Who Is Who
The Senate is the Legislative Branch of the Undergraduate Student Government and focuses on yielding the legislative powers of the organization.
At Large Senators
These senators represent students as at-large representatives of the entire undergraduate population. These senators serve from the time they are sworn in until elections are held in the Spring semester. (30 Seats)
| Name | ||
| Mitchell Edgecomb | medgeco@bgsu.edu | |
| Kathryn Dean | kedean@bgsu.edu | |
| Braden Schimmoeller | brschim@bgsu.edu | |
| Alek Lambdin | alekl@bgsu.edu | |
| Macarena Pareja | mpareja@bgsu.edu | |
| Julien Briscoe | bjulien@bgsu.edu | |
| Peyton Moyer | pmoyer@bgsu.edu | |
| Christian Milton | cmilton@bgsu.edu | |
| Loren Martin | lorennm@bgsu.edu | |
| Gabby Boyle | gboyle@bgsu.edu |
Residence Hall Senators
These senators specifically represent the undergraduate students that live within each respective Residence Hall on campus. These positions are filled via appointment from each Hall Council.
| Position | Name | ||
| Centennial Hall | VACANT | - | |
| Conklin Hall | VACANT | - | |
| Falcon Heights | VACANT | - | |
| Founders Hall | VACANT | - | |
| Kohl Hall | VACANT | - | |
| Kreischer Ashley-Batchelder | VACANT | - | |
| Kreischer Compton-Darrow | VACANT | - | |
| McDonald Hall | VACANT | - | |
| Offenhauer Hall | VACANT | - |
College Senators
These senators specifically represent their college and are elected into the position by undergraduate students of each respective college for one year terms.
| Position | Name | Email
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| College of Arts & Sciences- Arts | VACANT | - | |
| College of Arts & Sciences- Sciences | Hannah Steil | hsteil@bgsu.edu | |
| College of Arts & Sciences- Humanities | Jonathon Norden | nordenj@bgsu.edu | |
| Schmidthorst College of Business | VACANT | - | |
| College of Education & Human Development | Shae Pettinga | spettin@bgsu.edu | |
| College of Health & Human ServicesVACANT | VACANT | - | |
| College of Musical Arts | VACANT | - | |
| College of Engineering and Innovation | VACANT | - | |
| Honors College | Ethan Trochowski | etrocho@bgsu.edu |
Diversity Affairs Senators
These senators are individuals who identify with or considers themselves an ally to underrepresented populations on campus. These senators serve from the time they are sworn in until elections are held in the Spring semester. (8 Seats)
| Name | ||
| Travis Hamlin | coxtra@bgsu.edu | |
| Aaliyah Chenault | aaliyac@bgsu.edu | |
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Off Campus Senators
The senators specifically represent all undergraduate students who do not live on campus. These senators serve from the time they are sworn in until elections are held in the Spring semester. (10 Seats)
| Name | ||
| Brady Fersch | bfersch@bgsu.edu | |
| Emma Gerhardt | gjemma@bgsu.edu | |
| VACANT | - | |
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| VACANT | - | |
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| VACANT | - | |
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Specific Constituency Senators
These senators represent a specific constituency group. These senators serve from the time they are sworn in until elections are held in the Spring semester. Find more information on the requirments to hold these positions in our bylaws.
| Position | Name | |
| International Student | VACANT | - |
| International Student | VACANT | - |
| Military Student | VACANT | - |
| Military Student
| VACANT | - |
| Multicultural/Accessibility Advocate | VACANT | - |
| Multicultural/Accessibility Advocate | VACANT | - |
| Non-Traditional Student | VACANT | - |
| Non-Traditional Student | VACANT | - |
| Student Labor | Alanna Hill | alannjh@bgsu.edu |
| Student Labor
| Briannah Kaczmarski | brikacz@bgsu.edu |
Appointed Senators
These senators are appointed through their representative organization or constituency group for one year terms.
| Positon
| Name | |
| Athletics | Ashley Chavalier | ashchev@bgsu.edu |
| Club Athletics | Liam Hanna | lhanna@bgsu.edu |
| Asian Student Union | VACANT | - |
| Black Student Union | Allegra Ruhl | aruhl@bgsu.edu |
| Latino Student Union | Akemi Garcia | akemiv@bgsu.edu |
| Queer/Trans Student Union | Aspen Burnham | hrburnha@bgsu.edu |
| Queer/Trans Student Union | Haylee Wickham | hwickha@bgsu.edu |
Greek Council Senators
These senators represent each of the four Greek Councils on campus and
are appointed to these positions through the executive board of each
council.
| Positon | Name | |
| Inter-Fraternity Council | VACANT | - |
| Multicultural Greek Council | VACANT | - |
| National Panhellenic Council | VACANT | - |
| Panhellenic Council | Hayley Kirlin | hkirlin@bgsu |
PRESIDENT
D'Mya Brown
Email: dmyadb@bgsu.edu
D'Mya Brown is a junior studying Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL). Out of USG D'Mya serves as a student leader in the Marvin Center and as a peer faciltator for the honors college.
VICE PRESIDENT
Ispiro Halabi
Email: ihalabi@bgsu.edu
Ispiro Halabi is a junior from Dayton, Oh studying Adolescence to Young Adult Social Studies Education. He has been in USG ssince his sophomore year. In his free time he likes to spend time with others and watch movies. He lovers the community aspect of BGSU and loves the opportunities students have to succeed as a leader, both on and off campus. He is excited for everything USG will accomplish this academic year!
Speaker's Office
Speaker of The Senate
VACANT
Email:
Legislative Secretary
VACANT
Email:
Committee Chairs
Academic Affairs
VACANT
Email:
Internal Affairs
Sydney Gourley
Email: sydnegg@bgsu.edu
Sydney Gourley is a junior studying advertising. She has been in usg since her freshman year. Outside of USG she likes to hang out with her friends and watch reality tv.
Student Affairs
Avie Housholder
Email: houshoa@bgsu.edu
Avie Housholder is a junior studying Social Work and Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law on the Pre-law track. Alongisde being part of USG, they are also on the club soccer team and the president of Falcon FLIP, a peer mentourship organization. Their interests include reading, gaming and crafting.
Cabinet
The Cabinet is the administrative body, appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, that spearhead initiatives within their focus areas and help with the internal functions of the Senate.
Chief of Staff
VACANT
Email:
Treasurer
Cailin Mascarin
Email: cbmasca@bgsu.edu
Chief Outreach Officer
VACANT
Email:
Director of Accesibility and Wellness
Dakota Beach
Email: beache@bgsu.edu
Dakota Beach is a second year studying adolescent to young adult social studies education. Their interests include reproductive rights, playing the ukulele, playing on their nintendo switch and hanging out with their cat Chunk.
Director of Sustainability
VACANT
Email:
Director of Civic Engagement & Service
Anna McRay
Email: amcray@bgsu.edu
Director of Inclusion & Belonging
Jahna Harris
Email: jahnah@bgsu.edu
Director of Marketing
Ava Kramer
Email: aekrame@bgsu.edu
Ava Kramer is a rising junior studying Forensic science specializing in DNA analysis with a double minor in Sociology and Chemestry. She has previously served as the Chief Outreach Officer. Ava is also active in the Honors college sserving as an Honors Ambassador.
ADVISORS
Sarah Jurden
Position: Director of Student Success Strategies and Initiatives
Email: sjurden@bgsu.edu
Glenn Davis
Position: Vice President, Student Engagement and Success
Email: gmdavis@bgsu.edu
Updated: 04/20/2026 10:22AM