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Foundations Scholars Staff, Spring 2022

Teaching Assistants ((u)GSIs)

Amelia
Amelia Li (bio) Hello! I’m a fourth-year international student from Singapore studying Data Science. This is my second semester with Data Scholars and my first semester as a uGSI. In my free time, I love journaling, playing video games, and getting boba with friends. Looking forward to a great semester with you all!
Carlos
Carlos Ortiz (bio) Hi friends! I'm Carlos, a first-generation senior majoring in Data Science. I took Data 8 in 2019 and it changed the trajectory of my life—in the best way possible! Also, I love to overspend on local coffee and food! :)
Ciara
Ciara Acosta (bio) Hi! I'm a third year DS + Econ major from the East Bay. I took Data 8 my first sem as a Data Scholars student + am beyond excited for you to join <3 Feel free to reach out abt literally anything!
Meghana
Meghana Kumar (bio) Hi everyone! My name is Meghana and I'm very excited to be one of your uGSIs this semester. My interests lie in the applications of data science in economic development, education, and refugee rights & migration. In the past, I've been a TA for stat 88 and data 6.
Noor
Noor Hanafi (bio) I'm a senior studying Data Science and Economics. In my free time, I enjoy exploring Berkeley, driving out to the beach, and cooking with friends. I can't wait to meet all of you this semester!

Tutors

Dana
Dana Benedicto (bio) Hi!! My name is Dana and I’m a sophomore studying ds + econ. Aside from data 8, I am a fan of Michael Schur sitcoms, Taylor Swift’s entire discography and Trader Joe’s oat beverage.
Devin
Devin Sze (bio) Hi yall, my name's Devin. I'm a junior studying cs and ds, in my free time I like playing Minecraft and doing gRaPhiC dEsIgN. Super excited to meet yall ❤️❤️❤️
Kelechi
Kelechi Nnebedum (bio) Hi, I'm Kelechi! I'm a junior who transferred from Los Medanos College and I'm currently planning on majoring in Data Science. In my free time, I love reading, travelling, and trying new foods. I'm so excited to meet you all!
Lillian
Lillian Weng (bio) Hi! My name is Lillian, and I'm a sophomore from the Bay Area studying computer science. I enjoy skiing, watching Netflix, and baking when possible :)
Nikil
Nikil Sunku (bio) Hello! My name is Nikil and I'm a second year data science major. I have an obsession with caffeine, liquid IV, and Gordon Ramsay youtube clips. I'm here to help if anyone needs it and understand how it feels to be behind, so make sure to reach out if you need help. I also love to cook, watch anime, and watch basketball!
Paul
Paul Loisel (bio) Bonjour! My name is Paul LOISEL. Spring 2022 is my second semester in Berkeley. I'm a Junior, I transfered from France. I'm in a Dual Degree Program, I studied Politics in Paris and now Data Science in Berkeley. I'm so happy to be part of the staff, I really hope we will have good times and deliver the best to the scholars!
Ramisha
Ramisha Kabir (bio) Hey! I’m Ramisha Kabir, a freshman intending to major in Data Science and Cognitive Science. I am from Dhaka, Bangladesh and Assam, India. I finished high school in Hong Kong. I am excited to be a Foundations Tutor because I love the work that we do here.
Zaid
Zaid Maayah (bio) Hi everyone! I'm a second-year coming all the way from Jordan and I study Data Science and Linguistics. I hope you all enjoy Data 8 this semester!

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