CR Staff
Meet our wonderful staff! If you're interested in joining us, please email us at critical_review@brown.edu!
Editors-in-Chief
Ellie Chang
2027
An avid story-teller and world-traveller. Where am I from? It's complicated. :)
Chief
Eric Cho
2026
Eric Cho '26 is an APMA-CS concentrator from Cumming, Georgia (yes that's the name of the city). He thinks that winter is the best season, but is slowly reconsidering that after living in Rhode Island.
Chief
Isabelle Boun
2027
Isabelle is an Economics and Health and Human Biology concentrator from Southern California. She loves reading, the outdoors, and the arts!
Chief
E-Board
Aubrie Miller
2026
Aubrie Miller '26 was born in Arizona and grew up in Utah. She is studying English and Comparative Literature and is a part of Brown's Presidential Scholars Program. She enjoys reading books, watching movies, and eating pasta.
Exec
Brent Wong
2028
Brent is a freshman from Berkeley, California studying Applied Mathematics and Urban Studies. Outside of studies, he enjoys playing classical music on the violin, playing tennis, browsing Google Maps, and solving Rubik's cubes.
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Tasmia Hossain
2027
Tasmia is from New York City and believes Queens is the best borough. She is studying APMA-Econ at Brown. When she's not in classes, she likes to watch movies, play games, and go out for fun activities like bowling.
Exec
Webbies
Connor Flick
2026
Computational Biology concentrator from Cincinnati (∩^o^)⊃━☆
Webbie
Noreen Chen
2027
Hi! I'm an Environmental Science and CS concentrator from Long Island, New York.
Webbie
Simon Juknelis
2028
Simon is an APMA-CS concentrator from Boston, interested in linguistics and space.
Webbie
Editors
Congyun/Remus Liao
2028
Realizing that people might connect his name with the murdered brother in the myth of the founding of Rome, Congyun Liao still chose his English name from his favorite Harry Potter character, Professor Remus J. Lupin. He is an international student from Beijing, China with interests in chemical physics, mathematics, and comparative literature. When he is not preparing for his impending organic chemistry test, Remus likes to blog and read poems from around the world.
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Eric Hu
2026.5
Hi I'm a concentrator in Comp Bio and Econ. I love dinosaurs and I try to write music, particularly working with vsynths.
Editor
Jimmy Lee
2027
Jimmy '27 is a Chemical Engineering concentrator who loves setting aside time to do nothing.
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Lily Luby
2028
Lily is a first year student from Glastonbury, Connecticut looking to concentrate in IAPA and either French or environmental studies! In her spare time, she enjoys reading (her recent favorites are anything by Susanna Clarke), rock climbing, and doing yoga. She enjoys writing for the Critical Review as it exposes her to interesting classes to take in the future!
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Manav Musunuru
2026
Manav is a sophomore from Indiana concentrating in IAPA.
Editor
Michelle Jun
2027
Michelle is a sophomore planning on studying APMA-Bio from Memphis, TN. She loves crafting, going on walks, and animals.
Editor
Reia Lee
2028
Reia is a APMA-Bio concentrator from Fort Lee, New Jersey. In her free time, she likes going to cafes, hanging out with friends, and playing the piano.
Editor
Sophia Wang
2028
Hey! I'm Sophia, a sophomore from NYC studying APMA-CS. Some things I like are cats, skiing, taiko, and grinding Beli.
Editor
Writers
Audrey He
2027
Audrey is a sophomore studying English. She loves cats, tiramisu, and the Criterion Collection.
Writer
Berenika Zemanova
2029
Berenika is a physics major from the Czech Republic. Previously, she studied in Denmark and pursued her interest in quantum mechanics and theoretical physics. Her other interests include philosophy, poetry, and sewing.
Writer
Brandon Richard
2028
Brandon Richard is a sophomore concentrating in Chemistry and Engineering from Saunderstown, Rhode Island. He can be often be found walking by the Providence River, at the Verney-Woolley (V-Dub) dinning hall, umpiring baseball and softball games, looking at cruises, drinking tea, or taking pictures!
Writer
Colin Hsieh
2028
Colin is a computational biology concentrator from Cleveland, Ohio. Open to talking about international relations, tea, and Taekwondo.
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Don Wong
2028
Don is a Physics and Applied Mathematics concentrator from Los Angeles, California. He enjoys classical music, surrealist art, research, and good conversations over good food.
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Gordon Beckler
2028
Gordon Beckler is a sophomore and professional user of the Open Curriculum, having taken classes in 8 departments in his first year at Brown. Outside of class, he is involved in many extracurriculars as he loves a cappella, music, theatre, musicals, musical theatre, and football.
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Jasmine Zheng
2028
Jasmine is a Classics concentrator from Charlotte, North Carolina. She loves reading (or saying she reads when she's terrible at setting time aside for it), talking about films, pretending to have seen films she hasn't, and pho. She occasionally does lighting design for theatrical productions, and her absolute favorite activity is a lovely little nap between classes.
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Klara Zietlow
2029
freshman, chemistry(?), bay area -- big fan of yogurt bowls & floor time
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Megan Carlson
2026
Megan is a senior from Dallas, TX concentrating in Computational Biology. In her free time, she loves reading, crocheting, and sipping on a fun drink.
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Meredith Whitlock
2028
Meredith is a first year majoring in Biology on the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology track. When she's not locked in, you can find her identifying trees around Providence.
Writer
Momo Chen
2028
Hi! I'm Momo, a freshman studying cognitive neuroscience with a love for creative writing, singing, and all things at the intersection of human experience.
Writer
Nitya Doshi
2028
Nitya is a sophomore from Mumbai studying Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. She loves graphic design, sewing, and watching basketball.
Writer
Ryan Choo
2029
Hey all! My name is Ryan, and I am from the South Bay area in Los Angeles, California. I am interested in everything politics, law, medicine, and I am considering a career where I can find the intersection between all three. I hope to meet everyone soon!
Writer
Talia Katz
2029
Talia Katz ’29 is from New York City and intends to concentrate in English and/or Political Science. Her greatest accomplishment is her 4+ year (and counting) streak on Duolingo.
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Taryn Presson
2028
Taryn is a sophomore studying political science and education and is from Greenwood, Arkansas. She is a lover of oxford commas, sweet tea, and all things Princess Diana!
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Teada Chhem
2027
teada is a spring '25 transfer student from vassar college, concentrating in science, technology, and society. she loves window shopping, hanging out with friends, and watching cat reels on instagram!
Writer
Former E-Board
Joseph Suh
2025
Hi! I'm a senior with concentrations in biochemistry and computational biology. I love doing scientific research at Brown in the cardiovascular and pulmonary fields. I am also an avid composer of music.
Exec
Minnie Zhang
2025
Publicity Director / International and Public Affairs, Literary Arts I like astrology, language, and Pokemon!
Exec
Nathan Harbison
2025
I'm Nathan and I'm a junior from the DC area studying CS, math, and comparative literature. I love educational videos, reading, Studio Ghibli, video games, and the outdoors!
Exec
Tiger Ji
2025
web team lead
Webbie
Former Members
Amaya S Allen
2025
Amaya is a sophomore from New Jersey studying Economics on the Public Policy track. In her free time, she enjoys working out, reading romance novels, and learning more about health and health equity.
Writer
Anaya Kaul
2025
Anaya is a junior from Central MA concentrating in Biomedical Engineering. She enjoys reading, crocheting, and hiking.
Editor
Ayla Kim
2025
Ayla Kim is a first-year student intending to concentrate in Economics & Behavioral Decision Sciences. Outside of the Critical Review, she is a communications assistant for the Donovan Program, a coordinating committee member of the Asian American Political Alliance, and a member of the Southeast Asian Studies Initiative. From northeast New Jersey, she loves trips to New York City or going to the Jersey shore.
Writer
Ayushman Choudhury
2025
Ayushman Choudhury '25 is an APMA-CS and Music concentrator from Ellington, Connecticut. He loves classical, jazz, and Indian music (and fusions of all three), badminton, vegan food, and Wikipedia rabbit holes.
Writer
Cerulean Ozarow
2025
cerulean is a sophomore from ny. after considering everything from physics+philosophy to judaic studies to cog neuro, he's settled on concentrating in applied math. in his free time, he enjoys reading, writing, doing music-related things, and ignoring capitalization.
Writer
Claire Fan
2025
Claire is a sophomore intending to concentrate in Education and Economics from Potomac, Maryland. She loves baking, reading, and the third floor of the Rock.
Writer
Faith Kim
2025
Faith is a sophomore from Southern California concentrating in Chemical Biology and Classics.
Writer
Happy Ruth Jara
2025
Happy (yes, that is her legal name) is a student from the Philippines. She loves learning about history, mythology, and the exploration of the human condition in literature. When she is not studying, Happy is either playing D&D, head-banging to musicals, or has her head stuck in a book.
Editor
Hayden Deffarges
2025
Hayden is a History concentrator from California. In their spare time, Hayden enjoys knitting, making playlists, and roller skating by the beach in their hometown of San Francisco.
Writer
Jay Chi
2025
Jay is a senior on the pre-med track from New York City, concentrating in Immunology. A dedicated UFC fan since he began training in mixed martial arts, Jay also enjoys working out and taking long walks whenever he has free time. An adventurous eater, he’s willing to try almost anything.
Writer
Jazz Carlson
2025
is trying his best
Writer
Josephine Kovecses
2025
cognitive neuroscience. major, unfortunately pre-med, big fan of writing reviews
Writer
Keelin Gaughan
2025
Keelin Gaughan (she/her) is a second-year studying architecture and art history. She loves urban legends, 40s music, expressionist art, the 13th floor of the sci li, and any novel that sends her into a life crisis.
Writer
Logan Tullai
2025
Logan is a junior concentrating in Political Science and Economics. He enjoys playing trombone, architecture, art history, jazz, and skiing.
Writer
Luc Azar-Tanguay
2025
Luc is a Sophomore Econ-IAPA concentrator from Boston, Massachusetts.
Writer
Mahlon Page
2025
Mahlon is a pure math/CS concentrator from rural Indiana. He loves nature, having been to almost every National Park (Glacier is the best!!). He seeks adventure whether it be through skydiving, backpacking, or other crazy activities.
Writer
Nélari Figueroa
2025
Nélari '25 is an English and Africana Studies intended concentrator from Salinas, Puerto Rico.
Writer
Olivia Hanley
2025
Olivia is a junior from Chicago, IL double concentrating in English and International and Public Affairs (IAPA). She loves reading, baking interesting desserts, and playing with her puppy, Lily.
Editor
Patrick Rourke
2025
Patrick is an Education Studies concentrator from North Haven, Connecticut. He loves playing the alto and soprano saxophones in the Brown Jazz Band, playing basketball in the OMAC, and watching sunsets from the 4th floor of the Rock.
Writer
Qiaoying Chen
2025
Qiaoying is a first-year with interests in literature, public heath, and biology from San Francisco.
Writer
Ryan Peng
2025
Ryan is a senior from Memphis, TN, concentrating in Design Engineering and Computer Science. In his free time, he reads coffee table books, writes trivia, and analyzes flight fares.
Editor
Tanvi Palsamudram
2025
Tanvi is a neuroscience concentrator from India. She loves reading, crocheting, and trying to ice skate
Writer
Tiago Vicente
2025
Tiago is an English and Education concentrator from São Paulo, Brazil. They enjoy reading and writing fantasy, and have a healthy obsession with sharks and other weird sea life.
Editor
Tommy Frank
2025
I'm a junior concentrating in math/cs; I like playing piano, running, and taking naps.
Editor
William Lake
2025
Will ('25) is from Los Angeles, California, and intends to concentrate in International and Public Affairs.
Writer
Yan Zhang
2025
Yan Zhang 25' is a public health concentrator from Chongqing, China, and she thinks that avocado tastes the best. She enjoys singing, dancing, and rapping and hopes one day will debut as a girl idol.
Writer
Yongkuan Zhang
2025
Hey! I'm a senior from Irvine, CA concentrating in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. In my spare time, I enjoy running and Lion Dancing. My favorite ice cream flavor is coffee (although I don't drink coffee) and I love calico cats.
Editor