Department of Economics

Undergraduate Departmental Representatives

Undergraduate Departmental Representatives serve as student representatives of the department, organize events for economics students and provide feedback to faculty and staff. 

UDRs are also available to provide information to economics majors and prospective majors.

Meet Our UDRs

Asia Halbritter
Asia Halbritter
Class of 2026
Pronouns: she/her

Asia Halbritter is a junior from Morgantown, She is majoring in Economics and Business with a minor in finance, specifically interested in financial and healthcare economics fields. Asia currently works for the Brandeis Financial Aid Office and in her free time enjoys going for hikes and to concerts. If you need help with course recommendations, resume/internship applications, or need general econ advice please reach out to her!

Jalyn Allen
Jalyn Allen
Class of 2025
Pronouns: they/she

Jalyn Allen is a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in East Asian Studies with a Mandarin Chinese concentration. Originally from New York City, they enjoy reading, crocheting, drawing, and traveling. On campus, they serve as a Peer Advisor at the Hiatt Career Center and a Community Advisor for the Department of Community Living. Jalyn is interested in the intersection of race, gender, class, social justice, and economics, particularly in how marginalized communities pursue economic advancement. Recently, they worked on a research project with Professor Geoff Clarke at Brandeis on the first Black, woman-owned bank in Richmond, Virginia, and its role in advancing economic opportunities for the Black community.

This summer, Jalyn will participate in the Expanding Diversity in Economics Program at the University of Chicago to enhance their quantitative skills and connect with professionals in the field. Feel free to reach out to Jalyn to discuss economics, social justice, advocacy, courses, or anything in between!

Katherine Hsu
Katherine Hsu
Class of 2026
Pronouns: she/her

Katherine Hsu is a sophomore triple majoring in Economics, Computer Science, and Business. Growing up in both the United States and China, she is fluent in both English and Mandarin. She has experience serving as Head TA for COSI12B, a BUGS tutor, as well as Director of Alumni Relations for TAMID Group and now VP of Fund. Over the summer, Katherine will be pursuing training programs and preparing to get her FINRA SIE license, and hopefully enter the banking industry in the future. In her free time Katherine enjoys running, photography, drinking coffee, and watching sitcoms (especially Friends). Feel free to reach out to her to learn about Economics at Brandeis or just chat about anything!