Kaoutar Cheji
Vice President of Diversity and Inclusion
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: Finance, Information Systems
Hi guys, my name is Kaoutar, junior finance and information systems major, I’m orginally from Morocco but born in Italy, Rome. Outside SUSA I’m BMGT head TA and part of the student senate for smith. Some hobbies of mine are traveling, eating good food, and running track.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
Responsible for upholding the diversity and inclusion goals of Smith within both the internal and external SUSA bodies. Through three standard projects each conducted on bi-semesterly bases - audit of SUSA clubs, collection and analysis of club demographic data, and diversity training for club leadership - this committee strives to spur continuous growth in SUSA’s external clubs via regulation and education. This committee also caters events for SUSA internal geared toward enhancing its own senses of community and inclusion.
Arun Ramanathan
Hometown: East Brunswick, NJ
Majors: CS, Finance
Hi! My name is Arun! I am currently a Junior studying Computer Science and Finance. I am excited to contribute to the vibrant community here at Smith! Whether it's diving deep into the realm of deep learning or AI ethics, I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. I love to play poker and I will take any chance to experience new cultures, whether its media or food! I look forward to connecting with fellow students, faculty, and industry professionals to explore the endless possibilities at the intersection of technology and business.
Kethaka Yattogoda
Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka
Major: Finance, Information Systems
Hello everyone, my name is Kethaka Yattogoda and I’m from Sri Lanka. I have lived in 6 different countries so I love to travel and visit different places. I transferred from Montgomery College to UMD and now part of the SUSA DEI committee. In my free time I like to cook food and try different restaurants!
Kevin Mendez
Hometown: Colmar Manor, MD
Major: Marketing and International Business
Hello my name is Kevin Mendez I'm Junior studying Marketing and International Business. Im involved with is Queer Leadership Accelerator which is an organization focusing on uplifting Queer students when it comes to the business world. In the future I hope to work in the entertainment/fashion industry.
Noveen Awan
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Major: OMBA & Information Science
MyHi my name is Noveen Awan, I’m majoring in Operations Management and Business Analytics with a double degree Information Science major. I’m involved in DSP which is a professional Co-ed business fraternity. In the future I’m looking forward to working in Cybersecurity and Data Analysis while pursing my personal interests in travel and videography.
Michelle Lian
Hometown: Yangon, Myanmar
Major: Information Systems
Hi guys! My name is Michelle Lian and I am an international student from Myanmar. Apart from being an SUSA committee member, I volunteer as the International Orientation Leader, work at the University Book Center and prior that, I used to work as a peer tutor and barista here in the US. I am always looking forward to involving in school, meeting new people and building new relationships. Feel free to reach out to me via LinkedIn or just say hi. Don’t worry I don’t bite!