Master of Economics Student Association
The Master of Economics Student Association (MESA) is the Columbia Economics department’s student organization for MA students.
Mission Statement
- To make our collective voice be heard pertaining to program-related matters
- To bring together our student body through academic, professional and social events
- To help with advancing our academic and career interests by connecting us with resources
Current MESA Board

Shilong Feng
Co-President
sf3272@columbia.edu

Yida Lu
Co-President
yl5715@columbia.edu

Jaanvi Jairath
Board Member
jj3462@columbia.edu

Advaith Jayakumar
Board Member
aj3319@columbia.edu
Current Committees
MA Academics
- Consolidate class feedback and concerns about the program
- Enforce academic integrity
- Gather and build a database of useful notes, materials, practice questions and general exam resources
PhD and Research
- Complement program and the faculty in their support for PhD applicants
- Exchange info on PhD and RA positions from alumni and current PhD students
- Encourage class members with prior application/RA experiences to share
Professional Careers
- Leverage alumni connections
- Streamline networking information from all sources
- Facilitate intra-class info sharing