Branford College Council

Branford College Council meetings happen every Monday at 10pm in the Trumbull Room and are open to all Branfordians.

Dearest Branford,

We’re so excited to welcome you into Branford College, the best college at Yale! We are your Branford College Council (BCC) Executive Board for 2026-2027, and we are all looking forward to what this year has in store for Branford. BCC’s role is to organize Branford-wide activities and events, along with helping address any concerns or issues that arise in the college community. Our activities range from dances like Branford Swing and Crushes & Chaperones, fun courtyard festivals with food, mucis, and games like Fall Festival or I-Day (Branford Independence Day). We also organize smaller activities such as trivia nights, movie screenings, assassins, and the infamous easter egg hunt. We also organize off-campus trips to go skiing, apple picking, and many other exciting activities. Also, lots of ~free food~ along the way!

But even beyond all of those events, the most important part of BCC is that everything we do is up to the Branford community! We welcome any and all ideas from anyone in Branford, from reasonable ideas like a pinball tournament on our Branford pinball machines to ridiculous ideas like having Pitbull come to our weeknight Tea Rooms. Our weekly meetings are open to everyone, and we encourage you all to stop by at least once to meet other Branfordians and enjoy some delicious food.

Beyond planning activities and events, BCC meetings are also a place to discuss and consider the culture, values, and community in Branford. Topics like school policy, sustainability, inclusion, community service, the dining hall, Branford facilities, and more are frequent topics at BCC meetings. There are opportunities for formal positions (i.e. class representative) in BCC, but most people attend for the camaraderie and fun. Also, you do not need any position to make an impact on BCC or planning an event. BCC is a place where anyone can spearhead ideas and events they are passionate about, regardless of how big or small it is.

We are so excited for the upcoming school year, and we hope that you will all join us on Monday nights at 10pm in the Trumbull Room! Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions, ideas, concerns, or if you just want a new friend :) We love Branford, and we know that you will too!

BFA,
BCC

BCC Constitution

Santiago Giraldo, BCC Co-President

Santiago is a junior double-majoring in Political Science & History from Miami, Florida. Aside from BCC, Santiago is a member of Sabrosura: Yale’s Premier Latin Dance Group and works as a shelving assistant at the Gilmore Music Library. You can usually find Santiago on his morning runs, in the Gilmore Music Library, in PWG, or in the Brandford Buttery. He really wants everyone to feel at home at Branford, so do not hesitate to say “hi”!

Meka Lily Rucker, BCC Co-President

Meka is a junior majoring in Statistics and Data Science (S&DS) from Northern California! Alongside BCC, Meka works as an undergraduate learning assistant (ULA) with the S&DS department, serves as a peer liaison, and is a member of Kasama: the Filipino club at Yale. You can usually find her grabbing a matcha latte at The Elm or Book Trader Cafe, or locked in at the Branford library. In her free time, she’s curating a new playlist, rewatching her favorite films, or spending time with friends.”

Emma Shulman, Vice President

Emma Shulman is a Junior from New York City studying Psychology and American Studies. In addition to BCC, Emma works as a Head Branford aide and is on the Yale Club Squash team. In her free time, she likes to bake in the Branford kitchen, hang out with friends, and explore new restaurants in New Haven! This year, she is so excited to serve as the Vice President on the Branford College Council and help foster community in the college!

Ruby Nichols, BCC Secretary

Bio coming…

Nathan Kwon, BCC Treasurer

Nathan Kwon is a junior from Utah studying Architecture and Economics. Outside of the Branford College Council, he is involved in Yale Model United Nations, the Yale Daily News, and club squash. After class, you can find Nathan running around East Rock or eating around New Haven with friends. Nathan is excited to be returning to BCC as Treasurer and can’t wait for all the Branford events!

Tanish Doshi, BCC Co-SAC

Tanish is a sophomore from Tucson, AZ studying Ethics, Politics, & Economics . Beyond BCC, Tanish is the Political Co-Chair of the South Asian Students Association, a student tour guide at the Yale Center for British Art, and a volunteer with Yale Income Tax Assistance! In his free time, he’s usually watching a movie, trying new Thai food in New Haven, or procrastinating a paper. Tanish is excited to be Co-SAC and is always happy to hear from Branfordians about any event ideas they have!

Isaac Mauricio, BCC Co-SAC

Isaac is a sophomore studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. He is originally from Brazil but now lives in Massachusetts. In addition to BCC, he is the Social Chair for Brazil Club at Yale, an Advising Fellow for Matriculate, and involved with neuroscience research at the Yale School of Medicine. Outside of class, you can find him logging movies on Letterboxd, playing mahjong with friends, learning new languages, or at events with free food!