Isabela Bandeira

Isabela is a first-generation Brazilian student at Columbia University’s School of General Studies and the former president of the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chapter at BMCC. As an English Literature major currently working at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, she hopes to bridge the communication gap between the humanities and the sciences.

At the heart of her work is a commitment to integration and to meeting people where they are, especially those whose paths do not fit traditional expectations. As a nontraditional student herself, Isabela understands the importance of creating spaces where students of different ages, personalities, experiences, and backgrounds feel welcomed, heard, and represented. As a current Millennium Fellow, in partnership with the United Nations Academic Impact, she leads a campus project aimed at addressing barriers between communities and educational spaces. Now, as a newly appointed member of the Communications Committee, she hopes to bring this perspective to the GS Student Council and strengthen communication between the Council and the diverse student community it serves.