Student Mentors

Student Mentor Lead

Rachel Brooks '26

Hi! I'm Rachel, a senior from London/New York studying computer science and behavioral decision sciences. I'm super excited for my third semester as a student mentor with YEP!

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Student Mentor

Serena Saxena '27

Hi! I'm Serena Saxena, a sophomore from San Francisco, CA, studying Behavioral Decision Sciences and International & Public Affairs. I love thinking about how to use innovation as a tool to empower others, building anything from LEGOs to companies, and mentoring others. Outside of YEP, you can find me exploring cities (in hopes of finding the best matcha), eating, reading in the sun, or watching basketball.

Student Mentor

Abby Berman '27

I'm a sophomore from New York City, concentrating in Environmental Sciences and Applied Mathematics. I enjoy being a part of the YEP community and getting to work with creative and motivated high school students. Outside of YEP, I am involved with the Future of Sustainable Investing Conference, volunteer with the Brown Market Shares Program, and love to cook.

Student Mentor

Paul Hyman '27

Hey yall! My name is Paul and I am a current sophomore studying public policy economics. As an aspiring entrepreneur, YEP has been an awesome opportunity to learn more about the process through the practice of mentorship. Outside of YEP, I love painting, baking cookies, and making builds in Minecraft!

Student Mentor

Graham Neely '28

I am a first-year student from Colorado planning to study Engineering and Math with a lifelong love for entrepreneurship.

Student Mentor

Nikita Melvani '28

I’m a freshman from New York City studying Design Engineering with a certificate in Entrepreneurship. I joined YEP for my love of entrepreneurship and working with students, and I’m excited to get more involved in the Providence community!

Student Mentor

Omar Dixon, Jr

I’m a Computer Science and Science, Technology, and Society (STS) major at Brown, passionate about entrepreneurship, innovation, and using technology to make an impact. In my free time, I love dancing and listening to music

Student Mentor 2.0

Julia Trombley

Julia Trombley is a Master's student in the Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship program at the School of Engineering. She is also a Senior Research Assistant at the People, Place, and Health Collective in the School of Public Health.

Student Mentor 2.0

Beam Thamparanon '28

Beam is a freshman who works as a mentor for our 2.0 program!

Student Mentor Advisor

Sonya Pareek

Hi my name is Sonya and I am now the Mentor Lead Advisor for YEP! at Brown. I have loved being a part of YEP! since the fall of my freshman year and have found learning and teaching about entrepreneurship to be incredibly fulfilling and impactful.