Heller Student Association

HSA vision and mission

The vision of the Heller Student Association (HSA) is to take an inclusive approach to understand and empower all of our educations through a focus on cross-collaboration between students, working groups, professors, and staff at Heller.

The mission of the HSA is to participate meaningfully in decisions affecting students’ time at Heller. We will amplify the diverse voices of the student body by bringing your input to the faculty, administration, career services, staff, steering committees, and program directors with whom we meet regularly.

Heller Student Association Co-Chairs

Lois Sarpong

Lois Sarpong is a passionate advocate for social change and sustainable development, with a keen interest in youth development, women's advancement, and environmental management. With over eight years of experience in development project management, she has consistently demonstrated her passion and unwavering commitment to creating a more equitable and sustainable world by fostering positive change and promoting sustainable practices in Ghana and across the West African region.

Before joining the Heller School, Lois played a key role in the UNDP Global Environment Facility Small Grants Programme, where she designed and implemented projects aimed at reducing poverty while generating global environmental benefits in areas such as biodiversity conservation, climate change mitigation, and sustainable land management. Together with her team, she built the capacity of over 5,000 indigenous people, including persons with disabilities, helping to reduce their vulnerability to environmental risks, fostering sustainable entrepreneurship, and promoting inclusive growth and self-sufficiency.

She holds a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana and is currently pursuing a master's degree in Sustainable International Development at the Heller School for Social Policy and Management.

Richard Antwi Boasiako

Richard is a healthcare professional with a strong background in clinical care, public health, and global leadership, currently pursuing a Master’s in Global Health Policy & Management at Brandeis University’s Heller School. With over 12 years of experience, including serving as a Senior Nursing Officer in the Ghana Armed Forces Medical Corps and working on international peacekeeping missions, he has developed expertise in healthcare policy, project management, and research. As the Co-Chair of the Heller Student Association, Richard fosters collaboration and engagement among students, leading initiatives that enhance healthcare outcomes and advocating for innovative solutions to global health challenges. His goal is to contribute to the strengthening of healthcare systems worldwide.

Heller Student Association

HSA vision and mission