Hey guys, my name is Zara Gingishvili, a Freshman here at Brooklyn College.

From a young age, I’ve believed that leadership isn’t about holding a title—it’s about listening, showing up, and making things happen. In high school, I was part of a specialized law program where I served as a gavel holder and liaison between students and faculty. Whether it was planning out-of-state trips, organizing school events, or having real conversations with classmates about what they needed both socially and academically—I learned the importance of advocacy through action.

I also served two years in student government as an event coordinator, where I got pretty good at turning ideas into reality (and making sure people had fun doing it). Outside of school, I ran a youth tutoring program in my neighborhood, and over four years, I dedicated hundreds of hours to community service through the FBI Explorers program, where I chaired the finance committee and helped plan everything from trips to Quantico to local service projects.

What drives me now is the same thing that drove me then: building community. If elected, I want to help create spaces where students feel connected, supported, and heard—whether it’s through meaningful events, new initiatives, or just being someone you can talk to.

I’m not here just to add something to my resume. I’m here because I care, and I want to be a part of shaping the kind of college experience we all deserve. As Macaulay students we worked so hard to get into the program that we’re in now so I would love to do a little bit of a legwork be a voice for us. Especially for those who don’t feel confident enough or ready to put their voice out there and you can ask anyone who knows me even just a little bit. I’m not afraid to put my voice out there. So if your concern is it’s about those like I’ve heard from students about broken tiles in Ingersoll hall, finding internships or just getting comfortable with the awkwardness of a brand new world. I’d love to be here for you guys.

My Fellow Macaulay Honors Scholars,

Hello! My name is Tamia and I’m a first-year student at Brooklyn College. I would be honored to represent your voices as your Scholars Council Representative.

In high school, I was the VP of Finance for one of my school’s self-made businesses (as a part of the Virtual Enterprise course). Throughout the school year, I worked with the C-Suite and VPs of other departments to ensure cordiality between all employees, complete all tasks on our monthly agenda, create a commercial that creatively and accurately reflected our company’s values, and amaze judges at our trade shows! Additionally, as a longtime member of NHS, I worked closely with student government to make the transition for incoming freshmen less stressful and maintain amicable relationships with alumni.

As a former cheerleader and member of debate team, I know cooperation and dedication are key to future success. If elected as your representative, my voice will serve as a projection of all of yours! I will individually communicate with every scholar to ensure their needs for college are met and their identity, opinions and beliefs are respected.

I would deeply appreciate your vote in the upcoming election and would be cherish getting to serve such an unparalleled group of scholars.

VOTE TT FOR MSC!!

Hello my fellow Macaulay students! My name is Rianne Rodeo, and I’m excited to start my journey as an incoming freshman at Brooklyn College.

EXPERIENCE
Co-President of Drama Club (previously held roles of Secretary and Co-VP):
I’ve always loved acting and writing. For the club, I developed skill-building activities like improv dialogues in pairs and creating monologues from a single picture. I also arranged club events, such as our annual fundraising Showcase. But aside from administrative functions, I challenged our members to think outside the box about character and conflict, to use their own experiences, emotions, and thoughts to invent and innovate. There was nothing quite like the feeling of being on stage and crafting the art of theater together for our friends and family to see.

Team Captain of Girls Varsity Badminton:
Our school didn’t have a badminton team until my junior year. From the very start, I was so excited to join and do my best for the team. Even before I was officially named captain, I handled administrative tasks, working directly with our Coach and Athletics Director. Alongside my co-captain, I led practices and designed training routines during the season to ensure that our starters and managers were prepared, physically and mentally. I grew up playing badminton and learned to approach the sport with seriousness and competitiveness. Although the sport can be demanding, it was incredibly rewarding to play with the team I grew to love. It was a great honor to lead what was once a fresh, new group into the PSAL Quarterfinals in just our second year.

WHY I WANT YOUR VOTE
Positive progression requires goal-oriented thinking, active effort, and a touch of creativity. Allow me to be the passionate voice that advocates for the wants and needs of our campus community. I am committed to improving student life by addressing key issues such as the improvement of campus facilities, expanding mental health resources, providing academic support, and creating more meaningful student engagement opportunities. Initiatives such as wellness stations around campus—including seating, fidgets, stress relief items, and snacks—will offer students accessible resources to recharge and promote well-being, especially near exam season.

As your Macaulay Scholars Council Representative, my goal is to connect with students personally, listening to your concerns and working together to find creative, practical solutions that reflect our collective needs. By prioritizing open communication and innovation, we can build a vibrant, inclusive community where every voice is heard and valued.

“Running to Win for You, For Everyone” #macaulaycast

As a new college student, I value being part of a community and Macaulay is a tight knit group of individuals who share a common goal, which is collectively joining others through professionalism, and a shared view on success as a whole.
Before serving as the President of the Spanish Club, I was very hesitant since I grew up in an Indian household and did not understand how my background would be beneficial to the needs of the Hispanic community. But by the end of the year, I realized how similarly both communities connect with each other, and made me respect each other’s differences.
As an intern at The New York Medical & Diagnostic Center, I had the ability to create meaningful relationships between the medical professionals and patients while also making sure to engage in clinical rotations regarding the patients treatment. Many people came with individual needs, which led me to create a core personality with the foundation of professionalism and care.
Volunteering at the Long Island Jewish Valley Stream Hospital always required a positive attitude, and a commitment to maintaining patient trust, which helped build my communications skills.
Through the Summer Youth Program of New York City, having experience as an assistant with the Business Improvement District, of Sutphin Blvd., Jamaica, I was able to coordinate projects and create reports related to solving environmental problems in construction materials, planned engineering, construction, and electrical and lighting projects.
These skills helped build the confidence of a high school student who learned how important it was to be a part of the community and understand the changes required as society grows.

Hi everyone,

My name is Abe Janani. In high school, I served as president of my student government, where I worked closely with students and faculty to plan activities, events, and fundraisers.

As president, I also created and directed a kindness program. Every Sunday, I worked with senior volunteers to give back to the community—whether by taking children with special needs on fun outings like bowling and pizza, or by visiting patients in the hospital. I coordinated transportation, scheduling, and logistics to ensure each day was meaningful and impactful.

As your Macaulay Scholars Council representative, I want to make sure the voices of all Macaulay students are heard and considered. My goals are to keep everyone updated on events, advocate for what matters to you, and strengthen our sense of community. Since Brooklyn College is farther from the Macaulay Honors campus, I especially hope to make sure Brooklyn Macaulay students are fully included and that activities reach us as well.

I look forward to connecting with you, hearing your feedback, and working together to make this year amazing and inclusive—where everyone feels listened to, valued, and involved.