KCG Alumni

Jenny serves as an Advisor on the Karis team, driving client strategy and building client relationships. Jenny brings 15 years of experience as a trusted partner to CEOs and client services leader, successfully leading and executing strategic initiatives that build alignment and connectivity around organizational mission and strategy. Her professional background spans advising CEOs in the nonprofit, social justice, and corporate spaces, leading organizational wide transformation, as well as cultivating strategic client relationships. Jenny holds a Master’s degree in Law & Diplomacy from the Fletcher School at Tufts University, as well as a Bachelor’s degree from the University of California, San Diego.

Ethan Du is a current student at New York University studying economics and computer science. His past internships include working for numerous political organizations, from the fundraising firm Berger Hirschberg Strategies, to the NYC Office of U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, to Brad Schwartz’s campaign for New York State Senate. Most notably, he interned for the Illinois Democratic County Chairs’ Association, where he focused on preparing the Illinois Delegation for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.

Emily (they/them) is a senior at Northwestern University studying sociology and Asian American studies. Their intersectional identity motivates them to explore ways of empowering marginalized communities, and inspires them to pursue inquiries into group-individual dynamics, especially regarding social inequality. Emily is currently working on criminal justice and public health research, in addition to a law clerk position, and hopes to enter into the field of law in the future.

Kai is a seasoned political campaign finance consultant with experience in executing successful fundraising efforts for democratic campaigns. Based in Philadelphia, PA, Kai has a proven track record of raising significant funds for grassroots campaigns, ensuring campaign financial compliance, and organizing grassroots movements that produce winning campaigns on the local, state, and federal level.

Michelle studied computer science at the University of Iowa. She previously interned in Washington, D.C. for KS-3 Sharice David's office. She enjoys learning and working on projects adjacent to AANHPI advocacy & social justice. During her free time, she enjoys reading webnovels, journaling, and working out.

David (he/him) is a student at the University of California, Riverside pursuing a degree in Business Administration. He is passionate about Asian American advocacy and hopes to further his understanding of the political advocacy process during his internship at Karis Consulting Group.

Jancarlos attended Bronx Community College for two years then, transferred to John Jay College of Criminal Justice. He is majoring in political science and aspires to become a Policy Analyst in the future.

Ann Moon is a current student at Vanderbilt University studying Political Science and Philosophy. She is pursuing a career in law with a focus on advocacy. Notably, she has gained valuable experience through her internship in the U.S. House of Representatives with Congresswoman Kim Schrier, as well as her work as a legal assistant at Min H. So Law Firm.​

Claudia is a Presidential Honors Scholar at New York University studying politics and public policy on the pre-law track. A life-long New Yorker, she is passionate about diverse leadership and raising awareness about issues such as housing and behavioral health. She has previously interned with U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and worked with the New York State Democratic Committee, where she focused on AAPI, women, and senior issues and organizing. Claudia aspires to run for government office to represent the people and achieve meaningful change.

Sushmita is a young professional with a multifaceted background in law, business, and politics. She holds a BBA in Legal Studies and Management Information Systems from Temple University. Currently living in Philadelphia, PA Sushmita is immersed in the non-profit sector as a paralegal specializing in immigration law. She has experience in local, state, and federal campaigns eager to leverage her finance and organizing skills to propel crucial democratic campaigns forward. Her passion for social justice and advocacy fuels her commitment to effecting positive change in her community and beyond.

Lauren is a student at New York University where she is double majoring in History and Politics. She was born and raised in New York and is passionate about AAPI Advocacy. She worked as an intern at the Office of Assemblymember Grace Lee District 65, where her passion for politics grew. She also worked as an intern for Sandra Ung for City Council’s re-election campaign.

Eden was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts. She received her B.A. with highest honors from New York University, where she majored in Sociology and minored in Politics, Creative Writing, American Sign Language, and Mathematics. She researched Economic Impact Payments, Expanded Child Tax Credit, foster care, and abortion at NYU’s Cash Transfer Lab.

Aditya is a student at the University of Michigan studying International Studies, with a planned minor in Asian Studies. He’s passionate about AAPI advocacy, and the impact of international affairs on domestic politics and communities, and wants to continue working in Asian American outreach and general human rights advocacy after graduation. He’s worked on the AAPIs for Biden campaign previously, and is currently working as a researcher on the Virulent Hate Project at the University of Michigan.

Darin (he/him) is a 4th-generation Chinese American from Calexico, California. He recently graduated from the University of California, Berkeley with his Masters in Social Welfare. Through his internship with KCG, he hopes to learn more about the political advocacy process within public service and nonprofit sectors. When not procrastinating readings and homework assignments, he is interning at National CAPACD or volunteering with youth at Seen52. During his free time, he enjoys volunteering, reading, powerlifting, and messing around with Excel spreadsheets.

Charis attends University of Virginia, studying Applied Statistics and Public Policy and Leadership. She is pursuing her Accelerated Master of Public Policy at the UVA Batten School. Previously, she interned with the Korean American Institute, where she focused on researching, profiling, and interviewing Korean American elected officials nationwide. Charis is passionate about data policy, grassroots organizing, and advocating for AAPI communities in the policy sphere.

Pirum is a Presidential Honors Scholar at New York University studying politics, public policy, and economics. As a second generation Cambodian American whose family fled the Khmer Rouge, Pirum is particularly passionate about aiding other AAPI immigrants and refugees. He has previously interned with the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, NYC Civil Court, and NYC Law Department and hopes to study international and immigration law in the future.

Eileen is a graduate of Pomona College with a B.A. in Politics. She has a background in community organizing and political activism, focusing on get out the vote efforts and voting rights on the local, state, and national levels. Based in New Jersey, she has years of experience working on campaigns, a county elected official’s office, and the office of a U.S. Senator.

Sukhmani is a student at UCLA pursuing a double major in Public Affairs and Mandarin Chinese. She has a background in nonprofit work, including social justice, health inequity, and food insecurity organizations. A D.C. native, she is interested in immigration law, international affairs, and criminal justice reform.

Sarah Lin grew up in New Jersey and most recently served as the Pennsylvania Democratic Party's statewide AAPI Coalitions Director for the 2022 election cycle. Sarah holds a bachelor's degree with highest honors from Rutgers University and a master's degree from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government, where she studied democracy and politics as a Gleitsman Fellow.

Aidan is at Georgetown University studying International Politics. He is passionate about social impact and public service, and hopes to work within the realm of policymaking upon graduating. He has previously interned at government offices at the United States Department of Agriculture and the Office of the Senate Majority Leader Chuck E. Schumer.

Kristi is currently a student at the College of William & Mary pursuing a degree in Global Studies with a concentration in Asian Pacific Islander American Studies. Upon graduating, she hopes to continue working within the same field of Asian American and Pacific Islander Advocacy.