Previous roles in Student Government:
• At-Large Senator
• Legislative Commission Chair

Why did you become involved in SGA?
     “I became involved to broaden my educational experience outside of the classroom. I also wanted to be a part of the decision-making process on campus.”

Who is your role model?
     “My biggest influences are my parents. When I make major decisions in my life, I look towards both of my parents for feedback. They each represent different viewpoints and concerns, but they always help me come to a decision that’s best for me.“

What is your administration’s biggest challenge?
     “Our biggest challenge this year is to unify the students from three very different branches under one common goal. We have so many active students that it's hard to keep up with all of them sometimes. We’ve spent the summer semesters designing ways to clarify goals and responsibilities for the positions within our Student Government. We’re working every day to overcome this challenge.”

What legacy will your administration leave?
     “I believe we’ve set a standard for future administrations. We’ve expanded roles and positions, created innovative projects to involve the community, and established radio contacts. We work closely with faculty and administration as well as city and county officials to preserve the best interest of the student body. I believe that we’ll leave a legacy of production, growth, and empowerment.“

Wow does student body view SGA?
     “Many of the 16,000 students on our campus are unaware of the activities of our Student Government. We face the same challenge as many other schools, getting the word out about us. In my experience, I’ve found that students are very receptive to SG once they know about us. Many of them are interested in what we do and how we do it. Many students rely on us to answer their questions or to help them when they have a problem. Students view our SG as a place that they can go to if they need anything on campus. This year, student involvement has reached its highest participation level yet.”

Describe your relationship with the administration
     “We have a very good relationship with our campus administration and faculty. They’re extremely supportive of our endeavors and are instrumental in our success. They’re encouraging and helpful and they make every effort to be involved with our activities.”

Describe your relationship with the media.
     “This year, we’re working to expand our relationship with not only campus media, but local media as well. We’ve implemented a new twelve-page student-run newspaper. Our website is updated twice a week to serve as a very useful tool for both SG and the student body. We’ve also created a media contact list for our area. As we continue to develop our community involvement and host successful events, we continue to receive more positive media coverage than ever before.”

What advice would you give to other SGA presidents?
     “It’s important for any emerging leader to keep his or her grades up. It’s also important to remember that you’re a role model to many people and there’s always someone watching you.”

What are your plans after graduation?
     “Listen, be patient, talk to your professors, and don't forget about being a student. Many leaders are born with the ‘gift of gab’ and it’s sometimes difficult to listen to the voices around you. I’d encourage any emerging leaders to take time to hear what your co-workers and fellow classmates are concerned about. This is the best way to serve their needs. Talk to your instructors. They have the knowledge and the ability to lead you in the right direction during your years in college. They’re insightful and can probably tell you more about students than anyone else. Remember your academics! Don't forget that you’re a student first. You’re here to learn and graduate and move on. I've watched students lose their positions because they didn’t keep their grades up. You cannot lead others effectively if you cannot lead yourself. Keep your grades up!”