Staff
Aprilis Mejia has been named the new Director of the Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP). She brings with her a wealth of relevant experience and achievement in higher education. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in BS in Mass Communication/Advertising from Boston University and a Master of Divinity in Urban Studies from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. Throughout her career as an educator, Aprilis has demonstrated her leadership through program development, classroom instruction, and cross-constituent collaboration, and she has maintained a consistent focus on supporting marginalized and underrepresented students. Her most recent position was Executive Director of the Center for Student Enrichment and Director of Calling and Career at Eastern Nazarene College.
Lily joined Brandeis Academic Services in 2016. She holds a BA in Business Administration and a Master’s in Marketing from UNAB–Colombia and spent over eight years in commercial development with the Nutresa Food Conglomerate. Before coming to Brandeis, she supported international students as an admission officer, helping them navigate college applications, language programs, and the transition to studying in the U.S.
She currently serves as the Academic Advisor for the Myra Kraft Achievers Program (MKAP) and as the administrator of the Gen One Network. In these roles, she advocates for first-generation students and leads a wide range of initiatives—including workshops, multicultural events, resource fairs, retreats, mentorship programs, off-campus trips and conferences, and faculty events—to support their academic, social, and professional success.
Her experience as a bilingual professional and former international student gives her a unique perspective that allows her to connect with students with empathy and understanding. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and twins, practicing Tai Chi, reading, and exploring international cuisines.