Career Fellows
Career Fellows work with students both in the Career Center and around campus. These energetic individuals are committed to helping you strengthen your resume and cover letters, find internships, explore career resources, and more.
Peri Barest
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2024
Majors: Biology and Community Health
Hometown: Newton, MA
Fun Fact: My Duolingo streak is over four years long
Advice: Keep a full list of everything you’ve ever been involved in, and tailor your resume for each position you apply to
Aline Chalfin
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2026
Majors: BFA in Studio Art
Hometown: Tenafly, NJ
Fun Fact: I took a gap year abroad before college!
Advice: You get out of college what you put into it
Xingfeiyang (Kelly) Liu
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2025
Majors: Biology; minor in Studio Art
Hometown: Beijing, China
Fun Fact: I’ve tube-fed baby skunks and wanted to pass out during my internship in wildlife center
Advice: Don’t struggle on making the right decisions, instead, focus on making your decisions right
Aria Ma
Pronouns: any
Class Year: 2026
Majors: Biopsychology and Studio Art; minors in Biotechnology and Philosophy
Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Fun Fact: I used to street race in the DMV area
Advice: Take the opportunity to join clubs, meet people, and put yourself out there. Even things you may only have a little interest in, you might find yourself surprised.
Joshua Ober
Pronouns: he/him
Class Year: 2024
Majors: Quantitative Economics; minor in Computer Science
Hometown: New City, NY
Fun Fact: I hold a pen with 5 fingers
Advice: It’s never too early to start networking. Networking allows you to get the inside scoop of job positions you may be interested in beyond the typical job posting.
Jiya Rughwani
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2024
Majors: Quantitative Economics; minors in Entrepreneurship and Finance
Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Fun Fact: I love reading crime/thriller books
Advice: Don’t be scared to put yourself in new situations — you never know what you can achieve unless you try!
Hannah Schulman
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2024
Majors: Community Health and Environmental Studies
Hometown: Troy, NY
Fun Fact: I’m on a quest to try as many ramen restaurants in the Boston area as humanly possible before I graduate
Advice: Follow where your excitement leads you!
Chance Walker
Pronouns: she/her
Class Year: 2025
Majors: Economics and Film & Media Studies
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Fun Fact: I really like Twizzlers
Advice: There’s not one right way of doing things. There’s a ton!
Sam Webb
Pronouns: they/them
Class Year: 2025
Majors: SMFA, BFA/Studio Art Major
Hometown: Windham, NH
Fun Fact: I interned for Blizzard Entertainment on WoW’s Quest Team for my 2023 summer!
Advice: The best skills you can develop in preparation for internships or jobs are your soft skills: communication, analysis, critical thinking, giving and receiving feedback, creative problem-solving, etc. Those are WAY easier to learn in school, rather than in an active working environment. Your technical skills are important, yes, but your soft skills help you make the most of them!
