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2024-2025 Lead UDRs

Lead UDRs serve as liaisons between department/program UDRs, UDR Program staff and School of Arts and Sciences Division Heads. They meet with UDR program staff to discuss program activities and advise on new initiatives and UDR policy changes, and with School Division Heads to discuss academic and pedagogical issues in the division. Additionally, they facilitate collaboration among department/program UDRs, support UDR trainings, and advise UDRs on an as needed basis.

There is one Lead UDR from each School of Arts and Sciences Division (Creative Arts, Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences).

Maddie Glenn, '26

Social Sciences Lead UDR

HSSP UDR

Pronouns: she/her

Maddie Glenn, '26, is a junior from Los Angeles, California double majoring in HSSP (Health: Science, Society, and Policy) and Psychology. Aspiring to obtain a Master's Degree in Social Work after graduation, she enjoys working 1-on-1 with individuals in therapeutic settings while simultaneously examining public health policy to improve local conditions. She works as an Office Assistant at Academic Services, collaborating closely with Advisors and helping students to strategically plan their class schedules, and is a Research Assistant at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management, where she contributes to a variety of projects under the mentorship of Dr. Cynthia Tschampl. Additionally, she is passionate about music, movies, and thrill-seeking— she plays the drums and has ridden over 250 different roller coasters! She hopes to increase communication between the Social Sciences departments and is always happy to chat with students about classes, jobs, research, or life in general, whether in person, via email, or Zoom.

Riya Gupta, '26

Humanities Lead UDR

BUS, FTIM, and PSYC UDR

Pronouns: she/her

Riya Gupta, '26, is triple majoring in business, film, and psychology with a minor in anthropology. As the Lead UDR, Riya brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to the role, aiming to foster collaboration and innovation across academic fields. Passionate about enhancing academic experiences, she aims to work closely with faculty and students to create engaging events and initiatives that promote cross-disciplinary learning. Beyond her academic roles, Riya actively participates in campus life as a Forte Ambassador, advocating for women in business and STEM, and as a member of a dance team. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, exploring new cultures, and spending time with friends. Excited for the year ahead, she is looking forward to facilitating enriching experiences for students across all divisions.

Meli Jackson, '25

Creative Arts Lead UDR

AAAS UDR, CAST UDR

Pronouns: he/it/they

Meli Jackson ‘25 is majoring in English and WGS (Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies) with minors in African and African American Studies (AAAS), Creativity, the Arts, and Social Transformation (CAST) and Legal Studies (LGLS). When Meli is not in class, he can be found in the CAST creativity lab, getting some coffee, or just hanging with friends. Meli has a long list of hobbies, but some of the main ones are gaming (especially with their friends!), tabletop role playing games, doodling, and crafting. They absolutely love meeting and talking to new people and getting to know everyone they can on campus, and they are so excited to serve their community as a AAAS UDR, CAST UDR and the Creative Arts Lead UDR!

Adhithri Rajaragupathi, '25

Science Lead UDR

NEUR UDR

adhithriraja@brandeis.edu

Pronouns: she/her

Adhithri Rajaragupathi ‘25 is dual majoring in neuroscience and biology with a minor
in HSSP on the pre-med track. She possesses a strong passion for promoting health equality and
actively works to raise awareness on this topic. She currently works as a clinical research
assistant at Mass General Hospital and as a biology tutor. She is also the co-president of Brandeis
encourages Women in STEM, the events coordinator for the Brandeis Science Research
Connection Club, and the Relay for Life coordinator for the American Cancer Society.
Apart from her academic and professional commitments, she is also part of the hip-hop dance
team KAOS on campus. She also enjoys playing soccer, spending time with her friends, and
traveling. She loves meeting new people and trying out new things! She is excited to be the Lead
UDR for the Sciences Division and is looking forward to a year of new experiences and learning
opportunities!