Legislative Branch Members

Ashley Cosgrave

Senate Chair

Hi Zips! My name is Ashley Cosgrave and I will be serving as Senate Chair. I am a 3^rd year Biomedical Science major with a Spanish minor. This will be my second year in USG after joining as a Senator At-Large. My passion projects last year included improving the dining experience for all students on campus, expanding diversity and inclusivity efforts within the university, and on campus sustainability efforts. I hope to continue pursuing projects in these fields this year in addition to aiding senators with their personal projects. Outside of USG, I’m a Williams Honors College student and I had the pleasure of being an Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute mentor. I enjoy staying updated with the news, taking care of my plants, and reading outside on campus. My duty is to be the voice of undergraduate students, so please reach out to me and speak your mind!

Grace Dewitt

Vice Senate Chair

Hey zips! My name is Grace DeWitt, and I'm a third-year student majoring in Global Studies and Political Science with a Pre-Law Philosophy Minor and an International Business Certificate. I'm the current Senator for the Williams Honors College and the Vice Senate Chair. My other involvements include organizations on campus such as Pre-Law Society, UA Ambassadors, Women in Business, and NRHH. Some past USG projects I worked on addressed dining concerns, accessibility issues, parking and transportation, and honors college research project revisions. I have enjoyed pursuing projects to better the student experience at UA, and I look forward to continuing these efforts this academic year! Go USG, go zips!

Isaac Machar

Senator At-Large

Hi Zips! My name is Isaac Machar and I am a third-year student pursuing degrees in Psychology and Biology and an Addiction Services certificate. I joined USG in Fall 2021 as a Senator At-Large and am excited to continue in that position this academic year. I have been a proud member and committee chair of the Senate's Academic Policy and Student Success committee. Outside of USG, I am a Desk Manager for the Department of Residence Life and Housing, a member of organizations such as NRHH, AK-Rowdies, Psi Chi, and UA Ambassadors. Overall, I am incredibly passionate about the student experience. Coming to college is a huge adjustment; however, with the proper support systems and channels of advocacy in place, it does not have to be so daunting. The opportunity to assist students with this transition motivates and inspires me to continue my involvement in this great organization and governing body. Go USG! Go Zips!

Max Pastoria

Senator At-Large

Hello, Zips! I am Max Pastoria, a second-year Honors Finance and Economics student here at The University of Akron. I serve as Senator At-Large within the Legislative Branch of The Undergraduate Student Government and on the University Council on the Student Engagement and Success and Information Technology Committees. Outside of USG, I am involved at Campus Focus, I serve as Treasurer of The Honors Civics Club, I am VP of Finance for Beta Gamma Sigma, and I am on level three of the College of Business Institute for Leadership Advancement.

Kylie Cameron

Senator At-Large

Hi Zips! I’m Kylie Cameron, a first year honors Computer Information Systems major on the Programming track. Outside of being a Senator At-Large for USG, I am a part of the Emerging Leaders Program, serveAkron, Engineers for a Sustainable World, and hope to get even more involved as my freshman year goes on! I can also be found running the social media for Zips Esports and the Student Union!

Natalie Gardner

Senator for the College of Business

My name is Natalie Gardner, and I am a second-year student here at the University of Akron. I am majoring in Accounting with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I am involved in multiple on-campus organizations such as the Williams Honors College, Sigma Lambda, Women in Business, Honors Advisory Council, College of Business Deans Team, College of Business Success Seminar Leader, and Vice President Delta Sigma Pi. Outside of school work, I like to swim, read, and spend time with my friends. I joined Undergraduate Student Government as the Senator for the College of Business in the Fall of 2022 because I wanted to be able to assist in any change that needs to occur on campus while also giving all students in the College of Business and every other major a chance to voice their opinions and concerns to a safe place. Go Zips!

Phillip Martin

Senator for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences

My name is Phillip Martin Jr. and I am a third year student at The University of Akron. I am pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in Addiction Services and a certificate in Research Methods for the Social Sciences. Along with USG, my involvements on campus include; ARI-AHEC Scholars Program, Resident Assistant in the Honors Complex, Of the Month (OTM) Voting Committee Member for the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa, Mentor for the Oelschlager Summer Leadership Institute, Psi Chi, UA Ambassadors, and the Williams Honors College Student Advisory Council. I joined the Undergraduate Student Government as the Senator for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences because I aspire to advocate the needs of all students within the college. Having the opportunity to network and use this platform to represent the oldest and largest degree-granting college at The University of Akron is something that I am very appreciative to have. Please feel free to reach out for anything you may need. Go Zips!

Cecilia Mainzer

Senator for the College of Engineering and Polymer Science

My name is Cecilia Mainzer and I am a fifth-year Chemical Engineering student. I joined USG in Fall 2019 as Associate Justice and continued to grow in the organization, becoming Executive Justice, then Chief Justice, and now, Senator for the College of Engineering and Polymer Science. Outside of USG, I am President of Engineering Student Council (ESC), Social Media Coordinator of American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), Corresponding Secretary of Tau Beta Pi (TBP), and a UA Ambassador. During the semester, catch me studying in Whitby, listening to Six (the musical) soundtrack in the Goodyear Polymer building, or hammocking on Coleman Commons. Overall, I am passionate about advocating for students, extending the campus experience, and fostering a strong community. I cannot wait to connect with students and make new friends - this is going to be a great year, Zips!

Mia Latimer

First-Year Senator

Alison Winters

First-Year Senator

Hi Zips! My name is Ali Winters and I am a first-year honors student here at the University of Akron. My major is Sports Analytics with the intent of obtaining the Professional Social Media Certificate. Outside of Senate, I am the Director of New Member Experience for my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi, and I am the Vice President of Judicial Affairs for the Panhellenic Council. I can't wait to continue growing in all of these amazing organizations and see where my future at the University of Akron takes me!

Julianna Muller

Senate Assistant

Open Position

Senator At-Large