members.
Meet the team and the driving force behind DataGood @ Berkeley! If you have any questions about DataGood or any of the specific roles, please don't hesitate to contact any of the members below. Click or hover over the member cards to see the back of each card. Coffee chat a member by clicking on the coffee icon at the bottom of the back of each member card!
Jess Pritchett
Hi, I'm Jess! I'm a senior transfer student from OC studying data science with a domain emphasis in computational methods in molecular and genomic biology. Some of my interests include social and environmental justice, photography, reading, game playing, and city exploring :)
Kennard Hou
Hi, I'm Ken. I'm a junior majoring in Data Science and Stats. I grew up in eastern WA but currently live in the Chicago suburbs (Naperville). this is my fourth sem in DG. I like badminton, pickleball, ping pong, chess, catan, cats, poker, violin, cooking, movies, tv shows (almost any genre). As you can see im just happy to be here.
Athena Chen
Hi, I'm Athena! I'm a sophomore studying Business Administration and Data Science, and I'm from the Chicagoland area. I'm passionate about youth entrepreneurship, education, nonprofits, and financial literacy. I love crocheting, scrapbooking, (anything crafty really), hiking, trip planning, and baking matcha flavored desserts!
Christine Xu
Hi everyone! I’m Christine, a junior studying Data Science & Economics from the Bay Area. I’m passionate about making a positive impact in areas like healthcare and the environment. Outside of class, you can usually find me at water polo practice, playing pickleball, or getting boba. Excited for this semester!
Juna Park
Hi! I’m Juna Park, a 3rd-year Data Science major and currently in my 5th semester with DataGood, where I’m serving as one of the VPs of Projects. I’ve previously worked as both an Industry PM and a Research PM. I’m usually getting the Sheng Kee 2-for-$8.50 boba with friends, eating malatang or Wingstop, keeping up with college football and basketball (GO BEARS!), or shopping in Walnut Creek and SF. My GOAT is Lebron James, and I mostly listen to Gracie Abrams and 21 Savage.
Soumily Maji
Hi! I'm Soumily and I'm a junior studying Data Science and Environmental Economics and Policy (EEP)! I'm originally from the Bay Area and I'm interested in environmental sustainability, education, and social justice. My hobbies include stress baking, reading, and trying new restaurants! I'm super excited to meet everyone!
Oindree Chatterjee
Hey there! I'm Oindree, a junior studying EECS, passionate about the applications of AI/ML for social good (especially within the education space!). In my free time, I enjoy photography, hiking, and exploring new food spots with friends. Looking forward to another great semester in DataGood :)
Mahika Bhan
Hi everyone! I’m Mahi, a freshman studying MCB and Data Science, originally from Portland, Oregon. I’m very passionate about caffeinated beverages in all forms, and in my free time I love reading, singing with my a cappella group, playing piano, swimming, and taking digi flicks. I’m really excited for this semester—please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
Sherry Shen
Hi, I'm Sherry and I'm a freshman majoring in Data Science and Economics. I am originally from Hong Kong. I am particularly interested in promoting equity through data-driven decisions. My interests outside of DG include solving sudoku, F1, and marching band. Feel free to ask me any questions about DataGood!
Herman Ho
Hey, I'm Herman! I'm a junior from the Bay studying Data Science, and this is my 5th semester at DataGood! A fun fact about me is that I'm originally from Hong Kong, and lived there for 12 years before moving to the Bay. I'm a big fan of doomscrolling, basketball and all types of music (soul, rap, house, etc.)
Ananya Gupta
Hi, I’m Ananya! I’m a sophomore studying DS from the Bay Area. I’m passionate about using data in ways that create meaningful and positive impact. I love being outdoors, rewatching my favorite TV shows, or trying out new places to eat! Really excited for the upcoming semester!
Tanushri Pinjala
Hi, I'm Tanushri! I'm a sophomore studying Data Science with an emphasis in Business Analytics, and I'm from the Bay area. The areas of social good I'm passionate about include education, environmental sustainability, humanitarian aid, and financial literacy. In my free time, I love to read, build lego botanicals sets, binge-watch TV shows, and try new sweet treats!
Sofia Vargas
Hi, I'm Sofia! I am currently a senior studying Cognitive Science and Data Science. My favorite areas of social good are education and community! In my free time, I love doing different arts and crafts projects (currently into junk journaling!), going to concerts, reading, scrolling on twitter, and spending time with friends. Looking forward to a great semester :)
Cooper Owen
Hey guys, I'm Cooper, a junior studying Data Science and Economics originally from SoCal. My social good interest lies in the intersection of technology with education and public policy decisions. In my free time, I love watching movies and TV shows (Succession, Mad Men, Better Call Saul), and procrastinating with my friends.
Vrajesh Daga
Hey, I'm Vrajesh! I'm a second-year student from Fremont studying Data Science and Economics at Berkeley. I'm particularly passionate about making a positive impact in education and economic inequality. Outside of school, I like to work out, watch basketball, play badminton, write, listen to EDM, and watch TV shows across a wide variety of genres (anime, sit-coms, etc.)
Anderson Mao
Hey everyone! I'm Andy and I'm a sophomore doubling in CS and DS. I love hiking, weightlifting, climbing, playing piano, occasionally playing basketball/volleyball and hanging out with people. Please coffee chat me :) I'm more than willing to give advice or talk about anything!
Devah Schaefers
Hi! I'm Devah and moved here from Germany 7 years ago. In my free time I love to play soccer, ski or go on spontaneous excursions with friends. I love music (currently really into Frank Ocean, Billie Eilish, The Marías and any trap artist but my music taste lowk changes alot). I'm always up for an adventure, whether it’s a spontaneous road trip or trying the weirdest thing on the menu.
Khushi Kolte
Hi! My name is Khushi, and I'm a freshman from the Bay Area studying Cognitive Science and Data Science. Some areas of social good that I'm passionate about are healthcare and education. In my free time, I love dancing, painting, playing poker, hiking, binging tv shows and trying new cafes/restaurants. I'm so excited for this semester as a project manager!
Lawrenze Vigo
Hi everyone, I'm Lawrenze! I'm a second-year student studying Urban Studies and Data Science from San Jose, CA. I love coffee, music, and exploring cities, and I enjoy using BayPass to visit local cafes and restaurants in my free time. I'm interested in sustainability, environmental justice, and equity as my social impact areas of focus. I'm excited for this upcoming semester with DataGood as a project manager!
Ian Ting
Hi, I'm Ian! I'm a freshman studying Data Science and Applied Mathematics. I'm from socal, and my main social impact interests lie in sustainability, ethics, and education. Some of the things I love include fashion, shopping (online), scrolling, cats, and general tomfoolery. I'm extremely excited for this upcoming semester at DataGood !!
Madhav Donthula
Hi, I’m Madhav. I am a freshman studying Data Science. I’m from Mountain House, CA. In my free time I love to watch and read psychological thrillers, shutter island and silent patient are some of my favorites. I also love to play/watch all types of sports and discover new recipes.