President/Vice President Candidates 2025

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Name	Seat	Ticket	Major(s)	Action
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

Matthew Taylor

He/Him/His

At-Large

Sophomore

Kirkhof College of Nursing

Nursing

Coopersville, Michigan

Managing my own company for several years allowing me to develop better leadership and organizational skills, along with volunteering for the Harris-Walz Campaign which allowed me to engage with communities across the U.S. and advocate for change.

- Increasing Student Worker Pay - Bettering the Quality of On-Campus Housing that is Owned and Operated by GVSU - Working to improve the campus response during snow storms. - Ensuring that the Student Senate continues to hear out student needs, and continues to advocate and make changes accordingly.

As a military child who moved frequently over the years, I experienced a wide range of cultures. I was a part of many diverse communities, which helped to constantly challenge my worldviews, giving me a unique perspective on life and issues affecting our local community and GVSU. After my family left the military, we struggled financially; it gave me greater insight into the challenges faced by lower-income individuals; seeing the state of wages on campus, especially with my personal experience with poverty, gave me the drive to try and improve student worker wages on campus and the quality of life of every student on campus. After being hospitalized back in 2023, I developed a deep desire to make a positive difference in others' lives in the same way the nurses had done for me while I was in the hospital, allowing me to discover my passion for the nursing field. At GVSU, I found a welcoming environment where I could express myself and connect with many inspiring individuals. Service on the Student Senate is not just an opportunity for me; it is a chance to give back, listen to my peers, and advocate for the changes our campus needs.

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