Kaiyi Xie
Student Body President
Hey everyone, my name is Kaiyi Xie. I am currently a junior majoring in bioengineering and math, and a participant in the Gemstone program.
My family currently lives in Rockville, Maryland but I was born in Chengdu, China. When I was 4, my family and I moved to Hamilton, New Zealand, where we lived until we moved to the U.S. when I was 13. Unfortunately, one of the costs of moving is that I no longer speak with my New Zealand accent. However, I am still all about sheep, Lord of the Rings, and kiwifruit....
One great thing that came out of moving around so often during my childhood is that it drew me to student groups and getting involved at school. This became my path to develop personally, learn and make friends. This passion for student involvement followed me into college, where I became involved in several student groups as a freshman and then have had the honor of serving as the SGA Director of Student Groups for the past two years, as well as on the UMD President's Search Committee.
The focus of the SGA needs to be about students and student issues. My experience with student groups here at UMD has opened my eyes to the many challenges that you as a student face. Through my interactions with students and administrators, and through my experience as a student and student group member, I've seen what works and what doesn't. I would love nothing more than to have the opportunity to fix the things that are broken. Please feel free to e-mail me or stop by the SGA Office with any questions or concerns, I love to hear from students!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Matthew Popkin
Senior Vice President
Matthew Popkin is a junior studying Government and Politics and Public Policy and this is his third year in SGA. Matthew has previously served as the Director of Sustainability for the organization, but is eager to expand his focus this year to include public safety and transportation issues, as all are critical to our educational experience and community. Matthew grew up in Rockville, Maryland and has had the opportunity to get to know the State and University quite well by working for Governor O'Malley this past summer. In his spare time, Matthew works as a soccer referee and volunteers as a cat handler at the Montgomery County Humane Society. He enjoys hiking, playing soccer, tennis, and foosball, as well as playing the piano. Feel free to contact Matthew by email if you have any questions or concerns!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jamil Scott
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Jamil is a junior Government & Politics and Psychology major from Columbia, Maryland. Last year,she served as the Denton Legislator and is currently the Vice-President of Academic Affairs. She is the Black Honors Caucus President and a community assistant in Queen Anne's Hall. She is the Director of Events in the College Park Law Society, a Honors Ambassador, and a member of the WEB DuBois Honor Society.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
David Berlin
Vice President of Financial Affairs
David Berlin was born in the humble village of Miami, Florida. He thinks he is a senior Psychology major with a minor in Human Life Development. He enjoys long walks on the beach, Naked smoothie juices, bubbles, McDonald's vanilla ice cream, and suits. His favorite movie is How to Train Your Dragon with Cloudy With A Chance of Meatballs and Kung Fu Panda tying for second. His passion for the financial system and motivation to be a facilitator in the funding process is something to be admired. His mother thinks he is awesome and you should too!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Steven Hershkowitz
Chief of Staff
Steven Hershkowitz is a senior studying Government and Politics and Social Public Policy. He grew up in Dix Hills, New York, but could not feel more like a Marylander. He had the great pleasure of interning for Nobel Peace Prize winner Elie Wiesel, as well as Congressman Steve Israel. Prior to his time in SGA, Steven was involved in College Democrats, where he worked on various campaigns that connected students with political advocacy. Apart from his time in classes and SGA, he enjoys playing and listening to music, pretending he's a combination of Leo and Josh from the West Wing, and dominating in ping-pong.
One of Steven's main goals for this year is making SGA more of a representative body for students, and less of a governing body. If you have any ideas on how SGA can be more engaging with students, transparent, or overall more representative, don't hesitate to contact him.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Staci Armezzani
Director of Communications
Staci is a senior Criminology and Criminal Justice major from Germantown, Maryland. Staci transferred into the University of Maryland and has loved every minute the university has offered! This is Staci's second year serving as the SGA's Director of Communications, working very closely with the Alumni Center for the SGA/Alumni Center Speaker Series and various media outlets. In addition, she works closely with all SGA committees to market various events. Staci is also the chair of the Marketing and Outreach Committee. As a returning director, Staci is excited to work with students to ensure that their representatives understand their concerns and take steps towards enacting change. Want to know more about SGA? Staci encourages you to 'like' University of Maryland Student Government Association on Facebook or follow up on twitter @UMDSGA. Please feel free to contact her via e-mail or stop by the SGA Office. She welcomes any students who would like to share their issues and/or concerns or any students who would like to join the Marketing and Outreach Committee or the oranization!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Michelle Kim
Director of Sustainability
Michelle Kim is a senior Environmental Science and Policy major and the new Director of Sustainability for the 2011-2012 school year. Michelle firmly believes that sustainability permeates all aspects of life, and aims to further cement the University's commitment to a healthy and happy environment. She hopes to engage her peers on key issues like clean energy, sustainable food, and waste reduction, while increasing the accessibility of sustainability initiatives on campus so that everyone can take part!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Zach Cohen
Director of Governmental Affairs
Zachary Cohen, the Director of Governmental Affairs, is a junior majoring in Government and Politics from Baltimore County, Maryland. Zach is excited to convey the student voice to legislators in Annapolis and Washington on issues that are important to students. He is furthermore excited to work with the TerpsVote coalition to register students to vote. Zach has been involved in SGA for the past two years, serving as Freshman and BSOS Legislator. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions or are interested in getting involved.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Marcella Morris
City Council Liaison
Marcella Morris is a junior Government and Politics major from Salisbury, Maryland. Marcella is excited to continue improving the relationship between students and residents of College Park and relaying the voice of students to the City Council, as the city has a wide range of control over issues in our area. At the University of Maryland, Marcella has been intricately involved in campus life serving as the BSOS legislator and the chair of the BSOS Dean's Student Advisory Council. Marcella is happy to work with you on any concerns or questions that you have with the City of College Park.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Mary Gillis
Director of Administrative Affairs
Mary Gillis is a Sophomore from Silver Spring, Maryland. Aside from being Director of Administrative Affairs Mary is on Finance Committee and in Primannum Honors Society. Mary is a huge Quidditch fan and wants to be your friend. Let Mary know if you have any questions (SGA related matters, baked goods, jenga strategies or anything in general) by email or by stopping into the SGA office.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jimmy Gray
Co-Director of Student Groups
Jimmy is a Junior Marketing major from just outside Philadelphia, PA. Between driving to classes at the Shady Grove campus, and working on the College Park campus, Jimmy enjoys staying active and doesn't enjoy down time. Currently, he serves as the President of the Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity on campus, and also works at the Office of the Registrar on campus. Jimmy is excited to serve as the Director of Student Groups. This year Jimmy hopes the SGA can serve as a resource, in helping Student Groups realize that SGA is not the only resource for funds. Jimmy can be best reached at JamesDonaldGray@gmail.com; and he would be more than happy to meet up to talk about creating a new student group, any concerns, or anything in general - by appointment.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Traci Siegel
Co-Director of Student Groups
Traci Siegel, a senior Government and Politics major with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies, is the current co-Director of Student Groups. In the past three years, Traci has had extensive experience serving on the boards of various student groups as well as holding the positions of President and Treasurer of the Terrapin Israel Public Affairs Committee (TerPAC). Through that experience, Traci developed a motivation to help other student groups on campus. Traci is passionate about helping student groups accomplish their goals through co-sponsorship, fundraising opportunities and reaching out to the student body. Traci wants student groups to always come to her, Jimmy, and SGA as a resource because SGA is here to help!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Bill Braun
Director of Programming & Traditions
Bill Braun is a senior journalism major from New Jersey, and thus is a huge New York Giants fan (the real team of New York). Besides being the Director of Programming and Traditions, he is involved in Unwind! Magazine on campus. If you are interested in getting involved in the committee, or have questions about University traditions in general, contact Bill at BillBraun711@gmail.com.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Akash Trivedi
Director of Information Systems
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Gursean Singh
Asst. Vice President of Finance
Gursean is currently a Junior Finance and International Business major. He also serves as President of the Sikh Student Association and Finance Chair of Community Roots. Through both groups, Gursean has found his niche amongst the activist community on campus. As someone who has experience in student group finances as both a Treasurer and a President, Gursean hopes to make it easier for Presidents and Treasurers to have their questions answered and assist them in the often confusing financial process. Gursean was born and raised in Rockville, MD and volunteers with the DC Sikh Youth in mentoring high school kids as well as teaching Gatka, the Sikh Martial Art.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Andrea Marcin
South Campus Commons
Speaker Pro Tempore
Andrea Marcin is a junior Government and Politics major from Baltimore, Maryland. Andrea served as a BSOS Legislator in Spring 2010 and served as North Hill Legislator from Fall 2010 to Spring 2011. In addition, to serving as Commons Legislator this year, she is also the Speaker Pro Tempore. Andrea is primarily interested in women's health and safety, and her priorities this year include revitalizing Take Back the Night and implementing gender-neutral housing. Andrea is a backpacking guide in the summer and enjoys reading, cooking, and going to shows in DC. Please contact her if you have any suggestions for Commons living!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open
Education
Please email sgachiefofstaff@umd.edu to apply.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Steven Strauss
Denton
Steven Strauss is a sophomore Government & Politics and Criminology & Criminal Justice double major from New Jersey. He is also a brother in the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (SigEp) on-campus. Steven enjoys running, eating spicy food, and is always up for a game of ultimate Frisbee. He hopes to increase outreach to the student body and student involvement in SGA. Steven is open to all concerns and/or suggestions and is excited to represent the Denton Community!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Christopher Harris
Cambridge
Christopher Harris is a junior pursuing a double degree in Economics and Government and Politics. His family currently lives in Columbia, Maryland, but he is originally from North Carolina. As a true southerner, he loves sweet tea and southern cuisine. Also, one fact that isn't always shared to the UMD community is that I am a supporter of the Duke Basketball team, only because I am from North Carolina. Although this may come as bad news, don't worry, Chris is a very loyal Maryland fan as well. He also loves to freestyle in his free time and he enjoys playing pool. Chris also loves socializing and is always willing to try new things. As the Cambridge Community Legislator, Chris wants to be your personal voice to the student body about your issues. So if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email him, leave a note in his mailbox or stop by the SGA office. Also, if you're in Cambridge Community, feel free to stop by his dorm room, 5115 Centreville Hall.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open Position Currently Open
Engineering
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Carson McDonald
Engineering
Speaker
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Ilana Avergun
Greek
Ilana is a sophomore from Potomac, Maryland pursuing a degree in Communications with a minor in Leadership. She is a member of Sigma Delta Tau sorority and is involved with the Jewish Student Union, North Campus Leadership Team, and also chairs the Student Government's Recruitment and Retention Committee. When she's not in class or meetings at school, you can find her throwing t-shirts and dancing at Nationals Park, where she is a part of the entertainment and marketing team for the Washington Nationals, or at the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) headquarters, interning for the Educational Foundation. She loves the Food Network, Pandora Radio, shopping, and twitter, (@ilana_eve), and is thrilled to have the opportunity to represent the Greek Community on campus!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Aaron Rubinstein
North Hill
Aaron Rubinstein is a sophomore Aerospace Engineering major and the North Hill legislator this year. Not only does Aaron live on North Hill, but he is also a member of the Quest community. As such, the vast majority of his time will be spent on North Hill, in the engineering buildings, and in Van Munching. If you have any ideas or thoughts about SGA, or would just like to talk, Aaron would love to hear from you. He is extremely excited about the job and can't wait to serve our awesome Maryland community!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Tokunbo Okulaja
South Hill
Tokunbo is a junior Government and Politics Major with a minor in Rhetoric.She is originally from Fairfax, Virginia, but is now a resident of Prince George's County. This year, Tokunbo will be active in being an authentic and 'servant' leader. Tokunbo has had leadership experience in the Black Student Union, Freshmen Council as president and Black Student Union as the Social Action Committee Chair. She is also a graduate of the Rawlings Undergraduate Leadership Fellows Program, part of the School of Public Policy. Last year, Tokunbo worked as a Legislative Intern in the Maryland General Assembly. To contact Tokunbo directly please e-mail her at tokulaja@terpmail.umd.edu.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Robert DiMauro
Leonardtown
Robert is a junior Accounting major from Waldorf, Maryland. This will be his second year on the legislature and his second year living in the Leonardtown Community. He looks forward to getting to know his constituency and continuing the progress that SGA made last year. Aside from SGA, Robert plays intramural soccer and dodge ball and intends to join the Accounting and Business Association (ABA). Robert welcomes any questions, comments, or concerns by email or during his office hours.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Matt Jackson
Outlying Commuter
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Brendan Cusack
Outlying Commuter
Brendan Cusack is a junior Chemistry and Biology double major. He commutes from Beltsville, Maryland and is looking forward to representing off-campus students again this year. When he is not around the SGA office or driving to- and from- campus, he volunteers as a tutor for Save Somalia, a non-profit organization that helps Somali immigrants and refugees thrive in American culture. He also volunteers with the local College Park Boys and Girls Club, providing leadership and guidance to children in the local community. As a legislator, Brendan looks forward to serving his constituents by organizing multiple social networking events for the decentralized commuter community. Feel free to contact him with any questions or concerns!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Mace Phillips
Arts & Humanities
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Carla Castro
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Carla Castro is a senior Criminology & Criminal Justice major, with a Philosophy minor. She loves being involved on-campus and helping out her community. She has be involved with several organizations on-campus such as Collation of Latino Student Organizations, Latino Student Union, La Familia Peer Mentoring Program, America Read America Counts, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and OMSE Academic Excellence Society. She is also a Resident Assistance on South Hill. She is very friendly and always has a smile on her face. Carla absolutely loves going to the beach and having a good time with friends. So if you see her around campus be sure to say "hey."
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Elizabeth Moran
Business
Elizabeth is a junior Finance major from Baltimore, Maryland. This will be her third year with the SGA, having previously served as Director of the Residential Affairs and then as Business Legislator last year. Elizabeth's goals for this year include increasing alumni awareness within the Smith School and hosting an event to celebrate women in the financial services industry. In addition to initiatives aimed specifically at improving business students' experience, Elizabeth will continue to work with the Office of Campus Programs to put on events for transfer students to the University. When she's not practically living in Van Munching Hall or the SGA office, Elizabeth spends her time cooking, dancing, and investing.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Ira Rickman
Business
Ira Rickman is a sophomore Finance major from Rockville, Maryland. He hopes to better represent the Robert H. Smith School of Business by improving relations between the business school and SGA and making it easier for students on North Campus to be involved in the business school. Ira is open to any and all opinions so if you ever have anything that you'd like to see changed, please come to him.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open Position Currently Open
Journalism
Please email sgachiefofstaff@umd.edu to apply.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Elizabeth Antman
CMNS
Liz Antman is a junior Biology major with a Classics minor and a member of the Honors program from New Jersey. Liz is an active member of Phi Sigma Pi and is proud to be involved with SGA for her third year. Liz co-authored the "Insider Guide" Handbook to ease the transition for freshmen into the University, initiated a science career panel and has served on the Student Sustainability, Academic Affairs and Recruitment and Retention committees. Liz also serves on the Provost's Student Advisory Council and is eager to proactively represent her constituent's viewpoints and needs to ensure that the College of Computer, Mathematical and Natural Sciences is a top University priority. The creation of a "Science Success" program in which upper level science students are available as tutors for study and/discussion, increased options for minors and the creation of a Dean's Student Advisory Council are some of the initiatives that Liz will advocate for. She encourages students to stop by during office hours to talk about issues that they want addressed, concerns, questions or just to say hello. Liz is a die-hard Terps fan, so GO TERPS!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Zane Adoum
Letters and Sciences
Zane Oustaz Adoum is a junior at the University of Maryland, College Park. For his undergraduate studies, he is majoring in General Communications. He hopes to pursue a graduate degree in Education: Policy Procedure. As for activities, he is involved in on-campus; he is a part of the Common Ground Dialogue Program under the Department of Residential Life, The Black Male Initiative, The Nyumburu Leadership Series,The Maryland Sneaker Cartel, and Community Roots. Through his involvement on-campus and overall perspective on life, he is very intrigued by social issues within the University, surrounding community, the USA, and the rest of the world. He likes to be involved in projects and initiatives that have to do with uplifting the greater community. In his spare time, Zane loves to hang out with friends, travel, go out on life-learning experiences, and watch and play sports.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Brandon Zarco
Letters and Sciences
Brandon Zarco is a junior Economics major from Miami Beach, Florida. His favorite hobbies include all water-sports, boating and basketball. Brandon is/has been involved in multiple organizations and committees on-campus including the University Senate as a Letters & Sciences Senator, the Provost's Student Advising Committee as an Undergraduate Representative, the Dean of Libraries Student Advising Committee, The Colonnade Society Council, Carapace, among several others. This wide range of involvement allows him to understand issues and concerns faced by many aspects of the campus community. As your Letters and Sciences Legislator, Brandon plans to carry out successful service initiatives, be easily reachable and assist his constituents, along with the rest of the University, in any way they need. Feel free to introduce yourself if you ever see him around campus or you can find him in the SGA office during his office hours.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open Position Currently Open
Letters and Sciences
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Brian Corcoran
Ellicott
Brian is a sophomore from Lynnfield, Massachusetts who is seeking a double major in Finance and Accounting. He is proud member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) fraternity, as well as involved with the Business Golf Club, College Republicans and the Finance Banking & Investment Society. When not in class, Brian can usually be found playing golf or watching any of his Boston sports teams. He enjoys all sports and loves hanging out with his brothers. He is very excited to represent the Ellicott Community and hopes to extend outreach to the student body.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open Position Currently Open
Outlying Commuter
Please email sgachiefofstaff@umd.edu to apply.
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
Email: None
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Anna Avalone
Outlying Commuter
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Majed Kurtom
Outlying Commuter
Majed Kurtom is a senior Neurobiology & Physiology and Psychology double major that has been a Beltsville, Maryland native for his entire life. In addition to his involvement in the SGA, Majed is a proud member of AMSA and the Student Honor Council. Off-campus, Majed has been working at Anne Arundel Medical Center as a scribe. Since he was young, Majed was always passionate about science and politics and how both can be used in conjunction to help improve the well-being of our community. He especially looks forward to representing off-campus students this year in a way that is both dynamic and intelligible. As a commuter himself, he understands how hard it is to live off-campus, as well as making the transition to such an overwhelming campus such as Maryland. Through innovative reforms, he commits himself to establishing ways that will make the off-campus experience more enjoyable, affordable, and accommodating. Feel free to contact Majed with any questions, concerns or ideas!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
David Lieb
CMNS
David Lieb is a sophomore Biology major from Middletown, MD. He is part of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program in the Honors College and works as an undergraduate research assistant. In addition, he is also a member of Catholic Terps, Terps for Change, and the American Red Cross Club. He also serves on the executive board on the UMD Pre-Med Society. David plans to, among other things, emphasize access to research and internship opportunities to students in the CMNS and improve transparency and student access to SGA. He enjoys interacting with the student body, so if you have any questions, concerns, or issues you want addressed, feel free to contact him.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Aaron Zaccaria
Neighboring Commuter
Aaron Zaccaria is a senior Government and Politics major and an alumnus of the Public Leadership Scholars program. His career interest is in Urban and City Planning, motivated by an internship with the US Department of Transportation and many years playing Sim City. He has lived off-campus in North College Park for two years, working with the local community as a tenant board member on the Rent Stabilization Board, a member of the College Park Day work group, and former SGA Deputy City Council Liaison. Having been a student on his home county's school board, Aaron's priority issues are student rights, civic participation, accountable student government, efficiency and organization. He plans to improve the University experience for off campus students by addressing the specific problems commuters in College Park face: from bus routes to housing availability. He can be found throughout the school day drinking coffee in Footnotes, napping on McKeldin mall, relaxing to Beatles music, or enjoying sushi on Route 1.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open Position Currently Open
Agriculture
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Email: None
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Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Alex Spatz
Neighboring Commuter
Alex is a junior from the Northern New Jersey area. Currently a Marketing and Management double major, Alex can easily be found anywhere in the business school. Aside from SGA, Alex is an officer and active member of Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI) and plays club soccer. Alex is a huge New York sports fan. Alex's goal is to have the average college student more represented by SGA and to institute a more pragmatic set of standards throughout Maryland's campus. Let him know if you have any questions (off-campus housing, Greek life, out-of-state Terps, or anything in general) by email or by stopping into the SGA office.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Vasco Mateus
Outlying Commuter
Biography and Photo Coming Soon...
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Diana Daisey
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Diana Daisey is a sophomore Studio Art major from Silver Spring, Maryland. Diana works as a farmer and manager of the Rooftop Community Garden, lives in Co-Op Housing University of Maryland (CHUM), and serves on the Voices of Social Change committee of the Peer Leadership Council. She enjoys haiku, bizarre vegetables, new yoga positions, singing oldies, and backpacking. Please contact her with questions, concerns, and ideas about BSOS, the larger university, sustainability, or ______!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Ashley Evangelista
University Courtyards
Ashley Evangelista is a junior Chinese Language and Philosophy double major from Baltimore County, Maryland. Currently, Ashley is the president of the Multiracial Biracial Student Association, as well as the Social Chair for Alpha Theta Gamma Multicultural Sorority, Incorporated. She believes there are more reasons for people to unite than segregate and, so, she strives to increase cross-cultural collaboration within the student body. Ashley believes residential and student group outreach are a key component in achieving this goal. Ashley would like to hear from you with any questions or concerns! Feel free to e-mail her or stop by the SGA Office during her office hours.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Bryan Arias
Architecture
Bryan is a junior Architecture major also minoring in Project Management and Spanish, and has received his citation in Environment, Technology, and Economy. He is from nearby Silver Spring, MD and has lived in Montgomery County his whole life. Bryan hopes to increase relations between the School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation and SGA, as well as other organizations. Within the School of Architecture, Bryan is a Student Ambassador and a junior co-chair for the Architecture Student Assembly. He is also the undergraduate Architecture senator, and the campus undergraduate liaison for the Purple Line Now organization. Bryan is highly interested in sustainability and green architecture, and has recently received LEED GA certification. Feel free to contact him with any questions you have!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Nina Calmenson
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Nina Calmenson is a Dallas, Texas native who now calls College Park home. She is a Senior Psychology major and Special Education minor. She served as the president of Kedma, the orthodox Jewish student organization with over 350 active members. And, as a Civicus alumna and current Visitor Center Welcomer, she makes sure to remain involved in volunteer work in and around UMD. For Nina's senior year she is looking forward to expanding and sharing her leadership, creativity and experience with the broader campus through SGA. She also enjoys knitting and jigsaw puzzles. You can come visit her on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:00 and 3:00 to 4:00 in the SGA office. Or, email her at ncalmens@terpmail.umd.edu.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Danielle Miller
Public Health
Danielle Miller is a sophomore Kinesiology major from New York. Danielle has tons of Maryland Pride and is excited to help make our school a better place with the help of her fellow students. As a member of SGA, Carapace, School of Public Health's Dean Student Advisory Council (DSAC), a manager for the Women's Basketball Team and an avid intramural participant, Danielle faces many of the same concerns as you. Danielle welcomes everyone to reach out to her if they have any questions, concerns or would just like to talk. Feel free to come to her office hours or e-mail her.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Godly Jack
CMNS
Godly Jack is a junior Biochemistry major from Bowie, Maryland. He is excited to be a legislator for the SGA because he believes there is a lot about this University that can be changed to better suit the needs and desires of the students. Science is one of our country's biggest investments because it is what will lead us into the future which has been left for us to build. For this reason, he is proud to serve as your legislator. Feel free to contact him anytime.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Position Currently Open
Legislative Secretary
Please email sgachiefofstaff@umd.edu to apply.
Email: None
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Julie France
Arts & Humanities
Julie France is a senior double major in Jewish Studies and Government and Politics. She has been involved with a number of groups on campus ranging from Community Roots to J Street U, and has played on the club soccer team for the past 3 years. Julie plans to help students learn more about research opportunities available on-campus. Another thing she would like to do in her time as legislator, is work with local businesses on- and around- Route 1 to build a more student friendly college town. Feel free to contact Julie with any questions or concerns or stop by the SGA Office during her office hours!
Email:
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Josh Ratner
Freshman
Email:
Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
