Brandt School Student Government

Hello, everyone!

I am Rufus Chea from Liberia and a DAAD Helmut Schmidt Good Governance Scholar. Before joining the Brandt School, I worked as a junior researcher and field data officer at the Liberia Institute of Statistics and Geo-Information Services under the World Bank-funded project Harmonising and Improving Statistics in West Africa (HISWA), contributing to data quality and policy-relevant research.

In my free time, I enjoy jogging, listening to music and motivational speeches, and following geopolitics, soccer, and WWE.

As President, my goal is to collaborate closely with our team to ensure every student feels heard and represented, strengthen connections across cohorts, and maintain open, transparent communication with the administration.

Ope, didn’t see ya there! (Traditional Midwest Greeting)

I’m Tay (or T), originally from Athens, Ohio (U.S.), which is a small town nestled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. I earned my bachelor’s degree in anthropology with a focus on environmental health, which unexpectedly led me to a choice-style food pantry program coordinator position and, ultimately, into my current interests in food justice and systems-level accountability.

I care deeply about making sure student voices are genuinely heard in institutional decision-making. I’ve been told I’m a good listener, so if you ever want to talk through an idea or concern over coffee, please feel free to reach out. You’ll probably find me studying somewhere in the WBS building.

I'm Victoria — Vicky for short — and I'm the Secretary of the Willy Brandt School Government. I am a DAAD scholar from Argentina, and before starting the master's program, I worked in public policy, both in private companies and in the government of my city, Buenos Aires.

When I'm not catching up with coursework, you'll likely find me at the gym, taking long day trips around Germany, or drinking mate at some park.

My goal as Secretary is to help my colleagues organize fun activities and support you with anything you may need regarding classes. I wish to get to know you all better, so feel free to reach out, share your ideas, or have some mate!

¡Hola!

I’m Rebeca, from Mexico and a DAAD Scholar. Before joining the WBS I worked in international development and public policy, governance, institutional strengthening, youth empowerment, gender and justice issues, with NGOs, USAID and UN agencies.

I chose to serve as Vice President because I believe student representation works best when it is both empathetic and strategic. My goal is to help build bridges between students and the School by strengthening communication, supporting coordination, and ensuring that student voices are not only heard, but translated into meaningful action. 

Outside of policy, I enjoy hiking, yoga, exploring new cities, petting cats, and searching for good spicy food. I’m always happy to connect over coffee or beer in our beautiful Erfurt. 

Hello everyone!

I am Bernard Osei-Frimpong from Ghana. Your social planner at Brandt School Student Government. Before joining the Brandt School, I worked as a physiotherapist, medical doctor, and public health advocate.

In my leisure time you would find me playing football, watching football, and listening to news and music. 

My goal as the social planner is to make your time at the Brandt School more relaxed and fun and to help you learn and connect with other peers. Your social and personal well-being is my priority. 

Let’s link up!

Hi! I am Neeha Hazarika from Northeast India, a region full of vibrant culture and strong community spirit. Before coming to the Willy Brandt School, I completed my Master’s in Social Work (MSW) in India and spent over six years working with NGOs and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. That experience taught me a lot about leadership, planning, and managing resources responsibly.

As the Treasurer of the Student Government Body, I care deeply about making sure student funds are handled transparently and used in ways that truly support our student community.

In my free time, you’ll usually find me experimenting in the kitchen with new recipes or off exploring new places and collecting fresh experiences.