Meet the Committee
SHAC Ambassadors
The SHAC ambassadors assist in all areas of the committee. The ambassadors are often the faces of the SHAC committee attending events to students about health and wellness, advocate for policies to benefit student health on campus and empower students to be agents of change within the campus community.
Major: HSSP
Hi! My name is Lisa, and I am from Burlington, MA. I am currently a sophomore studying HSSP and am so excited to be apart of SHAC. I joined SHAC because I am very passionate about preventative medicine and educational awareness regarding health/wellness for students. Outside of SHAC, I am a member of Chak De Bollywood Dance Team and work as a biology lab assistant.
Major: Pre-Med
Chiamaka is a pre-med student at Brandeis University, studying Neuroscience and Biology. Chiamaka joined SHAC because of her passion of spreading mental health awareness, and increasing accessibility to Brandeis Counseling Center and Health Center services. She is an EMT for Brandeis Emergency Medical Corps (BEMCo), Treasurer of National Society of Black Women in Medicine, (NSBWM), Event Coordinator for Vietnamese Student Association (VSA), and Executive Board Officer for Co-Ed Volleyball. In her free time, she loves to read manga, watch anime, play volleyball, and cook.
Meet the Committee
Major(s): Psychology, English and Politics
Hi! I'm Fairooz Abida, a sophomore at Brandeis currently planning on majoring in Psychology, English, and Politics. In my free time when I'm not a busy college student, I like reading and writing. Whether it be on international politics, race, gender, and disability discrimination, basketball, psychology or true crime! I love karaoke with friends, playing basketball, playing the ukulele, and cooking and tasting food from all different parts of the world!!
Hi! My name is Raiya Bann, and I am a business and psychology student. I am originally from San Diego, CA, and Las Vegas, NV. I joined SHAC because, during my time at Brandeis, I have come to understand the importance of mental and physical health awareness more than ever. When I learned that SHAC encouraged students to speak out and create change, I immediately joined because I wanted to ensure voices are heard, students are supported, and that they know people genuinely care and are dedicated to being that helping hand.In my free time, I enjoy knitting, crocheting, watching TV, and exercising. Currently, I am the founder and president of the probationary club Unsolved Hour, a member of the TAMID consulting track, and co-president of Active Minds.
Hi! I'm Mehraveh (she/her), a Master of Public Policy student at the Heller School with a background in Nutrition. In the GSA, I serve as the Director of Programming, working to create inclusive events that support student wellbeing and help build a stronger, more connected graduate student community. I care about helping students better understand the health resources available to them and making it easier for everyone to access the support they need. I'm excited to be part of SHAC and help make our campus a healthier and more supportive place for students.
Major: HSSP
Hi! My name is Raymond, and I’m a pre-med junior majoring in HSSP. As a pre-health
student, I’m eager to better understand how healthcare is delivered across different
settings. By joining SHAC, my goal is to contribute to enhancing the quality of the
Student Health Center, while also learning what makes a healthcare practice truly
successful and serving my peers in the process.
On campus, I’m involved with Brandeis Mock Trial, the Brandeis Emergency Medical
Corps (BEMCo), and Partners in Health Engage. Off campus, I conduct research and
volunteer in various community health opportunities.
Major: Linguistics & NEJS
Hi! My name is Yotam (he/him), from Durham, North Carolina. Even though I'm not studying biology or HSSP, it's super important to me to contribute to a healthy and affirming environment for everyone on campus, particularly by increasing equitable access to care to underserved students. I'm a member of Triskelion, the creative writing club, and the ballroom dance club. You can also find me reading, writing, and engaging with Jewish life on campus!
Major: Biology, Minors: Business and Psychology
Hi! My name is Jaya Nalluri, and I’m a sophomore majoring in Biology with minors in Business and Psychology. Through my involvement in wellness initiatives and community service, I’ve become interested in improving healthcare and wellness resources that better support students. By joining SHAC, my goal is to help improve the accessibility and awareness of campus health resources while also learning more about how student health services operate. I'm pretty involved on campus and some of my hobbies include dance, music, and art! I also volunteer and direct with several organizations supporting underserved communities, which has strengthened my commitment to community health and service.
Hello! As someone who believes in the importance of mental health initiatives, awareness of resources, and destigmatization of reaching out for help, SHAC was a group I knew I wanted to be a part of. I joined SHAC to make the Brandeis campus a place where my fellow students could acquire these mental health resources. Aside from SHAC, I am also involved in the Adagio Dance Club, Pottery club, WBRS Radio, and work as Sunday School teacher at Temple Shir Tikva. In my free time I love spending time with friends and family, traveling, and dancing.
I am very passionate about spreading awareness for mental health and I love promoting self care. I joined SHAC because I want to work in the mental health field in the future and want to spread awareness and promote positivity. In my free time I love to paint, read psychology books, do self care, and explore cities especially Boston. Besides SHAC, I am a TA at Lemberg Children's Center, I am involved in the American Cancer Society club on campus, the mental health club Active Minds, and a new member of the sorority Delta Phi Epsilon.
Majors: HSSP and Biology
Hi! My name is Jessica Zhang, and I’m a junior majoring in HSSP and Biology. I’m passionate about public health, women’s health, and improving healthcare access for underserved communities. I'm excited to make a meaningful impact on campus health and wellness. Outside of SHAC, I am part of a member of the badminton club and research assistant. In my free time, I love to hang out with friends. I look forward to learning more and contributing to SHAC’s mission!