QSIDE relies on our network of innovative, talented and dedicated individuals to enable us to achieve our goals. See who has helped us reach where we are today!
Fall 2021 Fellows
Xian (Elaine) Ye
QSIDE Development Fellow, Fall 2021
Xian (Elaine) Ye (she/her/hers) graduated from Smith College in May 2021, where she majored in Psychology and Statistical & Data Sciences. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Health Data Science at Harvard School of Public Health. Her research interests include using data science methods to study mental health and psychosocial factors of health. She cares about algorithm fairness and is committed to practicing ethical data analysis that does not reproduce systemic oppression. Elaine is excited to work with QSIDE and collaborate with both scholars and activists for social justice causes.
Evan Moon
QSIDE Development Fellow, Fall 2021
Evan Moon (he/they) is a recent graduate of Haverford College, where he majored in Political Science. Evan’s research interest and experience revolve around international law and policy, human rights, restorative justice, and political philosophy. He wrote a senior thesis on the Third World Approaches to International Law (TWAIL) and its critique and reform on international human rights law, which was awarded with Honors. Evan hopes to both pursue and learn more about research, development, and programming for social justice causes at QSIDE.
Summer 2021 Fellows
Phebe Chen
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2021
Phebe Chen (she/her/hers) is a rising Sophomore at Macalester College pursuing a double major in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and Economics. With her strong interest in Mathematics and Data Science, she is excited to work with QSIDE as a Social Media Management Fellow, to create awareness on topics of social justice. Outside of the classroom, Phebe enjoys playing golf for Macalester College.
Celina Einem
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2021
Celina Einem (she/they) is a rising Senior at Bennington College studying music composition, sound design, and sociology. They have a passion for working-class studies, cultural sociology, and audio storytelling. Along with their work at QSIDE, Celina is currently finishing a solo album, beginning work on a multidisciplinary auditory thesis exploring the political and ethical outlooks of working-class and low-income members of Generation Z in the United States, and working as a Music Development intern at A24. She is excited to help illuminate institutional bias in order to work towards a more equitable future, and to help make educational resources on data science for social justice accessible to the public through her work with QSIDE!
Sophie Rubenfeld
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2021
Sophie Rubenfeld (she/her/hers) is a rising Junior at Hamilton College, where she is majoring in Public Policy and Mathematics. With a passion for social justice and a strong interest in quantitative policy analysis and advocacy, she is excited to work with QSIDE in developing the Communities of Practice Program this summer. When not in the classroom, Sophie is active in her local Jewish community and enjoys skiing for the Hamilton College Alpine Ski Team!
Owen Koppe
QSIDE Grant Management and Fundraising Development Fellow, Summer 2021
Owen Koppe (he/him/his) is an incoming Freshman at the University of Utah, where he plans to double major in Applied Mathematics and Economics. He is excited to get to explore the intersections of his interests in social justice and mathematics this summer as a QSIDE Fellow. Outside of academics Owen races mountain bikes and runs ultra marathons.
Spring 2021 Fellows
Charlotte Beckford
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Charlotte Beckford (she/her) is a senior at Fordham University double majoring in Applied Mathematics and Spanish Language and Literature. As a lover of math, Charlotte believes in the strength of numbers, and as such knows that data is a powerful tool that can be utilized to expose systemic injustices in our society. While her previous research experiences have been limited to applying mathematics to answer ecological questions, she hopes that her experience with QSIDE will expose her to new ways she can use her academic interests to promote issues of social justice.
Emily Byers
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Emily Byers (she/her/hers) is currently on a gap year before starting at Amherst College this Fall. Thus far, she has spent her interim year strengthening her Spanish language skills in Madrid, Spain while also tutoring children in English as a second language. Serving as the QSIDE Event Planning Fellow, Emily is excited to contribute to creating spaces for meaningful discussion amongst researchers, activists, and students alike.
Isabel Fields
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Isabel Fields (she/her) is a Senior at Smith College majoring in Women and Gender Studies and minoring in Economics. She is passionate about the economics and quantitative side behind social justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and disability. She has previously worked at Nike as a Social & Community Impact intern, Human Rights Watch, the United Nations Foundation, Planned Parenthood, and Iron Mountain.
Daniela Galvez-Cepeda
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Daniela Galvez-Cepeda (she/her/hers) is a first-year at Williams College where she is planning on pursuing a degree in mathematics, and neuroscience or theater, while on the pre-med track. Apart from publishing a variety of papers through the National Collegiate Journal of Science and tutoring disadvantaged NYC students, she volunteers at QSIDE as its Social Media Management Fellow where she grows QSIDE’s social media presence in hopes to elevate meaningful conversations that promote equality in all different sectors.
Cecilia Gao
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Cecilia Gao (she/they) is a sophomore at UC Berkeley studying Cognitive Science and Linguistics. As its Affiliate Management and Communications Fellow, she hopes to amplify awareness of QSIDE’s mission and programming across academic spaces and other communities. Personally, Cecilia is most interested in exploring issues of educational equity, sociolinguistics, and gender equity. Her greatest sources of joy are well-planned systems of public transit and handwritten letters.
Haley Taylor
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Haley Taylor (she/her/hers) has just joined QSIDE as the non profit development intern! Hailing from the Bronx, she is a current senior at Colgate University, double majoring in educational studies and psychology. At her school, she enjoys working with other students through student organizations, the Cultural Center, orientation, and the Office of Admission. Haley joined us at QSIDE because she believes that data is a powerful way to name and address systemic issues. She hopes that the work QSIDE does can be used to support and amplify what people have been saying for decades: that we need change.
Eric Young
QSIDE Fellow, Spring 2021
Eric Young is a former professional cyclist currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Applied Mathematics with a focus in Statistics and Data Science from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He believes strongly in the power and need of education, knowledge, and information to improve the world we live in. As a Research Fellow with QSIDE, Eric hopes to create, promote, and learn from accurate information which can support dialogue and growth in the areas of equity and equality.
Fall 2020 Fellows
Kendall Clark
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Kendall Clark is a sophomore at Northwestern University, studying under the Brady Scholars Program of Ethics and Civic Life. With a background in mathematical research and a passion for social justice, she is one of QSIDE’s Data Analysis, Visualization, and Storytelling interns. Throughout her high school career at the Park School of Baltimore, she dedicated her time to organizing outings as co-captain of the Community Service team, as well as leading discussions and developing workshops for the school’s Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. For the past seven months, Kendall has served as the president of Northwestern’s Humanities Residential College at Chapin Hall. She seeks to cultivate inclusion and community in each of her pursuits— this, combined with her analytical outlook, is what led her to QSIDE.
Isabel Fields
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Isabel Fields (she/her) is a Senior at Smith College majoring in Women and Gender Studies and minoring in Economics. She is passionate about the economics and quantitative side behind social justice, gender equity, LGBTQ+ rights, and disability. She has previously worked at Nike as a Social & Community Impact intern, Human Rights Watch, the United Nations Foundation, Planned Parenthood, and Iron Mountain.
Mackenzie McIntyre
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Mackenzie McIntyre (she, her, hers) comes to QSIDE as the Data Storytelling & Visualization intern. She is a budding journalist, a passionate activist, and a trained scientist. She graduated from the University of Michigan in 2016 with degrees in International Human Rights and Environment Sustainability Science. Before pursuing her MPH at the Boston University School of Public Health, she traveled for two years as a Bonderman Fellow, exploring the impact of globalization on health equity, cultural imperialism, and community identity. She has partnered with organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the Boston Housing Authority, and Supreme Sanitary Pads, Malawi. Currently, she is working with the COVID Response Corps to create a predictive model for COVID-19 vaccine distribution in prisons, jails, and ICE detention centers.
Shivani Mendiratta
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Shivani Mendiratta is a freshman at Brown University pursuing a degree in Applied Mathematics. She is a Data Analysis intern on the QSIDE Research team. Shivani is passionate about using statistics to further social action and growth. Specifically, her interests lie in the use of mathematics to solve questions of genetics, bias, and neurodivergence. In her free time, Shivani enjoys playing music and cooking.
Ethan Siau
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Ethan Siau is a junior at Northwestern University, majoring in Music and Economics. He intends to leverage his experiences from this internship to contribute to a more diverse and equitable workspace as he pursues a career in business and finance. Outside of work, he enjoys drumming and playing poker.
Haley Taylor
QSIDE Fellow, Fall 2020
Haley Taylor (she/her/hers) has just joined QSIDE as the non profit development intern! Hailing from the Bronx, she is a current senior at Colgate University, double majoring in educational studies and psychology. At her school, she enjoys working with other students through student organizations, the Cultural Center, orientation, and the Office of Admission. Haley joined us at QSIDE because she believes that data is a powerful way to name and address systemic issues. She hopes that the work QSIDE does can be used to support and amplify what people have been saying for decades: that we need change.
Summer 2020 Fellows
Emma Bartle
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Emma Bartle is a rising senior at Hamilton College, pursuing a double major in biology and mathematics. She tutors students from Clinton High School, and plans to enter the field of research.
Kendra Brenya
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Kendra Brenya is a rising Junior at Williams College. As a political science major concentrating in race and gender, she aims to pursue a career that uses political activism and public policy to create progressive change for marginalized groups while educating society on pressing issues. Kendra aims to execute her Media Management Intern position by spreading the organization’s mission through means of modern communication.
Thomas Callahan
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Thomas Callahan is a Junior at Swarthmore College where he is working on a bachelor of arts degree while majoring in religion and interpretation theory. Thomas is active in campus organizing, protesting, and political action as well as student government. With a broad history in operational and institutional organization, Thomas is working with QSIDE as an Organizational Infrastructure and Bylaws Intern.
Deven Desai
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Deven Desai is a Rising Junior at Williams College, double majoring in Economics and Political Science. He is especially interested in education policy and provides college counseling to high schoolers. For fun he enjoys rock climbing and cooking. Deven is working with QSIDE as an intern for Professor Jacobson looking at imbalances of gender in music.
Ethan Dincer
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Ethan Dincer is a rising Sophomore at Williams College pursuing a double major in American Studies and Political Science. Ethan has a deep interest and involvement in campus activism, photojournalism, and DEI-related organizations and committees. With expertise in community building, Ethan joins QSIDE as the Affiliate Program Engagement Intern. For fun, he enjoys reading about Middle Eastern activism and playing the bassoon.
Shenise Duboulay
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Shenise Duboulay is a recent graduate of Hamilton College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Africana Studies. Her interest in mathematics has always extended beyond the classroom as she yearned for applied mathematical courses that would allow her to apply her learning to real-world problems. She intends to use the skills that she has developed at Hamilton, along with her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion to address issues within both her local (NYC) and work community while fostering compassion, patience, and empathy. As a QSIDE intern, she hopes to bring a new and diverse perspective into the workplace, as well as respecting ones that differ from her own, in an effort to make PASS’20 findings accessible for all.
Sarah Edelson
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Sarah Edelson is a rising sophomore at Amherst College, where she is double majoring in Economics and Architectural Studies. She can be found playing field hockey, performing with her jazz combo, and flying her drone. She is excited about utilizing data to unearth inequities. With an interest in digital media, Sarah is working with QSIDE as the Promotional Material and Collateral Development Intern.
Diego Esparza
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Diego Esparza is a rising Junior at Williams College, with plans to major in Statistics and possibly Computer Science. He wants to combine the lessons and skills learned in his STEM and humanities courses in college, using data to emphasize and address social inequalities. He is also interested in addressing equal access to education and in developing his Spanish. Diego is joining QSIDE this summer as a data analyst intern.
Sandy Espindola
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Sandy Espindola is a rising senior at Hamilton College, majoring in Mathematics with a minor in Biological Science. In the future, she intends on pursuing a career as a Physician Assistant and working to reform inequitable healthcare systems. She decided to join QSIDE because, coming from a diverse low income community, she is passionate in being involved in projects that magnify the injustices in American society and facilitate active dialogue.
Harper Kerkhoff
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Harper Kerkhoff is part of the Williams College Class of 2020, where she completed a double major in Mathematics and Political Science. She intends to use these skills to pursue a career targeting the institutionalized racism of the prison industrial complex. Harper is working at QSIDE as a research intern, studying diversity, equity, and inclusion in the arts.
Josef Komissar
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Josef Komissar is a rising Junior at Hamilton College where he is majoring in Computer Science and Mathematics. While still figuring out what he wants to do for a career, he is excited to be able to apply what he is learning to work toward positive change in the world. As an intern, he is working on web scraping and data analysis.
Eli Miller
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Eli Miller is a rising senior at Williams College, pursuing a double major in English and Mathematics. This summer, Eli is researching data related to inequity and injustice in New York City’s criminal justice system. He also loves to play cello, watch baseball, and throw frisbees.
Daniel Rials
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Daniel Rials is a rising Junior at Williams college where he is pursuing a double major in Economics and Psychology. On campus, Daniel is involved with WCFM radio, and he serves as an Economics TA and a tour guide. Daniel is interested in the overlap of Econ and Psych, specifically decision making and rational choice, as well as race economics and the disparity of economic outcomes. He is looking forward to bringing this curiosity to his research position this summer.
Julia Tucher
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Julia Tucher is a part of the Williams College Class of 2021, originally from Oakland, CA. She is pursuing a double major in Computer Science and Mathematics, including research on implementing early CS education and creating a predictive model for affirmative action policies. This summer she is excited to join QSIDE as she begins research for her honors thesis on diversity, equity, and inclusion in education.
Alvin Zhou
QSIDE Fellow, Summer 2020
Alvin Zhou is the Strategic Crowd-sourced Fundraising Intern with the QSIDE institute. He is responsible for the development of a database of affiliated individuals and organizations on social media to target for inclusion in specific campaigns, both for crowd-funding and for audience amplification. He is currently studying Government at Hamilton College, NY. He loves exploring issues on public policy and diplomacy.