The Student Senate Cabinet

The members of the Student Senate Cabinet each lead their respective committees to ensure that Senators engage in and accomplish meaningful work to benefit the student body and the University community as a whole. The President acts as the voice of the Student Body while working with the administration, faculty, and staff at Grand Valley State University.


Quinten Proctor
Quinten D. Proctor, President. Majors: Political Science, International Relations. Class Standing: Junior. Hometown: Kentwood, MI. Fun Fact: I have swam with a wild sea turtle before! The reason I joined Student Senate: I wanted to get involved in the GVSU community and help make changes that would positively impact my fellow Lakers. I felt joining Student Senate was a great way to learn more about the University and make a difference!

Magdalyn M. Hallead, Executive Vice President. Major: Allied Health Sciences. Minor: Pre-PA Studies. Class Standing: Junior. Hometown: St. Johns, MI. Fun Fact: I'm a part of the GVSU Drumline! I play bass drum and I am a section leader. The reason I joined Student Senate: I joined Student Senate because I was student council president in high school and really enjoyed it! Senate has been a great way to meet new people.
Magdalyn Hallead

Alec Palumbo
Alec Palumbo, Vice President for Senate Resources. Major: Political Science. Minor: Psychology. Class Standing: Junior. Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI. Fun Fact: I'm a big fan of collecting vinyl records! The reason I joined Student Senate:  Student Senate jumped out at me as a club with a lot of potential. After debating for a long time, I finally applied because I thought I could make new friends, improve my communication skills, and find ways to impact GVSU for the better. I saw a great opportunity to get involved in a deeper way, which was one of my biggest goals before I graduated.

Nancy Hoogwerf, Vice President for Allocations. Majors: Political Science, International Relations. Class Standing: Junior. Hometown: Middleville, MI. Fun Fact: I can juggle! The reason I joined Student Senate:  First and foremost, I believe that a student voice is imperative to the decisions being made across campus everyday. More personally, however, I joined Senate because I am all too familiar with the fact that college bears a large financial burden on students--I wanted to be a voice for students facing the brunt of this burden. Through the work I accomplished on Student Senate over the past three years, I am proud to have worked toward creating a Grand Valley that welcomes and supports all students. I am excited to continue this work for the remainder of the 2023-2024 academic year!
Nancy Hoogwerf

Selina Martell
Selina M. Martell, Vice President for Public Relations. Major: Marketing. Emphasis: Professional Sales. Class Standing: Senior. Hometown: New Boston, MI. Fun Fact: I once went ziplining in a jungle. The reason I joined Student Senate: I joined Student Senate because I wanted to work with those around me with shared goals to cultivate a better student experience. I also wanted to expand my network and build my leadership skills in an impactful way.

Richard T. Dolnik, Vice President for Campus Affairs. Major: International Relations. Class Standing: Freshman. Hometown: Parchment, MI. Fun Fact: I’ve got a photo with Gretchen Whitmer. The reason I joined Student Senate: There will always be differences to be made on campus.
Richard Dolnik

Riley Gessler
Riley M. Gessler, Vice President for Educational Affairs. Major: Legal Studies. Minor: Music. Class Standing: Sophomore. Hometown: Fruitport, MI. Fun Fact: I love spiders! They’re super cute and I will never harm one. The reason I joined Student Senate: I wanted to improve work with the student body and listen to their issues! To work with students like myself is super important. I want to make GVSU a better place. Not just for now, but for the future.

Paris Lawson, Vice President for Diversity Affairs. Major: International Relations. Minors: Legal Studies, Human Rights. Class Standing: Junior. Hometown: Commerce Township, MI. Fun Fact: I have travelled to 10 countries. The reason I joined Student Senate: I joined Student Senate to make a difference at GVSU and gain profesional experience while doing it!
Paris Lawson


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