Peer Advising

The Undergraduate Planning Committee (UPC)

The Undergraduate Planning Committee (UPC) consists of junior and senior concentrators who play a vital role in assisting the Undergraduate Office with planning and hosting events. The Undergraduate Office periodically hosts UPC brainstorming sessions to generate ideas for events and other ways to engage concentrators.

You'll likely spot members of the UPC at the Psychology table during advising fairs, at Psychology events during Visitas, and at our New Concentrator Welcome party! They're always excited to share their experiences with new & potential concentrators.

Below are some of the current members of the UPC. Feel free to reach out to them with any questions about their experience in the concentration!

2025-2026 Undergraduate Planning Committee Members

Mackenzie Ainsworth | Eliot House, Class of 2027
My excitement about Psychology began when I took PSY 1 with Professor Gilbert. Every topic that we discussed in class, I wanted to know more about. I would quote things he said in lecture to my friends. I knew then that psychology was the place for me to be. 

Jae Ji | Dunster House, Class of 2027
Having concentrated in Psychology throughout high school, I was excited to delve into the department here upon arriving at Harvard, and I was not disappointed; I admire the department's accessibility, flexibility, and encouragement. Beyond college, I'm passionate about clinical research on marginalized identities and hope to pursue it professionally. I adored PSY 1845 with Dr. Hatzenbuehler and equally love working in his BEST Lab!

Ash Kim | Mather House, Class of 2026
I've always been drawn to clinical psychology, and the department has provided me with the resources and opportunities to explore my interests and develop the skills to grow as an aspiring clinical psychologist. Studying suicide and self-injury at the Nock Lab, in particular, has been incredibly meaningful and instrumental to my experience here so far, and I am very grateful.

Audrey King | Lowell House, Class of 2026
The psychology department at Harvard has exposed me to incredible courses, including PSY 18: Psychopathology, PSY 980AD: Psychopathology and the Family, and PSY 1028: Sports and Performance Psychology. It has also provided me with firsthand research experience at the Thomas Lab, where I found a supportive community and learned so much from my peers, lab managers and faculty.

Abby Rabinowitz | Pforzheimer House, Class of 2027
One of my favorite parts of the Psychology department is its exceptionally warm and welcoming environment. The professors and instructors are genuinely excited to get to know their students, which makes it easy to take learning beyond the classroom. This allowed me to get involved with research in the Hooley Lab, an experience that has been both meaningful and inspiring in shaping my interest in pursuing clinical psychology in the future!

Fujia Sun | Pforzheimer House, Class of 2026
I love the Psychology Department at Harvard because of the wide variety of interesting seminars and lectures I can take! During my three years, I’ve taken classes ranging from psychopathology to social psychology to educational policies and criminal law. All of the lectures are extremely engaging, and the professors are experts in the field. Every semester, I’m learning something new from a different field of psychology, and that truly excites me.

Rae Trainer | Leverett House, Class of 2026
I discovered an interest in clinical psychology later in my undergrad journey, and I’m so glad I did! I had the opportunity to take courses like PSY 18 with Dr. Shingleton and PSY 980TM on transdiagnostic psychopathology as well as exploring research in a clinical lab. The Psych department has provided me with so many opportunities to grow and learn from my peers, grad students, and faculty members.