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鈥檚 degree in Electrical Engineering
and a master鈥檚 degree in Systems Engineering, both from 黑料不打烊. 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鈥檚 degree in Human Development
and a master鈥檚 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: One on One, Abbott Elementary Dream Vacation: Northern Lights or Jamaica What I bring to a potluck: Drinks Area of Expertise (within Watson): Study abroad, Academic probation, IUT
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 黑料不打烊 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.
Theresa Murphy, Head Peer
Theresa Murphy
Pronouns: She/Her
Theresa is a senior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Economics.
She is an intra-university transfer student from Harper College. This summer, she
interned at Plug Power, a leading company in the hydrogen and fuel cell industry.
On campus, she's involved in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE). Outside of school,
she enjoys live music, exploring national parks, and biking.
Divya Aidasani
Divya Aidasani
Pronouns: She/Her
On campus Divya am involved in the Institute for Industrial and Systems Engineers
(IISE), Society of Women Engineers (SWE), and a Fundraising Coordinator for KnitWits.
She enjoys making fun drinks like coffee or matcha, and listening to her favorite
artists.
Wendy Jiang
Wendy Jiang
Pronouns: She/Her
Wendy is a Senior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering. On campus she is involved
with the Society of Asian Scientists (SASE) and Engineers and the Vietnamese Student
Association (VSA).This past summer Wendy interned at Pratt Whitney RTX.
Jidechukwu "Jide" Obioha
Jide Obioha
Pronouns: He/Him
Jide is a senior majoring in Computer Engineering. This past summer he completed a
software engineering internship at Capital One. He works as a Community Assistant
in Newing Community and is also actively involved in the African Students Organization,
the National Society of Black Engineers, and ColorStack.
Favorite Movie Snack: Swedish Fish Favorite TV show to binge: The Boondocks Dream Vacation: A trip to Morocco What Would You Bring to Potluck: Pizza
Luis Ramon
Luis Ramon
Pronouns: He/Him
Luis is a senior studying Computer Science. He is the President of the Society of
Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). He has interned at Microsoft twice, as a Software
Engineer Intern and Explore Intern. In his free time, he enjoys taking portrait, nature,
and street photography.
Favorite Movie Snack: Buttered Popcorn Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Criminal Minds Dream Vacation: Barcelona, Spain What Would You Bring to a Potluck: Horchata
Ratnam Shah
Ratnam Shah
Pronouns: He/Him
Ratnam is a senior majoring in computer science and founder of Jpdz, an AI-powered
consumer electronics research platform. He's passionate about solving the problem
of overwhelming and unreliable product research that consumers face when making tech
purchases. When he's not coding or researching the latest tech trends, you can find
him in the library, listening to music, or diving into podcasts.
Aishni Srivastava
Aishni Srivastava
Pronouns: She/Her
I'm a senior BME major and this is my second year at Watson Advising! The past two
summers I've interned at American Regent, a pharmaceutical company. On campus I'm
involved in SWE and am an incoming SSA for Dickinson.
Favorite Movie Snack: Popcorn and chocolate Favorite Bingeable TV Show: Derry Girls Dream Vacation: Yellowstone or Australia
Justin Vy
Justin Vy
Pronouns: He/Him
Justin is a junior studying Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Sustainable Engineering.
This past summer, he worked as a Summer Peer Advisor while conducting research in
an Intimately Bio-Integrated Biosensors lab. On campus, he is involved with the Symphony
Orchestra and likes to attend SASE and ICW events. In his free time, he likes hanging
out with friends and family and going outside for walks.
Elaine Zou
Elaine Zou
Pronouns: She/Her
Elaine is a Sophomore studying computer science. She is a Watson Scholar, a TRIO member,
and Comptroller Director with Binghamton Escape. She is also part of the First Year
Research Immersion Program in the Environmental Visualization stream. This summer,
she interned at New York Department of Design and Construction as a Network Infrastructure
Intern.
Interested in becoming a Peer Advisor? Keep your eye out for the application on Handshake
in the spring semester!
