Hello Macaulay scholars!

I am Faiza, and I am running to be your Hunter Class of ‘29 representative on the Macaulay
Student Council. For me, leadership has always meant giving back.

As resident of the Bengali Club, I worked to bring people together, organizing annual events with 300+ attendees each. Through Beyond Fosters Border, I worked as a bridge between the organization and its sponsors, helping to support youth under foster care at 20+ foster care centers. Similarly, with Sights on Medicines, I helped open opportunities for first-generation, low-income students in STEM and healthcare, fostering compassion and the mindset to work for the masses.These experiences have been particularly formative for me as they have taught me that meaningful leadership requires those crucial values of unity and combined effort.

Public speaking and debate have also been integral to my journey. As a national debater, I had the honor of competing at the Harvard National Speech and Debate Tournament. From being awarded by the state assembly to winning titles at Harvard.Those experiences gave me treasures I now carry with me; confidence in advocating, patience in listening, and clarity in representing others. As your representative, I want to embody and strengthen these values, by being available for you to share your ideas and being open to feedback by implementing meetings, activity sessions, and surveys. That’s why I see myself not just as a decision-maker, but as a representative who will amplify your voices and make sure every perspective is heard. Being the largest Macaulay Student Body in the CUNY system with 120 of us, I would make sure each and every one of our voices is heard. Together, with inclusivity and collaboration, we can make our time at Macaulay a thriving and meaningful experience.

I’d be honored to represent you as your Freshman Representative, and I hope to earn your trust and your vote.

Thank you! Feel free to reach out to me via instagram @its_faizamn

Hello Macaulay-Hunter students! My name is Alexandra Davidescu, and I’m running to be your freshman representative at MHC. I am qualified to represent you since I have the Drive, Optimism, Network, and Experience to really get it DONE! 💜

D(RIVE): I’m driven to bring new initiatives and communicate with students like you! As student body treasurer at BXSCI, I always endorsed peer requests to administration. I had the DRIVE to organize a Mental Health Awareness Month, further Hispanic Heritage/Women’s History Month, and create a textbook drive that collected 500 free textbooks for the student body.

O(PTIMISM): I’ve heard your wishes for Macaualy’s future, and I want to be our catalyst towards positive change!! I’m OPTIMISTIC that I can advocate for more accessible mental-health services, create opportunities to access free/low-cost textbooks through textbook drives, and advocate for more pre-health, pre-law, and business summits.
>>(Plus design NEW HUNTER MACAULAY MERCH!)

N(ETWORK): Together, we can work towards fostering MHC network and spirit with a Battle of the Colleges, improve student-alumni connections through live and virtual mixers, and upgrade the community and resources within our Macaulay Lounge.

E(XPERIENCE): In high-school I served as Student Body Treasurer (3 years), Homeroom Senator (3 years), Year-Round Varsity Track Captain (2 years), and Senior Founder/President of the Student-Athlete Coalition. I am also the oldest sister of five kids!!

Reach out to @its.alex.ofc on instagram with any questions or requests.
REMEMBER: To get it DONE, Alex is the ONE!
Thank you 🙂

Hi everyone! My name is Mavluda Khaidarova, and I’m running to be your Student Council Representative for Hunter campus.

I believe being a representative means more than just showing up at meetings — it’s about listening, supporting, and building a real community together. Over the past few years, I’ve served as President of the Green Team, where I led recycling and tree-planting projects, and as Planning Committee Director in National Honor Society, where I organized school-wide service events. Through Seeds of Fortune and other leadership programs, I’ve worked on creating opportunities for underrepresented students. I’ve also been a tutor and mentor, helping kids in both academics and swimming gain skills and confidence.

For this work, I was honored with the Assemblyman Kalyan Yeager Community Service Award, which reflects not only what I’ve done, but also the values I want to bring here — service, compassion, and teamwork.

As your representative, I will:
• Make sure Hunter students have a strong and respected voice at Macaulay.
• Create more opportunities for us to connect and support each other.
• Speak up about what matters to our class so we all feel seen and included.

Like many of you, I’ve felt imposter syndrome starting this new chapter. But I’ve also learned that even when we doubt ourselves, we can still bring something unique and valuable to the bigger picture. That’s the perspective I want to carry into Student Council.

I’d be honored to represent our campus and work with you to make our Macaulay years exciting, meaningful, and unforgettable.

Thank you for your support!
Mavluda Khaidarova

My name is Simon Myaskovsky (Simon Mya for short) and I am from Long Island. I would appreciate your vote for the opportunity to represent this year’s Macaulay Honors cohort of Freshmen. My approach to every facet of my life has been to talk with people around me before I make a decision, no matter how important of a decision. My nature has always been to question, while increasing dialogue and listening to different points of view. Just ask my 8th grade science teacher how many questions I asked (spoiler alert: enough that he says “do you have a question” every time l see him). Throughout my time in high school, I made strong connections with my teachers and other administrators, connections that helped me when issues came up, or simply when I had a question (or many questions). I understand the beauty of Macaulay as that of a diverse group of capable and talented students, diverse in experiences and points of view, and I pledge to listen before making a decision that affects us freshmen. I also understand that every student will have a different experience based on their major, but that there are issues that could be dealt with at different levels. As we start this school year and get accustomed to the newness of it all, we will see what needs to be done to better our experiences as Freshmen. You can always speak or reach out in any way to discuss anything with me. I would greatly appreciate your support as I look forward to represent our collective interests in the Macaulay Honors Council as Freshman Class Representative. Please feel free to contact me at 929-310-0104.

And just remember, “Your Voice Counts with Mya”

-Simon Myaskovsky (aka Simon Mya)

Hey Macaulay Mountain Lions! 🦁

My name is Renae and I’m running to be your MSC representative for Hunter (Go Hawks 💜)!

A little bit about me: As Speech & Debate Captain and Stuyvesant’s Model UN Director General (leading a combined number of 600+ members), I earned 7th place at S&D Nationals and have won Best Delegate at several collegiate conferences. More importantly, I’ve coached my teams to win 1st place at S&D States and multiple East Coast MUN conferences! 🌅 I also organized 6 conferences with UN guest speakers, hosting 1000+ attendees, which helped me fight for social justice and meet hundreds of people from across the Tri-state area and beyond.

It’s certainly fun to hold a trophy, but these two teams are memorable because they taught me what it means to be a TRUE Leader. It’s not just about representing people or managing operations, it means connecting with them 🤝 by learning about who they are and their stories. From late-night pizza runs to impromptu dance parties, I can certainly say that I’ve made friends that will last a lifetime. 🍕🕺

So, why am I running to be your MSC rep? Anything that you need—whether that be a shoulder to cry on or an event that you want to see—I want to be the person that you come to! ✊ I’d love to host workshops on public speaking and end-of-finals parties where we can all spend time together. I am more than ready to use my voice to advocate for YOU, for EVERYONE! 🗣

If you have any questions, let me know! My inbox (renae.leung@macaulay.cuny.edu) and Instagram DMs @renae_leung are always open 💌

#macaulaycast

Hi, I’m Julian. Like everyone, we’re learning the ins and outs of our new college. We need strong leadership at this critical point — there’s no room for inexperience.

As a former student council president for two terms, I know that simply stating ideas won’t get far. You need the skill and experience to work with the top brass who can make affirmative change.

As your class representative, my first initiative will be Monday and Friday breakfasts in the Macaulay Hunter lounge. Students should be able to start and end the week with free food and laughter.

As we get to know our college counselors, there may be times when alternative viewpoints or questions are needed. To address this, I will propose a weekly all-counselor panel Q&A, giving students the ability to engage with counselors they may not have previously interacted with.

As your representative, navigating ideas, pushing and pulling with the leadership of our college will be my forte. There will be no wiggle room when it comes to advocating for my constituents.

Hi, I’m Julian. Like everyone, we’re learning the ins and outs of our new college. We need strong leadership at this critical point — there’s no room for inexperience.

As a former student council president for two terms, I know that simply stating ideas won’t get far. You need the skill and experience to work with the top brass who can make affirmative change.

As your class representative, my first initiative will be Monday and Friday breakfasts in the Macaulay Hunter lounge. Students should be able to start and end the week with free food and laughter.

As we get to know our college counselors, there may be times when alternative viewpoints or questions are needed. To address this, I will propose a weekly all-counselor panel Q&A, giving students the ability to engage with counselors they may not have previously interacted with.

As your representative, navigating ideas, pushing and pulling with the leadership of our college will be my forte. There will be no wiggle room when it comes to advocating for my constituents.

Hey Macaulay Scholars!
I’m Ounay Tawadrous, a proud freshman at Hunter and part of the Macaulay Class of 2029, and I’m so excited to be running for the Macaulay Scholars Council!

A little about me—I come from a background in healthcare and community service, where I’ve spent the last few years learning what it really means to listen, lead, and support others. Whether working as a certified medical assistant or learning through programs like MedDOCs and SkillSpring, I’ve come to value compassion, clear communication, and being someone people can count on.

If I’m elected, I want to focus on making the Macaulay community feel more connected—especially between campuses—and ensure that communication is open, inclusive, and easy to navigate. I believe Hunter has so much to offer, and I’m excited to bring that energy to the wider Macaulay family.

More than anything, I want to help build a space where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported. Let’s make these next four years count—together.

Thanks so much for reading, and I’d be honored to have your vote!

Vote Ounay Tawadrous for Macaulay Scholars Council!

Hey everyone 😁!! My name is Mira Goodman and I’m running to be the next Hunter Class of ‘29 Representative for Macaulay Scholars Council. Here are my ideas and my experiences. ⬇️

Service really matters to me. I’m proud to have received the Presidential Volunteer Service Award, and I’m excited to bring that same energy to Scholars Council. If elected, I’d love to set up a simple anonymous feedback form 📝, so YOU ALL can share thoughts, concerns, or ideas comfortably. It’s an easy way to keep things streamlined and connected.

My leadership style balances fun and support with targeted hard work and BIG results.

As Mock Trial Team captain, I didn’t just organize weekly snack potlucks (though they were delish 🤌). I also led my team to the top 5 in the STATE out of over 350 teams at the 2025 New York State Championships, earning us a trip to the state capital to compete in front of federal judges!!

As Debate Team Captain and q Varsity Competitor, I didn’t just institute paper plate award ceremonies, support sessions, and obviously more potlucks 😋. I was also able to recruit the most new members since the pandemic as well as get earn my team a National Varsity Team Finalist award.

I’m excited about the future of our Macaulay community and I hope to help shape it.
Vote Mira for Macaulay Hunter!
Let’s build something great together.
📲 @mirasogosi (totally reach out anytime!)

Hey everyone! I’m Gabby, a freshman majoring in Political Science. I’m running for student council because I care about building a strong, fun, and supportive community here at Hunter. I love meeting new people and hearing different perspectives, and I’d be excited to bring your ideas forward and make sure our voices are heard. Let’s make this year a great one together!

My name is Simon Myaskovsky (Simon Mya for short) and I am from Long Island. I would appreciate your vote for the opportunity to represent this year’s Macaulay Honors cohort of Freshman. My approach to every facet of my life has been to talk with people around me before I make a decision, no matter how important of a decision. My nature has always been to question, while increasing dialogue and listening to different points of view. Just ask my 8th grade science teacher how many questions I asked (spoiler alert: enough that he says “do you have a question” every time l see him). Throughout my time in high school, I made strong connections with my teachers and other administrators, connections that helped me when issues came up, or simply when I had a question (or many questions). I understand the beauty of Macaulay as that of a diverse group of capable and talented students, diverse in experiences and points of view, and I pledge to listen before making a decision that affects us freshman. I also understand that every student will have a different experience based on their major, but that there are issues that could be dealt with at different levels. As we start this school year and get accustomed to the newness of it all, we will see what needs to be done to better our experiences as Freshman. You can always speak or reach out in any way to discuss anything with me. I would greatly appreciate your support as I look forward to represent our collective interests in the Macaulay Honors Council as Freshman Class Representative.

And just remember, “Your Voice Counts with Mya”

-Simon Myaskovsky (aka Simon Mya)

I believe leadership is more than a title; it’s about showing up, speaking out, and standing with your community. My name is Ariyya Mohsin, Class of 2029, and that’s the kind of representative I strive to be. When my high school had no place for students to pray, I pushed to change that; an effort later recognized in The New York Times. Beyond religion, I’ve always worked to support my community in every way I can.
As Secretary and later Vice President of my school’s Muslim Student Association, I created interactive presentations, led planning and scheduling events with up to 200 students, parents and faculty and kept everything running smoothly with my team. Now, as a pre-med student and Certified Nursing Assistant, I’ve learned how to manage stress, work with diverse groups, and stay steady under pressure. My involvement in restorative justice, equity, and DEI initiatives has deepened my commitment to fairness and inclusion. And yes, I didn’t get the nickname “Shark” for nothing, I debate fiercely, but always to find solutions that uplift everyone.
Macaulay deserves leaders who act, not just hold positions. That’s the representative I strive to be, and I’d be honored to bring that same energy and determination to our Student Council.

Hii everyone! I’m Elif Basaran, and I’m running to be your next Class of ‘29 rep for Macaulay Scholars Council!!

With previous experience in student government, I was the Class of ‘25 Treasurer and student rep, managing funds throughout my senior school year at one of the most crowded high schools in NYC. I was also an active board member in clubs such as Genders & Sexualities Alliances (GSA) and Science Olympiad, where I gained valuable experience that will be essential for this position.

While experiences matter, clear communication is the best way to ensure transparency amongst this tight-knit community. As our school’s representative (hopefully🤞), I promise to create a transparent bridge to make our first year memorable!

Thank you for reading this far, and I would love to talk to you on Instagram (@elifdbasaran) if you have any questions or want to become friends!

BELIEF IN ELIF N VOTE 4 ELIF 🍃

Hi, my name is Feriel Samiha Berrahou and I am a first-year Macaulay student who loves meeting new people and building connections. I enjoy using social media to share my life experience, campus updates, highlight student achievements, and spread positivity. I have been involved in leadership and community programs such as Dream Squad and My Sister’s Keeper, where I learned the importance of listening and making sure everyone feels included. If I have the opportunity to represent you, I will work to make sure every voice is heard and that our community stays connected, informed, and supported both on campus and online