Peer Advisors
IR Peer Advisors are a great resource for questions about major/minor course planning, program policies, the declaration process, and finding a major advisor. We strongly suggest you meet with a peer advisor at least once to discuss your course plan prior to submitting your major or minor declaration.
Peer Advisor office hours for the Winter 2026 Quarter will be held in the IR Lounge located in Encina Hall Central, Suite 30:
- Tuesday, 1-2pm (Rani)
- Thursday, 3-4pm (Avery)
- Friday, 12-1pm (Tianren)
Each week, one of the above office hours will instead be held at the Coupa Café by the Green Library:
- Week 2: Tuesday, 1/13, 1:30-2:30pm (Avery)
- Week 3: Thursday, 1/22, 3-4pm (Avery)
- Week 4: Friday, 1/30, 12-1pm (Tianren)
- Week 5: Tuesday, 2/3, 1-2pm (Rani)
- Week 6: Thursday 2/12, 3-4pm (Avery)
- Week 7: Friday, 2/20, 12-1pm (Tianren)
- Week 8: Tuesday, 2/24, 1-2pm (Rani)
- Week 9: Thursday, 3/5, 3-4pm (Avery)
- Week 10: Friday, 3/13, 12-1pm (Tianren)
To make an appointment outside of office hours, contact a Peer Advisor directly (see email addresses below). Coupa Café office hours may be moved to the IR Lounge if the forecast for the day predicts rain.
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Rani Chor
Rani (she/her) is a senior from Los Angeles majoring in International Relations with a Biology minor. Her specializations are in East & South(east) Asia and Africa. Rani’s global experiences span three Stanford study programs—in South Africa, China, and Oxford—where she developed her language skills and journalism savvy. Her work highlights include interning at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, serving as a college ambassador for the United Nations Foundation, conducting research with Stanford Law School, and engaging in a U.S. State Department diplomacy program. Outside of IR, Rani enjoys training on Stanford’s Muay Thai team, backpacking national parks and is a dad-icated dad joke enthusiast. She’s happy to chat on any and all things IR.
Tianren Li
Tina (she/her) is a junior majoring in International Relations, specializing in East and South Asia and Social Development & Human Well-Being, with a minor in History. She is originally from Shenzhen, China, and also grew up in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
In her sophomore spring, Tina studied abroad in Beijing through the Bing Overseas Program, where she now serves as a student ambassador. On the pre-law track, she has interned with international law firms, contributed to research under CISAC, and worked with other organizations focusing on China's Education System.
On campus, Tina is the Editor-in-Chief of the Stanford Journal of International Affairs and an active member of several pre-law organizations. She is passionate about writing, whether through academic research, editorial work, or creative outlets. In her free time, she enjoys attending live music events, going to concerts, and practicing photography!
Avery Miller
Avery Miller (she/her) is a senior studying International Relations with a minor in Modern Languages (French and Spanish). Her specializations are Comparative International Governance and Social Development & Human Well-Being. She has participated in several international experiences through a Paris BOSP quarter, DDRL research, work with the King Center, and an internship in Switzerland. On campus, she has leadership positions in Stanford Women in Law, Stanford in Government, and works as an oral communication tutor through the Hume Center. When Avery has free time, she likes baking, beach volleyball with friends, and anything crafty. Feel free to reach out with any IR questions, or if you’d like any language speaking practice for fun!