterward.

Ronojoy is focused on macroeconomic policy and implementation. As the Director of Competitive Events and a lead researcher at the Bruin Reserve Bank (BRB), he leads analytical initiatives that strengthen student engagement with real-world economic issues and policy-oriented research. His interests span central bank digital currencies, international monetary architecture, and targeted development reforms.

Ronojoy aims to build a career as an applied economist working at the intersection of quantitative analysis and public policy, with a long-term commitment to advancing India’s economic development and institutional reform. Outside academics, he is an avid long-distance runner, gym enthusiast, and a member of UCLA’s cricket team.

Valery Garcia is a second-year student from Victorville, California pursuing a major in Business Economics and a minor in Accounting. She is interested in a career in public accounting, with a particular passion for tax, and is actively building her foundation in the field through her involvement in Beta Alpha Psi and the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Outside of academics, Valery enjoys hiking, watching new movie releases, and spending time with her family.

She also participates in UCLA’s Grupo Folklórico, which allows her to stay connected to her culture while navigating her academic journey.

Madelyne Goforth is a second-year undergraduate student double majoring in Economics and Cognitive science. She is particularly interested in tech, energy, and antitrust policy. After graduating, she plans to commission as an Army officer, with long-term goals of persuing a graduate degree in Economics and working in public policy. Outside of academics, she enjoys running, reading, hiking, and experimenting with new recipes.