Ariana Lim
Ari (she/her) is a sophomore in the College of Arts & Sciences pursuing a BA in economics and a minor in French from Harrington Park, New Jersey. She joined the IOC as a research assistant! As an economics major, I’m passionate about learning about behavioral economics, a combination of economics and psychology that helps to […]
Onjoli Palmer
Onjoli Palmer (she/her) is a passionate student at Boston University, majoring in Anthropology at the College of Arts and Sciences and minoring in Film/TV through the College of Communication. She explores the intersection of culture, storytelling, and visual media to broaden her understanding of how people and the stories they carry shape the world we […]
Gabrielle Pierce
Gabrielle (she/her) is a graduate student of Education Policy at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education. She earned her undergraduate degree in Social Sciences with an emphasis in Education Systems from San Diego State University, graduating summa cum laude. Throughout her academic career, Gabrielle has been committed to examining and addressing the inequities that persist […]
Yige Qin
Yige Qin is currently a student at Sargent College, majoring in Health Sciences and a minor in Graphic Design. She is interested in an interdisciplinary approach to design and how design can intersect with different fields of study to create innovative solutions. She is eager to learn more about urban issues, especially ones surrounding the […]
Sasa Ramos
Sasa (he/they) is a first-generation college student in the College of Arts & Sciences, majoring in Sociology with a minor in Urban Studies. Born and raised in San Francisco to Filipino immigrants, he draws inspiration from the city’s rich history of community organizing. His work is rooted in storytelling as a tool for advocacy, particularly […]
Andrew Ward
Andrew Ward is a PhD student in the Sociology Department at Boston University. He is focused on urban sociology, investigating municipal and community politics around housing and the regulation of housing markets. Other projects include a study of independent business operations in Central Square, Cambridge. You’ll find Andrew cycling around the city in all weathers […]