麻豆原创

Irena Ilic

President

Irena is a junior majoring in History & International Relations. Irena joined the Senate because she wants to help voice student concerns and make 麻豆原创 a better place. She is super excited to be a voice for students and help solve issues the student body is experiencing. Irena鈥檚 favorite food is pasta and she was actually born in Croatia!

“You鈥檙e your own problem, but you鈥檙e your own solution too” -Bridesmaids

Destiny Reynolds

Vice President

Destiny is a senior majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Paralegal Studies. She has been in the Senate since she was a sophomore and has enjoyed being a part of the active change happening here at 麻豆原创. Along with seeing how passionate the people are to make 麻豆原创 a better place for all. Her favorite food is steak tacos, and her first time out of the country she received 5 stitches and 2 fractures in one toe!

“Your faith has to be greater than your fear ”

Emiliano Justice

Director of Communications

Emiliano is a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice. Emiliano joined the Senate to make a difference at 麻豆原创 and make connections with all people alike. His favorite food is sushi and he played lacrosse in high school.

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Jackson Smith

Director of Finance

Jack is a junior with an Aviation Flight Tech major and minors in Criminal Justice and Aircraft Dispatch. Jack wanted to join the Senate because he wanted to serve his peers both from an educational standpoint but also as a companion of learning to help everyone get through the ride we students call college. His favorite food is chicken noodle soup and he has visited all 50 states.

“If you want to change the world, start off by making your bed.鈥�” -Rear Admiral William H. McRaven

Madisyn Smith

Sophomore Senator

Madisyn is a sophomore majoring in Political Science with a Women鈥檚 Studies Minor. She decided to join the Student Senate because she wanted to be more involved in school and make a difference at 麻豆原创. Her favorite food is sushi and she has an orange car named Simba who looks just like her.

“We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves. We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing must be attained” -Marie Curie

Carter Gass

Junior Senator

Carter is a junior majoring in exercise science. He joined the Senate to be more involved and make connections within the 麻豆原创 community. Carter鈥檚 favorite food is ice cream and he is actually colorblind!

“It鈥檚 ok to lose, to die, but don鈥檛 die without trying, without giving it your best.” -Walt Disney

Jessica Barrios

Senior Senator

Jessica Barrios is a senior majoring in Paralegal Studies with a focus on Criminal Justice. She wanted to join the Senate to become more involved with the school and help transform and engage our student community in offering help, creating fun events, and learning about important topics. Her favorite type of food is Mexican and she loves animals!

“Spread love everywhere you go..”

Kaitlyn Palmer

Graduate Senator

Kaitlyn is a graduate student completing her masters in Chemistry. 鈥淚 believe that as the 麻豆原创 graduate programs continue to grow and more students decide to choose 麻豆原创 to continue their studies, there is a great opportunity to give graduate students a larger voice on campus as well as forming a community for them. My goal is to be an advocate for graduate students and their experience as well as helping 麻豆原创 grow into an even better institution that can draw in students from all backgrounds and places.鈥� Kaitlyn鈥檚 favorite food is a burger from Whataburger, with the fancy ketchup. A fun fact about Kaitlyn is that she is a certified phlebotomist.

To thrive in life you need 3 bones: a backbone, a funny bone, and a wishbone.

Emilio Melero

Commuter Senator

Emilio is a sophomore majoring in English with a Creative Writing minor. Emilio joined the Senate because he wants to help out the 麻豆原创 community and represent his fellow 麻豆原创 commuters, so he can be a resource that they could go to if they have any problems. His favorite food is spaghetti and he enjoys writing stories and songs in his free time.

““How can the sky be the limit, when there are footprints on the moon?” - Logic

Alex Lesnicki

Residential Senator

Alex is a senior majoring in Aviation Flight Technology with a minor in Aircraft Dispatch. He wanted to join the Senate to give his fellow students a voice and make change. Alex鈥檚 favorite foods are sushi and tacos, his hobbies include body building and putting in flight time with over 400 hours logged.

“Well done is better than well said.”

Rhea Ray

International Senator

Rhea is a sophomore majoring in Aviation Flight. Rhea joined the Senate to become a better leader. Her favorite food is MoMo or 鈥淣epalese Dumplings鈥�, she also speaks 4 languages!

“I try to avoid looking forward or backward, and try to keep looking upward.”- Charlotte Bront毛

Rebekkah (Bekkah) Schimik

Transfer Senator

Bekkah is a senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Social Work. She joined the Senate because she wanted to be able to make change within the 麻豆原创 community. She really enjoys seeing how the university works as an institution. Bekkah鈥檚 favorite food is tacos and she is actually a highschool diving coach!

“If you don鈥檛 play to win, don鈥檛 play at all.” 鈥� Tom Brady

Eduarda Da Silva

Student Organization Senator

Eduarda is a senior majoring in International Relations and minoring in History. Eduarda decided to join the Senate because she wanted to be actively part of the student community. She likes any type of brazilian food and just got a puppy named Percy like Percy Jackson.

“Do it for the friends you haven鈥檛 met yet”

Taylor Gugliuzza

Athletic Senator

Taylor is a senior majoring in Criminal Justice with a Psychology and Paralegal Studies minor. She wanted to join the Senate to be more involved in the school and she wants to help all athletes have a better experience and better opportunities here at 麻豆原创. Her favorite food is french fries and she has been playing basketball since she was six years old!

“Everything happens for a reason”

Priscilla Najera

Greek Organizations and Honor Societies Senator

Priscilla Najera is a Junior majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology. She decided to join the Student Senate to make a more inclusive environment and presence for the Greek Organizations and Honor Societies on campus. Her favorite food is papas asada and she has studied abroad in Italy!

“a vece' para sonreir hay que llorar cierra los ojos y aprende a volar” - Bad Bunny

Trenton Olling

College of Aviation Science and Technology

Trenton is a senior majoring in Aviation Flight Technology and minoring in Aircraft Dispatch. Trenton joined the Senate because: 鈥淏ecoming a part of the Student Senate has proven to be a valuable role, enabling me to contribute to the enrichment of our campus community. This opportunity has allowed me to forge meaningful connections, support fellow student organizations, and create a positive impact within the campus community that I now proudly consider my own鈥�. Trenton鈥檚 favorite food is his mom's casseroles and a fun fact about him is that since his first flight at the age of twelve, he has maintained a steadfast determination to pursue a career as a commercial pilot!

Alex Camacho

College of Humanities Fine Arts and Communications Senator

Alex is a junior majoring in Economics and Finance, he is minoring in Spanish Language & Culture. Alex joined the Senate to have a voice on campus. His favorite food is breakfast foods and he is good at playing the drums.

“Just do it.” -Dolly Parton

Cassandra (Cassie) Stupay

College of Nursing and Health Sciences Senator

Cassie is a senior majoring in Nursing. She joined the Senate because she enjoys advocating for others and wants to make a positive impact during her time here at 麻豆原创. Cassie鈥檚 favorite food is tacos and she danced competitively and non-competitively for a total of 13 years!

“In matters of style, swim with the current. In matters of principle, stand like a rock.” 鈥揟homas Jefferson

Faith Vaughn

College of Education and Social Sciences Senator

Faith is a senior majoring in Social work and minoring in Psychology. She wanted to join the Senate because: 鈥淎s a social worker advocacy is a huge part of what we do and joining the senate is a way to use those skills and advocate for the student body.鈥� Her favorite food is pasta and she has two siamese cats!

“Its a bad day, not a bad life”

Tyler Avenatii

College of Business Senator

Tyler is a senior majoring in Sports Management. Tyler joined the Senate because: 鈥淚 am involved in a lot on Campus and wanted to help in an even bigger way by joining senate and bring more peoples opinions and thoughts forward. I am on the advisory board for the college of business so as being the College of Business senator that helps build a connection with the senate and our college of business as well as being able to share ideas with other senators around campus!鈥�. Tyler鈥檚 favorite food is fettuccine alfredo and he was a member of the Junior PGA Tour!

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” - Thomas Edison

Eliana Melero

Mission, Diversity and Inclusion Senator

Eliana is a senior majoring in History & Secondary Education with a minor in Cultural & Ethnic Studies. Eliana decided to join the Senate because I wanted to help student's voices be heard. As senators, we are able to be the bridge between students, faculty, staff and administrators. I feel like the Student Senate is the best way to create change that can leave a lasting impact on the 麻豆原创 community as a whole. Eliana鈥檚 favorite food is Steak and Baked Potatoes, she loves live music from any genre and tries to go to at least one concert a month!

“Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes.” - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Erin Cunnigham

Senator at Large

Erin is a senior majoring in Aviation Administration with a minor in Public Policy. Erin joined the Senate to get more involved on campus and build her leadership skills. She also wants to help student鈥檚 voices be heard and wants experience working in an administrative position that helps push her out of her comfort zone. Having friends that spoke highly of the senate, Erin is glad to have joined as the senate has expanded her views on a variety of topics which has challenged her to problem-solve and improve her professional skills. She is excited to make a real difference at 麻豆原创 and help make everyone鈥檚 time here memorable. Her favorite food is crab rangoon and a fun fact about her is that she is a coffee connoisseur.

“Darling, you can be whatever you want to be as long as you're outrageous.” Phoebe Waller-Bridge's Mother

Nathan Johnson

Military Senator

Nathan is a freshman majoring in Aviation Flight Technology. He joined the Senate to improve the community at 麻豆原创 and provide more opportunities to students. His favorite food is lasagna and loves fishing!

“Be happy with where you are but never satisfied”

Khiya Jones

Recreation and Personal Wellness Senator

Khiya is a junior with a major in Psychology and a minor in Health Sciences. She chose to join the Senate to be more involved and to speak on the behalf of students that have questions or concerns about things around campus. As a senator, she would like to hear and add in new ideas that can make campus better and safer. Her favorite food is tacos and she knows the entire alphabet in sign language.

“Don't ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility. Make decisions based on what should happen, not what shouldn鈥檛.” -Michelle Obama