Student Union Secretary Ashna Kelkar announced the results of the fall 2022 Union elections on Sept. 17 in an email to Brandeis students. The senate positions open to students in this round were senators for the Classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026, as well as racial minority senator, international student senator, allocations board, North Quad senator, Massell Quad senator, East Quad senator, Skyline/Rosenthal senator, 567/Village senator, off-campus senator, and Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program senator.

There are still a few vacancies left, and Kelkar wrote in the email that the Union would hold a special election in the next few weeks to fill the remaining spots. 


SENATORS


Class of 2026 

Fiona Wang ’26 secured one of the seats for the class of 2026 senator. In her bio, Wang wrote about creating more community-building events for Brandeis students as well as joint events with surrounding universities. Wang also mentioned fighting for air conditioning in all residence halls and improving the dining system, and wrote that students’ complaints are her top priority. 

Tyler Hupart ’26  of the New Frontiers Party secured one of the seats for the class of 2026 senator. Hupart wrote in his bio that the “small, tight-knit community” at Brandeis is its greatest strength, and emphasized his willingness to have open discussions to “move forward together.” 


Class of 2025

Erica Hwang ’25 secured one of the positions for the class of 2025 senator. She wrote in her bio about pushing for more dining-hall options for students with dietary restrictions, advocating for higher wages for BranVan drivers, making menstrual products more available on campus, and promoting campus accessibility. 

James Brosgol ’25 secured one of the positions for the class of 2025 senator. He wrote in his bio that if elected he will serve with an “unwavering commitment to the truth and to integrity.” He also wrote about working with the dining staff as well as leading the Senate in researching UV lamp options to combat Seasonal Affective Disorder. 


Class of 2024 

Sahil Muthuswami ’24 secured the position of the class of 2024 senator, after serving as East Quad senator last year. Muthuswami wrote about building campus spirit through activities like “Midnight Buffet” and addressing accessibility concerns across campus. 


International Student

Koby Gottlieb ’26 secured the seat of international student senator. Gottlieb discussed his plans to create a safety network around campus and Waltham, and improve the BranVan system in his bio.  


Racial Minority

Rachel Gao ’25 secured one of the positions of racial minority senator. She wrote in her bio about her goals “to be a voice and advocate for students of color on the Brandeis campus” and her plans to have safe spaces accessible to various groups on campus. 

Divam Gupta ’26 secured one of the positions of racial minority senator. Gupta wrote in his bio that he aims to serve as a “connection between minority students and the Brandeis administration” and aims for “complete equality on campus.” 


Skyline/Rosie 

Chana Thomas ’25 secured the position of Skyline/Rosie senator and wrote in her bio about how her experience as a midyear student prompted her to care deeply about ensuring a smooth transition for other midyear students. 


Charles River Apartments 

Nicholas Kanan ’23 secured the position of Charles River senator. He wrote in his bio about working with Brandeis Transportation to improve and increase transportation from the Charles River Apartments.


Massell Quad 

Zachary Moskovits ’26 of the New Frontiers Party secured the position of Massell Quad senator. Moskovits wrote in his bio that he is willing to use his “loud voice” whenever a classmate needs help.


North Quad 

Eve Begelman ’26 secured the position of North Quad senator. She wrote in her bio that she is looking to make North Quad a “friendly and comfortable environment for all.” 


Ziv/Ridgewood

Eamonn Golden ’26 secured the position of the Ziv/Ridgewood senator. He wrote about advocating for free menstrual products, even for those who live in suite-style dorms without common bathrooms. He also wrote about amending the constitution to “better reflect the needs and circumstances of our current Student Union.”


Village/567

Kai Kibilko ’25 secured the position of Village/567 senator. Kibilko said in their bio that they want to increase transparency and “democratize the process by which decisions regarding the students are made.”


Off-campus 

Kelly Lei ’24 secured the position of Off-campus senator. She wrote in her bio that she wants to strengthen the off-campus student community, with a particular focus on helping students find carpools to campus, as well as making parking more convenient for students who live off campus. 


Myra Kraft Transitional Year Program

Jahkhi Waters ’26 secured the position of MKYTP senator, emphasizing in his bio that he is “very outspoken … If I need to address an issue, I will speak on it with no hesitation.”


ASSOCIATE JUSTICES


Farishta Ali ’24 was elected to be one of the associate justices. In her bio, Ali wrote about her goals to “uphold the standards of the Student Union’s constitution,” and the importance of building a friendly environment in the Brandeis community. 

Alyssa Golden ’26 secured another associate justice position.Golden wrote in her bio that she prioritizes providing “accountability and transparency” from the Union so that Brandeis students can cooperatively work together. 

Zachary Miller ’25 secured the last associate justice position. Miller wrote about his past experience in a variety of legal and governmental positions and how they will help him do his best in this position.


ALLOCATIONS BOARD


Cameron Sherman ’26 secured a position on Allocations Board. Sherman wrote in his bio about his knowledge of saving and spending money and how his experiences will help him in this position.