Fall 2026/Spring 2027 Board

  • Aidan Wang

    Co-President

    Aidan is a junior in Mather House from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is studying Neuroscience and Economics. Outside of HUBC, he is part of Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners and also conducts research at the Broad Institute. In his free time, Aidan enjoys running, playing sports, and exploring Boston restaurants.

  • Evelyn Hsu

    Co-President

    Evelyn is a junior in Eliot House concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. She enjoys exploring how advanced technologies like computational modeling, machine learning, and knowledge graphs can streamline and scale-up experimental processes. In her free time, Evelyn tries to perfect her matcha recipe and spoils her cat.

  • Riya Sikand

    Co-President

    Riya is a junior from New Jersey studying Computer Science and Molecular & Cellular Biology with a minor in Government. She is so excited to be on the HUBC Board after being an analyst for two semesters during her first year! Outside of HUBC, Riya is a part of Harvard Model Congress, The Crimson Sports Board, Harvard Model UN, the Quantum Computing Association, the Clean Energy Group, and the Women’s Initiative in Leadership. In her free time, Riya enjoys reading, painting, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family (and her dog, Mocha!)

  • Hari Bezada

    Co-Director of Partnerships

    Hari is a junior in Quincy House from New Jersey. He is studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology. He enjoys playing sports and spending time with friends. 

  • Maryam Abdel-Azim

    Co-Director of Partnerships

    Maryam is a junior in Winthrop House studying Biomedical Sciences and Engineering. She is interested in healthcare and drug discovery, particularly the translation of scientific discoveries into therapeutics and clinical impact. In her free time, Maryam enjoys playing tennis, drawing henna, and exploring new cafes!

  • Yi Jiang

    Director of Finance

    Yi is a sophomore in Kirkland House studying Economics and Statistics. Through HUBC, he has worked on consulting teams developing strategic recommendations and conducting market and industry research for early to late stage biotechnology startups. Outside of the club, Yi is involved in research and the Harvard Undergraduate Consulting Group. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, tennis, and poker.

  • Malaika Hamid

    Co-Director of Operations

    Malaika and is a junior in Currier House studying Bioengineering with a secondary in Economics. In addition to HUBC, she enjoys being part of the Harvard Undergraduate Engineering Society, the Harvard Islamic Society, and helping out as a course assistant in different classes. In her free time, Malaika enjoys going on walks along the Charles or trying a new matcha place in Boston! 

  • Michael Kostecki

    Co-Director of Operations

    Michael is a junior studying Philosophy and Molecular and Cellular Biology. A former intern at the U.S. Senate, he is particularly interested in the intersection of biotech ethics and public policy. Outside of HUBC, Michael enjoys running and listening to music.

  • Elyana Hewitt

    Co-Director of Engagement/Initiatives

    Elyana is a sophomore in Eliot House studying Human Developmental and Regenerative Biology alongside a Language Citation in Chinese. She is from Minnesota and is thrilled for her first semester on the HUBC Board as she previously served as an analyst on the Engagement/Initiatives Team. At Harvard, Elyana is also involved in Harvard Undergraduate Consulting for Business and the Environment (HUCBE) and Harvard Undergraduate Rare Diseases. Outside of academics, Elyana enjoys trying out new Boston restaurants, board games, reading, traveling, karaoke, and visiting family and friends!

  • Phoebe Pan

    Co-Director of Engagement/Initiatives

    Phoebe is sophomore in Lowell House studying Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology and Computer Science. Outside of HUBC, Phoebe is a part of the Harvard Asian American Dance Troupe (AADT), Harvard College Steelpan Ensemble, and Harvard Venture Capital Group. In her free time, Phoebe enjoys trying new restaurants with friends, catching up on TV shows, and running a nail salon. 

Our Advisor

Matt is a world-leading chemical biologist and organic chemist who has made important contributions to the discovery of new therapeutic targets, to understanding their mechanism and to the development of small molecules to perturb their function. Matt conceived of Nuvalent and in 2017 he founded the company with Deerfield Management.

Matt is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Chemical Biology at Harvard University as well as an affiliate of the Broad Institute and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute. Matt and his lab at Harvard have made critical strides in target-oriented synthesis of complex molecules including syntheses of CP-263,114, longithorone and cortistatin A. Matt’s lab discovered that CDK8 and CDK19 are therapeutic targets for treatment of acute myeloid leukemia. These studies provided a deeper understanding of how these kinases regulate transcription in cancer and they led Matt’s lab to develop candidate small molecule therapeutic inhibitors of CDK8/19, which they out-licensed, resulting in one the largest upfront licensing payments in Harvard’s history. Due in-part to his lab’s studies, CDK8/19 inhibitors have now entered clinical trials for treatment of AML/MDS. Matt contributed to the founding of Infinity Pharmaceuticals and he has been an advisor to several large and small pharmaceutical companies. Matt has received many awards for his research contributions including the Cope Scholar Award & Sackler Prize in the Chemical Sciences.

Advisor- Dr. Matthew Shair

Fall 2025/Spring 2026 Board

  • Hari Bezwada

    Co-Director of Partnerships

    Lucy is a senior at the College, originally from Connecticut. She studies Chemical and Physical Biology with a secondary in Statistics. In the future, she hopes to be involved in drug development. She is a huge fan of intramurals and you will find her on the court for Volleyball B, repping for Cabot!!

  • TingTing Yan

    Co-President

    TingTing is a senior in Mather House from Georgia. She is studying Human Developmental & Regenerative Biology and Computer Science. She enjoys trying out different restaurants, supporting FGLI students, and taking care of zebrafish in her lab.

  • Leah Lourenco

    Vice-President

    Leah is a senior concentrating in Engineering Sciences (SB) on the Chemical and Materials track. Originally from Chillicothe, Missouri, where she grew up on a farm, she has gained academic research experience at Mooney Lab and Mitragotri Lab, and industry experience at Takeda. In her free time, Leah enjoys painting, playing guitar, and exploring new restaurants in the Boston area!

  • Evelyn Hsu

    Co-Director of Partnerships

    Evelyn is a sophomore in Eliot House concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. She enjoys exploring how advanced technologies like computational modeling, machine learning, and knowledge graphs can streamline and scale-up experimental processes. In her free time, Evelyn tries to perfect her matcha recipe and spoils her cat.

  • Wafiqah Zubair

    Co-Directors of Partnerships

    Wafiqah is a senior in Eliot House studying Bioengineering with a secondary in Computer Science. She is passionate about developing medical devices and diagnostic tools to improve healthcare outcomes. She also enjoys reading, badminton, and trying new things!

  • Hannah Shiels

    Co-Director of Partnerships

    Hannah studies Molecular and Cellular Biology with a citation in Spanish. In the future, she hopes to work at the intersection of business and science, potentially in the life sciences consulting industry. In her free time, she enjoys running, cooking, and hanging out with friends.

  • Aidan Wang

    Co-Director of Operations

    Co-President

    Aidan is a sophomore in Mather House from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He is studying Neuroscience and Economics. Outside of HUBC, he is part of Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners and also conducts research at the Broad Institute. In his free time, he enjoys running, playing sports, and exploring Boston restaurants..

  • Josue Ramirez

    Co-Director of Operations

    Josue is a senior in Adams House double concentrating in Neuroscience and Bioengineering, with a secondary field in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. He is passionate about advancing biotechnology and aspires to work on the clinical trials side of the industry. Outside of academics, he enjoys singing, exploring scenic walking routes, capturing photographs on his phone, and spending time with friends.

  • Rick Yang

    Director of Finance

    Rick is a sophomore from Scarsdale, NY living in Mather House. He studies Economics, Math, and Computer Science. Through HUBC, Rick has worked on teams focused on product development for various early- and late-stage biotechnology startups. Outside of the club, Rick is a Managing Director for Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners. In his free time, Rick enjoys playing soccer and poker.

  • Riya Sikand

    Co-Director of Engagement/Initiatives

    Riya is a sophomore from New Jersey studying Computer Science and Molecular & Cellular Biology with a minor in Government. She is so excited to be on the HUBC Board after being an analyst for two semesters during her first year! Outside of HUBC, Riya is a part of Harvard Model Congress, The Crimson Sports Board, Harvard Model UN, the Quantum Computing Association, the Clean Energy Group, and the Women’s Initiative in Leadership. In her free time, Riya enjoys reading, painting, traveling, and spending time with her friends and family (and her dog, Mocha!).

  • Tia Patel

    Co-Director of Engagement/Initiatives

  • Lara Rahman

    Associate Director of Engagement/Initiatives

    Lara is a sophomore studying Government and on the pre-med track. She is from Indiana but currently resides in Currier House. Outside of HUBC, she is involved in research, Model Congress, and the Harvard Undergraduate Food Security Initiative. She enjoys reading and cars.