President/Vice President Candidates 2025
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GVSU Pre-Med Club, GVSU Car Club
-Drive down the cost of parking permits for residents and commuters on campus! -Promote transparent and open communication between the student body and administration, ensuring students are informed and have a voice in campus decisions! -Expand mental health resources on campus and ensure their accessibility for ALL students! -Implement a campus-wide no-class policy on future Election Days, ensuring every student has the time and access they need to cast their ballot! -Build on the culture at Grand Valley, enhancing the Laker Experience!
Hello! My name is Michael Eshleman. I was born and raised in Hudsonville Michigan just down the road from GVSU and I graduated from Hudsonville High School magna cum laude. I'm currently a sophomore majoring in Biomedical Sciences with a minor in Chemistry on the Pre-Med track. Outside of Student Senate, you can find me rock climbing at the GVSU rock wall, studying around campus, working on my car, or exploring the night sky with one of my telescopes. I joined the Student Senate at the start of my freshman year's winter semester and hit the ground running, learning the ropes from fellow senators and engaging with campus liaisons to gain a deeper understanding of how our university operates behind the scenes. Since being sworn in, I have worked with liaisons from various departments, including Parking Services, Admissions, and Housing, to ensure that student voices are heard and their interests represented. If elected Student Body President, I'll work tirelessly to ensure every Laker's voice is heard-regardless of gender, ethnicity, or background. My platform includes implementing a "no-class" policy on Election Day, ensuring everyone has the ability to vote, lowering parking permit costs for both residents and commuters, promoting open and transparent dialogue between students and administration, and expanding mental health resources to support the well-being of all students. I believe true progress happens when we work together and listen to one another. With your support, we can create a campus environment where everyone feels respected, empowered, and ready to succeed. Thank you for your consideration, and I would be honored to earn your vote!
BackGeneral Senator Candidates 2025
| Name | Seat | Major(s) | Action | |||||||||
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| William R. Laurin | At-Large | International Relations | View | |||||||||
| Sophie Gemmen | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Political Science | View | |||||||||
| Sarah Buchanan | At-Large | Social Work | View | |||||||||
| Samuel J Schwallier | At-Large | Computer Science | View | |||||||||
| Ruthvik Uppala | At-Large | Applied Computer Science | View | |||||||||
| Prasamsa Pandey | College of Computing | Computer information system | View | |||||||||
| Peyton Driver | At-Large | PCKET Education pk-6th educational studies, and science | View | |||||||||
| Olivia Robach | At-Large | Political Science, International Relations | View | |||||||||
| Micah Dykhuis | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Theoretical Mathematics | View | |||||||||
| Matthew Taylor | At-Large | Nursing | View | |||||||||
| Marissa Sanchez | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Biomedical Science, Behavioral Neuroscience | View | |||||||||
| Marcos Sanson | College of Computing | Computer Science | View | |||||||||
| Marc Dykstra | Padnos College of Engineering | Mechanical Engineering, Marketing | View | |||||||||
| Mara Vettori | Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies | Environmental and Sustainability Studies, Legal Studies | View | |||||||||
| Lukas Hartley | At-Large | Political Science | View | |||||||||
| Lasya Priya Vemalla | International Student Representative | Cybersecurity | View | |||||||||
| Lamar Scott Jr | College of Education and Community Innovation | Criminal Justice | View | |||||||||
| Kayla C. Finley | At-Large | Business | View | |||||||||
| Kate Daly | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Sport Management | View | |||||||||
| Karen Theakston | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Psychology | View | |||||||||
| Javonte N Jackson | At-Large | Biology, Secondary Education | View | |||||||||
| Harrison R. Shackelford | At-Large | Biomedical Sciences, Pre Professional Development | View | |||||||||
| Grayson T. Rodgers | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Sociology, Social Work | View | |||||||||
| Grant C. Potter | College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | Geology | View | |||||||||
| Genna E. Wright | At-Large | Criminal Justice | View | |||||||||