MEET YOUR GOVERNMENT
Similar to the Federal Government in the United States, Student Government Association is composed of three distinct branches: executive, judicial and legislative, whose powers are vested in their Constitution and Bylaws. A listing of the currently filled and vacant officer positions is available from SGA's Google Drive.
Office hours of SGA officers are also available on SGA's Google Drive.
Information on how to contact your senators will be made available in September.

Executive Branch
University-wide Executive Committee
The University-Wide Executive Committee shall be composed of the president, the executive vice presidents for each campus (six) and the Atlanta communications director (non-voting) as outlined in the Constitution and Bylaws. For the 2023-2024 academic year, the members are:
Position | Name | |
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President | Zayvion Sheppard Sophomore College of Arts & Sciences Major: Political Science |
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Communications Director - Atlanta |
To be confirmed Class: College/School: Major: |
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Executive Vice President - Atlanta | Jasmine Cox Senior College of Arts & Sciences Biology |
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Executive Vice President Alpharetta |
Deborah Murray Sophomore Perimeter College Chemistry |
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Executive Vice President Clarkston |
Vacant Class: Perimeter College Major |
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Executive Vice President - Decatur |
Jhenelle Mckinney Sophomore Perimeter College Criminal Justice |
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Executive Vice President Dunwoody |
Daanyal Pesnani Sophomore Perimeter College General Studies |
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Executive Vice President Newton |
Isabel Mejia Sophomore Perimeter College Business Admin./Speech Communication |
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Alpharetta Executive Committee
Executive Vice President Deborah Murray |
Speaker of the Senate Vacant - apply here |
Communications Director Vacant - apply here |
Finance Director Vacant - apply here |
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Atlanta Executive Committee
Executive Vice President Jasmine Cox 404-413-1595 |
Speaker of the Senate James Wilson 404-413-1813 |
Speaker Pro-Tempore To be elected from Senate 404-413-1600 |
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Communications Director To be confirmed 404-413-1600 |
Finance Director Micah Pitts 404-413-1600 |
Chair, Academic Affairs To be elected from Senate 404-413-1600 |
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Chair, Govt. & Community Affairs To be elected from Senate 404-413-1600 |
Chair, Student Engagement To be elected from Senate 404-413-1600 |
Chair, Student Services To be elected from Senate 404-413-1600 |
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Clarkston Executive Committee
Decatur Executive Committee
Executive Vice President Jhenelle Mckinney |
Speaker of the Senate Vacant - apply here |
Communications Director Vacant - apply here |
Finance Director Vacant - apply here |
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Dunwoody Executive Committee
Executive Vice President Daanyal Pesnani |
Speaker of the Senate Vacant - apply here |
Communications Director Vacant - apply here |
Finance Director Vacant - apply here |
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Newton Executive Committee
Executive Vice President Isabel Mejia |
Speaker of the Senate Vacant - apply here |
Communications Director Vacant - apply here |
Finance Director Vacant - apply here |
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Executive Address
Being elected president of the Student Government Association has been an exhilarating yet humbling experience, and I am eager to focus my attention on this distinguished position. The Student Government Association serves as the official forum for student views and ideas on matters of importance. Our main objective is to advocate student interests and needs to administration while also providing services we deem beneficial to students.
The Student Government Association provides opportunities for student engagement in university activities and serves as the student body’s servants. This entails prioritizing the interests of other students over our own, respecting their viewpoints, providing them with the help they require, involving them in decisions when appropriate, and cultivating a sense of community within our university. I have learned a lot about Georgia State University and other student experiences as a senator, and I can attest to the magnificence of Georgia State University based on my own experiences. Georgia State University boasts over 52,000 students and has one of the most diverse student bodies in the country. As Publilius Syrus said, “where there is unity, there is always victory.” This university’s unity among diversity has always made me feel at home and is an excellent example of how we can live as one and work together regardless of where we come from. As Student Government officers, I expect nothing less than maintaining our university’s practices and elevating them to new heights.
While many panthers are aware of the SGA’s existence, they do not understand what we do. One might argue this is because of a lack of interest or apathy among the student body. However, the problem stems from a lack of transparency. We must be significantly more proactive in informing the student body about our decisions and processes. We need to be more accessible to our constituents to create a more effective and transparent government. Let us promote citizenship by supporting democracy as a way of life, involving students in meaningful, purpose-driven activities, assisting each student in developing genuine regard for law and order appropriate to this democratic society, guiding each student in creating a sense of personal responsibility and earned self-respect, and honestly reflecting and interpreting the student viewpoint.
Finally, let us promote cultural values by instilling school loyalty, pride, patriotism, and individual student development by selecting projects and activities that seek to achieve
purposes that are significant in the life of the school community by providing students with deeper reasons to attend school and assisting each student in attaining maximum educational growth and development.
As Student Government officers, we must show the highest level of honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, and ethics and act according to how we talk to earn the right to be
accountable for the peaceful coexistence of students in the institution. As president of the Student Government Association, I want to see our university in a better situation than we left it, particularly regarding student-related concerns. Whether it’s a social problem or issue, or a physical enhancement to campus, let’s make the necessary changes and be the change we want to see in the world.
Anthonio Prince
President
93rd Administration
Agendas and Minutes for Executive Committee meetings are available in SGA's Google Drive.
Judicial Branch
The Student Government Association Judiciary (SGAJ) is the judicial branch of the Student Government Association (SGA). Student Justices confirmed by the University-Wide Senate may serve on the SGA Judiciary for the entire duration of their enrollment, as defined by the Student Code of Conduct, at Georgia State.
The SGAJ has the authority to interpret the SGA’s constitution and bylaws. The jurisdiction of the SGAJ is explained in the SGA Constitution and Bylaws. Applications to serve on the SGA Judiciary are available in PIN.
The SGAJ can be contacted at [email protected]
Chief Justice Ammar Rupani |
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Associate Justice Keely Knudson |
Associate Justice Olivia Mitrovich |
Associate Justice Karis Perusek |
Associate Justice To be confirmed by Senate |
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All SGA Judiciary rulings can be found in the SGA Google Drive.
Legislative Branch
University-Wide Senate
University-Wide Senate |
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Zayvion Sheppard President College of Arts & Sciences Major: Political Science |
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Nahkiyah Noel Senate Clerk (Atlanta and University-wide) College of the Arts Major: Theater |
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To be elected from within the University-Wide Senate University-wide Bylaws Review Committee Chair College/School: Major: |
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To be elected from within the University-wide Senate University-wide Safety Committee Chair College/School: TBA Major: TBA |
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Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | |
Tiara Tilley Undergraduate Senator Major: Public Policy |
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Vacant Graduate Senator Major: Public Policy |
Apply here. |
Byrdine College of Nursing & Health Professions | |
Zainab Badmus Undergraduate Senator Major: Nutrition |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Arts & Sciences | |
Derrol Alexis Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science |
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Nathan Brown Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science |
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Kenney Crawford Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: History/Pre-Law |
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Alannis Ellis Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Biology |
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Leah Ortiz Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Psychology/Criminal Justice |
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Sa'Real McRae Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Sociology |
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Michelle Molina-Cuevas Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science |
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Casey Purser Undergraduate Senator Class: Senior Major: Sociology & Public Policy |
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Brian Ramirez Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: Global Studies |
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Puja Raol Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Neuroscience and Public Health |
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Nithin Reddy Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in biomed and enterprise |
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Michelle Smith Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Neuroscience |
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Noelle Zanders Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: Biology (Pre-Med/Health Concentration) |
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Nylisha McNutt Graduate Senator Major: Religious Studies, Nonprofit Management Concentration |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of the Arts | |
Delisa Hardnick Undergraduate Senator Major: Interdisciplinary Studies, Acting |
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Carter Riddett Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Film & Media |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Education & Human Development | |
Jadee Williams Undergraduate Senator Major: Exercise Science |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Law (nominated by the Student Bar Association) | |
Ira Livnat College of Law Senator |
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To be nominated College of Law Senator |
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J. Mack Robinson College of Business | |
Eriore Adeoluwa Undergraduate Senator Major: Economics |
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Mohammed Darbo Undergraduate Senator Major: Managerial Science |
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5 Undergraduate and 1 Graduate or Undergraduate Senator Vacancies | Apply here. |
Perimeter College | |
Vacant Alpharetta Senator |
Apply here. |
Vacant Alpharetta Senator |
Apply here. |
Vacant 2 Clarkston Senators |
Apply here. |
Vacant 2 Decatur Senators |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for |
Apply here. |
Amber Inman Class: Sophomore Major: Engineering Newton Senator for Student Engagement |
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Elizabeth Osorio Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science Dunwoody Senator for Student Services |
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School of Public Health | |
1 Graduate and 1 Undergraduate Senator Vacancies | Apply here. |
Atlanta Senate
Atlanta Senate |
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James Wilson Speaker of the Senate College/School: Andrew Young School of Public Policy Class: Junior Major: Public Policy |
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To be elected from within the Senate Speaker Pro Tempore Class: College/School: Major: |
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To be elected from within the Senate Academic Affairs Committee Chair Class: College/School: Major: |
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To be selected from the Senate Government & Community Affairs Committee Chair Class: College/School: Major: |
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To be elected from within the Senate Student Engagement Committee Chair College/School: Arts & Sciences Major: Sociology |
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To be elected from within the Senate Student Services Committee Chair Class: College/School: Major: |
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Nahkiyah Noel Senate Clerk (Atlanta and University-wide) Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Class: Sophomore Major: Criminal Justice |
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Andrew Young School of Policy Studies | |
Tiara Tillery Undergraduate Senator Sophomore Major: Public Policy |
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Vacant Graduate Senator Major: |
Apply here. |
Byrdine College of Nursing & Health Professions | |
Zainab Badmus Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Nursing |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Arts & Sciences | |
Derrol Alexis Undergraduate Senator Major: Political Science |
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Nathan Brown Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science |
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Kennedy Crawford Undergraduate Senator Major: History/Pre-Law |
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Alannis Ellis Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Psychology/Criminal Justice |
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Leah Ortiz Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Psychology/Criminal Justice |
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Sa'Real McRae Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Sociology |
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Michelle Molina-Cuevas Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science |
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Casey Purser Undergraduate Senator Class: Senior Major: Sociology & Public Policy |
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Brian Ramirez Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: Global Studies |
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Puja Raol Undergraduate Senator Major: Neuroscience and Public Health |
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Nithin Reddy Undergraduate Senator Class: Major: Interdisciplinary Studies with a concentration in biomed and enterprise |
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Michelle Smith Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Neuroscience |
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Noelle Zanders Undergraduate Senator Class: Junior Major: Biology (Pre-Med/Health Concentration) |
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Nylisha McNutt Graduate Senator Major: Religious Studies, Nonprofit Management Concentration |
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Vacant Graduate Senator Major: |
Apply here. |
College of the Arts | |
Delisa Hardnick Undergraduate Senator Class: Senior Major: Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies, concentration in Acting |
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Carter Riddett Undergraduate Senator Class: Sophomore Major: Film & Media |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Education & Human Development | |
Jadee Williams Undergraduate Senator Major: Exercise Science |
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1 Graduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
College of Law (nominated by the Student Bar Association) | |
Ira Livnat College of Law Senator |
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TBA College of Law Senator |
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J. Mack Robinson College of Business | |
Eriore Adeoluwa Undergraduate Senator Major: Economics |
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Mohammed Darbo Undergraduate Senator Class: Senior Major: Managerial Studies |
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6 Undergraduate and 1 Graduate or Undergraduate Senator Vacancy | Apply here. |
Liaisons | |
TBA Freshman Liaison College/School: Major: |
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TBA Freshman Liaison College/School: Major: |
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TBA Transition Liaison College/School: Major: |
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TBA Transition Liaison College/School: Major: |
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TBA Transfer Liaison College/School: Major: |
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Alpharetta Senate
TBA Class: Speaker of the Senate |
Apply here. |
To be elected from the Senate Class: Alpharetta Speaker Pro Tempore |
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Vacant Alpharetta Senator for Academic Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Alpharetta Senator for Clubs & Organizations |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Alpharetta Senator for Government & Community Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Alpharetta Senator for Spirit & Sustainability |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Alpharetta Senator for Student Engagement |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Alpharetta Senator for Student Services |
Apply here. |
Clarkston Senate
Vacant Speaker of the Senate |
Apply here. |
To be elected from the Senate Alpharetta Speaker Pro Tempore |
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Vacant Clarkston Senator for Academic Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Clarkston Senator for Clubs & Organizations |
Apply here. |
Vacant Clarkston Senator for Government & Community Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Clarkston Senator for Spirit & Sustainability |
Apply here. |
Vacant Clarkston Senator for Student Engagement |
Apply here. |
Vacant Clarkston Senator for Student Services |
Apply here. |
Decatur Senate
Vacant Decatur Speaker of the Senate |
Apply here. |
To be elected from the Senate Decatur Speaker Pro Tempore |
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Vacant Decatur Senator for Academic Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Decatur Senator for Clubs & Organizations |
Apply here. |
Vacant Decatur Senator for Government & Community Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Decatur Senator for Spirit & Sustainability |
Apply here. |
Vacant Decatur Senator for Student Engagement |
Apply here. |
Vacant Decatur Senator for Student Services |
Apply here. |
Dunwoody Senate
Vacant Class: Major: Speaker of the Senate |
Apply here. |
To be elected from within the Senate Class: Major: Dunwoody Speaker Pro Tempore |
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Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for Academic Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for Clubs & Organizations |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for Government & Community Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for Spirit & Sustainability |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Dunwoody Senator for Student Engagement |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class Major Dunwoody Senator for Student Services |
Apply here. |
Newton Senate
Vacant Class: Major: Newton Speaker of the Senate |
Apply here. |
To be elected from the Senate Newton Speaker Pro Tempore |
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Vacant Class: Major: Newton Senator for Academic Affairs |
Apply here. |
Elizabeth Matthews Class: Sophomore Major: Theater Newton Senator for Clubs & Organizations |
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Vacant Class: Major: Newton Senator for Government & Community Affairs |
Apply here. |
Vacant Class: Major: Newton Senator for Spirit & Sustainability |
Apply here. |
Amber Inman Class: Sophomore Major: Engineering Newton Senator for Student Engagement |
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Elizabeth Osorio Class: Sophomore Major: Political Science Newton Senator for Student Services |
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A schedule of campus and university-wide Senate meetings can be found in SGA's Google Drive and in the "Upcoming Events" section of our homepage. Minutes from Senate meetings can also be found in SGA's Google Drive.
Agendas and Minutes for Senate meetings are available in SGA's Google Drive.
Constitution and Bylaws
The governing documents of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Georgia State are the Consitution and Bylaws.
The SGA Constitution was updated in 2016 to reflect the addition of the campuses of Perimeter College and again in 2018 after a constitutional referendum, and again in 2021.
The current SGA Bylaws were updated on February 2, 2023.
In-Person:
AA Building
Suite 1310
3705 Brookside Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30022-4408
Phone: 770-274-5607
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Deborah Murray
Speaker of the Senate - Vacant - apply here.
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.
In-Person:
Student Center West
66 Courtland Street
Suite 270
Atlanta, GA 30303
Mailing Address:
Student Government Association
P.O. Box 3966
Atlanta, GA 30302-3966
Phone: 404-413-1600
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Jasmine Cox
Speaker of the Senate - James Wilson
Communications Director - To be confirmed
Finance Director - Micah Pitts
Academic Affairs - To be elected from Senate
Government & Community Relations - To be elected from Senate
Student Engagement - To be elected from Senate
Student Services - To be elected from Senate
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.
In-Person:
College Center (CN)
Suite 1400
555 N. Indian Creek Drive
Clarkston, GA 30021-2396
Phone: 678-891-3225
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Vacant - apply here.
Speaker of the Senate - Vacant - apply here.
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.
In-Person:
Student Center (SC)
Suite 2130
3251 Panthersville Road
Decatur, GA 30034
Phone: 678-891-2741
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Jhenelle Mckinney
Speaker of the Senate - Vacant - apply here.
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.
In-Person:
Student Center (NB)
Suite 2200
2101 Womack Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Phone: 770-274-5391
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Daanyal Pesnani
Speaker of the Senate - Vacant - apply here.
Communications Director - Vacant - apply here.
Finance Director - Vacant - apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.
In-Person:
Building 2N
Suite 1210
239 Cedar Lane
Covington, GA 30014
Phone: 678-891-2683
E-Mail:
President - Zayvion Sheppard
Executive Vice President - Clara Mejia
Speaker of the Senate - - apply here.
Communications Director - - apply here.
Finance Director - V- apply here.
Want to meet with an officer? Office hours are available here.