GSAS Graduate Student Council Representatives

GSC President Benjamin Bertrand

Benjamin Bertrand is a doctoral candidate in history serving as the president of the Graduate Student Council for the 2026-2027 academic year. He is committed to creating community among scholars. Benjamin is excited to be of service to other graduate students at Fordham and hopes to foster opportunities for personal and professional development among his fellow students. His research focuses on the history of twelfth-century bishops, examining how they balanced their secular and spiritual responsibilities.

GSC Vice President Nini Mamisashvili

Nini Mamisashvilli is a doctoral candidate in biological sciences serving as the vice president of the Graduate Student Council for the 2026-2027 academic year. She is dedicated to building a stronger, more connected graduate student body. Nini's goal is to bridge departments, advocate for and amplify student voices, and create more professional development opportunities across disciplines. Her research investigates mechanisms of memory formation and learning in the hippocampus.

GSC Representatives