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Katz College Student Association

The Katz College Student Association (KCSA) helps all Katz College students acclimate to life in New York City and connect with their peers at Katz College and ��ɫ��Ƶ. KCSA organizes social activities and professional development events and advocates on behalf of students with the Katz College administration.

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Membership: All Katz College students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Joanna Chishakwe, M.S. in Cybersecurity | Email
Vice President: Donald Haguma, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization
Secretary: Harshita Verma, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Treasurer: Thamsanqa Nzima, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Liaison: Anna Gahlenbeck, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

Chinese Student Union

The CSU helps Chinese students across the university adapt to life in New York and at the University through social activities, including Fall and Spring Festivals.

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Membership: All ��ɫ��Ƶ graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Pengfei Xu, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media | Email
Vice-President: Yuan Zhao, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Secretary: Lucas Wu, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Liaison: Brandon Mudyiwenyama, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

Faculty Advisor: David Li, Program Director, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization

Indian Students Association

The Indian Students Association fosters an authentic understanding of India and its culture among the Katz College and ��ɫ��Ƶ communities through social activities and events. We also support incoming students as they get acquainted with life in New York City.

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Membership: All ��ɫ��Ƶ graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Sheetal Bare, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media | Email
Vice President: Yash Hirve, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Secretary: Mainav Purohit, M.S. in Biotech Management and Entrepreneurship
Treasurer: Tushar Poonia, M.S. in Artificial Intelligence
Social Media Liaison: Gayathri Kumar, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

KASA club leaders, from left, Jabulani Nkiwane, Sikhanyisiwe Tapera, Tanaka Tachiveyi and Thabo Moyo

African Student Association

The Katz African Student Association (KASA) is committed to fostering a sense of community, leadership, and cultural awareness among African students at Katz College.

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Membership: All ��ɫ��Ƶ graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Tanaka Primrose Tachiveyi, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media | Email
Vice President: Jabulani Nkiwane, M.S. in Cybersecurity
General Secretary: Sikhanyisiwe Tapera, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Treasurer: Thabo Moyo, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Student Liaison: Teurai Chitanda, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Liaison: Nontokozo Ngwenya, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

ISACA Student Group

Our student chapter of ISACA, an international organization for cybersecurity professionals, offers social events, networking and development opportunities, and certifications.

The ISACA Student Group's purpose is, through student empowerment, to expand recognition of the IT Audit and Assurance, Security and IT Governance disciplines, by extending education beyond the classroom on standards, practices and certification.

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Membership: Any ��ɫ��Ƶ student is eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

President: Daniel Lodi, M.S. in Cybersecurity | Email
Vice Presidents: Arnold Mavhezha, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Secretary: Chabota Matongo, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Treasurer: Rogers Wetaka, M.S. in Cybersecurity
Social Media Liaisons: Lusekelo Hambayi, M.S. in Cybersecurity

Faculty Advisor: Sivan Tehila, Program Director and Clinical Assistant Professor, M.S. in Cybersecurity | Email

Occupational Therapy Student Association

The Occupational Therapy Student Association (OTSA) supports the development of student members both personally and professionally by utilizing professional, educational, community and social activities to enhance their knowledge of occupational therapy. The organization will encourage camaraderie among students, as well as provide meaningful, productive interaction with faculty. In addition, OTSA strives to communicate with the broader ��ɫ��Ƶ community, as well as with other professional programs and associations.

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Membership: Membership is open to all enrolled graduate students in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program in good academic standing.

Current Executive Board:

President: Lilian Espinal, Occupational Therapy Doctorate | Email
Vice President: Elizabeth Gotovsky, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Secretary: Nuzha Bakht, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Community Service Chairperson: Gabriella Nahari, Occupational Therapy Doctorate
Professional Development Chairperson: Chasstity Smith-Brown, Occupational Therapy Doctorate

Faculty Mentor: Gioia Ciani, Program Director, Occupational Therapy Doctorate

National Student Speech Language and Hearing Association, ��ɫ��Ƶ, Wilf Chapter

The National Student Speech Language Hearing Association (NSSLHA) is the only national student organization for pre-professionals studying communication sciences and disorders (CSD) recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Established in 1972, NSSLHA supports 12,040+ members and 320+ chapters at colleges and universities nationwide. NSSLHA’s mission is to foster a spirit of unity by coordinating the interests and efforts of persons with a common goal, by offering opportunities for social and professional fellowship, and by providing situations in which students and faculty may work together as a team to advance the profession as a whole.

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Membership: Any full- or part-time graduate (including doctoral) students interested in the study of communication sciences and disorders who is not eligible for the Certificate of Clinical Competence is eligible for membership. Read NSSLHA Club Policies here. For more information, email yunsslha@gmail.com.

Current Leadership:

President: Ariel Nathans-Ramsdell, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Vice President: Tara Kirwan, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Secretary: Leah Lynch, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Treasurer: Hikaru Higaki, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Historian: Joanne Bergancia, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Co-Historian Assistant: Daniella Kiste, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology
Co-Historian Assistant: Marisleysis Rodriguez, M.S. in Speech - Language Pathology

Physician Assistant Student Association

The mission of the PA Student Association (PASA) is to provide a collegial environment for YU PA students to join together to pursue scholarly activities, community service, and leadership opportunities.

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Membership: Membership is open to all matriculated students in the YU PA program in good academic and professional standing.

Current Leadership:

President: Adam Daoud, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies | Email
Vice President: Sarah Forst, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Secretary: Amanda Ortsman, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Treasurer: Fiona Kocllari, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
NYSSPA Representative: Kat Vignona, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
AAPA Representative: Ethan Weiss, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Medical Mission Chair: Danielle Breen, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies
Social Media Chairperson: Laura Penn, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

Faculty Advisor: Dr. Lorraine Cashin, Assistant Dean and Program Director, M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies

National Student Nurse's Association (NSNA), YU/Katz School Chapter

The mission of the YU/Katz College NSNA Chapter is to:

Bring together and mentor students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs
Convey the standards and ethics of the nursing profession
Promote development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession
Advocate for high quality, evidence-based affordable and accessible health care
Advocate for and contribute to advances in nursing education
Develop nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future

Membership: Membership is open to all matriculated students in the YU Nursing program in good academic and professional standing.

Current Leadership:

President: Abigail Izgel
Vice President: Ariella Illyaev
Secretary: Daniella Aronov
Treasurer: Annie Wang

Faculty Advisor: Christy Jared, PhD, RN, PMHNP-BC, Clinical Associate Professor

YU's Google Developer Group

Google Developer Groups on Campus ��ɫ��Ƶ (GDG) is committed to building a community where ideas grow, skills sharpen and students unlock their full potential. As part of the global Google Developer Groups network, the chapter brings together beginners, active learners and experienced developers to connect, build and innovate. Whether students are writing their first line of code or leading advanced AI projects, there is a place for them in GDG.

Membership: All ��ɫ��Ƶ graduate students are eligible to join.

Current Leadership:

GDG Organizer: Harshini Elumalai, M.S. in Computer Science| Email
Cloud Lead: Tinotenda Maisiri, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization
Design Lead: Thabo Moyo, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Cybersecurity Lead: Open
Outreach and Marketing Lead: Harshita Verma, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Liaison: Rushil Chalke, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

Faculty Advisor: Andrew Catlin, Professor, M.S. in Data Analytics and Visualization

Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Club

The Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence Club is a student-led organization dedicated to fostering interest, knowledge, and innovation in computer science, artificial intelligence, and related technologies. The club provides a collaborative environment where students can explore emerging technologies, develop technical skills, and work on real-world projects.

Membership: The club welcomes students from all academic backgrounds who are interested in technology, problem-solving, and innovation.

Current Leadership:

President: Harshini Elumalai, M.S. in Computer Science | Email
Vice President: Ngoni Shaani, M.S. in Computer Science
Secretary: Alpha Munemo, M.S. in Computer Science
Treasurer: Brendon Mudyiwenyama, M.S. Digital Marketing and Media
Social Media Chair: Teurai Chitanda, M.S. in Digital Marketing and Media

Faculty Advisor: Honggang Wang, Professor and Department Chair, Department of Graduate Computer Science and Engineering

African Students Form Student Association

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African Students Form Student Association

Founded this fall by and several classmates, KASA has quickly become a vital support network for over 100 African students who call Katz College home. KASA helps with everything from airport pickups to securing first month’s rent, academic and professional mentorship, and camaraderie—easing students' transition to life in New York City.

Read the story in the Katz College blog.

Graduates Establish an Alumni Association

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Graduates Establish an Alumni Association

Katz School graduates have established an Alumni Association to inspire professional fulfillment, fellowship, acts of service and lifelong learning.

“As the Katz School continues to grow, you can feel the pride that our students and graduates have for their programs,” said Dean Paul Russo. “It speaks to the work of our faculty and staff that students want to stay connected.”

Humayra Kausar, a business development consultant at Viewsoft, will serve as president; Pujita Ravichandar, a consultant in energy, sustainability and infrastructure for Guidehouse, vice president; and Jesus Olivera, an advisory data scientist and data engineer at IBM, secretary and treasurer.

Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close

Read about the Indian Student Association

Indian Students Unite to Keep Homeland Close

The Indian Students Association promotes India’s rich culture and traditions, offers support to the 36 Katz School students from India who are acclimating themselves to a new country and helps incoming students make a more seamless transition to New York City.

“This is the first time away from home for many of us, so we decided to form a student association to help maintain our ties to our homeland and our culture,” said Lakshmikar Reddy Polamreddy, association president and a student in the M.S. in Artificial Intelligence.