Barnard Ambassador Program

Accenture, Strategy & Consulting Manager

Nilam is a life science-focused consultant with a focus on disruptive technologies and innovation in R&D, healthcare, and Medtech.

Goldman Sachs, Goldman Sachs, Associate, Private Equity Investing

Alexandra Gluckman graduated from Barnard with a B.A. in English and minors in Economics and Philosophy, cum laude. At Barnard, Alex was a Senior Interviewer, Athena Leadership Scholar, and Peer Tutor. Inspired by her Renaissance literature studies at Barnard, Alex went on to attend the University of Oxford, where she completed an MSt in English (1550-1700). Currently, Alex is a Private Equity Associate at Goldman Sachs in the External Investing Group (“XIG”), where she has worked since graduating from Oxford. Within XIG, Alex is on the investment team for Petershill Strategies, Goldman Sachs' dedicated General Partner (“GP”) stakes strategy that seeks to partner with leading alternatives firms through GP stakes in established platforms or cornerstone investments in early-stage managers. In addition to her work at Goldman, Alex is a board member for the Hackley Alumni Association, a committee member for the UJA-Federation of New York’s Young Wall Street and Third Generation Holocaust Survivor communities, and a company ambassador and young alumnae committee member for Barnard. Alex lives in New York City and in her free time enjoys exploring museums and bookstores.

Google, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Global Devices and Services

Jaclyn Loo is an experienced digital marketer known for connecting untapped consumer insights to new business opportunities. Jackie is currently a senior global product marketer at Google, where she helps guide Pixel portfolio product initiatives from initial positioning through launch, lifecycle management/growth and long-term strategy. Known for her endless positivity and inclusive leadership style, Jackie also has extensive experience in ads marketing and industry thought leadership on behalf of the Google Travel team. Before joining Google in 2011, Jackie held roles in product management, business development and sales.

Google, Senior Head of Business Strategy & Intelligence - YouTube Brand Connect

Kelsey Price has spent over 15 years working at the intersection of tech, media, and strategy. She joined Google in 2011 to help build out the first multicultural sales and marketing practice, where she and her team supported Fortune 500 advertisers in delivering more inclusive digital advertising. She later joined YouTube BrandConnect, Google’s influencer marketing platform, to start and run their Business Strategy and Intelligence practice. Before joining Google, Kelsey worked at McKinsey & Company as a Business Analyst and served as a Fulbright Scholar to Spain. She holds a BA from Barnard College of Columbia University in Latin American Cultures with a Biology Minor, and also holds an MBA from Wharton. She currently resides in New York City, and she is actively involved in the Alumni Association of Barnard College (AABC), where she serves as the Chair of the Professional Leadership and Development Council. 

J.P Morgan Chase, Financial Products Content Associate

Hawa is an ambitious and determined professional with an interest in economics and finance. Currently serving as an Associate within the digital financial tools division at JP Morgan Chase, Hawa plays a pivotal role in driving financial product solutions and digital content for students.

LinkedIn, Account Executive

Ciana is a digital media and tech professional based in New York City. Nowadays, she strategizes with advertisers on LinkedIn to reach their audience and drive ROI. When not working, Ciana is exploring the city's restaurant and museum scene, and working towards a more inclusive workplace through LinkedIn's Allyship Academy!

M.D., Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, ‘26

Azeezat’s area of interest/expertise is pediatric medicine. She is a first generation student and is Nigerian

M.D., Cleveland Lerner College of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University ‘27

Clarety Kaseke has experience as a researcher at the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard, where she conducted research on HIV and COVID-19. Additionally, she was a finalist for the Rhodes Scholarship. She is also an international student from Zimbabwe.

M.D., SUNY Downstate College of Medicine ‘25

Grace Shadid graduated from Barnard in 2016 after majoring in Economics. While at Barnard, I also competed as a pole vaulter for the Columbia Track and Field Team. I have incredible memories from my time at Barnard/Columbia and I appreciate the support I received. I am excited to be able to give back to Barnard through this program. 

Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) PhD, Yeshiva University Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology ‘25

Natalie Fruchter is a fourth year Clinical Psychology (Health Emphasis) PhD candidate. At Barnard, Natalie majored in Psychology, founded "Pink Freud," and pursued research internships at The Depression and Anxiety Center for Discovery and Treatment at Mount Sinai and at The Columbia Center for Eating Disorders. During her time in graduate school so far, Natalie has provided therapy and assessment services at Hunter College's Counseling and Wellness Services, Cornell's Behavioral Health Center in Westchester, and at the Jewish Child Care Association in Brooklyn. Natalie is currently analyzing the results of her dissertation analyses exploring how self-efficacy mediates the relationship between obesity and asthma outcomes. She is also the chair of the executive board of the New York State Psychological Association, Graduate Students Division.

MPH, Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health ‘24

Sofia's passionate about childhood mental health prevention. Her interest within public health lies in the intersection of research and practice. Currently, she works at New York Presbyterian doing data analysis and program evaluation for a school-based mental health program that serves schools in Washington Heights.

J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University ‘24

Rachel Rutstein is currently a third-year law student at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, and a 2021 graduate of Barnard College, where she majored in Art History and was awarded the Barnard College Alpha Zeta Club Graduate Scholarship upon graduation. Throughout law school, Rachel has worked for Cohen Stine Kapoor LLP, a boutique family and matrimonial law firm led by founding partner, Harriet Newman Cohen (Barnard College Class of 1952), where she will return as an Associate in the Fall of 2024. Since graduating from Barnard, she has served as a Barnard Alumnae Graduate School Ambassador and a Barnard Alumnae Admissions Representative. Rachel is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the Barnard community, and to support and mentor current students just as alumnae did for her when she was a Barnard student.

J.D., Georgetown University Law Center ‘25

CJ Josephson’s areas of interest/expertise include family law, assisted reproductive policy, biotech issues in the law, mental health law/suicide prevention policy, employment law / lgbtq work discrimination, and medical insurance law. CJ worked for 4 years at The Trevor Project before starting law school.

J.D., Harvard University Law School ‘25

My name is Grace and I was born and raised in New Jersey. I enjoy reading translated literature, running, and writing to my pen-pals! Currently, I am a 2L student at Harvard Law School who also serves as the Co-President of First Class (first-gen student org) and a Student Attorney for the Prison Legal Assistance Project. Last summer, I was a 1L Scholar at Skadden completing assignments in the Tax practice area group and White Collar Crime & Government Investigations group. At Skadden, I have engaged in pro-bono work including filing Notices of Claim on behalf of a client who has been harmed by the police. Prior to law school, I served as the Assistant Director of The Miller Center for Special Mitigation at Youth Justice Network. Through this role, I had the privilege of supporting NYC youth charged with violent felonies in the courtroom through compassionate storytelling and defender-based advocacy.

J.D., Columbia University Law School ‘25

Brooke is a second-year J.D. candidate at Columbia Law School pursuing a career at the intersection of intellectual property, technology, and health law. Brooke interned with the Honorable Diane Gujarati (a Barnard alumna!) in the Eastern District of New York last summer, and Brooke will be interning at a big law firm following her 2L year. As a law student, Brooke is a staff editor of the Journal of Law & the Arts, serves on the board of Columbia Law School's chapter of If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice, and conducts research on the regulation of AI-generated voice cloning.

J.D., New York University School of Law ‘25

Isadora Nogueira is passionate about climate and economic justice. Isadora interned with City of Berkeley City Council, worked as a Research Associate for the Public Health Institute and the Center for Human Rights and Global Justice, and served as a Farmworker Unit Legal Intern for Northwest Justice Project.