Baruch
Class of 2018: Holden Stein
Hello everyone! I am excited to be serving as the VP of Finance for my second year now. Using the experience I have built up already, I look forward to building up our usage of Club Macaulay to benefit all of the clubs and student activities. In addition, I will tackle increasing our fundraising efforts and creating more opportunities for technology and career development.
I am personally entrepreneurial and am very passionate about small businesses and startups, while working for one myself! For this reason, I enjoy watching television shows like Shark Tank and The Profit. I like to spend my free time by trying new restaurants, going to concerts, taking “quick” naps, and pretending to know how to play soccer.
Class of 2019: Nicolette Hussain
Hi, everyone! My name is Nicolette and I am a sophomore at Baruch College. This will be my second year serving as an MSC Representative and I am incredibly excited to work with all of you! I will be serving as the VP of Academic Affairs this year, helping to facilitate conversation between the Macaulay administration and the student body on issues like Macaulay’s GPA requirement, new classes at Macaulay, and the effectiveness of seminar classes.
My major is finance, but I am also passionate about issues of education and national and state politics. I read fiction in my free time, and love to explore the museums and restaurants of the city! Looking forward to a great year!
Class of 2020: Christian Buonamassa
Hey everybody! I’m Christian Buonamassa, the Freshmen Representative of Baruch College in the Macaulay Scholars Council. It is an honor to hold this position, and I’m very excited for the year ahead of us. I’m from Massapequa, which is on Long Island. I graduated from Massapequa High School this past June. There, I was the President of the Student Government and the National Honor Society, and a captain of the Wrestling Team. I am a huge fan of the Jets and Knicks, which is rough, but I’m used to it. My hobbies include playing sports, working out, NBA 2K17, and hanging out with my friends. I’m majoring in Accounting at Baruch. I also plan on embracing all the unique opportunities that Macaulay, Baruch, and the Greatest City in the World have to offer.
Brooklyn
Class of 2017: Tasnia Mahmud
Hi! I’m a member of the IT/Communications Committee, which means I’ll be working with clubs to reach out to CUNY students and the public through social media. I am majoring in Cultural Anthropology and Archaeology. My academic/career interests include global health and working with immigrant and nonwhite communities. Macaulay has given me the opportunities to pursue my passions, and travel abroad to Panama, Nicaragua, and India, with more to come! My hobbies include art, fashion, sitting on grass, and nerding out over hip-hop and EDM.
Class of 2018: Chris Cali
Hey y’all! I have been a member of the Scholars Council since my Freshman year and am so glad I get to serve the Macaulay community this year as VP of Student Life. We are planning some kick-ass events this year; keep your eye on our FB page and website to learn more about them! A little about me: I am an Actuarial Mathematics major who also has a passion for Photography – which is why I founded the Photography Club here at Macaulay! In addition to taking photos, my hobbies include Netflix, swimming, Tae Kwon Do, constantly eating food (pizza, burritos, pie, you name it), listening to country and heavy metal music, and just hanging out with friends! If you need to reach out to me for any reason, you can email me at: christopher.cali@macaulay.cuny.edu or find me on Facebook!
Class of 2019: Maisha Kamal
What up Macaulay? I’m Maisha Kamal and I’m a current sophomore at Brooklyn College. This is my first year on the council but I’m already having a bomb-ass time as the VP of IT/Communications for our incredible student body. I’m excited to be serving the Macaulay community because I want to make an impact and help voices be heard. A little about me: I’m a raging bibliophile and my biggest passions are rooted in the arts; I’ve been writing for as long as I can remember, love experimenting with photography, and most recently developed an immense appreciation for film. I’m a member of several Macaulay clubs that take up my Fridays and make me eagerly earn the sweet release of death after 8 hour days at Macaulay Central (kidding) (but like look how sleepy I look in that picture!). I’m studying Business Econ (pre-law) and (hopefully) minoring in English and History. I’m a tad crazy, over-enthusiastic, scream too much and cry too often, but I love what I do and I think that makes up for it. Let’s have a great year, yeah?
Class of 2020: Max Neuman
I’m overjoyed to serve the Brooklyn College community and to represent their needs and interests. I am focused on optimizing student government’s efficiency and on reinvesting in the Macaulay community.
Fun fact: I love flags, the study of which is known as vexillology.
City
Class of 2017: Sara Louie
What’s up, Macaulay?! My name is Sara Louie and I’m serving my 4th (and final) year on the council. It is has been a distinct pleasure to serve the crazy, hardworking, passionate, and talented Macaulay student body. Last year, I had the honor to serve as the Council President. This year I’m focused on expanding Community Service opportunities at Macaulay and improving the Student Welfare services available to students. I am also working on bringing Splash! to Macaulay. In my free time I love to go to concerts, binge watch TV shows (mainly crime dramas), and eat good food. I’ve recently gotten addicted to coffee and fell in love with meditation. If you see me around the Macaulay building, feel free to say hi! Email me anytime at sara.louie@macaulay.cuny.edu Majors: Sustainable Development; Digital Media (CUNY BA)
Class of 2018: Udara Mendis
Hello everyone. My name is Udara. I am a junior at City College and am excited to serve as a class rep for this upcoming year. I will be working in the Campus Affairs committee and would like to help improve student organization culture and career development opportunities at Macaulay. I am studying Chemical Engineering with interests in research and social entrenpenuership. I have been involved with many organizations such as SAHDI, Humans of Macaulay, and Rural Ignition, a social enterprise startup. I look forward to getting to know and working with the other campus reps and students in engaging and developing Macaulay and our community.
Class of 2019: Madhav Bhatt
Hey guys, my name is Madhav and I’m a sophomore at City College! This is my second year serving on the Scholars Council and my first year as the Vice President of Campus Affairs. I am a Biology and Economics double major on the Pre-Med track and aim to be a practicing physician in the future. I love anything and anything relating to preforming arts. I love to cook and explore the outdoors. I am also the Co-Captain of Macaulay’s Bollywood Fusion Dance Team, Macaulay Deewane. Macaulay hosts numerous clubs that aim to develop student interests, and if you can’t find one that fits you, you can create a new one! Feel free to reach out to me.
Class of 2020: Samah Islam
Thanks for voting me Avatar and allowing me to be the bridge between you guys and the Scholars Council. It is my utmost honor to be representing the freshman Macaulay class at City, though not as humbling to be sitting here still trying to figure out what to write for these things. As ex-president of the behemoth population of students at Forest Hills High School and club founder there, I can’t wait to utilize the knowledge and experience I’ve gained to make student life EPIC for you guys! I’m on the pre-dental track (goodness knows if it’s subject to change) and trying to narrow my major down to a singular subject. (No, I will not clean your teeth for free) I’m a part of the fencing team at CCNY, lover of books, food, scaring my family with face masks (clean up dat skin and scare the living day lights out of people) and wasting time reading Youtube comments when I should be studying. I literally can’t even think of all the other things I like. Maybe it’ll come to me in a dream. Bless your beautiful faces. And hearts. And souls. Because they’re beautiful too. I hope.
Hunter
Class of 2017: Jyothis Johnson
I am currently a senior majoring in Physics and Mathematics. I hope to help keep the senior class at Hunter College in the loop for events happening at Macaulay and continue to be an active member of the Macaulay community.
Class of 2018: Heba Shaaban
It is an honor to be serving as the Class of 2018 rep at Hunter College for the second year in a row now! I love working with the Scholar’s Council and planning activities for our student body. I also really enjoy representing Hunter College, especially my class, because I like to relay both their concerns and their accomplishments to the Council. I am an anthropology major. In my free time, I love to teach! Looking forward to another great year with the Council!
Class of 2020: Angela Chi
Hello fellow scholars! My name is Angela and I am a freshman at Hunter College. Although this is my first year serving as a representative for MSC, I will make my best efforts to listen and voice everyone’s suggestions and concerns. I am thrilled to be a part of MSC and help make Macaulay events more exciting!
Currently, I intend on being a Studio Art and Economics major with a minor in Accounting. This may seem like a perplexing combination of very different disciplines; however, I have a strong desire to one day combine business and design to start my own company. With my free time, I love exploring the incredible museums and galleries around New York. Some other interests include eating amazing food, listening to music, and pondering about the meaning of life.
John Jay
Class of 2018: Haley Dobson
Haley is the John Jay junior representative. She is majoring in Physical and Psychological Wellness with a minor in Health and Physical Education. She is also a member of the Macaulay Triplets acapella group, and an active volunteer with the Bubble Foundation, who teaches elementary students about nutrition. She hopes to attend graduate school to study health science and become a wellness/life coach.
Class of 2019: Jonathan Penula
My name is Jonathan Penuela and I am a sophomore studying Political Science and Economics at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. On the Academic Affairs Committee, I think that an active, vibrant campus and community are essential to our success as students. As for me, I just love talking public policy and baseball at any given time. I very much look forward to this next year with the Macaulay Scholars Council!
Class of 2020: Uju Nwaigwe
Hello all, my name is Uju Nwaigwe and I am a freshmen at the Macaulay Honors College at John Jay College. Currently I am majoring in Political Science and hoping to minor in Gender Studies next semester. I aspire to become a lawyer fighting on the forefronts for the rights of others. Although, I do not know what area of law I particularly want to specialize in, I hope to gain some insights through numerous internships. In high school, I made sure to maintain roles in leadership and community service and I plan to do the exact same here at Macaulay and at John Jay. I hope that my actions and creativity can add to what brings John Jay and Macaulay together. A few fun facts about me include: I am a member of the women’s basketball team at John Jay College, my favorite color is purple, I truly believe that I could perform surgery after watching 12 seasons of Grey’s Anatomy and the entire series of House, I am currently in love with Solange’s new album called A Seat At The Table, and I am very outgoing and I love to network! P.S. MY BIO PICTURE DOES NOT GIVE ME JUSTICE….let’s not even begin to talk about the lightning!
Lehman
Class of 2017: Jackie Muallem
Jackie Muallem is the Macaulay Scholars Representative of Lehman Class of 2017. She is a junior at Macaulay Honors College at Lehman double majoring in history and political science and minoring in music concentrating in cello performance on the pre-law track. Jackie is President of both Macaulay Hillel and Macaulay Pre-Law Club as well as a Hertog Scholar. She is an aspiring attorney. Jackie enjoys reading, swimming, discussing philosophy, visiting museums (particularly the MET), watching old movies, and playing cello. She is excited to help make this year the best of the Macaulay Scholars Council’s yet!
Class of 2018: Mitasha Palha
Hey guys! My name is Mitasha Palha and I am a junior at Lehman College. This is my third year serving on the Council as a club leader, class representative, and Executive Board member. Last year, I served as the VP of Student Life and this year I am glad to serve you all as the Macaulay Scholars Council President. I am also President/Founder of Humans of Macaulay. I am a Biochemistry major and I love trying exotic international food. I am a huge Walking Dead fan, but hate scary movies. I hope to get to know you all better and feel free to reach out to me if you ever need anything!
Class of 2020: Julia Muallem
Hey guys! I’m Julia Muallem, and I am currently a freshman at Lehman College. Although I am not declared just yet, I’m planning on majoring in psychology and minoring in anthropology or environmental science, while on the pre-med track. I am no stranger to advocacy. Among other things, in high school, I lobbied (the good kind) on Capitol Hill for three years, for issues such as women’s rights in the workplace, subsidizing clean and reusable energy sources, and free access to feminine hygiene products in schools and homeless shelters. (Which has finally been passed in a bill this year!!) I also love working in community service projects and am excited to be serving in the Community Service committee this year. I cannot wait to work with all you guys to make Macaulay even greater. If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or suggestions, please do not hesitate to email me at julialeigh.muallem@gmail.com. I mean I am here to serve you guys!
Queens
Class of 2018: Allison Thorsen*
*Allison is replacing Arlene Lopez, who is studying abroad, for the Fall 2016 semester.
Class of 2019: Kristen Cournane
Hello there, Macaulay friends! My name is Kristen Cournane and I am currently a sophomore at Queens College. This will be my second year serving on the council, and I am excited to witness all of the awesome advances we make this year as a community! Last year, I had the pleasure of working with the Student Life committee, and I now have the pleasure of working with the IT/Communications committee. My goal for this year is to keep everyone “in the know” about anything and everything going on at Macaulay, and to facilitate meaningful communication between the student body and our student government.
My declared majors, as of now, are Accounting and Finance. Alas, my heart belongs to the theater! I have always had a passion for dancing, singing and acting. During my free time, you’ll catch me at the mall with my Mom, dancing around my living room or hitting the books at my local coffee shop. Cheers to an awesome year, my friends!
Class of 2020: Destiny Batista
Hey there! I’m Destany Batista and I am a freshman at Macaulay Queens. Though I’m not sure what my major will be, what I am sure of is my passion for serving and representing my classmates. I always hoped I would be able to serve as a member of a student government while in college, and I am ready to work. I’m looking forward to a year filled with fun activities and communal growth. Apart from student government, I am passionate about reading, volunteering within my community, and rewatching Legally Blonde for hours at a time. I look forward to getting to know you all!
College of Staten Island
Class of 2017: Ryan Livote
Hello there! My name is Ryan Livote and I am a senior at Macaulay CSI. This is my first year as a member of the Council and I am beyond excited to have the opportunity to serve and represent my graduating class. My goal as a council member is to get CSI Macaulay to participate in as many school events as I can. If I can get more members of the student body excited about Macaulay events, then I can end my term as a content councilman. I am very passionate about serving people. As a history major, with a minor in business and spanish, my ultimate goal in life is to attain a high level of notability in public service (preferably the presidency *crosses fingers*). But as of today, I am merely a hard-working and dedicated college student hoping to change the world, one person at a time. On a side note, I am also an avid fan of the New York Mets, birdwatching, comics (preferably DC), drawing, multiple genres of music (especially jazz), video games, and occasionally, playing the violin.
Class of 2018: Nicolette Guida
My name is Nicolette Guida. I am part of the class of 2018 and am an English Literature/Secondary Education Major. This is my first year on the scholars council and I am very excited to be representing my fellow Macaulay students. I feel so fortunate to be part of such a passionate, intelligent and active student body! Macaulay has brought me outstanding opportunities and has given me the chance to receive an amazing education. I hope that I can represent the MHC community and make this college an even better place!
Class of 2019: Julia D’Alessio
Hello my name is Julia and I’m a sophomore at the College of Staten Island. I’m a nursing major with a minor in American Sign Language. I joined the scholars council to be more involved with student life at Macaulay and to be able to represent my classmates and their interests. I look forward to an awesome year on the Macaulay Scholars Council!!
Class of 2020: Jackline Fahmy
Hi guys! I’m currently a freshman at CSI and hopefully majoring in chemistry (will probably change my mind once I get into orgo). My focus is primarily towards community service organization since I was always revolved around it as a kid, and to improve the lives of everyone overall, especially the needy and the poor. i look forward to such services this year! Fun Fact: I joined the Quidditch team for a day and then quit.
