Steve Glickman
Student Body President
Growing up in the suburbs of the blue-collar city of Buffalo, New York, Steve Glickman learned at a young age the hard work, dedication and unrelenting devotion it takes to make a difference in the community. Despite knowing just one person upon stepping foot on the campus of the University of Maryland, he immediately became involved in campus activities where he knew he could make a positive impact on the 25,000 undergraduates at this university.
As an SGA freshman legislator, Steve led the effort to create the Freshman Council, giving the freshman class a voice in important matters facing our university. As an active member of the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, Steve has worked hard in ensuring equitable funding for often-underfunded colleges. Steve also has interned in the Office of Congressman Thomas Reynolds (NY-26) and in the Office of Federal Relations on campus, learning the intricacies of both Annapolis and Washington, DC. In his free time, Steve enjoys golf, music, tennis, traveling and watching Terrell Owens and the Buffalo Bills. He hopes to purse a masters in public policy upon graduation.
He welcomes your comments, questions, and concerns. If you would like to meet with Steve, please send him an e-mail at SGApresident@umd.edu.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Elliott Morris
Senior Vice President
Elliott Morris is a senior Economics major entering the Master's in Public Policy Program. He also participates in the QUality Enhancement Systems and Teams Program and serves as a Resident Assistant in Denton Hall. He most enjoys spending his summers working in outdoor ministries working with children. Within SGA, he focuses on Transportation and Safety issues, though not exclusively. Please contact him with any questions, comments or concerns.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Shelly Cox
Vice President of Academic Affairs
Shelly is a senior biology major from Annapolis, Maryland. She is involved in Greek Life, Maryland Outdoor Recreation Center, and Alternative Spring Break. As the Vice President of Academic Affairs, she will work with administration at every level to ensure that the educational interests Maryland students are fairly represented. In addition, she plans to draw on the resources and talent already available on campus to ensure that students have every chance to maximize the educational possibilities available to them such as Study Abroad and Special-Interest Programs. Shelly's involvement in Academic Policy Making began in 2007 when she served as an Undergraduate Senator in the University Senate. Since then, she has believed that Maryland, with hard work from administrators and students leaders, is on its way to being the No. 1 public research institution in the nation.
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Andrew Steinberg
Vice President of Finance
Andrew is a junior from Scarsdale, New York pursuing a degree in Government and Politics and Criminology and Criminology and Criminal Justice. Last year, Andrew had the pleasure of representing the residents of Denton, Easton and Elkton as the Denton community legislator. Andrew is a member of the Committee for the Review of Student Fees and he sits on a committee that reviews and recommends proposed fees and revenue expenditures for room, board and parking permit rates. With academic concerns in mind, Andrew is also a member of the Provost’s Student Advisory Council and is one of five undergraduate students who counsels the provost on major issues of academic policy. He looks forward to managing a finance process that works for student groups and provides all the tools necessary to create and execute programs that meet the needs of a diverse campus. Andrew has been a member of the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity since Fall 2007 and is actively employed by the University of Maryland as an undergraduate teaching assistant.
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 3:00 pm-6:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Sumia Ahmad
Chief of Staff
Sumia is a senior economics and environmental science & policy double major. This will be her final year in the University of Maryland Student Government Association and she has enjoyed every moment of it! She has held previous positions in the SGA including Director of Student Groups and Executive Secretary. This year as Chief of Staff, Sumia directs policy projects as laid out by the President's agenda and coordinates the activities of the Executive Cabinet. Sumia is always happy to help and is willing to answer any questions you may have about the SGA or the University of Maryland. So stop by the office and say Hi!
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Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, 1:00 pm-3:00 pm and Wednesday, 1:00 pm-5:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Joel Cohen
Press Secretary
After a long stint at The Diamondback, Joel has finally decided to stop complaining and start doing something about it. The senior government and politics major from Frederick, Md. has extensive experience in marketing and communications, including internships with The Baltimore Sun and Rep. Donna Edwards, in addition to a year and a half as the campus’ Ford Motor Company marketing representative. He spent two and a half years at The Diamondback – one and a half as a copy editor, and a year as an opinion columnist. He is also a Resident Assistant in South Campus Commons.
As Press Secretary, Joel is responsible for all communications and marketing in SGA, including the inaugural SGA Speaker Series, and is always open to new and creative ideas on how to get the word out about the organization. He reads every word of the Washington Post daily, his all-time favorite ad is Nike’s “Courage” commercial and he is a sucker for good marketing: In fact, he has been known to buy less-than-stellar products purely because of their awesome marketing (Fanta is the product that comes to mind).
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Office Hours: Friday, 12:00 pm-3:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Erin Speigel
Deputy Press Secretary
Erin is a senior journalism major with a concentration in government and politics from Los Angeles. Unlike many Angelinos, she is more intrigued by politics and political communications than by the entertainment industry, which was one reason she decided to leave California and attend a university with close proximity to the nation’s capital. She looks forward to utilizing the skills she developed from her previous internships and campus positions while serving as the Deputy Press Secretary in the Student Government Association’s Communications Department.
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 3:30 pm-6:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Joanna Calabrese
Director of Environmental Affairs
Joanna is a senior Environmental Science and Policy major and former SGA Senior Vice President and Academic Legislator for the School of Agriculture. In her role this year as Director of Environmental Affairs she is excited to lead and work with SGA’s Student Sustainability Committee to make UMD a national model for a green university and tackle everything from transportation and water and energy use, to materials consumption, development and landscape planning, and classroom cirriculum. In addition to her involvement in SGA Joanna is an active member of UMD for Clean Energy, Omicron Delta Kappa, and the University’s Sustainability Council. She can often be found at the Co-Op in the Stamp Student Union buying loads of delicious food, drinking too much coffee, and procrastinating by reading political blogs or the New York Times Opinion section. When she’s not cooped up in Stamp she enjoys visiting DC, observing the eccentric squirrels on campus, and spreadin’ the good word about going green.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Summer Raza
Director of Governmental Affairs
Summer is a junior in the Robert H. Smith School of Business pursuing a major in accounting. Raza is very enthusiastic in representing the student body at the government levels and looks forward in collaborating with them in regards to the student's best interest. Leadership roles are not new to Raza, who was appointed by the Governor Martin O'Malley to serve on the Board of Trustees at Anne Arundel Community College. As a student member on Board, Raza represented the students in many different positions, from policy renewals and creation to the Maryland General Assembly. She also interned for Delegate Simmons (D-17) last year where she learned/experienced the mechanics of our State Government in Annapolis. When Raza is not at College Park, she is with her family and friends, traveling, or shopping for her three favorite items: sandals, purses, and headbands. Raza looks forward in representing you at the government. If you have any questions about anything do not hesitate to stop by her office during her office hours!
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Office Hours: Monday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jonathan Sachs
City Council Liaison
Jonathan is a senior government and politics major and is serving this year as the SGA's liaison to the College Park City Council. He also serves a University Senator and member of the Senate Executive Committee and as the President of Terrapin Students for Israel. Prior to becoming city council liaison, Jonathan served as President of the University of Maryland College Democrats and last year was President of the Student Body. Please do not hesitate to contact him if you have any questions or concerns for the city council.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Sterling Grimes
Director of Administrative Affairs
Sterling is a senior government and politics major and Spanish minor from Temple Hills, Maryland. This is his fourth year with SGA, so he is excited to enter the ranks of SGA dinosaur! As Director of Administrative Affairs, he is excited to keep the SGA office effective and efficient, and welcomes any suggestions you may have. Sterling is a former VP of Academic Affairs and BSOS Legislator, so feel free to pick his brain about academic issues. On a more important note, he loves food, learning about new people and traveling, so feel even freer to pick his brain about tacos, icebreakers and foreign countries.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Kaiyi Xie
Director of Student Groups
Kaiyi Xie is a sophomore bioengineering major. Born in China, he moved to New Zealand at the age of four and then to Bethesda, Maryland when 13. Given his varied background, as director of student groups he hopes to foster more communication between the plethora of different student groups as well as improving the exposure, visibility, and efficacy of groups on campus. He is always open for suggestions and questions and is always looking for more people to join the department of student groups!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Amanda Pleasant
Executive Secretary
Amanda is a sophomore government and politics major from Ellicott City. She is this year’s Executive Secretary, and is so excited to be involved with SGA! In addition to SGA, she is in the amazing CIVICUS Living and Learning Program, Model United Nations, and En Camino con la Communidad. She likes to play and watch tennis and spend time in DC. She is looking forward to working with everyone in SGA this year and is hoping for a great year at the University of Maryland! Go Terps!!!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Max Jacobs
Chair of Public Affairs Committee
Max is a junior Finance major from Los Angeles. He is in the Emerging CFO’s Program and a member of the Honors College.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Casey Anis
Disability Support Services Liaison
Casey is a junior Government and Politics major from Newton, MA. This year, Casey hopes to develop and strong working relationship between DSS and the SGA, and act as the primary contact point for DSS students with concerns relating to any aspect of student government. In his spare time Casey co-hosts a weekly sports talk show on WMUC radio, and also serves as a play-by-play broadcaster for the Terps baseball team. In addition, Casey is very active within the university's Jewish community. Casey's interests include, sports, sci-fi, jam bands, and getting to know you!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Kelley Chubb
Speaker
Kelley is a senior government and politics major and philosophy minor from Crofton, Maryland. She is returning for her second year in the Student Government Association, previously serving as a legislator for the school of Letters and Sciences. She is also involved with the Student Legal Aid Office as a Student Defender and an active member of Alpha Delta Pi. This year Kelley is determined to continue the successes of the past and help lead the new Legislature towards more success for the future. She hopes to act as a resource for Legislators to create and complete valuable legislative initiatives. Kelley wants to continue the efforts initiated by the BSOS Dean’s Student Advisory Council, SGA and the BSOS Equal Education Committee to illuminate issues within BSOS and encourage change. She also hopes to work with the administration to minimize the negative effects of the recession on students and protect the high quality education that Maryland students deserve.
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Office Hours: Monday, 10:00 am-2:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Bill Braun
Legislative Secretary
Bill is a sophomore journalism major. As legislative secretary, it is his goal to provide clear and concise minutes to the SGA Legislature.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Alessandra Hylander
Legislative Coordinator
Alessandra is a sophomore international business and English major. As Legislative Coordinator, she updates and maintains the by-laws, constitution and the standing rules of order. She also upholds the ethics guidelines, and runs the Constitution, by-laws and ethics committee. Her goal is for the SGA to run like a well-oiled machine.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Robert Bernhard
Director of Residential Affairs
Robert is a senior government and politics and history major. As director of residential affairs, he oversees residential issues that affect nearly 10,000 on-campus students at the university.
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Office Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Liz Ding
Director of Programming
Liz is a sophomore business major. As the director of programming, she is responsible for executing such large scale events as the annual SGA Crab Fest and the annual SGA Spring Barbecue.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jennifer Hill
Education
Speaker Pro Tempore
Jennifer Hill is a junior special education major from Carroll County, Maryland who is excited to serve as the Education Legislator and Speaker Pro Tempore of the 2009-2010 SGA, where she can help to the make the University of Maryland campus a better community for all. While in office, she hopes to generate more student interest and participation in committees, make the committee goals and achievements more visible to the campus community, and also assist the Speaker in ensuring the effectiveness of the legislature and the business which they conduct. In regards to the College of Education, Jennifer plans to keep all undergraduate students informed through the implementation of a bi-monthly newsletter and to also host workshops that focus on professional development. If at anytime you have a question or would like to talk, please feel free to contact her through email or office hours as she is more then willing to meet with you.
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and Friday, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Ian Winchester
Denton
Ian is a sophomore double majoring in neurobiology and physiology and economics. He serves as Denton Legislator and Student Affairs Committee Chair for the Student Government Association. In addition, Ian is Treasurer for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, University of Maryland Chapter and participates on the Club Water Polo team.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Zachary Rowan
Cambridge
Zachary is a junior criminology and criminal justice major and an English minor. He is from Forest Hill, Maryland – a small town in Harford County about an hour north of College Park. Zachary has been involved in numerous clubs and organizations on campus; however one committee that he is most proud to be a part of is the Campus Affairs Committee of the Student Government Association. As Vice Chair, Zachary was able to become much more knowledgeable about issues pertaining to transportation, safety, and the environment that have an effect on our experience at UMD. He was also a member of the BCC Hall Council, and North Campus RA/CA Council. As a once non-legislator on an SGA committee, he hopes to increase SGA’s presence and availability for students who aren’t aware of the representatives that help voice their concerns. He also wants to bring more residence hall resources into the dorms in Cambridge community, including – more change machines and live bus schedules. Zach looks forward to working with SGA and representing the Cambridge Community!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Michael Schwartz
Engineering
Born and raised in San Francisco, California, Michael is one of the two legislators representing the A. James Clark School of Engineering. This spring he will complete his Aerospace Engineering degree and Engineering Leadership Development minor, after which he plans to join the Navy as an officer and become a Navy SEAL. In addition, Michael is also the chair for the Recruitment and Retention Committee, the group responsible for maintaining a full legislature and sustaining internal morale. Other student groups Michael is active in are the aerospace engineering honors society Sigma Gamma Tau, Club Water Polo team, and the Multiracial and Biracial Student Association.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Hunter Nelson
Engineering
Hunter, now a senior Aerospace Engineering student, hails from Columbia, Maryland. He keeps busy as an active member of Sigma Gamma Tau and Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor societies as well as the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Hunter is also a member of the co-ed a cappella group PandemoniUM where he gets a break from the hectic engineering lifestyle. His plans for this school year include bettering freshman advising as well as bringing engineering departments and students closer together. Being a biker, he also has plans to improve the campus’ bicycle infrastructure to keep bikers, pedestrians and drivers safe. If you have any questions or concerns regarding engineering or the campus as a whole please feel free to contact Hunter through email or visit during his office hours.
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Office Hours: Thursday, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Caroline Anderson
Greek
Caroline is a junior government & politics and history double major from Pittsburgh, PA. As the Greek Legislator, she plans to represent the needs of the Greek community while continuing her work with the campus as a whole. She is interested in enhancing safety around the Greek residential houses and greatly increasing the participation on all students in philanthropic events. She is also involved with University Student Judiciary as a Presiding Officer, a Resident Assistant on South Campus, and an active member in Kappa Delta. This is Caroline’s second year as a legislator and she is very happy to have the honor to work with such a passionate student body and looks forward to accomplishing great things!
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Natalia Cuadra-Saez
North Hill
Natalia Cuadra-Saez is a junior history and classics double major with a minor in religious studies. Living-learning programs have been a large part of her experience at the University of Maryland; she is in the Honors program and now lives in Dorchester with Global Communities. She also spends her time participating in groups such as the Interfaith Dialogue Program singing in choir and Femmes de Chanson a capella group. As the representative for North Hill in SGA, she hopes to build on the sense of community she finds there by encouraging the growth of living-learning programs and by reaching out to all the residents of North Hill. Along that same vein she is helping to create the first co-op housing in College Park and extend faculty-student relations. She wants to make American Indian student issues a top priority as the AISU continues to fight for more representation in the university. She looks forward to your e-mails and office hour visits to discuss your concerns and in!
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Office Hours: Monday, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Kevin Ford
South Hill
Kevin is a junior English and philosophy double major from Columbia, Maryland. After graduating from Calvert Hall High School in Towson, he began his time at Maryland by living in Denton Hall. Starting there, Kevin became very involved in campus issues, particularly through his two-year involvement with the Residence Hall Association as a Senator and Committee Chairman. This past year, Kevin was elected South Hill Legislator on the SGA and is excited to be bringing a new voice on behalf of South Hill residents! Among the most important issues Kevin is looking forward to discussing this year are the various green initiative issues, particularly campus development, and continuing the Amethyst Initiative dialogues from last year. In addition to the SGA, Kevin is a University Honors student, an Honors 100 TA, a member of Maryland Images, and a die-hard Redskins and Terps fan. In his time at Maryland, Kevin has attended nearly every SEE sponsored concert and comedy show, as well as nearly every home game for basketball and football.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Lisa Crisalli
South Campus Commons
Lisa is a junior psychology major and a returning residential legislator, serving this year as the Commons representative. During the previous year, she was active in fighting for equitable funding amongst the colleges, as well as supportive of the Get Out the Vote campaign, sustainability on campus, and improved transportation around campus. Her goal this year is to achieve more solidarity amongst Commons residents, and intends to do so through increasing the visibility of SGA around the apartment buildings, as well as hosting Commons events, such as a spring Commons Block party. Lisa will also be serving as an undergraduate BSOS Senator within University Senate, as well as sitting on the University Student Judiciary. Stop by and let her know what you think about Commons, SGA, or the wonders of life in general!
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Office Hours: Thursday, 11:00 am-1:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Andre Beasley
Leonardtown
Andre Beasley is a junior history major from Baltimore, Maryland. This year he will be the legislator for the Leonardtown Community. He has been an executive board member of the College Democrats for two years and he has also been the Program Director for the Maryland Federation of College Democrats. Andre looks forward to putting words into action and following through on his commitment to address safety concerns in Leonardtown through various means. He has worked diligently toward completing his agenda and looks forward to bringing tangible results to his residential community. Andre is passionate about helping people and lending a hand in any way to friends and strangers alike. He donates blood every two months and occasionally saves kittens from trees even though he is allergic to cats. He is a big fan of the Orioles, Ravens, and Terps and he rejoices in their successes and laments their failures. When Andre is not SGAing, you can probably find him listening to Jeff Buckley or the Black Keys, reading World Net Daily for a laugh, or meeting with progressive groups on campus.
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Office Hours: Monday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Saba Gyemfi
Outlying Commuter
Saba is a junior government and politics major from Greenbelt, Maryland. As an Outlying Commuter Legislator, she hopes to enhance the Maryland experience for students living off campus by revamping existing programs and creating new ones that will serve as social and informational tools to connect off campus Terps. As a commuter, Saba understands the challenges and frustrations of students living off campus and wants to establish new ways for off campus students to openly voice their concerns, opinions and suggestions. For fun, Saba loves playing the piano (she’s been playing since the age of seven), traveling, playing badminton and football as well as working on her non-profit organization called Food from Faith, which delivers meals to the homeless in Washington. Saba has dedicated herself to helping the less fortunate and hopes to expand the number of meals and recipients in the future.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Emily Burkhardt
Outlying Commuter
Emily is a sophomore marketing major from Severn, Maryland. As an outlying commuter legislator, She plans to represent the needs and opinions of Maryland’s commuting population. Emily enjoys working with others to get things accomplished and is known for her creativity, visionary ideas, perseverance, and ability to get things done. She plays the violin, mandolin, and sings in local band The Reports. She is also an active member of her church, loves to cook and has plans to one day open a restaurant. Emily intends to take every opportunity she can find to improve the Maryland experience for commuters this school year.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Eric Sim
Arts and Humanities
Eric is a junior majoring in English and philosophy, devoted to making our university system more democratic and willing to help any students organize campaigns on issues they care about. He invites you to come into his office hours, even if just to talk and explore uncertain ideas. Eric works with Maryland PIRG (Public Interest Research Group) and FWB (Feminism Without Borders) to push for a variety of issues, most notably sweatshop-free university apparel. He didn't get the memo that transforming the world in which we live can be fun, until very late in his life. He considers this a travesty, and hence works to develop a culture of student involvement. He is also a member of the following: University Senate, Fencing Club, Parkour Club, Writers' House.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Kenton Stalder
Arts and Humanities
Kenton is a senior majoring in English and Literature. During his tenure at Maryland, he has been involved with Terpoets, The English Undergraduate Association, Worldwise, Writer's House and various other boards and committees throughout the College of Arts and Humanities. Kenton's goals this year include creating and sustaining an after school program for local kids and increasing the sense of community throughout ARHU.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Evan Hoffman
Behavioral and Social Sciences
Evan is a senior with a double major in government and politics and criminology and Criminal Justice. As BSOS legislator, he hopes to continue the success of last year’s legislators by bringing more money to the college. He hopes to improve the BSOS alumni program, which will connect undergraduates to more internship and job opportunities. Using the networks that he has built up over the past three years, Evan will seek to be that crucial link between the student body and the administration. Evan is excited to bring his passion for leadership to Student Government. In his previous three years, Evan served as both the President and the Vice President for the Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity. Currently, Evan resides on the Central Board of the University Student Judiciary. In the summer, Evan has had work experience in media relations with Rabinowitz-Dorf Communications, and in program coordination with the Jewish Community Relations Council of NY.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Cindy Kim
Business
Cindy is a senior finance and accounting double major, and Japanese minor. Aside from being involved in SGA, Cindy is also an Accounting Teaching Scholar, part of the Hinman CEOs program, and winner of the first annual Deloitte Case Competition. As a business legislator for the upcoming year, Cindy hopes to create new resources and provide more helpful opportunities for all University of Maryland students. Some ideas Cindy has involve a new portal for UMD students, separated by college, to create a new way of buying textbooks, and a more effective way of assigning roommates for freshman. These ideas are subject to change, and any suggestions involving ways to improve the university are more then welcome.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Matthew Bernstein
Business
Matthew Bernstein grew up in the small town of Phoenix, Maryland on a farm. His experiences as a young man taught him the values of responsibility, hard work and dedication. These values have carried over into his professional life where they have proven essential assets to organizations large and small. In this coming academic year, Matthew hopes to be engaged actively in the legislative process. Diligent attentiveness to business students and expedient voicing of their concerns are at the forefront of his agenda. This university deserves active and attentive representatives; he embodies these qualities and stands alongside a talented SGA, ready to deliver the representation this university deserves now and for the future. Pursuits/Accomplishments: • Double major in Accounting and Information System • Treasurer and Co-creator of the university’s Rock Climbing Club • Director of Business Acquisition for a public relations firm • Creator and writer of The Fiscal Week blog • Law School On a less serious note, Matthew enjoys long walks on the beach, gazing at the stars on a spring night, Build-a-Bear workshops, and flying kites. Currently he lives in the gym and retires every night to a sleeping bag on the bench press. Let’s Go Terps!
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Office Hours: Tuesday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Michelle Chan
Journalism
Michelle is a sophomore print journalism and international business double major from Chicago, Illinois. She moved to Maryland in 2003 and loves being in the D.C. area. She is a member of numerous student groups, including the Public Asian Newspaper, Unwind! Magazine, Habitat for Humanity, where she serves as Sponsorship Officer, and the Honors Humanities Program. As the journalism legislator this year, among many other things, she hopes to bring a panel of journalists to discuss the benefits of the changing industry and an introduction to multimedia skills workshop. She looks forward to a great year!
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Office Hours: Monday, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Victoria Seng
Life Sciences
Victoria is a senior cell biology and molecular genetics major and art history minor from Rockville, Maryland. As one of the College of Chemical and Life Sciences legislators in this year’s SGA, she hopes to provide students with more options to study abroad long-term by working with CLFS and university staff. She also intends on helping students form better connections to the teachers and staff by working with the CLFS Student Advisory Board to achieve common goals. Victoria is a Peer Mentor for CLFS and was previously president of Colleges Against Cancer at UMD. She looks forward to using her broad experience at this school to represent her peers in her first year in SGA and her last year at Maryland!
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Office Hours: Thursday, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Andrew Artuso
Letters and Sciences
Andrew Artuso is a junior business major from Pleasantville, New York. As a Letters and Sciences legislator in this year's SGA, he hopes to aid Letters and Science majors in choosing major with his service project. Andrew also wants to work to improve off-campus safety for students. He is an active member of the Maryland Equestrian Team. Andrew has spent time tutoring students at Northwood High School as a result of his involvement with the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He looks forward to improving student life through his involvement with the SGA this upcoming year.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jane Ostdeik
Letters and Sciences
Jane Ostdiek is the Letters and Sciences legislator for 2009-10. A sophmore LTSC major in the Honors College, she intends to pursue Pre-Law and Studio Art in her studies. She wants to support issues such as Native American Studies, and help our campus get through all the budget cuts intact. Through leading services as cantor at her church for years, and working with children year round as a mentor and assistant, Jane is continually working as a leader in her community. Her first year in the SGA, she intends not only learn how to best serve her campus, but also to find ways to improve it.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Heather Glovinsky
Letters and Sciences
Heather is a sophomore Letters and Sciences legislator intending on becoming a business major. She is very excited to serve students aiming for LEP (Limited Enrollment Programs) and other majors. This is Heather’s first year in the Student Government Association, and she is looking forward to passing legislation that will improve both the letters and sciences community and the general student body alike.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Cindy Weng
Ellicott
Cindy Weng is a sophomore Information Systems and Finance double major and an active student in the Gemstone Program. Her favorite hobbies include playing tennis for Maryland’s club team and attending as many on-campus sporting events as possible. She can never get enough of the North Campus diner’s mint chocolate chip ice cream and as Ellicott Community Legislator, she hopes to write a bill making it more accessible to the student body. She has also been a member of the SGA Finance Committee since 2008 and works hard to make the tedious budget process easier for all student groups.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Anton Medvedev
Outlying Commuter
Anton Medvedev is a junior Philosophy and Government & Politics double major. He is a member of Feminism Without Borders and interns with the Feminist Majority Foundation.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Charlotte Aldebron
Outlying Commuter
Hello, my name is Charlotte Aldebron and I am a sophomore Anthropology Major...and hopefully an Environment and Technology Major as well. More importantly, I am YOUR outlying commuter legislator. I am new to the SGA but I am very familiar with the problems commuters face since not only do I face them too, but I’m eager to solve them! Besides participating in SGA, I am an ESOL tutor and an activist.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Erik Mass
Outlying Commuter
Erik is a junior finance major from Westchester County, New York. He is an Outlying Commuter Legislator and also serves on the Finance Committee. Additionally, he is a member of the Student Honor Council in the University Student Judiciary.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Edward Spriggs
CMPS
Edward is a Math and Philosophy ’09 student and a Psychology ’11 student from Olney, MD.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Zach Cohen
Freshman
Zach is a freshman pursuing a double degree in government and politics and economics from the northern part of Baltimore County, Maryland, and is excited to represent the freshman class in the legislature. Before coming to the University of Maryland, Zach was very involved in both his school and local community, serving as editor in chief of the Towson High School Yearbook, serving on the executive board of the National Honor Society, and interning at the Maryland Office of the Public Defender. Zach is excited to start making a difference for the Freshman Class and the rest of the student body at the University of Maryland. Some of his proposals are to make the roommate assignment process more detailed, to increase the smoking perimeter around dorms and other university buildings, and to increase healthy options at the dining halls.
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Office Hours: Monday, 3:30 pm-5:30 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Diane Berringer
Freshman
Diane is a freshman Criminal Justice and Criminology major from Charles County, Maryland. Highlighting her past endeavors, Diane is proud to have served as the Student Member of the Charles County Board of Education and has interned with the Charles County Sherriff’s Department. Diane is a veteran volunteer at the Brandywine Lions Club Camp Merrik’s Camp for Blind and Deaf Adults in Nanjemoy, Maryland, and has a special place in her heart for individuals that are visually and/or hearing impaired. A passionate and driven young woman, Diane hopes to learn all she can about the University of Maryland and share that information with her fellow freshman. As freshman legislator, she would like to pursue getting the Class of 2013 more involved in the ongoing discourse regarding the university’s budget.
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Office Hours: Monday, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm and Wednesday, 12:00 pm-1:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Drew Carroll
Neighboring Commuter
Drew hails from the rolling country hills in Cecil County, MD. He knows the needs and issues of transfer students as he recently transferred from Cecil College. That is why he is committing his appointed term to serving the under-represented transfer student community. When not working diligently on class and SGA assignments, Drew enjoys watching his mighty Philadelphia Eagles and DC United. He is also an active member of a fire company back in his hometown, where he is a certified firefighter and serves on the board of directors. Drew is excited to be a legislator as he aggressively attempts to reach out to his constituents and attentively work to answer their questions and resolve any issues.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Jesse Yurow
Agriculture
Jesse is a junior environmental science and technology major focusing on ecological design. He enjoys growing food, turning waste into soil, and fermenting the revolution. You can usually find Jesse enjoying a delicious hot lunch at the Food Co-Op in the basement of the Union.
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Office Hours: By appointment
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Sarah Yang
Life Sciences
Sarah is a freshman cell biology and genetics major from Potomac, MD. She is a member of the College Park Scholars Life Sciences program and currently research at the National Institute of Health during the summer. She hopes to attend either medical or graduate school in the near future. Aside from academics, Yang enjoys playing sports, watching movies and baking cookies. She is excited to be a part of the student government association and look forward to being a legislator!
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Office Hours: Monday, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm and Friday, 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
Dylan Winslow
Neighboring Commuter
Dylan is a junior history major from Philadelphia Pa, serving as neighboring commuter legislator. He was appointed in November of last year. Dylan became involved with Sga last spring upon contributing to the Stand for BSOS campaign. As a neighboring commuter legislator, he is most interested in developing the non-greek off campus community, one that sadly gets consistently overlooked year after year. In addition to this, he interested with improving the perception of Sga campus wide, actively working on initiatives that will show concrete results to students and faculty alike. On a lighter note, Dylan is a die hard Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies fan ( he bleeds green and cherry red), thinks rubbing the head of Testudo for good luck is overrated, and has an above average perimeter jump shot. Please feel free to contact him by email or during office hours for any issues you have with the University.
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Office Hours: Wednesday, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Office Location: Student Involvement Suite in Stamp Student Union, office 0209J
