Mission Statement

The purpose of the Student Government is to work actively to represent the school body, to promote school spirit, to promote and coordinate social activities for the campus community, to coordinate and assist in the funding of the Government and student organizations, to foster an active and engaged membership within the campus and local communities, and to support the
mission of the University.

 

Executive Board

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President Kennedy Jester (They/She)

Year: Senior
Major: Exercise Science with minors in Psychology and Spanish
Interests: Nonprofit administration, film, law, and public health
Committees: Binder (chair), Student Activities, Bon Appetit, DEIA (chair), and Public Relations
Other Organizations: Theta Phi Alpha, Honors Program, SOAR and Fall Orientation Leader

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michael pacer

Vice President Michael Pacer (He/Him)

Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration with MBA
Interests: Exercise, networking, and hanging out with friends
Committees: Oversight (chair), Outreach, Basketball Court, and Mentor-Mentee
Other Organizations: Ehinger Fellows, Theta Phi Guy, SOAR and Fall Orientation Leader

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Chief of Staff Adriana Rivera (She/Her)

Year: Senior
Major: Biomedical Engineering with a Mechanical concentration
Interests: Working out and welding
Committees: Finance, House of Reps, DEIA, Safety, Mental Health, and Share Closet
Other Organizations: Biomedical Engineering Society, MSO, HOLA, and Society of Women Engineers

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Secretary Griffin Max (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration with MBA
Interests: Fitness, golf, video games, and snowboarding
Committees: Outreach (chair)
Other Organizations: MedPro Group Intern, Alpha Sigma Phi, SOAR and Fall Orientation Leader

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michael dannah

Publicity Director Leah Mallon (She/Her)

Year: Junior
Major: Communications, with minors in PR, Social Innovation, Leadership, and Biology
Interests: Coloring, painting , and Just Dance
Committees: Student Activities (chair), Public Relations (chair), and DEIA
Other Organizations: BSU, GSAN, MSO, Theta Phi Alpha, SOAR and Fall Orientation Leader

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Speaker Emma Oslakovich (She/Her)

Year: Senior
Major: Design Engineering Technology, with minor in Plastics Engineering and Master's in Engineering Management
Interests: Yellowstone, fishing, and trying new foods
Committees: Safety and House of Reps (chair)
Other Organizations: CPH, Order of Omega, Theta Phi Alpha Fraternity, SOAR, and NASA HERC Team

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john wrachford

Treasurer John Wrachford (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Computer and Information Technology, with minors in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity, as well as a Master's in Information Studies
Interests: Drawing
Committees: Finance (chair)
Other Organizations: Study Abroad Club and Computer Science Society

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Senate

Freshmen

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Senator Andrew Szelis (He/Him) 

Major: Biology, Pre-PA
Interests: Weightlifting and playing games with family
Committees: Student Activities and Share Closet
Other Organizations: HSA, Medecins Sans Frontieres, and Biology National Honor Society

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heidi wilhelm

Senator Elizabeth Thiel (She/Her)

Major: Communications
Interests: Fishing and spending time with animals
Committees: Student Activities and Bon Appetit
Other Organizations: CCH and Intramural Volleyball

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Sophomore

 

Senator Grace Huisman (She/Her)

Major: Exercise Science, Pre-PT, with minors in Nutrition Science and Sports Psychology
Interests: Cooking, playing piano/violin, and hanging out with friends
Committee: Bon Appetit, Climate and the Environment, DEIA,
Other Organizations: CCH, Track and Field, Triathlon, and TCA

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heidi wilhelm

Senator Heidi Wilhelm (She/Her)

Major: Biology Education, Pre-SLP
Interests: Hiking, going on coffee dates, and hanging out with friends
Committees: Basketball Court, Bon Appetit,
Other Organizations: CCH, HSA, Study Abroad Club, and Battle Ground Club

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Junior

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Senator Michael Kruse (He/Him)

Major: Business Management, with MBA and minor in Finance
Interests: Being outside, sports, and hanging out with friends
Committees: Basketball Court
Other Organizations: CCH, TCA, TBN, Ehinger Fellows, SOAR, and Ski Club

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Senator Chase Herrick (He/Him)

Major: Sports Management, with minors in Marketing and Coaching
Interests: Playing sports and board games
Committees: Oversight, Basketball Court, Bon Appetit, and Safety
Other Organizations: Sigma Phi Epsilon and Sports Management Club

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Senior

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Senator Chandler Ruetz (He/Him)

Major: Biomedical Engineering, with minors in Chemistry and Bioprocessing
Interests: Reading, video games, and learning
Committee: Safety
Other Organizations: CCH, BMES, AEMB, Marching Band, Pep Band, and Wind Ensemble

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Allen School of Engineering and Computing

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Senator Garrett Adams (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with a minor in Mathematics
Interests: Electrical projects
Committees: Mentor-Mentee
Other Organizations: SAE, Maker's Club, IEEE, and Basic Utility Vehicle Design

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roger ellyson

Senator Roger (Lee) Ellyson (He/Him)

Year: Junior
Major: Electrical Engineering, with minors in Energy Engineering and Robotics
Interests: Running, hiking, and biking
Committees:
Other Organizations: Track and Field, CCH, and Cross Country

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Franks School of Education

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Senator Emma Peters (She/Her)

Year: Senior
Major: Elementary and Special Education, with a minor in Psychology
Interests: Reading, crocheting, and watching Disney Plus
Committees: Oversight and Bon Appetit
Other Organizations: Pi Lambda Theta and Holy Family Episcopal Church

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Senator Ashtyn Shemwell (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Elementary and Special Education
Interests: Shopping, video games, and hanging out with friends
Committees: Mental Health, Mentor-Mentee
Other Organizations: High Voltage Dance Team and E-Sports

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Jannen School of Arts and Sciences

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Senator Geordi McIntyre (He/Him)

Year: Senior
Major: Criminal Justice, with minors in Psychology and Forensic Psychology
Interests: Ice skating and karaoke
Committees: PR, Safety
Other Organizations: Psych Club, Blackstone Law Club, and Campus Safety

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Senator Lucas Miller (He/Him)

Year: Junior
Major: Actuarial Science and Mathematics
Interests: Fishing, sports, intramurals, and networking
Committees:
Other Organizations: CCH, Math Club, and Financial Aid Staff

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Ketner School of Business

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Senator Aubrey Larner (She/Her)

Year: Junior
Major: Business Administration with MBA
Interests: Dancing and tattoos
Committees: Finance
Other Organizations: Theta Phi Alpha, Women in Business, and Entrepreneurs Committee

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Rinker-Ross School of Health Sciences

 

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Senator Elijah Schilthuis (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology, Pre-PA with an MBA
Interests: Fishing, sporting, and hiking
Committees: Bon Appetit
Other Organizations: Men's Tennis, Pickleball Club, CCH, PPACT, HSA, and Relay for Life

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International

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Senator Carl (Elias) Sandholm (He/Him)

Year: Senior
Major: Business Administration and Management, with an MBA-Analytics
Interests: Exercise, coaching, music, and movies
Committees: Mental Health
Other Organizations: Ehinger Fellows, Youth Hockey Coaching, and Admissions Staff

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Senator Awab Ali (He/Him)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Biology, Pre-Med
Interests: Guitar, soccer, and swimming
Committees: Outreach and Bon Appetit
Other Organizations: Tri-Beta, MSO, and Trine Muslim Association

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Commuter

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Senator Cara Molyet (She/Her)

Year: Sophomore
Major: Business Administration
Interests: Hiking, sewing, and biking
Committees: Outreach and Share Closet (chair)
Other Organizations: Newman Catholic Fellowship and Women in Business

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Senator Eisa Obad (He/Him)

Year: Senior
Major: Biology, with a minor in Psychology
Interests: Hanging out with friends, video games, and drawing
Committees:
Other Organizations: Trine Muslim Association and MSO

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Greek Life

 

 

 

Correspondents

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Correspondent Mariah Ethridge (She/Her)

Year: Junior
Major: CIT with a concentration in Web Development
Interests: Learning French and writing
Committees: House of Reps, DEIA, and Safety
Other Organizations: BSU, GSAN, MSO, Theta Phi Alpha, SOAR and Fall Orientation Leader

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Correspondent Areeba Kazi (She/Her)

Year: Junior
Major: Biology and Psychology
Interests: Watching Law & Order, art, and going on walks
Committees: House of Reps, Bon Appetit, DEIA, and Mentor-Mentee
Other Organizations: SPEAK, Art Club, and Study Abroad Club

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Correspondent Layla Stickley (She/Her)

Year: Freshman
Major: Elementary and Special Education
Interests: Golfing, baking, and reading
Committees: House of Reps, Mental Health, and Public Relations
Other Organizations: Theta Phi Alpha

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