An An Chiang
CAPD Program Assistant
An An is a junior pursuing majors in 15-3 (Finance) and 6-14 (Computer Science, Economics, and Data Science). Her previous experience focused on social impact, marketing, and qualitative research jobs. During the 2023-2024 academic year, An An served as a CAPD Career Exploration Leader (Early Career Focus). This role inspired her to continue organizing events and facilitating connections between students and professionals from various industries. As the CAPD Program Assistant, she is excited to support her peers in exploring their career interests through events with alumni speakers. Outside of academics, An An is a big fan of Tetris and Ferris wheels. For those on campus, a must-visit location is E-40, which happens to be one of her favorite spots for overnight studying. IHQ and study rooms there are great for collaborative or independent work.
Anica Liu
Career Exploration Leader
Anica is a senior majoring in 15-1 (Business Management) with a concentration in Product Development. On campus, Anica has been a part of Women Business Leaders (2023 Co-President), Sloan Undergraduate Advisory Board, Student Events Board, Maseeh Hall Executive Council, Asian Christian Fellowship, Global Teaching Labs, DynaMIT, Camp Kesem, Asian Dance Team, Dance Troupe, and Poker Club. She has absolutely loved her time at MIT and each of her internship experiences, from consulting to business analysis to marketing. As a CAPD Career Exploration Leader, Anica hopes to guide other MIT students to a job or program that brings them joy. Outside of academics, you can find her exploring the city, attempting to crochet, watching sunsets, or trying new restaurants.
Joann Shi
Career Exploration Leader
Joann is a senior pursuing 15-3 (Finance) and 18 (Mathematics). She has greatly benefited from coffee chats with alumni who have changed their career paths throughout college and hopes to help others discover the same. Her past experiences include being a venture capital intern and conducting finance research at MIT. Joann is an active member of MINCE, MIT’s culinary club, and loves exploring new places to eat, making Beli her favorite app. She also enjoys playing the piano, reading, and painting.
Josiah Washington
Peer Career Advisor
Josiah Washington is a third-year student in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Their acadmic interests include transportation systems, alternative energy, and urban development. Outside of academics, Josiah can usually be found baking sweet treats, exploring Boston and Cambridge, riding roller coasters, and dancing with the student-led group, Sakata Afrique.
Kelly Kim
Peer Career Advisor
Kelly is a third-year undergraduate student studying literature and management. At MIT, she is a part of the Asian American Association, UA Student Support and Wellness Committee, and is a Wellbeing Lab Assistant. She has a huge interest in mental health, healthcare, and medicine. Besides being an MIT student and Peer Career Advisor, Kelly is an avid kpop listener, a huge foodie and Beli user, and spends time outside of class at a startup, EverLearn, where she is COO and a founding team member.
Michelle Zhang
Peer Career Advisor
Michelle is a first-year PhD student in Course 1 (Civil and Environmental Engineering) with research interests in earth remote sensing and hydroclimatology. She is also involved with the Student Events Board and the Graduate Student Union Activities Committee at MIT. From her undergrad at UC Davis, Michelle has internship experience within both private and public sectors. Originally from California, she is not prepared for the Boston winters and enjoys running, playing tennis, and snowboarding in her free time.
Honey Pamnani
Career Prototypes Assistant
Honey is a Sloan Fellow MBA student at MIT Sloan from India and is passionate about shaping and empowering careers. Before MIT, she worked with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship in India. She worked across Policy and product development to enhance education outcomes and employability skills, impacting millions of students.