Hey Macaulay Bearcats! 🐾

My name is Ava Monaco, and I’m so excited to be running to represent Baruch in the Macaulay Scholars Council!! 🙂

As someone who thrives in team environments, I know firsthand the importance of transparency and democracy. I’m looking forward to establishing new ways for YOUR voices to be heard 🚨 and included in a clearer line of communication with your Council reps.

I’m a proven leader, but what’s more important is my focus on our community. As a 5-year Girl Scout 🍀, I was elected media liaison to speak on children’s rights at UNICEF headquarters and on multiple live TV stations with the CEO of the Scouts. As part of my Girl Scout Silver and Gold Awards, I worked with local schools to implement new STEM curricula 🧬 for grades K-6, earning nationwide recognition for my partnership with the National Wildlife Federation and the NY Dept. of Parks. 🌷

I’m diligent both in and out of academic settings. I played on five 🖐 sports teams throughout high school, captaining two of four soccer teams (one of which was a national squad where I represented the US in England), and winning Manhattan Championships for track. Now, I play for Baruch’s men’s soccer team. I don’t shy away from any play on the field, so I certainly won’t back down 🙅🏻‍♀️ when advocating for the needs of the Macaulay Baruch community.

My 1st and Feasible Step in Creating REAL CHANGE for you: I would work on revamping the career fairs 🧳, allowing students to request specific industries and companies and to make fairs more often and at more diverse times. I know a lot of us have that six hour Macaulay art block on Fridays, right in the middle of the upcoming events. And that’s usually when most of the Macaulay events happen, so how are we supposed to meet people from different campuses? I’d like to work towards more events between the campuses and beyond that, creating Macaulay-facilitated connections with alumni for students pursuing diverse career paths, not just people involved in the Macaulay Business Club.

If you’re reading this and are from a different campus, please check out your campus candidate running under MacaulayCast. We’re all running to win for YOU, for EVERYONE. #MacaulayCast

Feel free to reach out to me through email at ava.monaco@macaulay.cuny.edu or on Instagram at @npg.fe! The years ahead will be awesome guys ❤️‍🔥

Not just Baruch, not just me, but all of us – Class of 2029!

Hello, fellow classmates! My name is Zena Shaalan, and I would be honored to be Baruch’s Class of 2029 representative on the Macaulay Scholars Council. I’m 18, born and raised in Queens, speaking Arabic and Spanish. I love discovering hidden gems in the city and I’m always looking to make friends. At Baruch, I am majoring in Economics on the path to law school, yet beyond academics, I ‘ve always been about building connections. No matter the campus nor major, I want to bring the Class of 2029 together across the board, making our strength in numbers.

Over my four years at Queens Metropolitan High School (QMHS), I was elected for both Student Council and National Honors Society President, ran multiple clubs like Art Club, the Debate Team, and participated in many more including the Muslim Student Association (MSA) and Key Club. I also balanced a work-study position while sitting on my school’s Student Leadership Team (SLT), working weekly with the Principal and administration. However, what was more valuable than titles was my ability to connect people and represent many things at once in the spaces I entered. That’s what I did at QMHS, whether presenting at CCNY in the summer of 2023 or at Queens College in fall 2024, I took pride in my work and now I plan to do the same for Class of 2029. I have never been bound to one space, and I want to carry that same mindset to Macaulay.

Similarly, as your representative, I will be able to proudly and confidently represent Baruch while uniting all eight campuses. My vision is to bring powerful change to our community with more opportunities using New York City itself as a tool for growth, creating a globalization on our connections that will benefit every student. It is time for the Class of 2029 to be the spark that brings CUNY and Macaulay to greater heights.

Feel free to contact me with any questions or if you would like be friends : D

Hello, classmates of Baruch Macaulay, my name is Thomas Solimeo, and I am running to represent you this year as your Macaulay Student Council representative. Ensuring the best for others and serving the role of a leader has been something I have always done. As an older brother, I have always looked to ensure the best for my younger siblings and make sure that their needs are taken care of before my own. Additionally, I have been very determined to spread my leadership to more people by taking on the role of a Patrol Leader for my Boy Scouts of America troop. Over time, I excelled in my position and was eventually promoted to Senior Patrol Leader and now Eagle Scout. Running a troop of thirty boys to be a coherent and high-performing group of individuals while ensuring that their needs and wants are met.

Everyone at Baruch Macaulay earned their spot here, and we can all pride ourselves on the successes. As someone who took on many leadership roles in high school clubs, while maintaining a high GPA, and partaking in internships just like most of you, I understand how crucial it is to have proper representation and an opinion that’s heard, understood, and listened to. I am beyond committed to this role and have always been very passionate about ensuring the best for everyone. Macaulay is a place that will help us grow into future leaders, and when you get to know me, I hope that you will see how important that is to me. I want the best for all of us as we go through our time in college, helping in any way I can to encourage as many accomplishments as possible.

Thank you for your consideration. Please feel free to connect with me via Instagram (@thomassolimeo26) if you have any further questions about my plans for this position. My goal is to be as transparent as possible, and I hope that you see me as someone you trust to represent you.

Hi everyone!

My name is Jayla Hall Cabrera, and I’m excited to be running for Macaulay Student Council. I recently graduated as Salutatorian of my high school, where I balanced a 4.0 GPA alongside internships at JPMorganChase, Warby Parker, and Webnovel where I took on leadership roles.

Beyond academics, I’m passionate about creativity and community. As a YA author and illustrator, I published my debut novel, Greenville, during my senior year of high school. Which is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Mascot Books, and more. Aside from my book, I have been published in over ten book collections.

Sharing my writing has given me opportunities to read at venues like The Powerhouse Arena and the Marian Anderson Theatre, and even to return to my schools as a guest speaker.

I believe Macaulay is a place where our voices, passions, and experiences can allow us to be the change we want to see in this world. If elected, I’ll work to make sure our council reflects the diversity and ambition of our student body while also ensuring to create spaces where everyone feels seen and supported.

If you’d like to learn more or connect, you can find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayla-hc, or through my book’s website: https://greenville.my.canva.site/.

I’d be honored to have your vote!

To my classmates and friends, my name is Dylan Torres and I am running to be YOUR Freshman representative for Baruch College for the class of 2029. I’m going to keep this short and sweet because as Macaulay students, I’m sure your time is limited, and valuable.

In High School I served as the student representative for the Board of Education for my local school district in upstate New York. I have also served as the President of both the Debate and Environmental clubs. My point here is that experience counts, and as someone who has taken on a variety of leadership roles in the past, I believe I have the experience necessary to represent you all effectively. I’m sure many of you have already met me or seen me around various events. Those of you that do know me hopefully also know that I am an outgoing and communicative person 🙂

However, this campaign isn’t about me, it’s about all of you! All of your hard work and dedication deserves to be recognized and represented. I want your vote so that I can have the platform to bring ATTENTION (ignore the gorilla) to all of your needs, desires, and the amazing achievements you all will accomplish in your first year of college.

Thank you for your time, and feel free to reach out to my Instagram with any questions! (@dylantorresss_) I hope that you all vote Dylan to be your Baruch Scholars Council Representative!