After a competitive selection process, eight outstanding undergraduate students were selected to join CEM's 2025–26 Student Associate program. Each brings a fresh perspective and a strong interest in global impact.
The program gives undergraduates from across Northeastern the chance to explore emerging markets by organizing student events, supporting faculty research, and contributing to CEM's broader initiatives. This year's cohort represents four colleges and spans interests including sustainability, fintech, data science, international development, and global strategy. Several students are also pursuing Northeastern's interdisciplinary Emerging Markets minor, reinforcing CEM's mission to prepare the next generation of globally minded leaders.
Meet our new Student Associates below!
Luciana Alvarez
College of Professional Studies '27
Riya Ananthanpillai
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, '28
Eleisha Douglas
D'Amore-McKim School of Business/ College of Social Sciences & Humanities, '28
Sophia Gonzalez
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, '28
Isabel Lau
D'Amore-McKim School of Business/Khoury College of Computer Science '27
Mahishi Murarka
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, '28
Pahal Thaker
D'Amore-McKim School of Business, '27
Leopold de la Torre
College of Social Sciences & Humanities, '27