appointed officer Positions
productions team - Vice President’s Office
Productions Director
Venkata Chaitanya Jana
Venkata Chaitanya Jana, engaged in his Master's studies in Data Science at Stony Brook University, also dedicates his skills to the role of Productions Director in the Graduate Student Organization. In this capacity, he is instrumental in planning, coordinating, and overseeing a variety of events aimed at enriching the campus life for graduate students. His role involves meticulous attention to the details of event logistics, from initial concept to final execution, ensuring each event runs smoothly. Chaitanya's commitment to this role is a reflection of his dedication to enhancing the university's community spirit and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for his peers. His efforts are focused on creating opportunities for engagement, collaboration, and professional growth among the graduate student body.
gso reimbursements & finances - Treasurer’s office
Assistant Treasurer
DISHA Ghoshal
Disha Ghoshal (she/her) is a second year PhD student in Departmental of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research focuses on Bayesian Statistics, Monte Carlo Methods, Machine Learning and Particle Filtering.
As an Assistant Treasurer of GSO, Disha aims to smoothen out the reimbursement process and bring the prior experience she had as the Treasurer of GSO to help the team to better navigate complexities of their roles. She also helps train the Treasury team & makes them familiar with the reimbursement process, the management and the ICP.
Assistant Treasurer
Sai AKHIL Kogilathota
Sai Akhil Kogilathota (he/him/his) is wrapping up his Master’s in Data Science, where he’s been known to turn numbers into some pretty cool stories. But don’t be fooled by all the data talk—he’s just as likely to be out running through campus roads, getting ready for his marathon runs, as he is to be deep in code. Sai Akhil’s got a serious love for sports, but what really gets him going is the great outdoors. When he’s not crunching data, you’ll find him passionately hooping or setting up for those killer spikes in a high-energy volleyball match. Sai Akhil brings the same intensity and drive to sports as he does to his data science pursuits, making every moment count both on and off the court.
As the Assistant Treasurer, Sai Akhil plays a crucial role in keeping the organization’s finances on track. He’s not just about balance sheets and budgets, though; he’s all about balancing work and play, ensuring that the grad student experience is both fiscally responsible and full of fun. His mission? To make graduates' lives not just about academic growth, but about building unforgettable memories, one adventure at a time.
Office Manager - GSO’s OFFICE
Ravi PRAVEEN GALI
As the Office Manager for the GSO’s Office, I oversee administrative operations, ensuring smooth communication and support for various office functions. My responsibilities include managing email correspondence, addressing inquiries related to reimbursements, and providing guidance on any doubts regarding GSO processes.
Responding to emails and handling queries related to reimbursements and GSO policies.
Assisting with financial processes, including mailing checks and ensuring proper documentation.
Serving as a point of contact for students and staff regarding GSO-related matters.
Maintaining organized records and ensuring efficient communication within the office.
graduate student advocacy
GRADUATE STUDENT ADVOCATE
Karishma Trejo
Karishma is currently earning her MBA after graduating from Stony Brook with her degree in psychology in May 2024. During her time as a undergraduate student she was involved in Psi Chi Honor Society in Psychology, SBU Wind Ensemble and Residence Hall Association.
As a graduate student, she is currently serving as a Resident Assistant for graduate housing and serving as president of the National Residence Hall Honorary. Karishma is looking forward to connecting with other graduate students and providing support as the Graduate Student Advocate.
Contact Karishma
Email: GradAdvocate@stonybrook.edu
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ADVOCATE
Bindu BHARGAVA REDDY CHINTAM
Office Hours:
Monday: 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Wednesday : 12:00 PM-1:30 PM
Email for appointments
Bhargav (he/him/his) is a second-year Master's student in the Computer Science department at Stony Brook. His academic interests are centered around the field of natural language processing and lexical analysis. Outside of academia, Bhargav is an avid gamer, enjoys long rides on his motorbike, and loves going on treks.
Bhargav serves the GSO as President to help advance the political interests of graduate students including: advocating for international students, and facilitating better access to research funding.