College of Business Graduate Student Advisory Board
The Student Voice Driving Change and Innovation
Shaping New Initiatives with Student Input
The Dean's College of Business Graduate Student Advisory Board provides a forum for MBA and MS students in the College of Business to provide feedback to the Dean and other administrators in the College of Business. This is accomplished through ongoing meetings and open dialogue. The information provided by these students assists in driving change and they act as a sounding board for new initiatives.
Learn more about the Graduate Student advisory board members below.
Accounting Programs
Anthony Attanasio
Anthony is currently a student in the MS in Accounting and Analytics program at Stony Brook University. He is working towards completing his four CPA exams, having already successfully passed the FAR section. His career aspiration is to work as a tax accountant on Long Island.
Sirisha "Siri" Chavatapalem
Siri is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics program at Stony Brook University. She earned her Bachelor of Commerce in India and completed the Intermediate level of Chartered Accountancy (CA Inter). Skilled in accounting principles, auditing, and financial reporting, she is currently preparing for the CPA certification.
Theodora Mertiri
Theodora is an aspiring Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a full-time Master’s student in Accounting and Analytics at Stony Brook University. She previously earned her BS in Business Management with a specialization in Accounting, graduating Summa Cum Laude. She serves as the Beta Alpha Psi (BAP) Influencer and is an active member of Women in Business. She speaks English, Albanian, Greek, Spanish, and a bit of French.
Deeksha Suresh
Deeksha holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree (Accounting major) and the US Certified Management Accountant (CMA) credential, with professional experience in internal auditing of financial statements and ERP, as well as governance-focused work. Her career interests center on applying data-driven insights and strong internal controls to support sound decision-making and organizational integrity.
Gabriel Zimmer
Gabriel is a graduate student in the Master of Science in Accounting & Analytics program at Stony Brook University, where he also earned his BS in Business Management in 2023. With over a decade of leadership in hospitality operations, he has extensive experience in financial reconciliation, budgeting, and variance analysis. He is an active member of Beta Alpha Psi and is preparing for the CPA exam. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, archery, and bartending for events.
MS in Finance
Shaunakh Raj
Shaunakh is currently pursuing his MS in Finance at Stony Brook University. He earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Finance in the UK, where he held leadership roles in various societies including founding the Global Advisory and Consulting Society. His professional experience includes internships in Investment Management and Mortgage Operations. Beyond academics, he is passionate about sports and reading.
Aman Tulsyan
Aman is currently pursuing his MS in Finance at Stony Brook University, with a specific interest in Mergers & Acquisitions and Portfolio Management. He is also a CFA Level I candidate, driven by a strong passion for finance and capital markets. In his free time, Aman enjoys playing soccer and ping pong, as well as exploring investment opportunities while managing his family’s portfolio.