Our Executive Board is composed of nine Harvard students working tirelessly to plan HMCA 2025
Top row (left to right): Luke Kushner (Director of Programs), Nathan Tesler (Business Manager), Chris Shin (Chief of Staff), Stephen Norris (President), Talia Vaught (Director of Operations and Technology)
Bottom row (left to right): Vivian Nguyen (Vice President), Emma Jing (Director of Programs), Kaitlyn Vu (Faculty Liaison), Kaitlyn Tran (Director of Scholarships and Outreach)
Stephen Norris — President
Stephen is a senior from Nashua, New Hampshire, a small city just north of Boston. He is a member of the Class of 2025 at Harvard, studying Applied Mathematics and Economics. Outside of HMC, he is an economics tutor, part of the Harvard Financial Analysts Club, and is researching the influence of inheritance tax policy on family business turnover. This will be his 5th HMCA conference (previously serving as the business manager and Director of Programs), and his 11th HMC conference overall. This year, he is very excited to be serving as the President of HMCA. During his free time, he enjoys skiing, surfing, and exploring new restaurants.
Vivian Nguyen — Vice President
Vivian is a senior at Harvard studying Social Studies and Statistics and a language citation in Chinese. She is originally from southern California, but now spends 85% of her time on the East Coast. Outside of HMCA, Vivian is involved in the Viet Association, Foreign Policy Initiative, and dances with AADT. For fun, she loves to explore coffee shops, listen to Taylor Swift, and playing NYT Games.
Emma Jing — Director of Programs
Emma is a junior in Winthrop House, concentrating in Government and Sociology. She grew up around Washington D.C. her whole life, so she caught the political bug early. Outside of HMC, you'll find Emma dancing with Harvard's Asian American Dance Troupe or working with the Women in Business club. Emma loves riding her bike, reading paperback novels, and hanging out with her cats! Feel free to reach out to her about anything!
Luke Kushner —
Director of Programs
Luke is a sophomore from New York City, studying Government and Economics. Outside of HMC, he is a member of the Harvard Public Opinion Project and serves as the Deputy Communications Director for the IOP. This is his second year with HMCA, and he is extremely excited to be serving as a PO. Outside of politics, Luke is an avid rock climber, cyclist, and photographer.
Kaitlyn Vu – Faculty Liaison
Kait is a sophomore in Adams House, concentrating in Government with a secondary in Global Health & Health Policy. She is originally from Quincy, Massachusetts. Outside of HMC, Kait edits articles for the Harvard Political Review, manages public relations for the Harvard Vietnamese Association, and analyzes polling data for the Harvard Public Opinion Project. In her free time, Kait loves to explore coffee shops, cheer on the Boston sports teams, and create new Spotify playlists!
Kaitlyn Tran - Director of Scholarships and Outreach
Kaitlyn is a junior in Currier House studying Government and English. She calls St. Louis, Missouri home and will proudly rep the Midwest any day. Beyond HMCA, Kaitlyn is interested in foreign policy, immigrant/refugee rights, and educational equity. Kaitlyn was the Faculty Liaison for HMCA 2024 and is beyond excited to return as Director of Outreach and Scholarships this year!
Talia Vaught – Director of Operations & Technology
Talia is a junior at Harvard studying Environmental Science and Engineering. She is originally from Bluffton, South Carolina and now lives in Pforzheimer House! Outside of HMC, Talia is involved in the Harvard Climate Coalition, the Society of Women Engineers, the Institute of Politics, and more! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, exploring Boston, spending time outdoors, and playing tennis! And most importantly, she cannot wait to see you at HMCA 2025!
Nathan Tesler – Business Manager
Nathan is a sophomore from Hingham, Massachusetts, a seaside town just south of Boston. He is a member of the Class of 2027 at Harvard, studying Applied Math and Government. Outside of HMC, he is a member of the Institute of Politics, DJs for the radio, and plays a lot of jazz. He joined HMCA as a junior staffer last year and is very excited to be serving HMCA's Business Director. During his free time, he enjoys biking, jamming with his band, and playing Mario Kart with his roommates.
Christopher Shin – Chief of Staff
Christopher is a sophomore and Leverett House resident from Cherry Hill, NJ! He plans to double concentrate in Chemical & Physical Biology and Government with a secondary in Music. He is the Chief of Staff of HMC-Asia 2025 and is also on the board of HMC-Europe and HMC-Boston. Aside from HMC-endeavors, he conducts Alzheimer's Disease research at the Massachusetts General Hospital, competes in Harvard's Intercollegiate Model UN Team as a Training Director, and leads a team of policy researchers in the Institute of Politics Health Policy Team. Christopher is also an avid musician as a classical pianist and jazz trumpeter, playing in the Harvard Jazz Orchestra and performing chamber music with friends.