Kawthar Al Janabi, BCC Co-President
Kawthar is a junior majoring in Chemical Engineering from Martinez, California. As one half of the co-presidents of the college council, she is excited to plan fun events for our Branford community! Beyond her council duties, she serves as a HoC aide at Branford, a Media Technician at STC and is a member of the best sketch comedy group on campus, The Good Show. When she’s not in class or in a meeting, you can find her rewatching the same show for the 100th time or studying in the Branford library.
Daniela Chaclan, BCC Co-President
Daniela is a junior from Houston, Texas, majoring in Global Affairs. She’s involved in Branford College Council as Co-President, Yale Dems, and is a Branford HoC Aide. You can find Daniela studying in the Branford Library or Haas Library and attending every tea room with her friends. She’s excited to plan both Branford Formals this year and keep growing Branford pride around the college!
Elizabeth Greenberg, BCC Vice President
Elizabeth is a senior majoring in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology (MCDB) from New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Outside of her vice president role in BCC, Elizabeth is the captain of the C2 women’s club soccer team, an active EMT, and a volunteer at Yale New Haven Hospital. You can usually find Elizabeth studying for the MCAT in Sterling Memorial Library or relaxing in the Branford courtyard. She is so excited to help plan events this year (especially Branford Swing) and is excited to foster a strong sense of Branford community!
Leah Dayan, BCC Secretary
Leah is a junior from Springfield, VA, and is majoring in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry. She loves reading, watching movies and tv shows, and hanging out with friends. She has enjoyed being a part of the Danceworks, Black Solidarity Conference, Yale’s Ethiopian and Eritrean Student Association, Women in Chemistry, and BCC. Leah, who is Ethiopian and Eritrean, also works as a student assistant at the Afro-American Cultural Center, where she plans and runs large annual events for students and alumni. In Branford, Leah loves going to the tea room and the Branford formals! Leah is looking forward to spending time in the Branford Courtyard and loves Branford for its kind community and can’t wait for what’s to come next!
Coby Yang, BCC Treasurer
Coby is a junior majoring in Economics and Political Science from Orlando, Florida. As Treasurer, Coby’s main priority is to maintain the financial records of BCC. Alongside BCC, Coby works as a Media Technician at STC, Fellow at Dwight Hall’s Community Mental Health Center, and a ISPS Research Assistant. After class, you can find Coby studying in HQ or hanging out with friends in their suites. Coby is excited to plan the many annual events that Branford holds for this year!
Alyssa Chang, BCC Co-SAC
Alyssa (she/her) is a sophomore from Los Angeles studying Ethics, Politics, and Economics (EP&E) + Statistics and Data Science (S&DS). Outside of working as a Co-SAC, she is actively involved in the Yale Daily News as a part of Executive Committee, Audience Editor, and the Business Board Director of Sales & Product. She also loves serving as VP of Marketing for The Women’s Network, Branford HOC Aide, Events Chair for MathCounts Outreach, and Hemi Teacher/YIRLI Director of Curriculum for YIRA. You can find her grabbing acai bowls around New Haven, cycling at Wheelhouse on early mornings with friends, or locking in at the Law School.
Keith Pemberton, BCC Co-SAC
Keith is a sophomore from High Point, North Carolina, majoring in History and pursuing tentative certificates in Journalism and Human Rights. In addition to Branford College Council he is actively involved with the Yale Globalist, the Black Mens’ Union, and the Undergraduate Legal Aid Association. You can find Keith studying in the Humanities Quadrangle or spending time with friends on cross campus. Within Branford, he enjoys planning events like I-Day and Fall Fest. This year, he is excited to serve as a Co-SAC with Alyssa, looking forward to fostering connections and creating memorable experiences in the best residential college.
