Resident Tutors

Kadeem Noray and Savannah Noray

Savannah Noray

Resident Tutor
Tutor in: Comedy, Spirituality, Social Sciences/Econ, CARE

Hi Kirkland! My name is Savannah, and I am a fourth year Public Policy PhD student with fields in labor economics and international trade. My research focuses on labor market issues related to immigration and how women navigate having a career and a family. I grew up in a military family, so I have lived in California, Texas, Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Japan. Looking forward to another wonderful year at Kirkland!

Anna Rios

Anna Rios

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Resident Tutor for M entryway
STEM, Race Relations
Anna is from Mexico and Northern California, where she graduated with a degree in Molecular and Cell Biology at the University of California, Berkeley. From... Read more about Anna Rios
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Rachel Tandias

Resident Tutor
D-11
Tutor In: Intramural Sports, Pre-Med, Outings

Rachel is excited to be returning for her 6th year as a resident tutor and 10th year living in Kirkland. She attended Harvard for college and medical school and is now a second year resident physician in the Harvard Ophthalmology program at Massachusetts Eye and Ear. Rachel is the proud leader of the K-Force Intramurals team (the back-to-back, reigning Straus Cup Champs), a Pre-Med advisor, and an Outings tutor. When she isn't at the hospital training to be an eye surgeon, she enjoys running the steps at Harvard Stadium, trying new restaurants, and watching reality TV.

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Raj Vatsa

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Resident Tutor for 20A Prescott
Advisor for Pre-Med, Fridays with Faculty, Senior Common Room

Raj is a 6th-year student in the MD-PhD Program at Harvard, pursuing a PhD in Health Policy with a focus on domestic and global maternal health. He is originally from the great state of Michigan (Go Blue!) but came to Harvard for college (Class of '18), where he studied applied mathematics and global health & health policy. Outside of school, he loves staying active (golf, hiking, running, tennis), jamming out to South Asian music, and exploring the world. In Kirkland, he’s excited to continue serving on the Pre-Med/Health team and working with his partner Anika and other fellow tutors on Fridays with Faculty and Senior Common Room events. Please don't hesitate to reach out to Raj at any point!