Author: Michael Parascandola

  • Class of: 2028

    Ayana Singh

    Hi MSC!

    I have been so grateful for this past year I have spent on Scholar’s Council. Being part of this community has allowed me the chance to give back to my fellow peers and be able to understand their needs and support their college journey. It has also allowed me to grow by being able to serve on the IT/Communications committee, a team that helps shape the identity of Macaulay through managing multiple Instagram accounts, the MSC website, and sending monthly emails.

    Throughout this year I have worked on supporting our Instagram accounts by posting events MSC has held and events within our larger Macaulay community, creating reels and promotion content to ensure the success of our events, and showcasing our hard work through collections of images from these events. Being able to highlight the effort and community of both MSC and our larger Macaulay community has made me feel rewarded and hopeful for how we can strengthen the Macaulay community.

    With my experience in IT/Comms along with being on the Content Creation team for Peer Mentors, a Marketing Intern for Queens College, and helping to manage the Queens College Macaulay Instagram account, I hope to strengthen Macaulay’s digital presence. I also look forward to making our websites, meeting recaps, newsletters, and other resources more accessible for other students. My focus as VP of IT/Comms would be to create engagement and foster community through the use of our digital resources.

    I would not be the leader I am today without the support and encouragement of you all, and I am excited to serve Macaulay in a larger capacity in the future. Thank you for reading my statement, and if you have any questions, feel free to reach out!

    Warmest Regards,
    Ayana Singh

  • Class of: 2029

    Isaiah Muniz

    Hello Fellow Scholars,
    I want to thank all of you for welcoming me with open arms throughout my first year on MSC. For the past several months, I have had the pleasure of serving on Student Life, as we undertake the difficult task of maximizing student engagement from eight campuses across the city. This upcoming academic year will bring new challenges as we will be planning our normal events alongside significant renovations within the Macaulay Building.

    Throughout the year, I have prioritized engagement with all aspects of event planning. I have worked on advertising tasks, from creating posters on Canva to helping make social media content. I attended both the Halloween Party and Spring Formal, staying from set-up to clean-up, meaning I have a good sense of how to logistically execute these events the day of. While planning the Macaulay Olympics, I worked alongside the logistics committee to create rulesets and rosters, so I’m well-versed in the more “mundane” and tedious aspects of event planning.

    As previously stated, the upcoming renovations to the Macaulay Building will pose a challenge, as we will have to plan our events in new spaces. This challenge requires creativity, patience, and communication. Earlier this year, I was able to turn a small classroom into an immersive escape room experience, so I’m confident in my ability to accommodate our events in new spaces. We are so grateful that many clubs have agreed to collaborate with us for our events, and I intend to maintain communication with them so they have adequate space for their activities.

    Beyond logistics, student life requires enthusiasm and energy. I am proud of the engagement I have been able to foster with my distant Lehman campus. With the support of my committee and MSC, I’m confident I will lead student life to continue doing amazing work and build on that momentum moving forward.

    Warm Regards,
    Isaiah Muniz

  • Class of: 2029

    Rianne Rodeo

    Hello Scholars Council!

    This past year, it has been such a blessing to be a part of our diverse yet tight-knit Macaulay community and I am honored to have the chance to contribute more to it. Students are the lifeblood of our college and it is our duty to support them and encourage their support of each other and their personal communities.

    Often, students ask about the community service requirement for graduation and opportunities to complete them. We currently have a large number of possible events and organizations for which students can volunteer, but I would like to increase awareness, accessibility, and engagement with both Macaulay Central and our 8 respective campuses. Students would greatly benefit from learning about the perspectives and experiences of students from other home campuses.

    Events hosted by MSC and student-led clubs, such as Peace Action’s Art Sale, have helped me so much with reaching out to new people and finding a greater sense of myself. Not only does community service benefit groups directly impacted by our efforts, but it benefits ourselves. We find ourselves through what we do and who we surround ourselves with. As VP of Community Service, I would like to increase club-hosted volunteer events, particularly during our largest series of events, Community Service Weekend. Helping others is so fulfilling and it is an important thing to know that everything we do affects those around us. Our community is our responsibility.

    I truly wouldn’t be the student leader that I am today without all of you, so I thank you all for your current and continued support, and for all the wonderful conversations we’ve had (I hope to have so many more)!

    I hope to serve you all well as your VP of Community Service next year!

    Best regards,
    Rianne Rodeo

  • Class of: 2029

    Dylan Torres

    Hello MSC!

    Over the past year I’ve had an amazing time on Scholars Council, and I want to thank you all for making that time extra special. Being a part of the Macaulay community is an amazing gift, but we all know that it comes with certain limitations. Each and every event we end up scrambling for funding, and it can be difficult to figure out how to manage the limited funding we have and use it to its fullest capacity.

    With that being said, this year I will be running to serve as your VP of Finance, to work directly with Macaulay central to tackle some of the financial issues the community has faced over the past few years. For too long, clubs have been under-utilizing funding, which has led to wasted money that doesn’t go back into funding circulation.

    During my time on MSC, I’ve attended every Finance meeting, voted on budgets, and brought my event planning background, Finance coursework, and club experience into each and every decision I have made. As Finance VP, I will continue this contribution and expand upon it by finding ways to eliminate spending waste, work on reviving fundraising, and hold clubs accountable for inadequate funding usage. With a bigger budget coming, Macaulay needs someone who is going to make sure every dollar is properly invested into the community.

    Thank you for taking the time to read my statement, and please do not hesitate to reach out should any questions arise.

    Best,
    Your Future Finance VP, Dylan Torres

  • Class of: 2029

    Ilya Yusufov

    Hello everyone,

    My name is Ilya, and I am running to be your Scholars Council 2029 Representative for City College! I am studying economics and have a special interest in world history. Throughout the year, I have pushed myself to attend every Macaulay central event that I could, ranging from the amazing mixer we had to the halloween party to the STEAM festival and Welcome Back Fair. I spoke to as many of you as I could in the lounge, always stopped by between to see who was at our honors lounge, and have done my best to keep our Macaulay seminars fun and engaging.

    I believe this past year was especially engaging because of the constant updates we received, the news we were informed about in-person, and from the general update emails we received for both Macaulay and City College events. I would like to take the next step and expand the community we have built together, and create many more memories together as a whole cohort.

    I wish the very best to everyone voting and have a wonderful day! I hope you consider my candidacy and hopefully consider the fairness our representative and cohort chose to make to disregard experience for our first year! Thank you!

  • Class of: 2027

    Audrey Adon

    Hello everyone 🙂

    I hope to represent you all for another year! During my time in council, I have worked with students from Macaulay and Lehman to strengthen our community, from supporting with events at Macaulay central to introducing a now annual CHASE picnic. If I were to get reelected for the next academic year, I would continue to work towards fostering both groups, increasing the number of on-campus events and increasing Lehman visibility.

    Thank you for reading! I look forward to representing you next year.

  • Class of: 2027

    Audrey Adon

    Hello everyone 🙂

    I hope to represent you all for another year! During my time in council, I have worked with students from Macaulay and Lehman to strengthen our community, from supporting with events at Macaulay central to introducing a now annual CHASE picnic. If I were to get reelected for the next academic year, I would continue to work towards fostering both groups, increasing the number of on-campus events and increasing Lehman visibility.

    Thank you for reading! I look forward to representing you next year.

  • Class of: 2029

    Nicole Leung

    HELLO EVERYONE!!! 😊

    My name is Nicole and I am so excited to run to be your representative for the 2026-27 school year!! Being on the scholar’s council this year has been such a rewarding experience and I am so grateful to be able to work with an incredible cohort 🙂 This year, I have been heavily involved in the Campus Affairs committee, helped organize many events throughout the school year, and created the first active Macaulay John Jay Instagram page (@macaulayjjay) But most importantly, I have advocated for you, expressed your concerns, and answered your questions! If reelected, I will continue to advocate for John Jay, organize more events, and make sure that everyone in our cohort feels connected and up to date with any information! I am so thankful that I had this opportunity and hope to have your vote again 🫶🫶

    If you have any questions or concerns, you can always reach out to me!! Thank you all again for your constant support 🥹 VOTE NICOLE!!! YAY!

  • Class of: 2027

    Ralph Osias

    Hi everyone!

    I’m proud to announce that I’ll be running to be your MSC representative for our fourth and final year! The past three years on Council have been incredibly memorable, and with your support, the last will be even better yet!

    During my time on MSC, I’ve served on the IT/Comms committee, and as of last year, I’ve had the privilege of serving as its Vice-President. Within this role, I’ve been responsible for overseeing all MSC social media, newsletters, and communications, helping build lasting bridges between Macaulay and the broader student body by platforming all of the various clubs, events, opportunities, and resources available/happening at Macaulay. As we enter our senior year, I hope to help facilitate robust senior-centered programming and social media campaigns in concert with Student Development, working to deliver a Senior Sendoff that will be one for the books!

    I’ve also taken great pleasure in being a class representative for my peers, acting as a conduit between the John Jay and Macaulay communities! Come fall, I plan on continuing to advocate on your behalf, aiming to ensure that your collective voices are respected, supported, and amplified!

    Please email ralph-montas.osias@macaulay.cuny.edu with any questions, comments, or concerns! I trust that I can count on your vote from March 16-27th!

  • Class of: 2028

    Gabriella Rosales

    Hi everyone!!

    I would love the honor of being your 2028 rep for another year! I love getting to check-in with all of you, support you in any way I can, and listen to your needs and concerns. I enjoy attending the monthly meetings in Manhattan, planning the Macaulay Olympics (which will be returning to CSI next year woo! 🐬), and sending out important info about events, opportunities, and more! I also serve on the Community Service Committee and love working on bringing you events where you can earn volunteer hours while doing something meaningful together.

    I’m always more than willing to commute, bring your concerns to Macaulay admin, and make sure our class is heard. I genuinely care about making sure everyone in our year feels connected and supported across campuses.

    If you’ve ever reached out to me, you know I’m always happy to help whether it’s answering a question, sharing opportunities, or just chatting!

    I’d love to represent you all for another year! Vote for me!! 🥳

  • Class of: 2029

    Renae Leung

    Hi Macaulay Mountain Lions! 🦁

    I’m Renae, your current Macaulay Scholars Council representative, and I’m excited to announce that I am running for re-election! I am so appreciative of your continued support and hope to continue my support for you all as your representative❣️

    These past few months have been quite a ride for me—from making mocktails at our Halloween party to running around the Macaulay building for all of my different clubs. It’s safe to say that I love to be deeply involved in the Macaulay community, and I’d love to extend this involvement to you guys! 🫵

    Moving forward, I’m excited to host more events and provide different resources targeting Macaulay Hunter students. There’s a huge gap between Hunter and Macaulay that I’d like to bridge through more engaging opportunities, like the flower bouquet-making event that us Hunter representatives hosted in our lounge this week. I’d love to use our lounge as a space to foster community, whether we’re just hanging out or studying together for midterms (good luck to those of you who are already in the trenches). I’m looking forward to finding new ways to optimize the space and give you all the resources that you need! 📚

    On a more nostalgic note, I’m so thankful to have had the opportunity to get to know so many of you this past year. All of you inspire me to become a better leader, and I hope to do so by inviting you to give MSC some feedback! As a member of the Campus Affairs committee, I am currently working on hosting a forum in which you can give us some feedback on how we’re doing. Ultimately, your voice matters to me, informing the work I’m doing as your representative. 🤗

    You all have my email (from my monthly newsletters that I hope you read!), so if you have any questions, be sure to reach out! My Instagram DMs @renae_leung are also always open 💌

  • Class of: 2029

    Rianne Rodeo

    Hello my fellow Macaulay students! My name is Rianne Rodeo, and I’m excited to rerun for Macaulay Scholars Council as a representative of Brooklyn College!

    I’ve had various leadership roles within a multitude of community-based organizations. From being Co-President of Drama Club to being Team Captain of Girls Varsity Badminton, I’ve had the honor to handle administrative responsibilities, develop progressive exercises, and build strong relationships with our members. For the past year, I have also been active in Macaulay Scholars Council and Macaulay Messenger E-Board, contributing to governmental affairs and referendums, boosting outreach to our beloved Macaulay peers, and representing unheard and individual voices within our communities.

    I have loved the amazing opportunity to advocate for you, and I thank you for the support and community that you’ve shown me. I hope to have your vote again for this upcoming academic year, and I hope you have a wonderful year of your own! 🖤❤️

  • Class of: 2027

    Susan Lin

    Hi everyone!

    My name is Susan, and I am a rising senior at CCNY. I have had the honor of serving as our class representative for the past three years, and I hope to continue for our final year! (crazy to think about)
    This past year, I’ve had the privilege of serving as the president of the council. This means repping our class, but also leading the council of 31 other representatives across the 8 campuses.
    If re-elected, my goals are to continue supporting you as we approach milestones like study abroad opportunities, the capstone project, and more. I want to be a resource for you to help ensure that everyone feels prepared, supported, and connected.

    Thank you for reading — I look forward to an amazing last year together! <3

  • Class of: 2029

    Krisha Soni

    Hi guys 🙂 I’m Krisha, and I’m running to be your sophomore representative. I love theater, art, and reading, and am a firm believer that we all need something cozy to get through the slog of college. If I were elected, I’d make sure to campaign as hard as I could for more social events and free food (!!!) in the honors lounge at CCNY — I’m a Student Lounge Volunteer at the Macaulay Building, so I have experience organizing events like this! I want to make Macaulay at CCNY feel as much like a college as possible. I promise that, if elected, I’ll vote for events like cozy tea time at the Honors Lounge and even arts and crafts time to decompress between midterms and finals all year round. I’ll always be around if you want to just talk or bounce ideas to make the most of the time we have around campus, and I hope to earn your trust to be your representative in the fall.

  • Class of: 2028

    Aaron Dixon

    Hey Brooklyn College class of 2028! Thank you for having me as your Scholars Council representative this year. In my two years on council, I have been constantly engaged in the Macaulay community, not only as your representative, but also as a peer mentor, club leader, and performer. I hope you’ll consider voting for me again so that I can keep everyone informed and bring Macaulay central here to you for events. I would love to do all I can to make sure that Brooklyn ‘28 is a part of that community. I look forward to another great year!

  • Class of: 2027

    George Tom

    For the past 3 years, I have served as my cohort’s representative on MSC, advocating for student needs both in monthly council meetings and on campus through various communication channels. Most recently, I had the honor of serving as the Co-Chair of the Macaulay Olympics – one of Macaulay’s premier events that is now in its second year and is expected to be enshrined into the many traditions our college is and will be known for in the generations to come.

    From planning events like the Macaulay Olympics to facilitating an open and kind discussion forum with our Instagram group, I remain committed to fostering a community built on collaboration and not on competition – a core value of mine that I am confident will allow all of us to be the best we can.

    I am proud and deeply appreciative of all the new friends I have made these past few years. Representative or not, I look forward to maintaining these relationships as not only your peer but as your friend through and through. Inclusion has always been crucial in my mission to foster a community both in Macaulay and at Hunter, a value I will always uphold as your representative. While I can inundate you with the age-old phrase “your voice matters,” I do not want or need to tell you that – each and every one of you has given me a platform to advocate on your behalf and will always be amazing individuals in my heart. I am confident that my experiences and qualities will speak more to my candidacy than these words, and if I still haven’t gotten the chance to meet you, hi!

    Thank you for taking the time to read this, and I hope to have your vote once again for the upcoming 2026-’27 academic year. It has been a pleasure representing an exceptional group of students who accomplish great things each day, inspiring me to do the same for them. And I hope to do it one last time <3

    VOTE for GEORGE from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27 at midnight, and let’s do this together!

    #HunterHawkPrideRAHHH

  • Class of: 2028

    Zoe George

    Hello friends!

    Representing you all on the Scholars Council for the past two years has been such a wonderful experience. I truly enjoy updating you all on various Macaulay events, answering your questions, and bringing MSC to John Jay. In the past two years, I’ve been able to serve on the Campus Affairs and Finance Committees. I’ve assisted with setting up countless events, kept track of numerous club budgets, and ensured that the cohort is up to date on the most recent Macaulay news.

    As we transition into our junior year, I want to continue to be a beacon of support and care for each one of you. I am here to amplify your voices and enhance our great community.

    I would love to represent you all again for the 2026-27 school year. Vote Zoe!!

  • Class of: 2029

    Jaicee Cofresi

    Hi Scholars!

    My name is Jaicee, and I am running for re-election to be your representative for the 2026-2027 school year!

    I’m very grateful that I have had the opportunity to serve as your Macaulay Scholar’s Council representative for the past year. Being able to help connect the eight campuses and improve my cohort’s Macaulay experience has been such a privilege.

    As a representative, I attended meetings on the council in Manhattan and also with Director Sadhoo and the other Queens representatives here at QC. I have sent out updates on news, events, and opportunities, whether social or career-oriented, through emails and fliers in the lounge.

    This past year, I have been a member of the Student Life Committee, aiding in the preparation of events such as the Halloween Party, Valentine’s Movie Night, and the Holiday Party at QC. Additionally, I am an E-board member of Macaulay Art Tank and, starting this semester, a member of QC’s Honors SLT. I hope to use this experience to improve in helping connect students to opportunities at Macaulay Central, but also here at QC.

    I hope to help make our time at Macaulay as enjoyable and accessible as it can be! If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or any ways that I could improve, please don’t hesitate to email me at jaicee.cofresi@macaulay.cuny.edu!

  • Class of: 2027

    Tin Ng

    Hey Guys! This is Tin, running again to be your senior representative for MSC! This past year was very eventful as your rep hosting our first Civic Engagement event, and i’m looking forward to hosting events like the fireside chat and the transfer students event later this semester. Vote for me if you want to see more events like this next year!

  • Class of: 2027

    Ava Monaco

    Hey Mountain Lions!! My name is Ava Monaco, a Financial Mathematics major and CS minor in Weissman. I might look familiar to some of you, since I’m your current Class of 2027 Rep!

    I would love to represent you all again in the Macaulay Scholars Council. So far, I’ve helped reinstate the Macaulay Olympics (with free food and prizes, check your emails for more info!), increase funding for Macaulay Business Club and MHC++, and plan a Baruch-specific networking event with Macaulay alumni, as well as an end of year picnic!

    Outside of the Scholars Council, I’m also an E-board member for Baruch’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)–I show up for Baruch in every way that I can. If re-elected, I will continue to provide the campus with news and all the career opportunities I can find (knowing Baruch, you’ve probably found them all first), as well as work to provide more transparency in the process of club/event funding and planning, especially cross-campus.

    If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to me at ava.monaco@macaulay.cuny.edu. I hope to continue to support the Class of 2027. Vote 3/16 – 3/27!!

  • Class of: 2029

    Dylan Torres

    Dear Mountain Lions and Bearcats,

    My name is Dylan Torres, and I am running to be your MSC class representative once again! This year has been a journey, but even after struggling through BUS2000H and traveling across the city for our seminars, we still made it here… and I appreciate all the support you guys have shown over this past year together!

    As our responsibilities continue to grow, I want to continue to serve as a resource for all of you, and a friendly face you can turn to when you have questions. These past 2 semesters, I have delivered on nearly all of my initial campaign promises. I have also worked diligently to provide you all with monthly updates, and plan exciting events like the Welcome Back Fair, Club Council, the Macaulay Olympics, and more! I have also served on the Finance, and Campus Affairs Committees, approving budgets and working closely with clubs at Macaulay Central. I even got to name the Mountain Lion!

    This is a role I hope to grow into, a role that will allow me to continue to provide Macaulay Baruch students with news, and opportunities to connect with their dual- campus identities. In the coming year, I hope to expand my role on council by running for E-board and providing greater transparency to students in regards to club budgets and MSC planning. Should you have any questions, you can always email me at dylan.torres @ baruchmail and macaulay, or shoot me a text or DM @dylantorresss_.

    Best wishes, and I look forward to representing all of you for another year! VOTE DYLAN 3/16 – 3/27!

  • Class of: 2027

    Veronica Livetsky

    Hey guys!! I’m so grateful to have been the scholars council representative for three years now! I would love to continue for our last and hopefully strongest year! It has been an amazing opportunity to help organize so many events for everyone to enjoy! We are now in our second consecutive year of the Macaulay Olympics, which we brought back after ten years!! ☺️☺️

    I am excited to see what we can accomplish next year together! Please reach out if you have any questions and Vote Veronica! 🥰

  • Class of: 2028

    Arvinder Singh

    Hi, QC Macaulay! I am running to be re-elected as your representative for the Macaulay Scholars Council, and I would really appreciate your support!

    Going into your junior year, I hope to be someone you feel you could rely on as we get closer to ending our academic journeys. I hope to continue to send more opportunities and events in our cohort group chat to help our cohort feel more a part of the larger Macaulay community. If elected, I hope to address even more of your concerns and worries to help make you really feel that sense of belonging that Macaulay wants us all to have.

    Currently I serve on the IT/Communications and Finance committees. Helping to manage the Macaulay Class of 2027 Instagram and Macaulay Scholars Council Instagram, creating many reels and posts to help promote events and opportunities at Macaulay. With the Finance Committee, I help to oversee budgets to ensure student activities and clubs are able to receive the funding necessary to be successful in their endeavors. I look forward to supporting the larger Macaulay community and to even further my impact if reelected.

    Additionally, I am a part of Peer Mentors, where I was able to welcome the incoming freshmen and help them to find a sense of community that some may have been worried about when attending a school like Macaulay. Through peer mentors, I was able to help many freshmen and be a support to them as they navigate their first year of college.

    If re-elected, I hope to listen to your concerns and advocate for the resources we need at QC Macaulay and to help strengthen the sense of community we have been working on. I hope you chose to vote for me!

  • Class of: 2028

    Cindy Li

    Hey Bearcats/Mountain Lions!

    My name is Cindy Li, and I am a second year student studying Accounting. I currently serve as your Class of 2028 Representative and I would love the opportunity to represent you all again!

    I know the upcoming year will be a big milestone for your professional and academic careers. I hope with my experience, I’ll be able to make it as easy as possible for you all to stay connected and informed about all things Macaulay!

    LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:
    ● Macaulay Scholars Council (2 Years)
    ○ Serve as a member of the IT/Communications Committee where I run the @macaulayhonors2028 and help manage the @macaulayscholarscouncil instagram pages
    ○ Assist with events like the Halloween Party, Welcome Back Fair, Spring/Winter Formal, Macaulay Olympics, and more
    ○ Established the Macaulay Baruch 2028 WhatsApp Group

    Whether you have questions, need help clarifying deadlines, or want to be more involved with Macaulay, I’ll be there to support you! If re-elected, I’ll be excited to work together with all of you again, every step of the way.

    Vote CINDY LI on 3/16 – 3/27!!

  • Class of: 2029

    Ryan Rad

    Rad. City. The Person speaks more volumes than the experience

    It is not fair to all of you if I write experience as my reason for re-election, especially when it is an opportunity that was not readily available to anyone else who wanted to gain it. I will not use incumbency status to my advantage. The incumbent effect is real (you can search it up), particularly in student elections.

    Take away my experience, who is the person left after that? The one who shows up to campus even on days with fully remote classes to inform you in-person about home campus opportunities and events.

    You know me. You’re aware of my beliefs. You can tell where I stand. You hear my optimism for our cohort as a whole. You notice me doing things outside and beyond this Council. And lastly, you see my compassion for your success before my own.

    Disregard experience, see the Person.