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Heads of House
Introducing the Heads of House (HoH) for Baker House, Malvina Lampietti and Prof. John Fernandez ('85) and their children Lorenzo and Vita. John is a professor in Course 4 (Architecture) and Director of ESI – the Environmental Solutions Initiative. Malvina is a principal of Lampietti Fernández Architects, which she co-founded with John in 1997. Malvina is an avid tennis player and John is a classical pianist. Our vizsla, Louie, loves to greet students. We look forward to meeting those of you who are new to Baker and sharing an excellent upcoming academic year!
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Area Director
Rachael
Hi, I'm Rachael Beaumont, the Area Director to Baker House! I was born and raised in Lawrence, KS where I got my undergraduate degree in Theater Education at the University of Kansas before moving to Lincoln, NE to get my Masters in Student Affairs! I've spent some time in the Midwest working before coming to MIT where I'm excited to share in the experiences and the traditions with every student here! I'm a regular at the gym so if you see me say hi! I love trying out new recipes, exploring the city, watching baking shows, and can never go wrong with a good board game! I hope you'll swing by for a chat or a cup of coffee!
GRAs
A Graduate Resident Advisor (GRA) is a graduate student at MIT who lives in the undergraduate community and serves as mentor, advocate, and resource for the students. Baker has 10 GRAs including a Leadership GRA who helps with the Baker Leaders program. While the GRAs focus on their individual areas on floors, they are available to the whole community as a resource. Meet our Baker GRAs!
One West
Natalie
Hi! My name is Natalie Barnouw - I'm from Los Angeles, CA. I'm a current MEng student who majored in Computational Biology (6-7) with a minor in Neuroscience (9) during my undergrad here at MIT. Outside of the classroom, I'm on the women's soccer team. I love crocheting, rock climbing, baking, hiking, weightlifting, and playing card games with my friends!
One West
Jenny and Judah
Hi! I’m Jenny, and I am a PhD student in the Economics department, interested in topics of labor, public, and behavioral economics. I grew up in Baton Rouge, LA, went to college in Chicago, and worked in San Francisco for several years before coming to MIT for grad school! I love hot chocolate, being outdoors, walking and biking around Cambridge, playing competitive ultimate frisbee, and trying new arts and crafts. And I’m Judah! I am a software engineer for a start up in the Bay area meaning I work remotely full time! I grew up in New York City before going to school in Chicago where I met Jenny. I enjoy biking around the city of Cambridge, finding new spots in the city where I can work, trying out new recipes and playing ultimate frisbee! Why Baker First West is the best: One WEST is obviously the BEST because we have that first-year excited energy, enthusiasm, and passion!
Two West
Felipe
Hi! I’m a PhD student in the Department of Linguistics and Philosophy. I grew up in Argentina and earned my B.A. in Philosophy from Princeton University. Before starting my PhD, I worked at the Princeton University Investment Company for two years. In my free time, I enjoy running, especially with the Boston Hares!
One and Two East
Anique
Hi! I’m Anique, an NSF-GRF PhD candidate in Brain and Cognitive Sciences. In the Tsai Lab, I study clinical and molecular effects of oscillations on Parkinson’s disease. Before MIT, I worked at the NIH on neural virology and sleep pharmacology. Growing up on St. Kitts, I treasured our pet birds, dogs, cats, and monkey. I also love music, weightlifting, yoga, and costume design -so if a creative study break sounds fun, let’s make something together! I’m honored to be part of a team that values your authenticity and supports your thriving. Why Baker First/Second East: We host great study breaks, listen with care, and are glad you’re here.
Three West
Haley
Hi! I am a PhD candidate in Course 2 (MechE) and my research is in medical device development for low-resource settings. I am from Titusville, FL and completed my undergrad in Course 20 (BE) at MIT where I was also on the rowing team - Let's Go Tech! When not in lab, or running along the Charles, I enjoy rock climbing, reading, playing guitar, making things, and going on adventures!
Four West
Angel
Hi! I’m a MD Candidate in the Harvard Medical School-MIT HST program with research and clinical interests in neurorestorative translational and systems neuroscience. I grew up in Maryland and did my undergraduate degrees in (you guessed it!) systems neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. Before coming to MIT/Harvard, I spent a year and a half working on translational neurosurgery (a bit of a theme) at Johns Hopkins Medical School while simultaneously perfecting my Pilates routine. I love low impact workouts, talking about brain fun facts, exploring Boston, multi-tasking watching cartoons and studying, and all things self-care (I have way too many face masks)! I am SO excited to meet you all :)))!!!
Three and Four East
Elijah
Hi! I'm Elijah, and I'm a PhD student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, studying methane emission mitigation for climate change. I grew up in Connecticut, studied chemical engineering at Tufts, and worked at Beyond Meat in LA for a while before coming to MIT. I love reading, hiking, surfing, playing soccer, and making things! Why Baker Third/Fourth East is the best: Because we are committed to building a vibrant, welcoming community, and as a past GRA once said, "We have all of the views of the 6th floor without any of the altitude sickness!"
Five West
Juan
Hello! I’m Juan. I am currently pursuing an MEng in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering. As a member of the Aerospace Controls Laboratory, I study path planning and perception for autonomous vehicles. I grew up in Valencia, Venezuela, but moved to Miami, FL, during my first year of high school. I lived there until I started my undergrad at MIT. During my free time, I enjoy working out, going to the beach, reading, and watching baseball. I look forward to meeting you all!
Six West
Nancy
Hi! I’m a PhD student in Economics, and I do work in labor, political, and behavioral economics (come talk to me about all things econ!). I grew up in Hershey, PA and did my undergrad at MIT (2019, 10B and 14-2), where I lived in French House. Before returning to MIT for grad school, I spent two years working. In my free time, I enjoy biking at a leisurely pace, trying hot sauces, cooking, playing violin, and listening to pop trash. I can’t wait to meet you! ^.^ Why Baker Sixth West is the best: 6 West is the best because we make it a warm and welcoming home for everyone.
Five and Six East
Cat and Nick
Hi, we're Cat and Nick! We are both from New Jersey and earned our Mechanical and Chemical engineering degrees respectively at Rutgers University. I, Cat, am a PhD student in the AeroAstro department where I research electrospray thruster systems. Outside of the lab, I love hiking, weightlifting, baking, and crocheting. And I, Nick, am an aCTivate associate at Bristol Meyers Squibb where I work on manufacturing cell therapy treatments. In my free time, I love climbing, hiking, and learning about history. We're so excited to meet you all! Why Baker Fifth/Sixth East is the best: Because all good things come in pairs!
Meet our Exec Team!
Baker Exec organizes social events, builds Baker community, and is a great way to get involved with student leadership! Email bakerexec@mit.edu with any questions.