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Katz School Student Association

The Katz School Student Association (KSSA) helps all Katz School students acclimate to life in New York City and connect with their peers at the Katz School and . KSSA organizes social activities and professional development events and advocates on behalf of students with the Katz School administration.

Membership: All Katz School students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Tahereh Ghafoori, M.S. in Biotechnology Management and Entrepreneurship
Vice President: Loretta Chingandu, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Secretary: Surya Suresh Sriraman, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization
Treasurer: Victoria Oladokun, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Liaison: Saahas Ramaul, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

Chinese Student Union

The CSU helps Chinese students across the university adapt to life in New York and at the University through social activities, including Fall and Spring Festivals.

Membership: All graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Xiao Hang Liu, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
Vice-President: Jiaqi Min, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Treasurer: Yuxiao Yao, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence

Faculty Mentor: Mordechai Z. Cohen, Professor of Bible and Associate Dean, Bernard Revel Graduate School of Jewish Studies

Recent Events

Spring Festival: The Chinese Student Union attended the Lunar New Year Celebration with the Office of International Students and Scholars. Students shared stories and art from their cultural New Year celebrations and enjoyed good food and good company.

Indian Students Association

The Indian Students Association fosters an authentic understanding of India and its culture among the Katz School and communities through social activities and events. We also support incoming students as they get acquainted with life in New York City.

Membership: All graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Vikas Reddy Sarabudla, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Vice President: Vivek Lingampalli, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Secretary: Supraj Dasari, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Treasurer: Lakshmi Priya Ramisetty Ramisetty, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
Social Media Liaisaon: Tanay Gawade, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence

African Student Association

The Katz School African Student Association (KASA) is committed to fostering a sense of community, leadership, and cultural awareness among African students at the Katz School.

Membership: All graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Opeyemi Adebanke Ajayi, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Vice President: Mapalo Lukashi, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization
General Secretary: Joy Awoleye, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Social Media Liaison: Elton Muchenje, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Student Liaison: Ufomba Precious Ogechi, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Financial Secretary: Fatoumata Toure, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Alumni Liaison: Daniel Owusu-Mensah, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media '24

Faculty Advisor: Ajah Hawley-Alexander, Industry Professor, Digital Marketing and Media

ISACA Student Group

Our student chapter of ISACA, an international organization for cybersecurity professionals, offers social events, networking and development opportunities, and certifications.

The ISACA Student Group's purpose is, through student empowerment, to expand recognition of the IT Audit and Assurance, Security and IT Governance disciplines, by extending education beyond the classroom on standards, practices and certification.

Membership: Any student is eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Alexandra Lselie, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Vice Presidents: Altaf Ahmed and Varshitha Gundluru, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Treasurer: Chandana Yadav Datti, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Secretary: Christine Macharia, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Social Media Liaisons: Anjali Vunavally and Sundhya Yadavalli, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Contributing Members: Niladri Sai, Prasad Reddy, Jiaqi Min, Tomasz Gorny, Geetha Laxmi Avagadda, Sri Harsha Katragunta, Sapana Tamang, Saurav Vishwakarma

Faculty Advisor: Sivan Tehila, Program Director, MS in Cybersecurity, Clinical Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity

Occupational Therapy Student Association

The Occupational Therapy Student Association (OTSA) supports the development of student members both personally and professionally by utilizing professional, educational, community and social activities to enhance their knowledge of occupational therapy. The organization will encourage camaraderie among students, as well as provide meaningful, productive interaction with faculty. In addition, OTSA strives to communicate with the broader Yeshiva community, as well as with other professional programs and associations.

Membership: Membership is open to all enrolled graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program in good academic standing.

Current Executive Board:

President: Rachel Riemenschneider,
Vice President: Sydney Ostroff
Secretary: Talia Kozlowski
Community Service Chairperson: Gabriella Nahari
Professional Development Chairperson: Chasstity Smith-Brown

Faculty Mentor: Gioia Ciani, Program Director - Occupational Therapy Doctorate

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, , Wilf Chapter

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 12,040+ members and 320+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide. NSSLHA’s mission is to foster a spirit of unity by coordinating the interests and efforts of persons with a common goal, by offering opportunities for social and professional fellowship, and by providing situations in which students and faculty may work together as a team to advance the profession as a whole.

Membership: Any full- or part-time graduate (including doctoral) students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders who is not eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence is eligible for membership. Read NSSLHA Club Policies here. For more information, email yunsslha@gmail.com.

Current Leadership:

President: Terry Aflalo
Vice President: Shayna Orlow
Secretary: Open
Treasurer: Cindy Salinas
Student Liaison: Fatima Bhutta
Philanthropy Chair: Rachel Horwitz
Social Media Liaison: Miriam Dauom

Faculty Advisor: Dylan Mandel and Katie Threkeld, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, Clinical Associate Professor

Recent Events

Praxis Exam Prep: The NSSLHA Board held an exam preparation session for the Praxis Exam. The Praxis is required for ASHA certification.

Walk4Hearing: Team NSSLHA walks every year to raise money for the Walk4Hearing. The Walk4Hearing raises awareness about hearing loss and good hearing health.

Physician Assistant Student Association

The mission of the PA Student Association (PASA) is to provide a collegial environment for PA students to join together to pursue scholarly activities, community service, and leadership opportunities.

Membership: Membership is open to all matriculated students in the PA program in good academic and professional standing.

Current Leadership:

President: Abigail Assenza
Vice President: Matthew Vahling
Secretary: Kayla Cagan
Student Academy Representative: Reubena Kaidanian
State Chapter Student Representative: Jacqueline Hermes
Student Diversity Representative: Justin Hiraldo
Social Media Chairperson: Allison Moore
Bursar: Gabrielle Martinez

Faculty Mentor: Robin Brizzi

African Students Form Student Association

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African Students Form Student Association

Founded this fall by and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call the home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month’s rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie—easing students' transition to life in New York City.

Read the story in the Katz School blog.

Graduates Establish an Alumni Association

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Graduates Establish an Alumni Association

Katz School graduates have established an Alumni Association to inspire professional fulfillment, fellowship, acts of service and lifelong learning.

“As the Katz School continues to grow, you can feel the pride that our students and graduates have for their programs,” said Dean Paul Russo. “It speaks to the work of our faculty and staff that students want to stay connected.”

Humayra Kausar, a business development consultant at Viewsoft, will serve as president; Pujita Ravichandar, a consultant in energy, sustainability and infrastructure for Guidehouse, vice president; and Jesus Olivera, an advisory data scientist and data engineer at IBM, secretary and treasurer.

Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close

Read about the Indian Student Association

Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close

The Indian Students Association promotes India’s rich culture and traditions, offers support to the 36 Katz School students from India who are acclimating themselves to a new country and helps incoming students make a more seamless transition to New York City.

“This is the first time away from home for many of us, so we decided to form a student association to help maintain our ties to our homeland and our culture,” said Lakshmikar Reddy Polamreddy, association president and a student in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence.