{"id":279,"date":"2020-11-10T14:43:16","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T14:43:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/usg\/?page_id=279"},"modified":"2026-06-17T19:12:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T19:12:38","slug":"legislative","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uakron.edu\/usg\/members\/legislative\/","title":{"rendered":"Legislative Branch"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Legislative Branch consists of our Senate, which is our legislative body. They create Senate Resolutions and Senate Bills, which are how we are able to create real change on our campus. By working in committees such as the Academic Policy and Student Success Committee, Facilities, Amenities, Services, and Transportation Committee, and the Student Engagement Committee, senators are able to focus on specific issue areas that our constituents may be experiencing on campus. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet our 2025-2026 Senators below!<\/p>\n\n\n

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Genevieve<\/span> Shelton<\/span><\/div>
Senate Chair | Senator At-Large<\/div>

I am a third-year Political Science major in the 3+3 program. I am actively involved on campus as a member of the Aramark Dining Committee and DLT, as well as through my involvement in the Greek community and Honors College. Outside of academics and extracurriculars, I work on campus as a lifeguard and swim instructor.<\/p><\/div>

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Sridevi<\/span> Swaminathan<\/span><\/div>
Vice Senate Chair | Senator for the Williams Honors College<\/div>

Hey Zips! My name is Sridevi Swaminathan, and I am a sophomore majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I am a part of the LECOM Medical School EAP program here at UAkron. Previously, I held a position as a senator at large and vice chair of the A.P.S.S. committee. Outside of USG, I am a university ambassador, president of Students Advocating for Empowerment, president of Sigma Lambda, and a part of the honors college advisory council. I am truly honored to serve and advocate as your vice senate chair for this school year!<\/p><\/div>

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Rylee<\/span> Flickinger<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

Hi! I\u2019m Rylee Flickinger, a political science and philosophy major currently serving as a Senator At-Large. Outside of USG I\u2019m involved with ZipsVote, the League of Women Voters, Ignite, College Democrats, Hiking and Outdoors club, and I\u2019m currently working at the UA School of Law. I'm looking forward to serving my constituents!<\/p><\/div>

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Logan<\/span> Simas<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

Hello! My name is Logan Simas, and I am going into my second year at UA. I'm a political science major with a second major in public relations. Within USG, I serve as a Senator At-Large. On campus, I'm the President of AK-ROWDIES, the Philanthropy Chairman of Phi Gamma Delta - AO (FIJI), and a University Ambassador.<\/p><\/div>

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Owen<\/span> Bass<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

Hey Zips! I'm Owen and I'm super excited to serve in USG as a Senator At-Large. I'm double majoring in Global Studies and Communications and also serve as the Vice President for Francophone Student Association. I am also and Honors student and love the community that comes with living in the Honors complex. I am looking forward to hearing your ideas and concerns as U of A students and making a lasting impact! Go Zips! & Go USG!<\/p><\/div>

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Eliza<\/span> Kleinschmidt<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

My name is Eliza Kleinschmidt, and I am a second-year Biomedical Science major! I am excited to serve as a Senator At-Large again for the 26-27 academic year. This year I will also serve as the chair of the Student Engagement Committee. Last year, I created a Sexual Violence Awareness Campaign through USG and am excited to continue refining it this year. Creating a bridge of communication between students and faculty is incredibly important, and I can't wait to get started! Go Zips!<\/p><\/div>

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Collette<\/span> Marshall<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

Hello! My name is Collette Marshall, I am a fifth-year AYA Integrated social studies and history. I am currently serving on USG as a Senator at Large. I am also involved in Greek life as Delta Zeta's Vice President of Philanthropy, as well as being a member of Terpsichore! I am excited to get to work with Zips!<\/p><\/div>

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Tristan<\/span> Musgrave<\/span><\/div>
Senator At-Large<\/div>

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Miles<\/span> Pastoria<\/span><\/div>
Senator for the College of Engineering and Polymer Science<\/div>

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Noah<\/span> Sterns<\/span><\/div>
Residence Life Senator<\/div>

Hello! My name is Noah Sterns, and I am the Residence Life Senator as well as the current Academic Policy and Student Success (A.P.S.S) Committee chair. I am in my third year and double majoring in Chemistry and Statistics.<\/p><\/div>

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Garin<\/span> Prough<\/span><\/div>
Senator for the Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences<\/div>

Hey Zips! My name is Garin Prough. I am a third-year PPE (Philosophy, Political Science, & Economics) student, as well as the Senator for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences. I have had the privilege of being involved with the Office of Orientation and First-Year Programming as an Orientation Leader and as a Team Leader. Additionally, I was involved with Residence Life & Housing as an Emerging Leader during my first-year. In my free time, I enjoy music and skating.<\/p><\/div>

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Currently<\/span> Seeking<\/span><\/div>
Senator for the College of Business<\/div>

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Addi<\/span> Dobson<\/span><\/div>
Senator for the College of Health and Human Sciences<\/div>

Hi! My name is Addi Dobson, I am a first-year Nursing major and the Senator for The College of Health and Human Sciences. This year I will also be serving on the Student Engagement Committee, in hopes to help enhance the student experience here at Akron. I am eager to get involved on campus and honored to serve as one of your senators this year. Feel free to reach out with any concerns, or just to say hi! Go Zips!<\/p><\/div>

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Nathan<\/span> Mitchell<\/span><\/div>
Senator for Off-Campus Living<\/div>

Hey! My name is Nathan Mitchell, and I\u2019m a first-year Biomedical Science major in the Class of 2030. After graduating from Akron, I hope to attend NEOMED and pursue a career in medicine. This is my first year in USG, where I\u2019ll be serving as the Senator of Off-Campus Living and as a member of the FAST Committee. I\u2019m looking forward to representing off-campus students and making sure their voices are heard within USG. Outside of school, I spend a lot of my time swimming, running, and lifting. If you ever have a question, concern, or something you think USG should know about, feel free to reach out. And if you see me around campus, say hi! Go Zips!<\/p><\/div>

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Currently<\/span> Seeking<\/span><\/div>
First Year Senator<\/div>

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Currently<\/span> Seeking<\/span><\/div>
First Year Senator<\/div>

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