Connect with Our Students

Harris Ambassadors and Graduate Assistants are a group of students who are available to share their perspective and experiences at Harris Public Policy. They are representative of the Harris student body and passionate about their areas of study as well as their experience at Harris. Whether you have questions about the classroom experience, moving to Chicago, or their policy interests, our students are here to help!

Please note, students are currently taking their summer internships and make take longer to respond to requests.

Connect with a current student on the phone or online. 

Eemaan Khan, MPP Class of 2027

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Interests include: Investment & Finance, Innovation & Technology, Regulatory, Labor & Employment, Trade, Competition/Antitrust, and Industrial

I graduated in 2017 with an engineering degree from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay—a small Canadian city about 10.5 hours north of Chicago. After that, I dove into Canadian politics, working at the local, provincial, and federal levels where I cut my teeth on campaigning and fundraising. I then spent over five years in sales engineering with multinational manufacturing firms, learning how industries actually work on the ground. Alongside that, I moonlighted in the consulting world, advising search funds, private equity groups, and even helping raise capital for a hedge fund. I’m especially curious about the intersection of public policy and private enterprise, where regulation, capital, and innovation collide. Outside of work and school, you’ll usually find me auditioning for Canadian TV and digital commercials, mentoring entrepreneurs on business acquisitions, or staying sharp with my fitness routine.

Chaeeun Anna Koh, MPP Class of 2027

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Interests include: International economic/finance policy

I earned my BA in Economics and Spanish at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. Before coming to Harris, I worked at the central bank, Bank of Korea, focusing on international financial cooperation projects, such as CMIM currency swap. I also gained diverse experience in international affairs through roles at the Korean Consulate in Boston and the OECD Korea Policy Center, where I supported diplomatic initiatives and cross-border policy research. These experiences led me to Harris to build practical expertise in designing and evaluating international financial policy. At Harris, I plan to deepen my focus on sovereign credit ratings as a critical tool for strengthening global financial stability.

Runzhi Li, MACRM Class of 2027

Hometown: Changzhou, China

Interests include: Finance and economic policy; supply chain finance and resilience

I am a MACRM student at Harris with a background in Financial Management from the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China. Before coming to Harris, I interned in investment research and investment banking, working mainly with market and firm-level data. During my undergraduate studies, I focused on supply chain finance, where I scraped data from public sources and used machine learning models to study which firms are more likely to obtain financing when supply chains are under pressure. At Harris, I am strengthening my quantitative training in public finance, corporate behavior, and data analysis while continuing to enjoy photography as a way to observe and tell stories.

Manas Subbaraman, MSCAPP Class of 2027

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Interests include: Urban Analytics, Climate Resilience, Public Health, and Equity

I graduated with a BS in Urban and Regional Planning from Arizona State University, and worked as a transit planner for four years in both the public and private sectors. My work focused on expanding access and improving transit systems across the U.S. Throughout my career I noticed the importance of data analytics and its power in shaping policies, which inspired me to pursue the MSCAPP program at Harris. I chose MSCAPP  because it combines rigorous training in analytics with real-world policy applications. I am excited to learn alongside peers who are also passionate about impact-driven work while exploring other sectors like climate resilience. Outside of school, I enjoy pottery, singing, and checking out Chicago's eclectic food scene. 

Chukwudumebi Uzor, MPP class of 2027

Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas

Interests include: Economic Growth, Finance, Data Analysis, and Environmental Policy  

I am so excited about my journey here in Chicago and can’t wait to meet you all! A little about me—I was born in Nigeria, raised in Fort Worth, and later relocated to Houston for studies. At Texas Southern University, I gained a solid foundation in business and also earned a Master’s in Management Information Systems. Professionally, I’ve spent the past couple of years at the Texas Water Development Board, supporting programs within the water infrastructure sector. I believe University of Chicago is the perfect environment to further my knowledge in quant analysis and financial strategy, while grounding them in real world application. In my free time you’ll catch me at the museum, in an aerial yoga class, or listening to music. Cheers to our journey at UChicago!