Executive Branch Members

Grace DeWitt
Student Body President
Elena Kozma
Student Body Vice President
Olivia Lane
Chief of Staff

Hi Zips! My name is Olivia Lane, and I am a fifth-year Civil Engineering student at The University of Akron, and the Chief of Staff for USG. I have previously served in all three branches of USG as an Associate Justice, Executive Justice, Senate Assistant, and Deputy Chief of Staff. Additionally, I acted as the chair of the Campus Dining Experience Committee last year, where I got to work with Aramark to incorporate students' dining-related ideas into actions. Outside of USG, I serve as the Vice President for the Society of Women Engineers and Hike Leader for Environmental Action Club. I am an avid Zips Basketball fan, and in my free time, I enjoy reading and thrifting.

Matthew Howell
Director of Finance
Dylan Leipold
Director of Membership Development

My name is Dylan Leipold and I'm in my 3rd year studying Business Administration. I currently serve as Director of Membership Development on USG, VP of Community Engagement on the Interfraternity Council, and Vice President of my fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. After graduating, I'd like to work in higher-ed while pursuing my MBA, and outside of student life I enjoy volunteering, working outside, playing board games and meeting new people. Go Zips!

Natalie Gardner
Director of Community and Campus Involvement
Bryanne Webster
Director of Project Management
Bryanne Webster is a Junor majoring in Art Education. She serves as an Executive Project Manager for USG as well as works Community Assistant and a Student Artist for the Department of Residence Life and Housing. 
Sarvesh Sudhaharan
Director of Project Managment
Makayla Minard
Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
 
Maggie Mahaney
Director of Event Coordination

Hey Zips! My name is Maggie Mahaney and I am currently a third year Environmental Science major and Director of Event Coordination for USG. I previously held the Event Coordiniator position and am excited to be leading the Events Team this year! Along with USG, I also am involved in Environmental Action Club as the President and serve as Vice President of the Association for Women Geoscientists - Zips Chapter. I currently work on campus as a Student Assistant at the Institute for Human Science and Culture in the Cummings Center (free for students with a Zip Card!). I love being involved in student orgs on campus, especially USG, and am looking forward to working on some more fun events for the student body this year!

JoAnna Shafer
Director of Media and Analytics
A.J. Ruffin-Stcyr
Health and Safety Officer
Isaac Machar
Deputy Chief of Staff
Isabella Ackerman
Deputy Director of Finance

Hi Zips! My name is Bella Ackerman, I am a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Sciences on the pre-medical pathway. I serve in USG as the Deputy Director of Finance and am also a member of Phi Delta Epsilon (a pre-medical fraternity) and the Honors College. Outside of school I work at a community health center and volunteer regularly. Akron is my hometown, and I am passionate about giving back to the community that has given me so much!

Nicholas Senko
Deputy Director of Community Outreach
Reese Walter
Deputy Director of Campus Outreach
Ashley Cosgrave
Deputy Director of LGBTQ+ and Gender Equity
Ijeoma Anaraodo
Deputy Director of Racial Equity
Lana Tamin
Project Manager
Jessica Greene
Project Manager

Hi Zips! My name is Jessica Greene, I’m a sophomore majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. In USG, I act as Project Manager, but I am also a member of Sigma Lambda and Major Events Committee (for RHPB). Outside of school, I work at the College of Health & Human Sciences and mainly spend my time with friends.

Forest Pence
Project Manager
 
 
AJ Stewart
Event Coordinator
Hey everyone! My name is AJ Stewart, I am going into my Junior year here at the University of Akron, and I am majoring in Criminal Intelligence Analysis! Besides my involvement with USG, I am involved in Residence Life and Housing as the Student Coordinator of Ritchie/Sisler-McFawn and as the President of the National Residence Hall Honorary! Besides that, I am a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa (ODK) honorary, a Forefront mentor, an ambassador for the Buchtel College of Arts and Science, and I am also a part of the Williams Honors College! Outside of campus, I love hiking, running, and traveling to new places! The reason why I joined USG as an Event Coordinator is because I wanted to create fun and inclusive events for every single student here at the University of Akron that allow everyone to enjoy their time, get the chance to make new life-long friends, and also just bringing students together on campus! 
Julianna Muller
Event Coordinator
Nathan Flint
Social Media Curator

I am a Criminal Intelligence Analysis major in the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, with a certificate in Esports Management and I am currently one of the Social Media Curators within the Undergraduate Student Government. Outside of USG, I am active as a Club Officer with Zips Esports, as well as a commentator for collegiate esports where time permits.

Irene Garcia Cruz
Social Media Curator
My name is Irene Garcia Cruz. I’m a Junior with a major in Marketing and a minor in Entrepreneurship. In May of 2022, I graduated from Akron Early College High School with my Honors High School Diploma and my Associate Degree from the University of Akron. At USG, I am one of the Social Media Curators and the Social Media Liaison. Additionally, I am a member of the Women in Business and the American Marketing Association. I strive to get involved with various organizations to learn and grow my skill set through creative opportunities. I’m excited to combine my skills with an incredible team that is dedicated to providing an enriching and long lasting experience for all students! 
Molly Bergstrom
Social Media Strategist
Isaac Bee
Greek Life Liaison (IFC)
Brynn Lewis
Greek Life Liaison (PHC)
Open Position
Greek Life Liason (NPHC)

If you are interested in this position, please see the "Get Involved" page or contact DLT. 

Open Position
Student Athlete Liaison

If you are interested in this position, please see the "Get Involved" page or contact DLT. 

Open Position
Student Athlete Liason

If you are interested in this position, please see the "Get Involved" page or contact DLT.