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Analysts

Alana Treviño

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Alana Treviño is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy with a minor in Spanish in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. Alana joined Cornell Policy Group as an Economic Policy Analyst in Fall 2025 and has published proposals on U.S. cryptocurrency and SNAP regulations. She is interested in using policy to support economic empowerment, infrastructure improvement, and technological innovation. Alana is passionate about making public affairs accessible, as demonstrated by her roles as a Staff Writer for Geopolitique International Policy Magazine, debate coach, and Student Task Force Member for GenVote.

Alix Kerebel

Writing for the Center for Environment & Technology Policy

Alix is a Junior in the Brooks School studying Public Policy with minors in Law & Society and Demography. Within CPG, she writes for the Environment and Technology Center, focusing on environmental policy. Namely, she is interested in the intersection of climate issues with economics and social justice matters. Outside of CPG, she is a part of the Cornell Political Strategy Group and coaches debate.

Amani Agrawal

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Amani is a junior studying Industrial and Labor Relations. She joined the Cornell Policy Group in the fall of 2024 as an analyst in the Domestic Center. Outside of CPG, Amani is a member of the Cornell International Affairs Review and a news writer for the Cornell Daily Sun.

Andrew Dachnowicz

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Andrew Dachnowicz is a sophomore at Cornell University’s Brooks School of Public Policy, studying public policy with a minor in Law & Society. He joined the Cornell Policy Group in Spring 2026 and is interested in law, criminal justice, and institutional accountability. At Cornell, Andrew plays Left Tackle for the Sprint Football team and is President of the Student Activities Funding Commission. He has previously worked in the New Jersey Senate and as a legal intern.

Annelie Chang

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Annelie is a sophomore majoring in Public Policy within CAS. She joined CPG in the second semester of her freshman year and is passionate about social policy. On campus, she is also involved in APPS, Chinese Students Association, and Forté.

Annika Joseph

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Annika Joseph is a current senior at the ILR School. She joined CPG Spring semester 2025 and writes for the Foreign Center. She's interested in topics regarding international labor standards and international legal studies.

Arya Rawal

Writing for the Center for Environmental & Technology Policy

Arya is a Freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences studying Government. She joined CPG in the fall of 2026 as an analyst for the Environment and Technology Policy Center. Her policy interests center on environmental justice and the intersection of sustainability and economics. Outside of CPG, Arya is member of Class Councils for the Class of 2030.

Aryan Shah

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Aryan is a junior studying Public Policy in the Brooks School, with intended minors in Applied Economics and Data Science. He joined CPG in Fall 2024 as a first-year analyst, and served as Economic Center Director for the 2025-26 school year. Aryan is incredibly interested in quantitative economic policy analysis, specifically in the fields of transportation and infrastructure policy. Next summer, Aryan will be working at Deutsche Bank as a Fixed Income and Currencies Sales and Trading Summer Analyst. His career interests include macro trading, economic policy research, and data science.

Asha Gandreti

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Asha Gandreti joined CPG’s Health Policy Center during the fall of her first year at Cornell and currently serves as an Associate Editor. She is a sophomore studying Health Care Policy and hopes to pursue a career that bridges clinical medicine and health policy leadership. Outside of CPG, Asha volunteers in hospice care, serves as a co-chair of Cornell’s American Cancer Society, and writes for the Cornell Healthcare Review.

Avery Prince

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Avery Prince is a junior studying Public Policy at the Brooks School. He joined CPG in the fall of 2024 as an analyst in the Domestic Center and served as an Associate Editor in the fall of 2025. His policy interests lie in the fields of criminal justice, policing, and education. Outside of CPG, Avery is a member of the Prison Reform and Education Project, Cornell Sports Analytics, Cornell University American Civil Liberties Union, and the Philanthropy Executive of Pi Kappa Phi.

Casey Wu

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Casey Wu is a junior studying Economics and Mathematics in the College of Arts & Sciences. He joined CPG in Spring 2026 and is currently the Economics Assistant Center Director. His interests lie in financial and developmental economics and quantitative research within the social sciences. Outside of CPG, Casey is involved in Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity, Cornell Trading, Poker Club, and enjoys reading, strategy games, and watching basketball.

Cerena Karmaliani

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Cerena is a sophomore in the school of Arts and Sciences studying Information Sciences with a concentration in Law, Ethics, and Policy. She joined CPG fall of 2026 and hopes to write about the intersection of tech, healthcare, and policy. She has previous experience in healthcare legislative work and beyond CPG on campus she is also a part of PSG!

Cole Laudenslager

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Cole Laudenslager is a junior at Cornell University majoring in Public Policy with minors in Music and Law & Society. Hailing from Sarasota, FL, he joined the Cornell Policy Group in Spring 2024. Outside of CPG, Cole serves as President Emeritus of the Cornell Political Union and Senior Advisor of the Cornell Orchestras. Cole is also on the Emerging Leaders Council of the Steamboat Institute. In his free time, you can find Cole practicing the flute or rooting for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Danielle Berkowitz

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Danielle Berkowitz is a senior at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, majoring in Public Policy with a minor in Law & Society. She joined CPG in the fall of 2023 as an analyst for the Education Center and has since served as Assistant Director and Center Director. Danielle is interested in the intersection of public policy, law, and strategic communications, particularly how policy can be translated into meaningful change. Outside of CPG, Danielle has interned with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Evergreen Strategy Group, Full Circle Strategies, and the Legal Aid Society.

Dithyae Devesh

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Dithyae is a sophomore studying Public Policy and Economics in the College of Arts and Sciences. She is an analyst for the education sector, and joined in the fall of 2026. Along with CPG, Dithyae is also a member of Phi Chi Theta professional business fraternity and is the creative captain of Cornell Sitara.

Elliott Serna

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Elliott Serna is a Public Policy student in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy concentrating in urban and social policy research, analysis, and development. Elliott's policy focus is exploring the junction between development, housing, and health policies to promote community vitality and welfare. Additionally, Elliott's research explores government efficiency, efficacy, and intra-governmental reform efforts.

Harrison Keyser

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Harrison Keyser is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences from Washington, DC, majoring in Government and minoring in Spanish. Now in his second year with CPG, he enjoys writing and learning about issues in Latin America and smaller countries around the world. Outside of CPG, he is a member of Cornell Club Basketball and enjoys exploring areas around Ithaca.

Jackson Hunley

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Jackson Hunley is a sophomore studying public policy at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy. He joined Cornell Policy Group as an analyst in the Center for Education Policy in the spring of 2026 and today serves as the Director of Advocacy. Jackson’s policy interests center on strengthening public education as an agent of upward mobility and closing urban-rural achievement gaps. On campus, Jackson plays the tuba in the Big Red Marching Band, serves as a political analyst in Cornell Current Club, is a member of Cornell Bee Club, and works as a teaching assistant in the Introduction to Public Policy course.

Jaiden Fisher-Dayn

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Jaiden is a senior at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy majoring in Public Policy. He joined the Cornell Policy Group in the fall of 2023 as an analyst in the Education Center. Outside of CPG, Jaiden is a member of the Cornell University Parole Initiative, a brother of Cornell's Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and plays on Cornell's Club Basketball team.

Jonathan Wu

Writing for the Center for Environment & Technology Policy

Jonathan is a freshman majoring in Public Policy at the Brooks School, with intended minors of Law & Society as well as Sustainable Business and Economic Policy. He is a new analyst in the Environment & Technology Center, with policy interests in renewable energy, environmental justice, and natural resource conservation.

KJ Williams

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

KJ Williams joined Cornell Policy Group in Fall 2025 as an analyst in the Center for Healthcare Policy. He is a Global and Public Health Sciences major in Cornell’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences on the pre-med track. His research focuses on cancer health equity, including how neighborhood conditions and environmental exposures may contribute to disparities in breast cancer outcomes. Outside of CPG, KJ serves as Co-President of Med-In-Black, where he helps build community among Black pre-health students, and is involved with the ALANA Intercultural Programming Board. His policy interests include ensuring incarcerated people receive adequate healthcare and making advances in precision medicine accessible to diverse communities.

Kaitlyn Z Varriale

Writing for the Center for Healthcare Policy

Kaitlyn Z. Varriale is a Cornell Sloan MHA Candidate and Fellow, and an alumna of the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, where she graduated in three years with a BS in Health Care Policy and minors in Health Equity and Law & Society. She currently serves as CPG’s Graduate Strategic Advisor, having begun as a Health Center Analyst in her freshman fall and rising to Health Center Director by her sophomore fall. Kaitlyn brings extensive experience from Northwell and is passionate about advancing health justice and operational excellence through strategic administration. Outside CPG, she is Vice President of Strategic Planning for Sloan’s Women+ in Healthcare Leadership, a Teaching Assistant for U.S. Healthcare Systems, and a Legislative Policy Committee member on the Breakthrough T1D Young Advocates in Action Council, as well as other roles on and off campus. Kaitlyn enjoys outdoor recreation, working out, and spending time with family and friends. She aspires to become a health system administrator, leading strategy to elevate the health of all.

Kashyap Rajesh

Writing for the Center for Environment and Technology Policy

Kashyap is a Junior majoring in Information Science and Government, with a minor in Artificial Intelligence.

Following his freshman year, Kashyap worked as a Responsible AI Strategy Intern at Glen Echo Group and a Field Intern for the Democratic Party of Illinois. This past summer, he served as a Summer Analyst at Accenture's Center for AI Excellence.

On campus, Kashyap joined the Cornell Policy Group as an Analyst in Fall 2024 and later spent two semesters as Center Director for EnviroTech. He is also the Founder of the Cornell Political Strategy Group, Vice President of Pre-Professional Programming for his pre-law fraternity, Kappa Alpha Pi, Treasurer of his a cappella group, Cornell Tarana, and a Senior Business Analyst at Consult Your Community, a social impact consulting organization. He also serves as a research assistant at the Brooks Tech Policy Institute and the JEM Lab for Generative AI at Work. Additionally, Kashyap is an IOPGA Scholar and serves as a Teaching Assistant for Congressman Steve Israel through Cornell's Institute of Politics and Global Affairs (IOPGA).

Keisuke Akamatsu

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Keisuke joined the Economic Center during Fall 2026, and is currently a freshman at the ILR School, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. He is interested in policies that relate to labor, economics, and Japan. Past experiences include internships with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in Japan, and Work-Life Balance Co., Ltd., a labor reform consulting firm.

Keshav Mopati

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Keshav Mopati is a Sophomore at the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, majoring in Health Care Policy. He joined CGP in the spring of 2026 as an analyst for the Health Policy Center and now serves as the Co-Director of Internal Affairs. Keshav is passionate about reforming health delivery systems and governmental departments to improve efficiency, access, and affordability. Particularly, he is interested in public policies aimed at reducing infectious disease transmission and mortality. Outside of CPG, Keshav is the VP of Recruitment for Cayuga Healthcare Consulting and an Advocacy Committee member for Cornell's Center for Health Equity Undergraduate Chapter.

Kevin Chang

Writing for the Center for Environment & Technology Policy

Kevin Chang is a junior at Cornell University studying Science and Technology Studies with a minor in Information Science as well as Law & Society. He is passionate about the intersection of technology, policy, and society, exploring how technology shapes and is shaped by political and social considerations. Through his work with the Cornell Policy Group (joined Fall 2025) and his leadership in technology-focused organizations, Kevin has developed a strong interest in technology policy and governance. He plans to pursue law school after completing his undergraduate degree, where he hopes to further his commitment to shaping responsible and equitable technology policy.

Kimia Shahriyar

Writing for the Center for Healthcare Policy

Kimia is a junior in the Brooks School studying Healthcare Policy. Within CPG, she writes for the Health Policy Center, focusing on drug use and criminalization. Namely, she is interested in the intersections of healthcare, law, and drug policy, particularly how criminalization shapes pathways to recovery. Outside of CPG, she is involved in End Overdose Cornell, AIR, and is a TA.

Kiran Chaudhry-Bishop

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Kiran Chaudhry-Bishop is a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Public Policy in the Brooks School, with an intended minor in Cognitive Science. He joined Cornell Policy Group in the fall of 2025 as an Education Policy Analyst and currently serves as the Director of Recruitment. Outside of CPG, he is an analyst for Cornell Political Strategy Group, a global democracy fellow with the Brooks Center for Global Democracy, and a Brooks School ambassador.

Lake Wiesmayr

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Lake is a senior in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences studying Sustainable Business and Environmental Economics. She joined CPG as an Economic Policy Analyst in Spring 2025. Her economic policy interests include the climate and natural resources, critical minerals, and international development finance. Outside of CPG, Lake is a part of the Cornell International Affairs Review, the Emerging Markets Institute Club, the Campus Sustainability Office, and Kappa Alpha Theta.

Madeline Shukovsky

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Madeline is a sophomore majoring in public policy in the Brooks school and minoring in business. She joined CPG's Foreign Hub in Spring 2026 and is interested in the intersection of foreign markets, policy, and defense. Outside of CPG, Madeline is a junior fellow at Cornell's Tech Policy Institute and an analyst for International Business Consulting.

Maxwell Shapiro

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Maxwell Shapiro is a freshman studying Public Policy at the Brooks School. He joined CPG in the fall of 2026 as an analyst in the Domestic Center. His policy interests lie in the fields of judicial administration, business, and national security.

Natalie Mathews

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Natalie is a freshman majoring in public policy. She joined Cornell Policy Group in the fall of 2026 as an analyst for the Education Center. Outside of CPG, Natalie is a member of the debate team, and she enjoy arts and crafts and trying new foods.

Neha Narayan

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Neha is a freshman studying Industrial and Labor Relations with an intended minor in Law and Society. She joined CPG in the fall of 2026 as an analyst in the Domestic center. Outside of CPG, she is a member of Cornell Political Strategy Group and Cornell Votes.

Quinn Friedman

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Quinn Friedman is a junior studying Industrial and Labor Relations, pursuing minors in Law and Society and Comparative Public Policy. He joined CPG in Spring 2025 as an analyst in the Domestic Center, where he focused on labor-justice policy issues, and now serves as Editor-in-Chief. Outside of CPG, Quinn works as a Research Assistant in the Department of Global Work and Labor and is the President of Cornell Club Boxing.

Quinton Baldis

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Quinton Baldis is a sophomore at Cornell University studying Public Policy in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy, with a minor in Economics. He joined Cornell Policy Group in the spring of his freshman year and works on the Foreign Policy team. His interests include international affairs, economic policy, and law.

Raghav Raj

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Raghav Raj is a junior at Cornell University studying Government and Economics and serves as the Economics Center Director for Cornell Policy Group. His primary interests lie between sports and economics with a particular focus on NIL in collegiate athlete compensation and the growing role of private equity in the sports industry. Outside of CPG, Raghav is involved with the Washington Forum on India at Cornell, Already Friendz, the International Law Review, the Sports & Entertainment Law Society, the Sports Business Society, CIPEC, and PAD.

Rohith Tsundupalli

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Rohith Tsundupalli is a junior studying Public Policy at the Brooks School of Public Policy. He joined Cornell Policy Group as an education policy analyst in the spring of 2025 and now serves as the Director of the Center for Education Policy. Rohith's policy interests focus on educational inequality and economic mobility. Outside of CPG, Rohith is the Vice President of Philanthropy of Cornell’s Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity, an editor for the Cornell Undergraduate Economic Review, and a news journalist for The Cornell Daily Sun.

Ronav Ganesh

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Ronav is a freshman biology major in CALS. He joined CPG during freshmen fall and is excited to be an analyst for the health center. Outside of school he enjoys playing soccer, rock climbing and listening to music.

Ryan Morehead

Writing for the Center for Domestic Policy

Ryan is a Public Policy major in the Brooks School. He joined the Cornell Policy Group in Fall 2025 and is an analyst in the Domestic Center. His policy interests include economic inequality, wage theft, and U.S. foreign policy. Outside of CPG, Ryan is a member of Cornell Consulting Club and Cornell Political Strategy Group.

Sage Geubtner

Writing for the Center for Environment & Technology Policy

Sage Geubtner is a sophomore in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences studying Environment & Sustainability with a policy concentration. She is also pursuing minors in Viticulture & Enology and German Studies. Sage joined the Environment and Technology Center in the spring of 2026 and now serves as the Co-Director of Internal Affairs. She is passionate about agricultural policy, land and water quality, conservation, and food systems. Outside of CPG, Sage is also a student intern at Cornell Botanic Gardens and a member of a social sorority.

Sahaj Satani

Writing for the Center for Environment and Technology Policy

Sahaj Satani is a Health Care Policy and Applied Economics student at Cornell University who joined Cornell Policy Group in Spring 2026. He is involved in research and entrepreneurship, and is passionate about using his work to help others.

Sejal Sekhar

Writing for the Center for Education Policy

Sejal Sekhar is currently a junior majoring in Public Policy in the Jeb E. Brooks School of Public Policy with planned Business and Law & Society minors. She joined CPG in Fall 2023 and is interested in researching educational inequalities and creating policies that address them. Outside of CPG, Sejal is a brother of Cornell's Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity, a member of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, and a dancer on Cornell's All-Inclusive Competitive Bhangra Team.

Sid Bajaj

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Sid Bajaj is a sophomore majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations, and joined CPG in Fall 2026. His policy interests include national security, labor rights, and immigration reform. Outside the classroom, Sid enjoys boxing, lifting, hiking, photography, and the NYT Mini crossword.

Siena Fershtman

Writing for the Center for Economic Policy

Siena Fershtman is a senior majoring in China & Asia-Pacific Studies and Government in the College of Arts & Sciences. She joined CPG in Spring 2025 and has also served on the editing team since Fall 2026.

Sophie Rinzler

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Sophie is from Chappaqua, New York, and is studying Health Care Policy (pre-law) in the Brooks School of Public Policy with intended minors in Law & Society, Gerontology, and Inequality Studies on a Health Equity Track. After joining Cornell Policy Group in fall 2025 as a Health Policy Center Analyst and writing on issues including postpartum Medicaid coverage, maternal mental health, and the No Surprises Act, she is excited to serve as an Associate Editor this year. Outside of CPG, Sophie serves as Vice President of Publishing for the Healthcare Review at Cornell, is a Cornell Brooks Institute of Politics and Global Affairs Scholar, and hopes to pursue a career in public health, policy and law, and healthcare administration. She enjoys reading, listening to music, and spending time with friends and family.

Suhani Chawla

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Suhani am a junior studying Industrial and Labor Relations with a minor in Business. She was born in New Delhi, India, and grew up in Shanghai, China, and Dhaka, Bangladesh. She is a member of the Fall ’25 Class and want to pursue international law and international arbitration.

Tanirika Choudhry

Writing for the Center for Health Policy

Tanirika Choudhry is a junior in the Jeb E. Brooks School, majoring in Health Care Policy on a pre-med track. She joined CPG in Fall 2024 as a Health Policy Analyst and is passionate about healthcare delivery and improving healthcare access through evidence-based policy. Outside of CPG, Tanirika is involved on campus through research and dance. She is excited to serve as Center Director for the Health Policy Center!

Thamarie Pinnaduwage

Writing for the Center for Environment & Technology

Thamarie Pinnaduwage is a sophomore studying Mathematics and Physics. She joined CPG in the fall of 2025 and currently serves as the Director of the Center for Environment & Technology Policy. Her policy interests broadly span the sustainability and governance of technology, including the ethical applications of genetic engineering and outer space policy. Outside of CPG, Thamarie is the tour manager for the Cornell University chorus, a member of Cornell Club Track & Field, and a writer for Crème de Cornell.

Zachary Mangoba

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Zach is a sophomore studying Economics and Mathematics in the College of Arts and Sciences with minors in Public Policy and Data Science. In the spring of 2026, he joined CPG's foreign center as an analyst. Outside of CPG, Zach is an active member in the Cornell Political Union and Cornell International Affairs Society, and enjoys cooking and thrifting.

Zaki Ahmed

Writing for the Center for Foreign Policy

Zaki is a junior majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations with minors in Finance and International Markets & Development. He joined CPG in the Fall 2024 and currently serves as the Director of New Member Education and previously served as Center Director for Foreign Policy. Outside of CPG, Zaki is a Project Manager for the Cornell Consulting Group, and is a member of the Undergraduate Human Capital Association (UHCA). This past summer, Zaki worked as HR & Legal Intern at Deltek, a software company focused on ERP solutions. He also has previous experience with the U.S. State Department and an infrastructure asset management firm. Next summer, Zaki will be joining Boston Consulting Group (BCG) as a Summer Associate in their Washington, D.C. office. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling, skiing, hiking, and latin music.

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