Within SGA, the Executive Council, Executive Staff, and Committee Chairs make up the Leadership Team. Members appointed to other leadership positions make up our SGA Staff.
2023-2024 Executive Leadership Team
Brielle Lacroix, Student Body President
Brielle Lacroix is from Allentown, NJ. She is studying Public Administration with a Nonprofit Studies minor. Outside of SGA, Brielle is apart of Student Ambassadors, the Community Engagement and Volunteer Center, and JMU Libraries. She enjoys being outdoors in Shenendoah National Park and spending time with friends and her cat. She's excited to work alongside the amazing Leadership Team and incredible 110th Senate to listen to student concerns and advocate for student voices.
Abigail Herbert, Student Body Vice President
Pronouns: She/Her
Abigail Herbert is from Lancaster and she studying International Affairs and German with a minor in Humanitarian Affairs. Abigail is also involved with JMU Give. In her free time she loves to run, read, sew, and spend time outside. She's excited to work with all the Class Councils and help plan Purple Out.
Carson Tighe, Executive Treasurer
Carson Tighe is from Lovettsville, VA. He is studying Computer Information Systems. Outside of SGA, you will find him in UREC or working in COB. Along with Carsons’ current position as Executive Treasurer, he is also involved in many clubs on campus such as Madison Consulting Club (as president) SafeRides, COB Student Advisory Council, and many more! Carson looks forward to supporting organizations through the SGA funding process and helping them make campus-wide impacts.
Kieran Fensterwald, Speaker of the Student Senate
Kieran Fensterwald is from Leesburg, VA, and is majoring in Political Science, with dual minors in Legal Studies and Civic Leadership. In his free time, he loves doing environmental volunteer work, being with friends, going outside, and enjoying nature. Along with Kieran’s current position as Speaker of the House, he is also involved in the Office of Orientation and Transition as a two-time FROG, JMU Libraries, JMU Give, and JMU SafeRides. Kieran is looking forward to improving our internal structure and making a bigger impact on campus while also uplifting our members both inside and outside of this organization.
Leadership Team
Ajax Peterson, Chief of Staff
Pronouns: He/Him
Ajax Peterson is from Fairfax, Virginia, and is studying computer science. Outside of SGA, Ajax enjoys programming personal projects and making music. He is serving as the Chief of Staff for SGA. Ajax is looking forward to helping make SGA more communicative and interconnected through his role as Chief of staff.
Riley Gilbert, Parliamentarian
Pronouns: She/Her
Riley Gilbert is from Richmond VA and is majoring in Nursing with minors in honors and chronic illness. In her free time she loves to play board games, dance, and indulge in spike ball. She is currently serving as the Parliamentarian of the Student Government Association. Riley is looking forward to making everyone love SGA as much as she does and streamlining elections.
Academic Affairs Chair
Alex Schleyer, Communications Director
Alex Schleyer is from Loudoun County, Virginia, and is studying communications as an advocacy concentration with a minor in dance. Outside of SGA, she is a member of the Communications National Honors Society Lambda Pi Eta. In her free time, Alex enjoys playing board games, dancing, and watching the Washington Capitals. Alex is excited to return as Communications Director and work together with SGA to make a difference for the JMU student body.
Jessica Kaplan, Community Outreach Liaison
Pronouns: She/Her
Jessica Kaplan is from Long Island, New York. She is studying Political Science, Political Communications, and History. In their free time, she likes to listen to music and dance. Along with Jessica’s current position as Community Outreach Liaison, she is also a member of Student Defenders on campus. Jessica is excited to build fun events and get to know new people.
Adriana L. Goins, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice, and Accessibility + Chair
Pronouns: She/Her
Adriana Goins is from Amherst, VA. She is studying Sports and Recreation with a minor in General Business. Outside of SGA, she's invovled with Football Recruiting, General Education Council, and the Diversity Equity Inlucclusion Council. She enjoys running, reading, spending time with her dog, and studying the Bible. Adriana is looking fowards to bringing change, impact, and diversity to JMU, the community, and the organization.
Mason Hoey, Legislative Affairs Chair
Pronouns: He/Him
Mason Hoey is from Santa Rosa Beach, Florida and is studying political science and public policy with a minor in classical studies. Outside of SGA, Mason loves to play video games and is an avid supporter of Baldur’s Gate 3 and also plans on applying for SafeRides. Mason serves as the legislative affairs chair. Mason is looking forward to planning advocacy trips.
Ella Stotzky, Membership Chair
Pronouns: She/Her
Ella Stozky is from Hampton Bays, New York, and is studying Writing Rhetoric Technical Communication Major with Film Studies and Creative Writing Minors. In her free time, she likes to read and hang out with my friends. Along with Ella’s current position as Membership Chair, she is also involved in University Program Board and JMU Give. Ella is looking forward to creating relationships within SGA.
Charlotte Bronaugh, University Services Chair
Pronouns: She/Her
Charlotte Bronaugh is from Fairfax, VA, and is studying Theatre with a concentration in Education. Outside of SGA, she is involved in Student Ambassadors, 2024 Orientation Peer Advisor, Community Engagement and Volunteer Center Alternative Break Leader, University Program Board, Alpha Psi Omega, Club Water Polo, Stratford Players, and Young Life College. Along with Charlotte’s current position as University Services Chair, she likes to play intramural sports, attend UREC Group exercise classes, and lie in the grass. Charlotte is Meeting and working with new people who all care so much about JMU!
Appointed Staff
Elections Commissioner - Sam Carbone
Pronouns: She/Her
Sam Carbone is from Washington Township, NJ, and is studying Political Science with a Criminal Justice minor. In her free time, she loves to Listen to music and sing, hang out with friends, hike, swim, and re-watch my favorite movies, etc. Along with Sam’s current position as Elections Commissioner, she is also involved in Marching Royal Dukes, Pep Band, and Phi Alpha Delta. Sam is excited to see people interested in joining Student Government!
Finance Liaison - Jahnavi Muthyala
Pronouns: She/Her
Jahnavi is from Chantilly, Virginia. She is currently studying Intelligence Analysis and Economics. Outside of SGA, Jahnavi is in the Zeta Tau Alpha Sorority. She likes to hike, travel, and read. She's excited to help other organizations get funding through SGA.
Historian - Grace Treml
Pronouns: She/Her
Grace Treml is from York, PA, and is studying International Affairs, Environmental Studies, and Music with/and an honors minor. Outside of SGA, Grace loves to play music (she plays clarinet, sax, and piano), read, thrift, and hike. Along with Grace's current position as Historian, she is also involved in Student Ambassadors, SafeRides, MRDs, and CEVC Alternative Break Program. Grace is looking forward to getting to work with so many other wonderful people who are so knowledgeable and passionate about JMU!
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