President/Vice President Candidates 2025

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Ty T. Vanlerberghe	Vice President	Jackson-Vanlerberghe	Advertising and Public Relations	View
Richard T. Dolnik	Vice President	Eshleman-Dolnik	Spanish, Education	View
Michael J. Eshleman	President	Eshleman-Dolnik	Biomedical Sciences	View
Evan M. Jackson	President	Jackson-Vanlerberghe	Economics, Finance	View

General Senator Candidates 2025

Sarah Buchanan

She/Her

At-Large

Senior

College of Education and Community Innovation

Social Work

Psychology

Dorr, MI

Bachelors of Social Work Student Organization, Euchre Club, Student Government President in high school

I am running for SS to be a voice for those who need it, I want to find ways to make GV more affordable and accessible to students of all walks of life, I also want to increase visibility to all the resources GV has as many are very useful but not well known

I am Sarah Buchanan, a junior at Grand Valley State University. I am majoring in Social Work with a minor in Psychology. During my time on Student Senate, I have acted on the Advocacy committee and on the Allocations committee. On the Advocacy committee, I serve as a liaison with the Milton Ford LGBT Resource Center, working with them to bring awareness to the resources they provide and making sure all students can access the resources they need. I also work with the University Counseling Center where I volunteered for their Mental Health Screening Day, encouraging students to be aware of their mental health and teaching ways to maintain a healthy mental space while managing the stresses of college. On the Allocations committee, I have helped fund many student organization events, such as the Alzheimers Awareness walk, contributing to a vibrant and active campus life. Outside of Senate, I am involved in the Bachelors of Social Work Student Organization, participating in trainings to become a better advocate for others. I am running for Senate to be a voice for the students and advocate on behalf of those in need. I want to help all students flourish at Grand Valley by creating an inclusive and supportive environment. I also want to address rising costs and work eliminate financial barriers that may stand in the way of success. As an aspiring social worker, I strive to improve the lives of others in any way I can and that it what I intend to do on Senate. I am driven, hardworking, and dedicated to the cause of improving the campus life at Grand Valley State University.

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