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Rudaba is a junior majoring in economics and finance with a minor in accounting.
Rudaba is from Dhaka, Bangladesh. Her major goal is to bridge the gap between students
and the college through advocacy, collaboration, and inclusion.
As the President of the Student Association for the 58th legislation, Rudaba is the
representative and the advocate of the student body. Her roles include serving as
the designated voting delegate in SUNY Student Assembly, calling meetings and presiding
over the Executive Council.
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Jennifer is a junior majoring in environmental science with a minor in economic and
environmental sustainability. She is from Schoharie, N.Y. Jennifer serves as the
executive vice president (EVP) of the Student Association for the 58th legislation.
Jennifer’s goals are to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the student association
(SA). Through collaboration and communication, she aims to find strategies that will
best represent and advocate for the needs of the entire student body.
As the executive vice president of the Student Association for the 58th legislation,
Jennifer performs the duties of the president in the absence or inability of the president.
Her roles include to serve as the vice-chair of the Executive Council, the chair of
the Legislative Review Board, office manager of the SA and the official envoy between
the Executive Council and the Senate. She has the authority to draft rules, procedures
and office policies. She is responsible for maintaining a calendar of all SA events,
organizing the SA banquet and collaborating with SA advisers to plan training events.
Saugat is a double major in political science and economics. Treasurer Saugat writes,
“I want to give you a transparent and effective Student Association, designed to meet
what you need and what you want. With things changing rapidly from COVID, we need
the SA to be able to adapt to those changes and make sure you’re getting your money’s
worth, whether college remains hybrid, in-person, or even virtual.SA to be able to
adapt to those changes and make sure you’re getting your money’s worth, whether college
remains hybrid, in-person, or even virtual. I cannot stress this enough – The money
coming to the SA is YOUR MONEY, and I’ll make sure to do my part in making sure your
money is going straight to you, to things where you want it to go.”
As the treasurer, Saugat serves as the financial officer of the SA and oversees all
income and expenses. Roles include reviewing all budget requests of SA recognized
organizations for the following fiscal year, creating and revise all SA transaction
and notification forms, and drafting policies related to finance and for other necessary
duties. He has the authority to execute all contracts of the SA, to approve budget
line transfers, and to enact a freeze on any SA affiliated organization’s account
when appropriate.
Coordinator of Public Relations: Naomi Tegybelu
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Naomi is a sophomore majoring in marketing and international business and she is from
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. She aims to increase the transparency of the Student Association
and to establish and strengthen campus communication networks. She aspires to make
sure that students are well informed of all campus events and activities and that
students are part of the decision making process.
As the coordinator of public relations, Naomi is responsible for promoting all executive
and legislative functions of the SA, overseeing the PR board, supporting the Board
of Elections with promotion, submitting weekly updates to Cardinal Points and updating
SA information for the college website.
Coordinator of Student Affairs & Diversity: Mariam (Rosee) Kebe
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Rosee is a junior majoring in marketing and she is from Bronx, N.Y. She aims to host
guest speakers who will empower and relate to students. She wants to ensure that
students feel represented on campus and are satisfied with their college experience.
As the coordinator of student affairs and diversity, Mariam serves as the liaison
between the student body and all relevant areas of student life. Her roles are to
advocate between the student body, the college administration, SUNY central, the New
York state government and with all SUNY schools. She also serves as the SUNY Plattsburgh
representative to the SUNY Student Assembly. She is responsible for any outreach
and advocacy of underrepresented groups and individuals on campus.
Coordinator of Clubs & Organizations: Ivanna Menezes
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Ivanna is a senior majoring in psychology and she is from Dubai, U.A.E.
As the coordinator of clubs and organizations, Ivanna is responsible for handling
the concerns and issues of all clubs and organizations on campus. She actively assists
with the club and organizations involvement fair and club officer training. She has
the authority to conduct reviews of all campus clubs and organizations every fall
semester.
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Lauren is a senior majoring in nursing with a minor in sociology. She is from Brooklyn,
N.Y. Her goals for this year are to plan enjoyable events for students, to lower
the price of existing events, and to enhance existing events. She aims to create
different types of events and to receive input from students on what they would like
to see on campus.
As the coordinator of activities, Lauren oversees the Activities Coordination Board
Committee and the operation of all social, cultural and recreational programs affiliated
and sponsored by the SA. She is responsible for managing SA property being used for
any activity including SA’s Burghy suit and the popcorn machine.
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Ahmed Metwaly is a sophomore majoring in MIS and Accounting with a minor in Political
Science. He is from Alexandria, Egypt. His goal is to increase awareness of his office
and the SA in general. Ahmed hopes to help students stay informed of changes to their
academics and communicate student concerns to faculty.
As the coordinator of academics, Ahmed is responsible for coordinating all SA sponsored
academic programs, aiding students to develop leadership skills, and working closely
together with the student body, administration, and faculty academic policymakers.
He also serves as an ex-officio to the faculty senate.
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Rickell is a junior majoring in studio art, BFA graphic design and sculpture. She
is from Swanton, Vermont. Her goals are to engage the campus community with the art
on campus and to create a conversation about artworks being showcased. Also, she
aims to diversify the acquisition of art so that students become more engaged with
campus art. Rickell aspires to create inclusive events for the appreciation of the
arts.
As the coordinator of the arts , Rickell is responsible for the implementation and
coordination of all campus art events sponsored by the SA. She also serves as the
chair of the Art Acquisition Board and the Campus Arts Council and works closely with
the art department and other campus or community art programs.
