Undergraduate Student Ambassadors
The Biology Ambassadors program is designed to foster community and collaboration among our undergraduate students and the department. Our ambassadors are a dedicated group of students who are eager to help their peers with different aspects of the biology program, including selecting courses, choosing a major, and discovering research opportunities.
Our Biology Ambassadors will be available to meet with you during scheduled office hours on Wednesdays 12:00PM-1:00PM and Fridays 11:30AM-12:30PM in the Biology Dept Shared Office, Robinson Hall Room 350.
To make the most of your Biology major and experience at Tufts, it is essential to establish connections with the department of Biology and your Faculty Academic Advisor.
If you have any questions about the biology program, please feel free to email us.
Ana Dias
Hi! My name is Ana Dias, and I am a junior from the Greater Boston area. I am majoring in biology and biotechnology, and I am doing genetics research at the McVey lab. I am a member of the Laidlaw Scholars program and Best Buddies. Additionally, I am co-president of LCS Tutoring, and I will begin tutoring for the StAAR Center in the fall. I am really looking forward to serving as a resource for undergraduate students interested in biology through the ambassadors’ program.
Taylor Escudero
My name is Taylor Escudero, and I am a junior from Bridgewater, MA, majoring in biology and community health on the pre-med track. On campus, I am a member of the Project Share Health Outreach Committee and co-founder of the Tufts Gymnastics team. Additionally, my passion for education and mentoring has led me to serve as a resident assistant for first-year students and a learning assistant for the Bio 13/14 lecture. Outside of school, I work in the emergency department at Newton-Wellesley Hospital and do EMS research at MGH. I am very excited to be part of the biology ambassadors team and support my peers!
Tvisha Goel
My name is Tvisha Goel and I'm a junior from Florida majoring in Biochemistry and Biotechnology. I currently participate in research in the McVey Lab and am a member of the Summer Scholars program. I hope to work as a researcher in the biotechnology industry. Aside from academics, I also write for the Tufts Daily, and am on a dancer on JumboRaas, a traditional Indian dance team. I can't wait to work with other undergraduate students to help navigate all the resources that the Tufts Biology Department has to offer!
Catie Keen
I'm Catie, a sophomore from Portland, Oregon majoring in biology and biotechnology and minoring in Spanish. I’m on the pre-med track and interested in an M.D./Ph.D. I do research in the Mirkin Lab, tutor for the StAAR center, and am a Bio 13 Lab TA and an EMT. Outside of academics, I walk dogs for Tufts Animal Aid and am captain of the club volleyball team.
Nathan Moreno
Hello! My name is Nathan Moreno, and I am a Medford local double majoring in biology and computer science. I have strong interests in computational biology, synthetic biology, and astrobiology. During my time on campus, I have worked as a BIO 13 Lab TA and currently I am contributing to a computational project at the Allen Discovery Center. Additionally, I am an e-board member of the Society of Latinx Engineers and Scientists. I am excited to connect with other students interested in biology and help them navigate their experience with our department.
Ilana Smaletz
My name is Ilana Smaletz, and I am a junior majoring in biology! Born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. I have worked as a Bio 15 and 14 TA, and currently hold an undergraduate research position in Dr. Sarah Hengel’s lab. Outside of the science world, I am very involved in Jewish life on campus and trying out different doordash restaurants! I am very excited to bring biology students at Tufts closer!