The MS Admissions Ambassadors
About the Ambassadors
Meet the MS Admissions Ambassadors! Below you’ll find each of their bios. To reach out to all of the ambassadors, please email cdsmsambassadors@nyu.edu.
Juan Alvarado
Juan Alvarado is a first-year MS student at CDS, with four years of experience as a Data Scientist at a financial tech startup. He joined the program with the objective of diving deeper into the inner workings of the state-of-the-art ML and AI models. In his free time he enjoys running in New York’s beautiful parks and exploring the many coffee shops around the city. He is eager to connect with prospective students, share experiences, and offer assistance on how to make the most of the program and the city.
Contact Email: jra8666@nyu.edu
Chen Chen
Chen is a second-year master’s student at CDS, with three years of experience as an investment analyst following her Bachelor’s degree in Finance at George Washington University. Her decision to join the program stems from a strong aspiration to advance her career at the intersection of analytics and investment management. Chen has a special place in her heart for New York, ever since she saw the city’s skyline at Little Island. Outside of her studies, you can find her salsa dancing on the pier every weekend. As an ambassador, Chen is excited to help prospective students acclimate to the program so they can leverage the exceptional resources offered by CDS to achieve their goals.
Contact Email: cc4865@nyu.edu
Ojasa Chitre
Ojasa Chitre is a first-year MS student in Data Science. She has worked as a Software Engineer for a year after completing her undergraduate degree in Computer Engineering. She is pursuing her masters to gain expertise in the field of Data Science which has become an integral part of the human experience and to be at the forefront of innovation. Her other passions include YouTube rabbit holes about Tudor England and fiction on Indian Mythology. She values forming meaningful connections and hopes to be a helping hand for aspiring NYU data scientists.
Contact Email: oac2035@nyu.edu
Aryan Jain
Aryan Jain is a second-year master’s student at CDS. He immediately entered the program after completing his undergraduate work in electronics engineering. Aryan’s passion for data science is driven by his love of problem-solving. His first visit to New York has been a great experience, and he loved making friends from all around the world. Outside of academics, Aryan enjoys discovering new (and occasionally cliché) locations around the city. He is excited to share his experiences and help prospective students find their own place at NYU.
Contact Email: aj3650@nyu.edu
Hannah Park
Hannah Park is a second-year Master’s student majoring in Data Science at the Center for Data Science. Currently, she works as a data analyst at the Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research (IFH) at Rutgers University. With a passion for machine learning and data science, she is on her way to becoming a proficient data scientist. In her role as an admission ambassador, she is looking forward to assisting incoming students in navigating the Data Science program.
Contact Email: hp2501@nyu.edu
Catherine Zhang
Catherine is a first-year MS student at CDS, diving into the program right after completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Finance with Business Analytics track at New York University Shanghai. She is eager to combine quantitative financial analytics with data science in her career. Having spent a year and a half in New York City during her undergraduate years, Catherine not only got acquainted with the city but also fueled her passion for exploration. As an ambassador, she aims to share her unique journey and assist students from diverse backgrounds in grasping the essence of data science.
Contact Email: yz5609@nyu.edu