Office of Graduate Affairs

Jaber Qadery is an MBA candidate at Brandeis International Business School, concentrating in Strategy & Innovation. Originally from Afghanistan, his journey has been shaped by resilience and a deep commitment to social impact. Jaber’s leadership and advocacy span from supporting refugee resettlement efforts in Boston to addressing housing affordability for vulnerable communities. 

As President of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), Jaber is committed to advancing transparency, inclusion, and meaningful student engagement across all graduate programs. Expect more opportunities for connection, career development, and open dialogue as he works to strengthen our graduate community.

Bipasha Roy is a Master’s student in Sustainable International Development at Brandeis University’s Heller School. She serves as the Student Accessibility and Support Coordinator for the Heller Student Association. Prior to Brandeis, she worked in India on inclusive education and policy reform with non-profit organizations and government bodies, where in just a few years she supported state-level departments and educators to improve access for more than 50,000 students. She is passionate about advancing equity, accessibility, and strong representation for graduate students, and is committed to building a stronger bridge between the graduate community and Brandeis leadership.

Mehraveh a first-year Master of Public Policy student at Brandeis, deeply interested in community building. Before coming to the U.S.,  she led a volunteer walking program in Tehran for four years, combining physical activity with exploring the city while creating a safe space of belonging for participants.  She will bring strong experience in event support and creative work.

Antares Brown is a second-year Master’s student in the Philosophy department with firsthand insight into how Brandeis works behind the scenes. As a Student Ambassador for the Office of Graduate Affairs, they collaborate closely with administration to advocate for and support graduate students—a role they approach with dedication and care. Antares is passionate about strengthening our community and believes the best ideas come from listening. While they bring forward their own vision for making Brandeis an even better place, their top priority is to serve as a responsive, reliable voice for all students in the new School of Humanities and Culture.

Anant is a first-year MBA student at the Brandeis School of Business and Economics. Before coming to Brandeis, he spent over five years working in the automotive and technology industry, leading projects and working with teams from around the world.  He is passionate about building communities where people feel included and supported, and he want to bring that same energy to the GSA. 

Anant is nominating himself for the GSA Senate for the School of Business and Economics to represent the interests of his peers and strengthen student engagement. He aim to advocate for resources that support academic success, career development, and community building, especially during this transitional year for the GSA.