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GradHillel Student Board

The graduate student board is made up of volunteers from the GradHillel community and organizes all of our awesome events. If you'd like to join the board or have an idea for a new program, please contact us!

The most updated copy of the GradHillel student group constitution is available here.

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Will Sussman

President

wsussman@mit.edu

Will is your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Originally from New York, he participates in MCM, the Marvel Cinematic Multiverse. By day he’s a PhD student in Networks and Mobile Systems—something of a scientist himself—and by night he reads, runs, cooks, and plays piano.
Sabrina Corsetti

Tzedakah Chair

scorsett@mit.edu

Sabrina is a PhD student in EECS working on photonic integrated circuit design and applications. She is originally from Illinois and enjoys everything music- and outdoors-related. Sabrina is excited to help Hillel expand its positive influence in the Jewish and external community.
Eva Nates

Treasurer

enates49@mit.edu

Eva is looking forward to add to the Jewish community at MIT via positivity and leadership. She is a first-year graduate student in Mechanical Engineering researching prosthesis design at the Media Lab in the Biomechatronics group. Eva tries to get outside as much as possible, whether it be rowing, hiking, running, biking, you name it. Originally from Philly, she is on a quest to find the best bagel in Boston, so please reach out with any tips!
Adina Bechhofer

Mashgiach and Shabbat Co-Chair

adinabec@mit.edu

Adina is a PhD student in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) working on modeling and design of nano photo-electric devices. Originally from Israel, she loves cooking, doing outdoors things, meeting new people and painting. Adina is excited to be involved in creating a warm and inclusive Jewish community on campus.
Seiji Shaw

Shabbat Co-Chair

seijis@mit.edu

Seiji is a PhD student in EECS studying theory and algorithms of decision-making for robot autonomy. When winter hits, he runs back home to Los Angeles to dodge the cold. In his free time, he loves to run, go on bike tours, and fold origami. Seiji is excited to help shape GradHillel's Shabbat experience for MIT's Jewish community.
Hugh Smith

Programming Chair

hughs@mit.edu

Hugh is a PhD student in Materials Science and Engineering working on sodium-ion batteries. He is originally from Albany, NY. Hugh likes to watch sports, especially soccer, and is involved in intramural sports at MIT. He is looking forward to bringing the Jewish community together through engaging programs.
Arielle Weinstein

Programming Chair

ajweinst@mit.edu

Arielle is a PhD student in Biology studying how bacteria protect themselves against viruses. Originally from Washington, D.C., she loves baking, reading, and jogging around Cambridge. She is excited to help plan fun events for the MIT GradHillel community!