Brandeis Student Alumni Association

Brandeis Student Alumni Association 2022-2023 Executive Board.
Members of the SAA attended the Volunteer Leadership Convocation Awards Dinner in November 2022.
Students at the inaugural Cookies ’n Cream!
Group of students and staff at Hoops for Help.

As student ambassadors of the University, the Brandeis Student Alumni Association’s (SAA) mission is to inspire Brandeis pride and spirit, and – through that pride and spirit – foster a culture of belonging, community, passion for and support of Brandeis among their fellow students and the University’s alumni.

SAA members are the faces of Brandeis, champions of all that make Brandeis what it is: a community dedicated to intellectual growth and inquiry, social justice and service, athletic competition, artistic expression, and inclusivity. The SAA takes part in a range of activities, including:

Hosting alumni speakers and alumni engagement activities
Serving on student panels
Bolstering philanthropic support for Brandeis

2023-2024 Executive Board

My name is Alex Hristov. I am from Lexington, Massachusetts, and am a first-year at Brandeis. I intend to major in Politics and Economics. I am very excited to help create the Brandeis Student Alumni Association for students to make meaningful connections with alumni. I enjoy reading the news and keeping up with current events. I am a big Boston sports fan, and I enjoy playing volleyball, basketball, and golf.

Malia is a Junior at Brandeis University where she is pursuing a BA in Environmental Studies. Before transferring to Brandeis, Malia attended the University of New Hampshire, where she founded the Italian American Culture Club. She has continued pursuing her interest in university club organization at Brandeis, working as the Social Media Coordinator for the Brandeis Re-Wild club and member of the Kaos Kids Hip-Hop Dance Group. While at UNH, Malia contributed to a PhD Candidate-led soil science research project, focused on lead concentrations in urban soils. Malia is an avid volunteer serving for multiple on and off-campus environmentally-focused organizations. Outside of volunteering, Malia also enjoys nature photography and playing her flute.

Tolani is especially interested in policy and healthcare reform in addition to neuropsychology. She also enjoys reading, watching documentaries, listening to podcasts, and photography.

General Members

Farishta Ali ’24
Mayra Aranda ’26
Ella Cookman ’26
Trenton DeBonis ’24
Zen Edwards ’26
Ananya Kadwe ’26
Hannah Lustig ’26
Mar Manolioudaki ’26
Blaine Pedersen ’26
Nevo Schpire ’24

Events and Opportunities

SAA’s events include – Cookies ’n Cream, Deiscream, and Hoops for Help – which focus on alumni engagement, social life and wellness, and philanthropic support.

Brandeis Alumni, Family and Friends