The Student Senate Cabinet (2024-2025)

The members of the Student Senate Cabinet engage in and accomplish meaningful work to benefit the student body and the University community as a whole. The President maintains connections between the Student Senate and its partners within University administration and faculty governance. The Vice President oversees the Cabinet and the Student Senate's legislative process. The Chief of Staff oversees personnel and judicial oversight of the Student Senate. The remaining Cabinet members each lead and facilitate their respective committees to achieve a variety of different goals.

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 to make a difference!

Paris R. Lawson, Vice President Major: International Relations Minors: Legal Studies, Human Rights Class Standing: Senior Hometown: Commerce Township, MI Fun Fact: I have travelled to 10 countries. The reason I joined Student Senate: To make campus feel more like a community for every student to cultivate an environment that is inspiring.

Evan M . Jackson, Chief of Staff Major: Economics Minor: English Class Standing: Junior Hometown: Atlanta, GA Fun Fact: I’ve climbed an active volcano! The reason I joined Student Senate: I joined student senate because I want to be actively involved in making positive changes within our school community

Nancy Hoogwerf, Allocations Chair Majors: Political Science, International Relations Class Standing: Senior Hometown: Middleville, MI Fun Fact: I can juggle! The reason I joined Student Senate: To make campus and inclusive and welcoming place for everyone.

Ty Vanlerberghe, Public Relations Chair Major: Advertising and Public Relations Minor: Hospitality and Tourism Management Class Standing: Sophomore Hometown: Armada, MI Fun Fact: I have never broken a bone! The reason I joined Student Senate: I wanted to become more involved with the innerworkings of campus and make professional connections with students and staff.

Genna Wright, Advocacy Chair Major: Criminal Justice Minor: Psychology Class Standing: Sophomore Hometown: Roseville, MI Fun Fact: I presented at the MASC/MAHS state conference two years in a row. The reason I joined Student Senate: I joined Student Senate because I want to help positively impact GVSU. One of my main goals is to help promote and give visibility to the diverse student body, and to advocate for changes and improvements on campus by actively engaging with the campus community!

Alec Palumbo, Policy Chair Major: Political Science Minor: Psychology Class Standing: Senior Hometown: Sterling Heights, MI Fun Fact: I am a huge music fan and have a vinyl record collection! The reason I joined Student Senate: I thought Student Senate was a great way to engage with campus and community in a deeper way. It also provided me the opportunity to meet new people who has similar interests as mine!

Riley M. Gessler, Events Chair Major: Nursing Class Standing: Junior Hometown: Fruitport, MI Fun Fact: I am a big animal lover and I adore spiders and scorpions! The reason I joined Student Senate: I wanted to help make a difference for this campus. Everyone deserves to have their voice heard, and I would love to help all students get a say in what happens during their time here.

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