Originally from Michigan, Sarayu Bethamcherla is a junior studying Human Rights and Political Science at Columbia College. Sarayu currently serves as the Class of 2026 President for the Columbia College Student Council. After two years on council, Sarayu has found fulfillment in producing joyous moments of celebration, such as Major Declaration Gala, and always advocating for student perspective. Sarayu is most proud of her initiative to establish free menstrual products and contraceptives across residence halls. As former President of POLIS, Sarayu has also instituted POLIS as a newly recognized community-oriented society for aspiring professionals in policy, politics and government. Approaching her final year at Columbia, Sarayu is elated to foster greater community through innovative policy and student events!