Meet Your Undergraduate Student Government

Our Senate serves ¿ì»îapp’s undergraduate student body, advocating for an excellent undergraduate student experience and community needs. Our executive and legislative branches, committee chairs and faculty advisors come from diverse backgrounds to ensure your voice and ideas are represented.

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2024-25 Roster

  • Executive Branch

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    • Director of Student Experience | Rachel Bienstock
    • Executive Chair of Club Athletics and Recreation | [VACANT]
    • Executive Chair of Kennedy Mountain Campus & Outdoor Ed | Caitlyn Young
    • Executive Chair of Sustainability | Kiena Campbell
    • Executive Chair of 4D Experience & AdmissionsÌý| Addison Baker
    • Executive Chair of Facilities and Campus Management | Ellie Juliano
    • Executive Chair of Professional Development | Jake Corbett
    • Executive Chair of Wellbeing & Fitness | Elby Kropp

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    • Director of Strategic Communications | Michael Cheuvront
    • Assistant Director of Strategic Communications |Ìý Lizzie Lesoing
    • Executive Chair of Diverse & Inclusive Marketing | Feruz Yahia
    • Executive Chair of USG Social Media Marketing | Stefanie Paik
    • Executive Chair of USG Newsletter | Jill Odefey

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    • Director of Student Advocacy | Evelyn Stovin
    • Executive Chair of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion | Aya Saad-Masri
    • Executive Chair of Title IX & Equal Opportunity Topics | Korynne Terrio
    • Executive Chair of Accessibility, Equity, and Access | Zoe Evans-Funk
    • Executive Chair of Gender & Sexuality Equity Topics | Jay Keodonexay
    • Executive Chair of Religious Life | Yohana Liben
    • Executive Chair of International Student RelationsÌý| Daniela PimentelÌý

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    • Director of Student Relations |Ìý
    • Executive Chair of Panhellenic Association Relations |Ìý
    • Executive Chair of Interfraternity Council RelationsÌý|Ìý
    • Executive Chair of Multi-Cultural Greek Council RelationsÌý|Ìý


    External Positions

    • PresidentÌýof ¿ì»îapp Programming Board | Sydney Gutierrez
    • Co-Presidents of ¿ì»îapp Student Foundation |Ìý
    • Clarion Editors |Ìý
    • USG SAAC & NCAA Athletics Representative |Ìý
  • Judicial Branch
    • Justice Primus | Nina Morgenstein
    • Justice | Charlie Whalen
    • Justice | Madeline Hammett
    • Justice | Lianna Almeida
    • Justice |Nathaniel Schott
    • Justice | Khadeeja Rashid
    • Justice | Kjersti Warwick


    For more information about the Judicial Branch, click .

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  • Legislative Branch
    • Freshman Senator |Haval Khorsheed
    • Freshman Senator | Abi Newell
    • Sophomore Senator | Owen Beasley
    • Sophomore Senator | Ryan Bouchard
    • Junior Senator | Micah DenBraber
    • Junior Senator | Caleb Smith
    • Senior Senator | Kabe Aberle
    • Senior Senator | Sidney Barbier
    • Study Abroad Senator | Griffin Young
    • Transfer & Exchange Senator | Lizzy Lingenfelter
    • On-Campus Senator | Kendall Welborn
    • On-Campus Senator | Owen Mantelli
    • Off-Campus Senator | Luke Miller
    • Off-Campus Senator | Noura Ali Abid
    • Daniels College of Business Senator | Maddy Lohmeier
    • Daniels College of Business Senator | Dalton Timko
    • Fritz Knoebel School of Hospitality Management Senator |ÌýMia Collins
    • Josef Korbel School of International Studies Senator | Jagger Livengood
    • Daniel Felix Ritchie School of Engineering and Computer Science Senator | Gabby Hoyer
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Senator |ÌýOlivia Saint
    • Natural Sciences and Mathematics Senator |ÌýMichela Schenk
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | Madeleine Dierking
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | Zach Headley
    • Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Senator | VACANT
    • Lamont School of Music Senator | Delaney Sutherland
    • Diversity & Inclusive Excellence Senator | Gaby Barajas
    • Student Safety & Equity Senator |ÌýVACANT
    • International Students Senator |ÌýLeo Liu

Committee Chairs

  • Finance Committee | Griffin Young
  • Student Organizations Committee | Jagger Livengood
  • Diversity Committee | Gaby Barajas
  • Senate Affairs Committee | Luke Miller
  • Sustainability Committee | Sidney Barbier
  • International Students Committee | Naomy Napolitan
  • Student Living & Wellness Committee | Madeleine Dierking
  • Faculty & Academic Affairs Committee | Micah DenBraber

Staff Advisor

  • Jessie Stellini | Director of Student Engagement
  • USG Paid Position Office Hours Program

    The purpose of the paid office hours program is to increase access of elected and appointed student leaders to students, organizations, and the ¿ì»îapp Community at large. Additionally, the program demands accountability to one’s duty as a student leader.ÌýÌý
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    The positions included in the paid office hours program are elected or appointed and confirmed per the processes outlined in the USG Bylaws.

    Expectations of Paid USG Positions:ÌýÌý

    1. Host regular "office hours" throughout the 10 weeks of each academic quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring)Ìý
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    2. Office hours shall be held in the Community Commons Undergraduate Lounge – room 3600 (in the USG studio office within the Undergraduate Lounge)
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    3. A report of duties/activities completed during office hours included in committee report-outs at Senate Meetings weekly.Ìý
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    4. The USG Advisor is the primary point of contact for the presiding President Pro-Tempore regarding all USG matters within the USG office space in the Undergraduate Lounge.ÌýÌý
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    5. USG Officer availability will be published in the Pulse, Crimson Connect, and with Community Commons Front Desk quarterly.
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    2024-2025 Position Responsibilities:

    Compensation for all positions paid monthly over 9 month period for a single academic year, and all roles are considered temporary, non-benefitted monthly employee rolesÌý
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    PresidentÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Undergraduate Council MeetingsÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Run Executive meetingsÌý
    • Work late/early hours as neededÌý
    • Meet monthly with VC Student Affairs, Chancellor, ProvostÌý
    • Present quarterly to the Board of TrusteesÌý
    • Fundraise for student engagement at largeÌý
    • Track overall functions and proceedings of the USGÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Vice PresidentÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG Elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Work with the Pro-Tempore to oversee Committee ChairsÌý
    • Prepare for and run Senate MeetingsÌý
    • Attend Executive meetingsÌý
    • Work late/early hours as neededÌý
    • Meet monthly with VC Student Affairs
    • Present quarterly to the Board of TrusteesÌý
    • Track overall functions and proceedings of the USGÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    President Pro-TemporeÌý(elected Senator appointed to President Pro-Tempore role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Attend Senate and Executive meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Process all legislation in the SenateÌý
    • Maintain USG Teams/OneDrive folders for easy accessÌý
    • Track Committee Chair work and progress by holding consistent meetingsÌý
    • Check in with Senators working on various projectsÌý
    • Assist the President and Vice President with various projectsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Speaker of the ExecutiveÌý(appointed to Speaker of the Executive role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Attend Senate and Executive meetingsÌý
    • Make recommendations on behalf of Executive Branch
    • Consolidate Quarterly Reports by the Executive Branch
    • Hold weekly Executive Branch meetings
    • Attend Executive meetings (Student Relations, Student Advocacy, and Operations)
    • Maintain the USG Executive Teams folder
    • Organize and check-in Executive Directors and Executive Chairs
    • Work alongside the President and Vice President and various initiatives
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)

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    Justice PrimusÌý(appointed to Justice Primus role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Attend Senate and Executive meetingsÌý
    • Make recommendations on behalf of Judicial Branch
    • Consolidate Quarterly Reports by the Judicial Branch
    • Hold weekly Judicial Branch meetings
    • Maintain the USG JudicialTeams folder
    • Organize and check-in with Justices
    • Work alongside the President and Vice President and various initiatives
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)

    Finance Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Finance Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections.)

    Responsibilities

    • Oversee the Finance CommitteeÌý
    • Process incoming funding requestsÌý
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records about USG spendingÌý
    • Oversee the creation of the budget during each school yearÌý
    • Hold weekly meetings outside of Senate meetings to conduct Finance Committee businessÌý
    • Hold 4 office hours a week for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Serve as a direct resource for all student orgsÌý
    • Meet regularly with SAIE Budget Officers to ensure proper expenditures and address any concernsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Student Organizations Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Student Organizations Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Oversee the Student Org CommitteeÌý
    • Process org renewals, new org applications, and ongoing activity checksÌý
    • Maintain accurate and detailed records about RSO’sÌý
    • Serve as the primary resource for student orgsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Hold weekly student org committee meetings outside of Senate meetingsÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Diversity Committee ChairÌý(elected by undergraduate student body during USG Elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Conduct meetings withÌýDiversity Committee (DivCom)Ìýoutside of regular Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee the operations ofÌýDivComÌý
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Sustainability Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Sustainability Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýSustainability Committee (SusCom)Ìý
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý

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    Student Living, Safety and Wellbeing Committee ChairÌý(elected Senator appointed to Student Living, Safety, & Wellbeing Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýStudent Living, Safety and Wellbeing committee
    • Address concerns of student health, wellness, and safety
    • Meet with appropriate correspondents including but not limited to Sodexo, HCC, Campus Safety Title IX etc.
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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    Senate Affairs Committee Chair / Election Commissioner (elected senator, appointed to Senate Affairs Committee Chair role by USG President, following USG elections)

    Responsibilities

    • Maintain up-to-date bylaws and constitutional records, making updates to the living document following the passage of legislation in Senate meetings
    • Attend Senate meetings
    • Oversee the entire election processÌýfor all elections during the academic year
    • Serve as the primary contact for candidatesÌý
    • Maintain swift and consistent correspondence with candidatesÌý
    • Be able to work late/early as neededÌý
    • Able to manage multiple priorities in a calm and efficient mannerÌý
    • Respond to emails within 24 hours

    International Students Committee ChairÌý(elected by International undergraduate student body during USG Elections)

    Responsibilities:

    • Sits on various institution wide committeesÌý
    • Attend Senate meetingsÌý
    • Hold regular weekly office hours for student walk in questions/concernsÌý
    • Oversee operations ofÌýInternationalization Committee
    • Call regular meetings with the International House and Internationalization Council
    • Attend meetings with Pro-TemporeÌý
    • Respond to emails within 48 hours (preferred 24 hours)Ìý
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