Jen has a Bachelor's degree from Oswego State University in Communications and Russian
and a Masters from St. Lawrence University in Counseling and Human Development. Jen
has been advising students for over 20 years. As an active member of NACADA , she
is passionate about the profession of advising and the positive impact it has on student
success.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn with tons of butter Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Schitt's Creek and Bridgerton Dream Vacation: Anywhere in Asia Pets: Dog - Wanda and a Cat - Tommy
Meghan Crist
Meghan Crist, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Advising
Meghan is a Watson College alumnae with a bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering
and a master’s degree in Systems Engineering, both from Binghamton University. She
worked as a Systems Engineering for 8 years before becoming an Academic Advisor. Meghan
is an advocate and a mentor for all students and is involved with both the Society
of Women Engineers and Girls Who Code on campus.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn with M&Ms mixed in Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Parks & Rec or The Office Dream Vacation: National Parks Roadtrip Pets: 2 dogs, Chewie and Bindi, big orange cat, Merry, and 5 chickens! Class Superlative: Most School Spirit
Shira is a double Binghamton alumni with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development
and a master’s degree in Student Affairs Administration. She has worked in various
roles at different colleges and has a love for advising students and serving as an
advocate for them.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn with cookie dough candy mixed in Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Friends, Parks & Rec, or The Office Dream Vacation: Scotland (going for my honeymoon!) What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Oreo balls Class Superlative: Most likely to brighten your day
Rachel received their Bachelors in Media Studies from UC Berkeley and their Masters
in Higher Education: Student Affairs from University of Redlands. They have worked
at BU as a Resident Director since 2021, working in the Mountainview, College in the
Woods, and Newing communities. They are an out member of the LGBTQ+ community and
are an advocate for students of color and LGBTQ+ students.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Abbott Elementary Dream Vacation: Northern Lights or Jamaica Class Superlative: Most likely to quietly take over the world
Dean has worked in a variety of student-facing roles in higher education, which have
included positions in residential life, career development, and academic advising.
He is a Binghamton University alumnus, receiving his bachelor's degree in Human Development
and a master's degree in Student Affairs Administration. Dean is committed to providing
a warm and welcoming advising experience to all Watson students.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn or Pretzel Bites Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Seinfeld, The Wire, or The Office Dream Vacation: St. Andrews, Scotland (the birthplace of golf!) What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Buffalo chicken wings
Tetiana has worked on campus since 2018, she started in Campus Mail Services. They
are an open member of the LGBTQIA+ community, and are passionate about inclusion and
labor rights.
Favorite Movie Snack: Raisinets Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, She-Ra and the Princesses of Power Dream Vacation: Iceland for the black sand beaches and somewhere in Scandinavia to see the Northern
Lights What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Something to fill a niche the other dishes don't
Peer Advisors
What Are Peer Advisors?
They're engineering and computer science students just like you.
Peer advisers are typically stationed at the front desk as you enter the Watson College
Advising Office.
These students have received special training to help you work through the experience
of being a Watson College student. They have a deep knowledge of the campus, including
our academic support systems, registration processes and policies, and how to navigate
academic departments. They also know where to go for answers and will save you time
and effort by pointing you in the right direction and making knowledgeable referrals.
From filling out forms to filling up a meal card, they've experienced Watson College
from the inside. And if you need to complete a form, they're also helpful in directing
you to the correct one to fill your need.
Peer advisers are usually rising juniors or seniors who have already experienced much
of what you will go through as a student. They are selected for their strong communications
skills, capacity for discretion, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.
Jaden Keener, Head Peer
Jaden Keener
Pronouns: She/Her
Jaden is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Sustainable Engineering.
This summer she spent 6 weeks in Iceland studying renewable energy and technology,
which she is very passionate about. On campus, she's involved in the SWE, Topsoccer
and the Binghamton University Bouldering Club (BUBC). In her free time, Jaden loves
being outside, hiking, listening to music, and hanging out with friends and family!
Jayshawn Brown
Jayshawn Brown
Pronouns: He/Him
Jayshawn is a senior majoring in Computer Engineering. He's the Treasurer for Binghamton
University's Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) as well as
the Chief of Staff for the Student Association's Vice President for Student Success
(VPSS). This past summer Jayshawn interned at iA in Binghamton as a software development
engineer.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn Favorite Bingeable TV Show: One Piece Dream Vacation: Paris What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Mac and Cheese
Sarah Horvath
Sarah Horvath
Pronouns: She/Her
Sarah is a junior studying Computer Science and Math. Currently, Sarah is a Student
Ambassador Program Supervisor, Vice President of Finance at Hillel, and President
of Alpha Omega Epsilon, Watson's professional engineering sorority.
Wendy Jiang
Wendy Jiang
Pronouns: She/Her
Wendy is a junior studying Industrial and System Engineering. She's a part of SASE.
She loves to hang out with friends and family during her free time and would love
to travel to as many places as possible.
Favorite Movie Snack: Jalapeno Cheetos Favorite TV show to binge: My Demon Dream Vacation: A trip to as many Asian countries What Would You Bring to Potluck: Sushi
Mishu Kaur
Mishu Kaur
Pronouns: She/Her
Mishu is a senior majoring in computer science. She has interned at Capital One as
a software engineering intern and at Publicis Sapient as a product management intern.
On campus she is the President of Girls Who Code and Senior Advisor for Binghamton
Tech Collective.
Favorite Movie Snack: Ben & Jerrys Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Gossip Girl Dream Vacation: Literally anywhere as long as it's not a resort -- I'd rather learn about the place
and the people What Would You Like to Bring to a Potluck: Penne Alla Vodka
Theresa Murphy
Theresa Murphy
Pronouns: She/Her
Theresa Murphy is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Economics.
She is an intra-university transfer student from Harper College. This summer, she
interned at Astronics, an aerospace electronics company. On campus, she's involved
in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the Binghamton University Bouldering Club
(BUBC). Outside of school, she enjoys live music, exploring national parks, and biking.
Luis Ramon
Luis Ramon
Pronouns: He/Him
Luis is a junior studying Computer Science. This past summer, he interned at Microsoft
as an Explore Intern. On campus, Luis is involved in the Society of Hispanic Professional
Engineers (SHPE) serving as the Professional Development Chair, an E-board member
of the Computer, Robotics, and Engineering (CoRE) Living-Learning Community, and works
as a Residential Computer Consultant (ResCon).
Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Criminal Minds Dream Vacation: Zürich, Switzerland Favorite Movie Snack: Buttered Popcorn What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Horchata
Anirudh "Kumar" Ramkumar Sivasankaran
Anirudh "Kumar" Sivasankaran
Pronouns: He/Him
Kumar is a senior pursuing a mechanical engineering degree. He is an international
transfer student from PSG in India. In his free time, he enjoys playing chess, playing
some 90s games, going out with friends or doing some cool projects in CAD. He is a
part of the chess club, rugby club and badminton club on campus.
Favorite Snacks: Honestly anything, I am not a picky eater. Favorite TV Show: Breaking Bad Dream Vacation: Scotland trip
Aishni Srivastava
Aishni Srivastava
Aishni is a Junior studying Biomedical Engineering. She is the Vice President of Finance
for MSF/ Doctors without Borders, and a member of SWE. Over the summer, she interned
at American Regent, a pharmaceutical company and started volunteering for a crisis
line.
Favorite Movie Snack: Dibs and Popcorn Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Derry Girls Dream Vacation: Italy and Yosemite
Interested in becoming a Peer Advisor? Keep your eye out for the application on Handshake
in the spring semester!
