Kate Donovan ‘26
Position: President
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Health Science - Communication Sciences and Disorders
Extracurriculars: Zeta Tau Alpha, 26 Point Ambassadors, Campus Visit Ambassador, ¶¶ÒõÂþ» Dance Company, Residence Life (RA)
Fun Fact: I helped found the first female Scouting America troop in my hometown, where I earned my Life Scout rank!
Why did you join USG? I joined USG because I wanted to continue making an impact on campus. I wanted to be a voice for the students, advocate for everyone's needs and desires, and create a support system for them. I also joined to ensure that all our students feel supported and that we can continue to make ¶¶ÒõÂþ»'s campus even better than it already is!
Emily Alonge ‘27
Position: Executive Vice President
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Extracurriculars: 26 Point Ambassador Executive Team, Campus Visit Intern, Vice President of Future Advocates for Public Education, Co-President of KRAFTS, Orientation Leader, Assistant Editor of the Benigna Yearbook, Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society Executive Team, Member of Omicron Delta Kappa Honors Society
Fun Fact: I love board games!
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to become more connected to the student population and serve my campus community. I enjoy working with others to find solutions and create a better environment for my fellow students.
Ashley De La Cruz ‘28
Position: Vice President of Club Outreach
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Double Major in Psychology and Sociology: Criminal Justice and Law
Extracurriculars: 26-point ambassador
Fun Fact: I really love dogs and making people laugh!
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to address important concerns students may have on campus!
Benjamin Fritz ‘27
Position: Vice President of Finance
Pronouns: he/him
Major: Nursing
Minor: Public Health
Extracurriculars: Resident Advisor, USG, With Grace
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to advocate for student needs, as well as make an impact on the ¶¶ÒõÂþ» campus.
Ava Ferentinos '27
Position: Vice President of Student Engagement
Pronouns: she/her
Major: Elementary and Special Education
Extracurriculars: KRAFTS President, 26 Point Ambassador/ Trainer, Campus Visit Ambassador, Academic Advising Student Assistant, Head Photographer for Yearbook, ¶¶ÒõÂþ» Bound Influencer, Resident Advisor (RA), Student Musician for Alumni Events, Orientation Leader, KDP honors society member
Fun Fact: I can juggle :)
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to help connect with my student body and actually have their suggestions become initiatives. I love ¶¶ÒõÂþ» and I want to do as much as I can to help our campus grow and flourish! USG has become my creative outlet, and I LOVE making videos and graphics for the student body!
Katie Appleman ‘27
Position: VP of Internal operations and VP of club Sports
Pronouns: she/her
Major: History Education with a Political Science Minor
Extracurriculars: USG, Cheerleading
Fun Fact: I do the worm every opportunity I get.
Why did you join USG? I joined USG so I could be part of a family that can make real change on campus for students like me. To the initiatives passed groups have made, and the ones currently in motion I have seen a lot of good, and I wanted to be a part of it.
Aspen Bradley ‘28
Position: Senator for Inclusive Excellence
Pronouns: He/She/They
Major: Counseling Psychology
Extracurriculars: I am vice president of spectrum and a part of many of our affinity clubs on campus!
Fun Fact: I am able to spin fire poi and have since I was 9
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to support the student body through collaborating with the center for inclusive excellence. I believe it’s important for campus to be safe and comfortable for everyone regardless of how they identify or express themselves
Emily Anderson ‘27
Position: North Campus Representative
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Early Childhood and Special Education
Extracurriculars: A member of Sigma Sigma Sigma, Vice president of Krafts Club
Fun Fact: I love minions
Why did you join USG? I was looking for a way to be more involved on campus and I wanted to be able to be a voice for different students concerns, wants and needs on campus.
Ethan Custard ‘28
Position: South Campus Representative
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Music
Extracurriculars: Other than USG, I am in the ¶¶ÒõÂþ» Community Orchestra, Baroque Ensemble, and I am currently taking on top of my main cello lessons, piano and trumpet lessons.
Fun Fact: My favorite soda is Dr. Pepper and my second favorite is this orange soda I had when I traveled to France called Orangina.
Why did you join USG? To help make a difference.
Ryan Demarest ‘28
Position: South Campus Representative
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Computer Science/ Sound and Audio Engineering.
Extracurriculars: Big Band, Orchestra, Choir, USG, was in Finance Club.
Fun Fact: I have 3 guinea pigs over 70 blankets and LOVE CHICKEN TENDER FRIDAYS
Why did you join USG? It sounded like a great place where I could help to make a difference as well as help out the student body.
Anderson DeChiaro ‘27
Position: Senator of Campus Engagement
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Environmental Science
Extracurriculars: Sigma Phi Epsilon- VP of Recruitment and Communications, 26 point ambassador, Hub Desk Manager, Residence Life
Fun Fact: My favorite color is green.
Why did you join USG? I wanted to try a new experience on campus that I hadn't tried before
Gigi Figueroa ‘27
Position: Senator of Dining
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Nursing
Extracurriculars: Alpha Sigma Tau- Vice president of member development, Student nurse association, WITH Grace club, student development officer, mailroom employee
Fun Fact: My favorite color is pink.
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to become more involved, develop more connections and also be able to represent the study body to help make our campus better than it is!
Casey Foley ‘27
Position: Senator of Campus Life
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Biology
Extracurriculars: 26 Points
Fun Fact: I have fed a hippo a full head of lettuce
Why did you join USG? I joined USG because I felt that it could be an outlet for me to help make a difference in the university community.
Hassaan Naveed ‘28
Position: Senator of Academic Programming and Planning
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Cellular Neuroscience
Extracurriculars: President of Pre-health club, Vice-President of Brain Club, Treasurer of MSA, America Reads tutor
Fun Fact: My favorite color is blue
Why did you join USG? I think that USG gives me the opportunity to play a bigger role in ¶¶ÒõÂþ» and be more involved around the campus.
Devon Noonan ‘27
Position: Senator of Student Wellness
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Graphic and Interactive Design
Extracurriculars: Zeta Tau Alpha
Fun Fact: I collect records!
Why did you join USG? I joined USG to meet other students and become more involved on campus! I wanted to be able to help the community and I believe it is important for students to be comfortable within their environment.
Edward Nuber ‘26
Position: Commuter Student Representative
Pronouns: He/him
Major: Biochemistry
Extracurriculars: Choir
Fun Fact: My pet guinea pig gave birth on my sister's chest (we had no idea it was prepregnant)..
Why did you join USG? I wanted to join an organization that shared my commitment to leadership and service. I am also passionate about road safety and the importance of public transportation.
Isabella Younes ‘26
Position: Commuter Student Representative
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Biology
Extracurriculars: Prehealth club, brain club, chemical society, work at hospital
Fun Fact: I speak Arabic
Why did you join USG? I was interested in being more involved with students who commute and making sure they are comfortable and content and hear their thoughts about student life on campus. A friend also suggested I join USG because of more leadership roles.
Regan Storm ‘27
Position: Class of 2027 Liaison
Pronouns: She/her
Major: Behavioral Neuroscience
Extracurriculars: Sigma Sigma Sigma and Brain Club
Fun Fact: My favorite food is sushi
Why did you join USG? I wanted to be able to hear more about my fellow students' experiences on campus while also being able to improve certain aspects of campus life!
Dana Brieck ‘28
Position: Class of 2028 Liaison
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Computer Science and Neuroscience
Extracurriculars: USG, Brain Club, Zinzendorf Literary Society
Fun Fact: I can read all three music clefs and play at least one instrument from each clef.
Why did you join USG? I want to make the community environment better and help my class!
Ellie Umstead ‘28
Position: Senator of Environmental Sustainability
Pronouns: She/her
Major: History and Political Science
Extracurriculars: Stitches, ASL Club (treasurer), History Club, Humanities Club, Gamma Sigma Sigma, ZLS
Fun Fact: I love to crochet!
Why did you join USG? I joined USG because I want to help make sure that all students have the best time at ¶¶ÒõÂþ», and have their voices heard.