Our Staff

Our committed staff of Harvard students strives to facilitate a supportive and educational learning environment that focuses on student participation.

Grant Williams

Senior Staffer
Grant is a senior at Harvard studying statistics and economics. Originally from Arizona, he loves to hike and spend time in nature. When not working on problem sets on campus, Grant can be found jogging, listening to audiobooks, and reading up on United States politics.
Nahla Owens

Senior Staffer
Nahla is a senior from Houston, Texas. She studies Social Studies with a focus on Organizational Leadership and a Secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior. Her love for public policy and advocacy stems from her experience as a youth leader in the American Civil Liberties Union and UN Commission on the Status of Women. After graduation, she hopes to continue working in policy and social innovation. When she’s not working with Harvard Model Congress, you can probably find her rehearsing with Expressions (Harvard's hip-hop dance group). She can’t wait to work with you all at HMCSF 2025!
Nathan Bolan

Senior Staffer
Nathan Bolan is a sophomore at Harvard College in Eliot House with plans to study Government. He was born in Washington, D.C., but currently resides in Dedham, Massachusetts, a small town about 30 minutes outside of Boston and Cambridge. In his free time, he frequents the Eliot House Grille, colloquially referred to as the Inferno. In addition to Harvard Model Congress, he is the beat writer for the Harvard men's ice hockey team for the Harvard Crimson, the school newspaper, and participates in the Harvard Votes Challenge and Policy Program at the Institute of Politics.
Atticus Lee

Senior Staffer
Atticus is a rising junior living in Eliot House studying government with a secondary in History. He is from New York City and loves exploring and going on walks in his free time. You’ll always hear him talking about his favorite TV shows (especially The Office) and musical artists (especially Kendrick Lamar). Atticus is also the Finance Chair for the Harvard Korean Association and leads a team of policy researchers at the Institute of Politics. He attended HMC all four years of high school and is so excited to staff HMCSF!
Max Austen Wyche

Senior Staffer
M. Austen Wyche is a sophomore in Winthrop House from Atlanta, Georgia studying Government and Economics at the college. He is originally from Alabama, but now resides outside of Atlanta, Georgia. On campus, he is involved with Harvard Undergraduates for Bipartisan Solutions, The Harvard Crimson, and Harvard Model Congress. Outside of academics, he enjoys listening to music, going to concerts, travelling, and exploring coffee shops around Cambridge.
Lauren Cruickshank

Senior Staffer
Lauren Cruickshank is a rising sophomore studying government with a secondary in psychology. She is originally from Georgia and is happy to be a resident of Quincy house. In her free time, Lauren enjoys taking long walks by the river and local yoga classes. One of her favorite things about HMC is seeing how much students are able to learn and grow by the end of the conference.
Sarita Plata

Senior Staffer
Sarita Plata is a sophomore double concentrating in Government and Sociology. She calls sunny Southern California home but loves to explore new locations like Boston! At Harvard, Sarita is interested in exploring how social policy affects civic engagement for Latine communities. HMCSF 2025 will be her first HMCSF, but second overall conference. Outside of academics, Sarita loves exploring Boston, producing films, and running!
Ethan-Judd Barthelemy

Senior Staffer
Ethan-Judd "EJ" Barthelemy is a sophomore at Harvard studying Government and Economics. He resides in northern New Jersey just outside New York City. When not doing schoolwork, EJ can be found taking photos around New York City or Boston, riding his bike, and spending time with friends and family.