Undergraduate Student Representative to the Board, 2025–26
Anna Mirer is a rising senior in the Maxwell School and College of Arts and Sciences, triple majoring in neuroscience, psychology, and policy studies. As a Russian immigrant and longtime New Yorker, she is passionate about using mental health research to drive meaningful, long-term change. Mirer served as Vice President of University Affairs for the Student Government Association, where she worked to elevate student voices. At the Barnes Center at The Arch, she managed the Peer Leader team within Health Promotion, developing outreach strategies and campus-wide wellness initiatives. She interned with the YMCA of Central New York and served as a research assistant with the Golisano Center for Special Needs, supporting behavioral health initiatives for diverse youth.
Mirer co-founded Connect 315, a student-led initiative aimed at strengthening relationships between Syracuse University and the surrounding community through collaborative programming and civic dialogue. In partnership with the City of Syracuse, she co-authored a literature review on community engagement strategies related to the I-81 redevelopment project. Her work continues to focus on fostering accessible, equity-driven public policy through research and outreach.
Mirer serves as one of two undergraduate student representatives for the 2025-26 academic year. She participates, ex officio, on the Student Experience Committee and reports to the Board at Executive Committee and full Board meetings.