Economic Ambassadors

Shannon Twist

Hi! My name is Shannon and I am a senior majoring in Economics with minors in business and public relations. After spending my freshman year in the Division of General Studies, I chose to major in Economics because of its combination and critical thinking and problem solving aspects. There is also a large variety of interesting career paths to choose from as an Economics major. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, doing yoga and spending time with my friends!

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Michael Steiner

Hello! My name is Michael Steiner. I am from Edwardsville, Illinois. I am junior currently majoring in Economics with a double minor in data science and business. I believe an economics degree gives an understanding of many concepts that allow for diverse professional opportunities. Aside from school, I enjoy working out, playing basketball and soccer, learning to cook, and being outdoors!

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Molly Brennan

Hello everyone! My name is Molly, and I am an Economics + Computer Science major, with a minor in Statistics. I love economics because of how interconnected it is with other fields of study, it provides a solid background for me to explore my other interests. In my free time I like to read, draw and try new experiences with my friends and family.

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Nyla Sommer

Hi, my name is Nyla Sommer! I am a senior pursuing a double major in Economics and Psychology with a minor in Business and Advertising. In high school, the two classes that interested me the most were psych and econ, so I decided to major in both. I have grown to appreciate the intersection of these subjects, learning about the driving forces in human behavior regarding different aspects of life. In my free time, I enjoy reading, thrifting, spending time with my friends and family, and recently I’ve taken up sewing!

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Chloe Cao

Hi! I am a senior majoring in Econometrics and pursuing a minor in Computer Science. I chose econometrics because I'm interested in quantitative analysis and making forecasts(both short and long-term). I think what sets econometrics apart is its focus on modeling the key relationships that explain how things are connected. In my free time, I enjoy rock climbing, swimming, jazz hop, and trying new restaurants with friends.

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Chandra Maharia

Hi! My name is Chandra Maharia, and I'm from Jaipur, India. I'm a junior majoring in Econometrics with a minor in Business and Data Science. I chose econometrics because I enjoy using data to understand how the world works and make better decisions. Outside of class, I enjoy playing squash, swimming, and spending time with friends.

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Luca Tricarico

Hi, I’m Luca, a junior at the University of Illinois studying Economics and Statistics. I love economics because it helps us use mathematics to explore the social sciences. This year I am looking forward to learning more about Econometrics as it combines economic theory with data analysis to test theories and predict real-world outcomes. Outside of academics, I enjoy football (soccer), board games, poker, live music, and travel.

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Lillian Antczak

Hi everyone! My name is Lillian Antczak and I am a junior. I am majoring in economics with a statistics and business minor. I chose my major due to my interest in socioeconomics. From there I became extremely interested in core economics and econometrics. I enjoy cooking, walking, and spending time with friends and family!

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Daksh Sanghvi

I am a senior studying econometrics and statistics with a minor in data science. I like economics because it approaches all subjects, including macroeconomic issues and human behavior, with a quantitative and logical viewpoint. I love running and playing sports in my free time, especially soccer and table tennis.

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Josh Morales

Hi! I’m Josh and I am a junior double majoring in Econometrics and Statistics with a minor in Business. I chose to study Econometrics because I I have always liked learning about Economics, but I also wanted to combine it with other skills in Stats and Math. In my free time I enjoy being active by playing sports and working out, I also like to binge movies and tv shows.

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Pariza Amir

Hi, I'm Pariza and I'm a junior studying a double major in Econometrics and Math. I chose economics because I love how it uses theories to explain every aspect of the economy. There is so much data to be analyzed and questions to be answered that I couldn't imagine not being interested in economics because of how complex the whole subject really is. In my spare time, I enjoy playing guitar and reading, especially fiction and fantasy novels. Lately, I've been spending a lot of time at cafes partly because the atmosphere is so cozy and partly because the caffeine addiction has gotten quite bad!

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Maggie Clark

Hi! My name is Maggie, and I am a junior from Park Ridge, Illinois, majoring in Economics with a minor in Business. I started my time at Illinois in the Division of General Studies and explored several majors before deciding on Economics. I chose Economics because of the wide range of topics it can be applied to and how it can be used to understand almost anything happening in the world. I also love that the skills I am learning can translate into many different career paths, giving me the flexibility to explore my interests. Having gone through the process of figuring out what I want to study, I hope to be a helpful resource for other students in the same position. Outside of academics, I enjoy spending time with my friends and Kappa Delta sisters, cooking, painting, and spending time outdoors. One of my favorite places on campus is the Arboretum, where you might find me hanging out by my favorite willow tree!

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Emma Tallon

Bio Coming Soon!

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Meera Sahrawat

Bio Coming Spring 2027!

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