MassBay Names Mahanaz Jatoi as the 2025-2026 Student Trustee

MassBay Community College computer science student and the student trustee, Mahanaz Jatoi, on the Wellesley Hills campus, Wellesley Hills, MA, August 2025 (Photo/MassBay Community College).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Liz Cooper
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WELLESLEY HILLS, Mass. (August 18, 2025) — MassBay Community College computer science student Mahanaz Jatoi has been elected to serve as the College’s 2025-2026 Student Trustee.

“MassBay has been so much more than a college for me — it has been a place where I’ve discovered my voice, grown as a leader, and built a true sense of belonging,” said Jatoi. “Some of my favorite MassBay moments have been representing the College at off-campus events, speaking with new students about MassBay, and connecting with people from around the world. It will be an honor to serve as the MassBay Student Trustee, representing the student voice on the MassBay Board of Trustees.”

Jatoi, an international student from Pakistan now living in Southborough, MA, chose MassBay for its “welcoming community, affordability, and strong transfer pathways.” She has been deeply involved in campus life, serving as an orientation leader before being promoted to Student Coordinator of Orientation, as a senator for the Student Government Association, and as the founder and president of both the Wellness Club and the Computer Science Club.

In addition, she works as a peer mentor in the Academic Achievement Center and recently completed an internship with MassBay’s Career Services Department. She has also represented her home country of Pakistan at the MassBay International Club’s International Lunch Hour.

Jatoi’s dedication has earned her recognition on both the Dean’s List and President’s List for her academic excellence. Last spring, she was honored with the MassBay Student Engagement Impact Award for her outstanding contributions to the campus community.

She is scheduled to graduate from MassBay in May 2026 with her associate degree in computer science. After graduation, she plans to transfer to a four-year university to continue her studies and pursue a career in cybersecurity, with aspirations of working in software development or cybersecurity to create innovative technologies and safeguard them from cyber threats.

MassBay Community College is the most affordable higher education option in MetroWest Boston and is free to most Massachusetts residents without a bachelor’s degree. With more than 70 associate degree and certificate programs, along with comprehensive workforce and educational training, MassBay provides a wide range of courses with flexible day, evening, and weekend classes in Wellesley, Framingham, the Automotive Technology Center in Ashland, and online, in high-demand fields including health and life sciences, computer science, engineering, cybersecurity, business, and the humanities. MassBay students receive unparalleled value, with free one-on-one academic and social support services, compassionate and experienced faculty, and stackable credits that easily transfer to bachelor’s degree programs and that provide hands-on, workforce-ready skills. Health sciences, human services, early childhood education, and many general education programs are offered at the 65,000 square foot, state-of-the-art MassBay Framingham, which has served the community since January 2024. Founded in 1961, MassBay has been accredited by multiple governing bodies and remains dedicated to serving its diverse communities, fostering inclusiveness, and advancing equity for all.