Curious Cardinals Mentor

Yab D.

PRO TIP:

When evaluating whether a mentor would be a good match for your student keep in mind that the greatest leading indicator of success is how well a mentor and their mentee get along.

Questions to ask yourself:

Would the student find this person inspiring?
Do they share any interests, hobbies, or lived experiences?

EDUCATION

- Present • Harvard University • Cambridge, Massachusetts

I’ve been a Curious Cardinals mentor since May 2023. I am passionate about mentoring students in the areas of Marketing, Current Events, Business, Government & Policy, History, Race & Ethnicity, History, and Entrepreneurship.

Yab D. (IN A NUTSHELL)

Originally born in Ethiopia, Yab immigrated to America at the age of three. Since then, he has lived in Illinois where he attended Urbana High School. During his time there, he was active in student government, cross country, track and field, and Habitat for Humanity. In high school, Yab found his passion in economics and the critical role it plays in people’s well-being. Yab is currently a freshman at Harvard University. In his studies, he is exploring the intersectionality of economics and government and hopes to one day use his knowledge to create positive change in the world. At Harvard, Yab is active in BLK Capital Management (a student-run and black-owned hedge fund) and the Harvard Venture Capital Group. He has also interned at the University of Illinois as a marketing intern.