Do you have questions about SGA or want to learn how you can become part of this impactful student organization? Feel free to contact one of our executive team members.
President: Ethan Gladue
Ethan Gladue is a junior majoring in Business Analytics. Along with being President, he is a member of Pi Kappa Alpha, Delta Sigma Pi, Dakotathon, and President of the South Dakota Student Federation. His main goal as President is to advocate for students at a statewide level. This includes keeping the affordability of the quality higher education that USD offers and advocating for more mental health and sexual assault resources for students to be supported on campus.
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Vice President: Jill Schulte
Jillian Schulte is a junior majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology. Along with being the Vice President, she is the Vice President of External Affairs for Charlie’s Cupboard, Director of Corporate Sponsorship for Dakotathon, and a member of Alpha Phi. In her spare time, she volunteers around the Vermillion community. Her primary goals as VP are to enhance communication between SGA and the student body, improve awareness of USD’s student resources, and continue to advocate for student concerns.
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Director of Operations: Keegan Baker
Keegan Baker is a sophomore majoring in Accounting with a minor in Political Science. Before being appointed Director of Operations, Keegan served as an at-large senator. Outside of SGA, she is tutoring in the middle school with L.O.L. Tutoring and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta. Keegan also is the Logistics Lead for the TedxUSD team. Her goal for this term is to ensure that SGA runs smoothly and that students are represented to the best of the Senate's ability.
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Director of Finance: Anton Pratsenko
Anton Pratsenko is a senior majoring in Business Analytics and currently serves as the Director of Finance for the Student Government Association. In addition to his role in SGA, he holds an executive position on the International Club’s Executive Board and is a Pi Kappa Alpha member. Anton works as a Consultant for Coyote Business Consulting as well as conducting data analysis for the University. His interests include quantitative and statistical analysis to create data-driven solutions. Anton’s primary focus this term is to improve the budgeting processes and innovate reimbursement procedures within SGA.
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Director of Communications: Katie Gellerman
Katie Gellerman is a senior majoring in Marketing with minors in Social Media Marketing and Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship. While also serving as Director of Communications, she works as a technology fellow for the Creative Services Department at USD, is an active member of Alpha Phi, and enjoys volunteering at the Adopt-A-School Program for SERVE. She wants to ensure student voices are heard and resources are accessible campus-wide.
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Your Senators
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College of Arts & Sciences
- Mohamed Mohamed
- Piper Connelly
- Samir Yusuf
- Kunjan Dodani
- Max Mickelson
- Taylor Van Emmerik
- Lily Goc
- Leul Abate
- Harshith Reddy Nalla
- Beacom School of Business
- Julia Platt
- Cloie Stevens
- School of Education
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Law
- School of Medicine
- At-Large Student Body Representatives
- Karlye Maras
- Jordan Christensen
- Halle Johnson
- Macy Steen
- Griffin Petersen
- Mady Fleckenstein
- Aida Desaulniers
Standing Committees
Finance
Julia Platt, [email protected]
The Finance Committee recommends action to the full senate on all SGA special appropriations - money appropriated after the spring budget process. The committee also recommends approving or disapproving the requested funds reallocations within student organization accounts.
Government Affairs
Taylor Van Emmerick, [email protected]
The Government Affairs committee is responsible for building community and university relations, maintaining contact with alumni, communicating with the South Dakota Student Federation, and handling issues related to Board of Regents meetings.
Internal Review
Griffin Petersen, [email protected]
The Internal Review Committee is responsible for identifying and communicating student concerns to the student judicial process, reviewing all amendments to the constitution and bylaws, and holding our members accountable.
Student Life and Wellbeing
Halle Johnson, [email protected]
The Student Life and Wellbeing Committee is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness and efficiency of student services and maintaining positive relationships between SGA and the Office of Student Life. It also advocates for the improvement, expansion, and maintenance of the University of South Dakota’s initiatives relating to student life and well-being.
Student Outreach
Piper Connelly, [email protected]
The Student Outreach Committee is responsible for communicating with the broader campus community concerning SGA affairs.