Our Mission

We the Executive Board serve as the overseers of the Student Senate and are responsible for maintaining the dignity of the Student Senate by being representatives of the entire student body when called upon. We attend weekly Executive Board meetings, general Senate meetings, and many of the hundreds of fun events hosted by our clubs and organizations throughout the year! To learn who is serving on the current Executive Board as well as each position’s duties, see the page below.

  • President, Michael Woods ‘25

    The President serves as the leader of the Student Senate and primary representative of the Student Body, fostering strong connections between students, faculty, and administration. Their responsibilities include chairing Executive Board meetings, overseeing faculty or administrative actions to protect student rights, resolving student concerns, advocating on behalf of the student body, and facilitating transparent communication between the Student Senate and the Dean of Students.

  • Vice President, Abby Ruggiero '26

    The Vice President assumes the role of Senate President, leading Senate meetings as well as the Board of Committee Chairs. They maintain connections with OSAGL and the Engage Resource Coordinator to promote unity among campus organizations and the student body. Additionally, they ensure adherence to the duties and responsibilities of the Executive Board, Student Senators, Affinity Group Leaders, and Class Officers.

  • Parliamentarian, Carl Demarco ‘25

    The Parliamentarian manages parliamentary procedure, ensuring smooth governance within the Student Senate. They amend the Constitution for accuracy and increased efficiency, provide guidance to recognized organizations on constitutional matters, and interpret the Constitution and its Bylaws when questions arise.

  • Treasurer, Jack Thompson ‘27

    The Treasurer manages the Student Senate's financial affairs, meticulously documenting all transactions and efficiently managing Senate funds. They also serve as a liaison between the Student Senate and the College Auditor, communicate sanctions to organizations, and present proposed budget requests for approval by the Student Senate. The Treasurer also manages the distribution of allocated Student Senate Funds to Clubs and Organizations on campus.

  • Secretary, Olivia Taylor ‘25

    The Secretary is responsible for maintaining comprehensive records of Student Senate activities. Duties include recording meeting minutes, distributing weekly minutes to the student body, and providing organizational records to the Gettysburg College Archives. They also make meeting announcements, distribute meetings agendas, and supervise the organization's files. They also ensure that Senate members and student organizations comply with attendance policies.

  • Inclusion Officer, Oliver Eckloff ‘27

    The Inclusion Officer ensures that the Student Senate operates as an inclusive and cohesive body. They provide education on diversity and inclusion, engage in outreach activities with on-campus organizations and the student population, and hold students and staff accountable for acts of discrimination, thereby fostering a greater connection between students, faculty, and administration.