Our team members are among the best public speakers Harvard has to offer.
Sabra Ahmed
Phoenix, AZ
Sabra is a sophomore in Winthrop House studying Economics and Philosophy. She's honored to serve as one of this year's Seminars directors!
In addition to HUMTA, she is the Treasurer of the Harvard Undergraduate Ethics Society, a senior volunteer at Small Claims Advisory Service, and a staff writer for the Harvard Undergraduate Law Review. Outside of Mock Trial, Sabra loves running by the Charles River, spending time with family and friends, cooking, and exploring Boston!
Dari Almonte
Rockland County, NY
Dari is a junior living in Pfoho studying History with a secondary in Economics. She’s currently co-Director of BTP and has previously served as Seminars Co-Director.
When she’s not perfecting her Southern accent or dancing bachata with the Dominican Students Association, you will find Dari in Meditation Club or Target (for the 5th time that week) :)
Aditi Ambravan
Chicago, IL
Aditi is a junior in Pforzheimer House, planning on concentrating in Social Studies with a citation in Chinese before heading to law school. Aditi's passion for law was ignited during her high school years, where she actively participated in mock trial and debate. Now at Harvard, she is enthusiastic about continuing her involvement in Mock Trial as one of the BTP Co-Directors.
Beyond her Mock Trial commitments, Aditi is part of the Harvard Public Opinion Project through the Institute of Politics. She channels her passion for advocacy and her drive to effect meaningful change by collaborating with local governments. In her free time, Aditi enjoys traveling to new places, listening to all kinds of music, and spending time with friends, family, and her dog.
Halyna Bowley
Toronto, Ontario
Halyna is a sophomore in Currier studying Math and Comparative Literature, and is currently one of two Seminars Directors. When not doing mock trial, Halyna works as a Math course assistant and a tutor at the Harvard Writing Center. In her free time, you can find her running away from her p-sets around Fresh Pond, or confronting them while drinking coffee in the Math Lounge.
Chris Ruiz
Morristown, NJ
Chris is a junior at the College in Adams House studying Government on the Data Science and Law and Justice tracks. Originally from Morristown, NJ, Chris loves music, cooking, comedy, and all things trivia. Outside of mock trial, Chris is a tour guide, campus musician, HoCo representative, IOP member, and volunteers with PBHA. His favorite color is purple, and he told me to tell you that personally.
Miruna Cioc
Chicago, IL
Miruna is a second-year intending to concentrate in Government and Slavic Languages with a language citation in Spanish. She is originally from Romania and moved to Chicago with her family. Miruna competed in Mock Trial all throughout high school and is thrilled to continue competing with HMTA!
Outside of Mock Trial, Miruna is involved in the Romanian Student Association and Orthodox Christian Fellowship. In her free time, you can find Miruna watching "NCIS" "Mean Girls "Legally Blonde" or any Disney movie!
Cayla Coleburn
Franklin Lakes, NJ
Cayla is a senior in Kirkland House, concentrating in History with a secondary in Government and a citation in Spanish. This season, Cayla has the absolute pleasure of serving as a program captain.
Outside of mock trial, Cayla also volunteers with the Phillips Brooks House Association’s Small Claims Advisory Service, does historical research on campus, and serves on the History Leadership Council. When not competing or spending time with the team, Cayla likes to read fiction, watch (but not play) basketball, and listen to musicals.
Kejsi Demaj
Boston, MA
Kejsi is a forth-year student in Quincy House studying Government and French. She is a former -Seminars and BTP Co-Director. She serves as the President of HUMTA.
In addition to Mock Trial, Kejsi serves as the President of Harvard Undergraduate Women in Law and is committed to doing research in the Government and Sociology Department. In her free time, Kejsi enjoys running, practicing her French, and figuring out her next travel plans. Kejsi is beyond excited to continue being a part of the best organization on campus, HUMTA!
Kyle Davis
Bloomington, IN
Kyle is a first year in Wigglesworth Hall planning to study Government and Neuroscience. His love for public speaking was started through his participation in speech and debate competitions in high school and he is excited to channel this passion into mock trial.
Outside of mock trial, Kyle is a committee member of the JFK Jr. Forum at the Institute of Politics. He is passionate about political advocacy, especially in under-represented communities around the country. He also enjoys playing the piano, watching Parks and Recreation for the thousandth time, and drinking coffee.
Malena Galletto
New York, NY
Malena is a first-year at the college intending to double concentrate in Government and Physics with a citation in French. She looks forward to building upon her high school Speed and Debate experience and becoming a new member of the HUMTA team!
Outside of Mock Trial, she is a News reporter for the Harvard Crimson, dances Tango, and is passionate about educational equity—and Netflix’s Heartstopper!
Brooke Jones
Easton, CT
Brooke is a junior in Cabot House studying Government with a secondary in Mind, Brain, and Behavior and a citation in Spanish. She is one of the captains of HUMTA for the 2024-25 year.
Outside of mock, Brooke leads the Collaborations Team of Harvard Votes Challenge, working to increase civic engagement on campus. In her free time, she enjoys running, baking, and spending time with friends and family. Brooke is SO excited for another great year of HUMTA!
Annika Krovi
Greenville, SC
Annika is a first-year in Holworthy intending to concentrate in Government with a secondary in Global Health and Health Policy. She's excited to join Mock Trial after being involved in debate, political organizing, and service work in high school. Outside of her work in politics and public health, Annika enjoys Indian classical dance, playing the New York Times Mini Crossword, and going on fun side quests in Boston!
Ivana Ron
Temecula, CA
Ivana is a senior in Dunster House planning to concentrate in Government or Social Studies. After competing in her high school Mock Trial team, Ivana is super excited to continue her Mock Trial career in college. She is so grateful for the amazing people she’s met and can’t wait to continue competing with HUMTA and serve as one of this year’s B-Team Captains! In her free time, Ivana loves to hang out with friends, spend time with family, listen to music, explore Boston, bullet journal, and add to her growing collection of sunglasses.
Chris Mesfin
Columbia, MO
Chris is Junior Double Concentrating in Environmental Science and Applied Math. He is passionate about environmental policy and loves spending time outdoors.
On campus Chris is a PAF, a FOP leader and a member of the Harvard Undergraduate Clean Energy Group. Chris was a policy debater in high school and love doing mock trial in high school! In the spare time Chris has he loves watching all kinds of tv shows and doing anything with friends!
Cristina Mercado
New York, NY
Cristina is a first-year student.
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Ben Fady Raihane
Albuquerque, NM
Ben is a freshman in Wigglesworth Hall studying Computer Science and Government. Ben is interested in going to law school and eventually working to legislate artificial intelligence. Ben did Mock Trial in high school and is excited to keep it going and meet new people! Outside of practice, you can find Ben grinding psets in Lamont, being a lovable(?) nuisance to his friends, or dragging them out to try all the food in Boston.