President
CSOM 2028
Arhum Abbas is a junior in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, concentrating in Finance and Business Analytics. He founded the Pakistani Student Association in 2024 and currently serves as its President, working to build a stronger community for Pakistani students and expand the presence of Pakistani culture on campus. Outside of PSA, Arhum is a Teaching Assistant for Excel for Business Analytics and works at Arwa Yemeni Coffee in Brookline. He will also join TD Securities in New York as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst. In his free time, Arhum enjoys basketball, tennis, working out, exploring Boston, and maintaining an unreasonable level of loyalty to Dunkin’.
Vice President
MCAS 2028
Shanzay Shajani is a junior in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College, majoring in Psychology with minors in Finance and Data Science. She serves as Vice President of the Pakistani Student Association, helping lead initiatives that build community, celebrate Pakistani culture, and foster inclusion across campus. Outside of PSA, Shanzay is a Stride Lead and SAP Greeter and works with Boston College Athletics, supporting operations for more than 500 student-athletes. Across her roles, she enjoys connecting with others and creating welcoming spaces throughout the BC community.
Secretary
CSOM 2028
Alishba Waqar is a junior in the Carroll School of Management at Boston College, majoring in Finance with a minor in Managing for Social Impact. She serves as Secretary of the Pakistani Student Association and as a Resident Assistant, where she supports first-year students and helps foster a strong sense of community. Alishba is also an Investment Banking Fellow and runs her own small business, Sweets by Alishba. Outside of academics and leadership, she enjoys lash mapping, walks around the Reservoir, and taste-testing her way through Trader Joe’s and Costco.
Director of Events
MCAS 2027
Rabia Irfan is a senior in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development at Boston College, studying Secondary Education and English with a minor in Management and Leadership through the Carroll School of Management. This semester, she is teaching full-time at Florida Ruffin Ridley School, where she works with ELA students. At BC, Rabia is also involved with the Bystander Intervention team. Outside of academics and teaching, she enjoys spending time with friends, going to concerts, and exploring new places.
Treasurer
MCAS 2027
Hasan Habib is a senior in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College, majoring in Economics with minors in Finance and History. He serves as Treasurer of the Pakistani Student Association, helping manage funding and organize events that celebrate Pakistani culture on campus. Outside of PSA, Hasan is involved in the BC Economics Association and Eagle Volunteers and has participated in investment banking competitions, including the Citi and RBC M&A competitions. Splitting his time between Dubai and the United States, he aspires to pursue a career in corporate finance and treasury. In his free time, Hasan enjoys training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and working out.
Director of Outreach
MCAS 2028
Iman Jalal is a junior in the Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences at Boston College and serves as Director of Outreach for the Pakistani Student Association. Across campus, Iman is involved in a wide range of organizations and leadership roles, including UGBC’s AHANA+ Leadership Council, the Resident Assistant program, Student Admissions Program as a Tour Guide, BC Piano Ensemble, and Bystander Intervention as a Trainer. Through her involvement, she enjoys connecting with students across the BC community and contributing to an inclusive and welcoming campus environment.
Senior Advisor
MCAS 2027
Raheel Ahmed is a senior at Boston College, majoring in Human-Centered Engineering with a minor in Environmental Studies. He currently serves as Senior Advisor of the Pakistani Student Association, helping guide the organization’s growth and efforts to celebrate Pakistani culture on campus. Outside of PSA, Raheel is a former President of the Muslim Student Association and is involved with Engineers Without Borders as a Local Project Lead. He has also participated in MakeBC, the South Asian Student Association, Hatchery, and several campus leadership and mentorship programs, including 48 Hours, Halftime, Kairos, and Compass Mentorship. Through his involvement, Raheel is passionate about community building, leadership, and making a meaningful impact both on and beyond campus.
Arhum Abbas | President
Raheel Ahmed | Vice President
Hasan Habib | Treasurer
Alishba Waqar | Secretary
Rafay Cheema | Director of Events
Shanzay Shajani | Director of Marketing
Afsah Kamran | Freshman Representative
Arhum Abbas | President
Raheel Ahmed | Vice President
Hasan Habib | Treasurer
Alishba Waqar | Secretary
Rafay Cheema | Director of Events
Shanzay Shajani | Director of Marketing
Zoha Aziz | Senior Advisor
FOUNDED IN 2024 BY ARHUM M. ABBAS