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President: Raffay Chaudhry

E-mail: sgaexecs@uwgb.edu or chaumr28@uwgb.edu
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Major(s): Geology with a Math minor
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to enhance the experience of each student that puts their faith in this campus, but more importantly, the experience of minorities, low-income, and international students. The student body needs a voice. The goal is to be that voice but amplified, so that the administration cannot help but listen.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: Some specifics include changing working conditions in dining, reducing orientation fees for international and transfer students, and creating a more welcoming environment for diverse students. Please reach out to me if you have any concerns, I’ve been told I listen well.

Vice President: Nafis Ishrak

E-mail: sgaexecs@uwgb.edu or ishrmn05@uwgb.edu
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Major(s): Finance
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA as Academic Affairs Chair to expand national opportunities for UWGB students while enhancing their academic experience.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: This year, I plan to reinstate the Academic Affairs Chair with a strong cabinet of student senators representing all schools across UWGB, ensuring diverse expertise to address complex academic inquiries throughout the semester. I also plan to highlight and recognize professors and faculty members who significantly enhance students’ academic experiences.

Administrative Assistant: Naina Rattu

E-mail: rattn27@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major(s): Human Biology
Why I joined SGA: A few of my friends who were already in SGA asked me to join last semester. When I did, I had a little doubt in myself, thinking that this wasn't the kind of organization I ever saw myself participating in. It was a different ball game than anything else I ever did, and I was intimidated, believing that I wouldn't fit in. However, the purpose of SGA and my own goals are very similar: to make a positive impact on the campus. With that, I found a home in something I never thought I would and found a new perspective in trying to bring change onto this university. 
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: Because I'm very new at being Admin Assistant, I want to approach this role with as much confidence as I can. I want to keep communication between all branches as transparent and accurate as possible. Of course, I also want to create lasting memories with all of the members!

Academic Affairs: Tsimur Kavalevich

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Arts & Performance: Hailey VanRens

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Environmental Affairs: Kira Schwaller

E-mail: schwkk07@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Appleton, WI
Major(s): Environmental Policy and Planning
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to get involved on campus and encourage other students to do the same. I think it's important to be engaged in your community and I want to help create opportunities for that to happen.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I want to start the wildflower project that was developed last year by Ethan Schuelke, as well as help on other projects in SGA that we are starting to develop.

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Health & Safety: Liana Pavlovich

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Intergovernmental Affairs: Sawyer Vorpahl

E-mail: vorpsj10@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major(s): Political Science
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to try to address transportation issues I saw as a student on this campus. 
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I hope to successfully complete the mandatory duties of the Intergovernmental Affairs chair, and to increase the turnout to events with state representatives that SGA hosts by increasing public awareness about these events.

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Recreation & Athletics: Nolan Schultz

E-mail: schunt26@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Coon Rapids, MN
Major(s): Accounting with a Sales minor
Why I joined SGA: The reason I joined SGA is because I wanted to become more involved on campus. Even though I'm a student athlete, I think it's important to have an impact on campus beyond my sport. 
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: As the new Recreation and Athletics Chair, I look forward to providing opportunities and events for not only just athletes, but all students here at UWGB.

Speaker of the Senate: Lake VandenLangenberg

E-mail: stsenate@uwgb.edu or vandl17@uwgb.edu
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SUFAC Chair: Lucas Borman

E-mail: sosufac@uwgb.edu or bormlr21@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Medford, WI
Major(s): Accounting (Major) and Finance (Minor)
Why I joined SGA: I joined SUFAC because my older brother told me to join SUFAC to support SUFAC, so I did. I also joined because I was interested in seeing how money was being spent. Then I ran for SUFAC Chair, which made me work with SGA.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I am hoping to recruit more SUFAC members so we can get a Vice Chair and more members at large by the end of the year.

SUFAC Vice Chair: Camden Karlson

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Union & Dining: Saksham Yadav

E-mail: yadask14@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him
Hometown: Siraha, Nepal
Major(s): Software Engineering
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA because I wanted to help transform the Union and Dining spaces into more welcoming environments where everyone feels at home.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: This year, I hope to implement meaningful changes in the dining and union spaces that improve the overall student experience.