An application can either be dropped off in the SGA Office, located at 0209J in the Student Involvement Suite of the Stamp Student Union or sent via e-mail to SGAChiefofStaff@umd.edu. You will be contacted soon after if you are selected for an interview. Thank you for your interest.
Adam Janus is a junior Trumpet Performance major in the UMD School of Music. He is working very hard this year to connect the SGA to students on and off campus through outreach efforts such as polling. In his free time, Adam enjoys spending countless hours in CSPAC practice rooms, talking about the importance of the arts and arts education, and rooting for the Washington Nationals (Let Teddy Win!). Feel encouraged to contact him at anytime, including right now.
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Kate Sylvester is a sophomore pursuing a double degree in Communication and Government and Politics. She is from Connecticut, but couldn't be happier to be here at Maryland. She is also pursuing a Music Performance minor for clarinet and is a member of the College Park Scholars Arts Program. She is also actively involved in many of the university's performing ensembles, including the Mighty Sound of Maryland Marching Band, the University of Maryland Wind Orchestra and Pep Band. She is excited to be representing the ARHU community this year, and is looking forward to a great first year in SGA!
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Ryan Belcher is a Sophomore studying for a dual degree in Government and Environmental Science. Ryan is a member of Global Communities, which has been his favorite part of Maryland so far. He is also a member of Phi Alpha Delta, the pre-law fraternity on campus. Ryan represents ENSP to the BSOS Dean Student Advisory Council and loves working on sustainability issues. He went on an Alternative Break to clean up the Chesapeake and will be leading one next summer to study urban agriculture in Boston. He is excited to represent BSOS during his first year on SGA and is open to working with students and groups to make an impact on campus. Feel free to contact him anytime.
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Amna Farooqi is a freshman studying Government and Politics and Journalism, and plans to minor in Israel Studies. Originally from Montgomery County, Maryland, she is proud to be a Terp and excited to be on SGA and work with other representatives on initiatives that would increase opportunities for students to be successful in all aspects of campus life. In addition to SGA, she is involved with the Jewish-Muslim Student Alliance, Interfaith Council, and J Street. An insane Manchester United fan, she also enjoys watching soccer in her free time. Other interests include mob movies and mint chocolate chip ice cream. If you have any questions or concerns, get in touch!
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Hailey is a freshman Accounting/Finance major from Clarksville, Maryland. Her goals for SGA this year include facilitating and promoting campus budget-related initiatives and issues within the Smith Business School community. She also hopes to help foster a stronger link between Smith Business School programs and the broader campus. Hailey loves traveling, skiing, and going to terp games!
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Mendel Zecher is a senior double major in Finance and Government & Politics. He is an avid sports fan, rooting for his hometown Jets and Knicks as well as the Terps, and can be heard expressing his sports opinions over the WMUCsports airwaves. Mendel spends much of his time following politics and cannot wait to help register students to vote. Prior to joining SGA he was Treasurer of Kedma, and this involvement with the financial system led him to the SGA Financial Reform Commission. His goals on SGA this year include following through on the commission and helping implement the new financial system that was suggested. Furthermore, engaging fellow students and getting them interested in campus involvement is very important to him.
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Megan Konigkramer is a is a junior pre-med student majoring in Biochemistry as well as Physiology and Neurobiology, and minoring in Religious Studies. She is a Resident Assistant on South Hill, a captain for the Club Field Hockey team and an apple fanatic. As a representative in the SGA, Meg plans to work towards improving biology advising and making clinical experience more accessible to pre-med students as well as making sure students are aware of what is happening in SGA and are voicing their opinions.
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Jennifer Winders is a senior Special Education major from Baltimore, Maryland. Jennifer is passionate about education and making a difference in her community. On campus Jennifer is a member of Kappa Delta Pi Iota Upsilon, a National Education Fraternity. She is also a member of Student Council for Exception Children. Jennifer has many goals and initiatives she is taking on for this current school year. Feel free to contact her at any time.
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Rajit Krishnamurthy is a junior Aerospace Engineering major from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. He hopes to attend law school and then serve as a Judge Advocate in the Marine Corps before pursuing a career in patent law. Rajit is a proud SigEp, the president of the Semper Fi society, and a busy student within the Honors College. He represents the engineering school as a University Senator in addition to serving as an SGA Legislator. His goals for the year include improving the engineering school's quality of education as well as increasing the accessibility of the SGA to students. In his free time, you can find him eating.
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Ian Moritz is a freshmen undergraduate in Letters and Sciences with many interests for future studies. On campus Ian is involved as a CIVICUS Associate, a member of the Club Swim Team, an Images Campus Tour Guide, and an avid high fiver. Prior to joining SGA Ian Moritz was awarded the New Jersey Association of Student Councils Student Leader of the Year and will continue his leadership skills by serving you. Ian has many goals and initiatives for this current school year and is passionate about accomplishing them. Ian may be confused about his major, but he is absolutely certain that he wants to hear from the people that he serves.
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Cameron is a sophomore undergraduate in Letters & Sciences. He will be applying for admission into the Robert H. Smith School of Business in the spring, and intends to major in Finance and Accounting. During his first two semesters on campus Cameron was actively involved with developing the philanthropy of the Smith School by serving as Community Service Chair of the Smith Undergraduate Student Association. In addition to his participation in various other organizations on campus, Cameron is particularly excited for the expansion possibilities of his newly founded organization, Rising Business Leaders. Cameron is very passionate about helping students discover the variety of majors that are available to them and he encourages all students who are undecided to reach out with any questions or concerns that they may have.
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Talia Brown (Tali) is a family science major who is also taking pre-med classes. During her first two years at UMD she was very involved in Maryland Hillel participating on an Alternative Spring Break to Nicaragua and the following year leading a trip to Ukraine. She also served on the board for the Committee for Religious Life which works to foster pluralism. Tali loves traveling, hiking, volunteering, swimming and reading. Some of the initiatives she is working on are voter registration, sustainability projects, easier access to classes in SPH and pre-health or career panels and seminars. Tali is excited about serving as the SPH Representative and is eager to hear student feedback and suggestions.
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