Brandeis University Admissions
Brandeisians Of the Last Decade (BOLD 9)
Meet the BOLD 9
The alumni who make up the 2022 BOLD 9 class are outstanding artists, activists and entrepreneurs who are driving important conversations, challenging the status quo and making waves in their respective fields. They're already changing the world, in less than 10 years since graduating from Brandeis. And they’re just getting started.
Sneaker King
Jiahuan “Green” Xia ’15 is the co-founder of streetwear outlets Shine Marketplace and Sole Stage.
Flipping the Equation
Jessica Sanon, Heller MBA’18, is the founder and CEO of sySTEMic flow, a nonprofit dedicated to diversifying STEM fields.
Heritage in Song
Yoni Battat ’13 is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and teacher exploring Arab and Jewish musical forms.
Power Over Pink
Brianna Majsiak ’16 is the co-founder of The Breasties, a nonprofit supporting the breast cancer community.
Unearthing Truth and Justice
Delande Justinvil ’13 is a biocultural anthropologist whose work centers the ethical treatment of African American remains.
The Future of Food
Sam Terris ’15 is the co-founder of Simulate, a biotechnology startup that creates plant-based foods.
Building Community Resilience
Katherine Kolios ’12 is the executive director of Rain for the Sahel and Sahara, a nonprofit fostering community in Niger.
Access and Inclusion For All
Marissa Ditkowsky ’16 is an attorney, and disability rights and justice activist.
Bomb-Sniffing Dogs of Crypto
Asaf Meir ’14 and Chen Arad ’15, Heller MA/MBA’17, are the co-founders of Solidus Labs, crypto-native risk monitoring and market integrity company.