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President - Karime Galaviz

E-mail: sgaexecs@uwgb.edu or galakm24@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Williams, Arizona
Major: Communications with emphasis in Sports and Social Media
Why I joined SGA: I have always had a passion for advocating for students and making sure their voices are heard.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: A goal I have is to continue building relationships with higher administration and the students as well as continuing our collaborative relationships with the other SGA in the Universities of Wisconsin as we are now.

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Vice President - Tanisha VandenLangenberg

E-mail: sgaexecs@uwgb.edu or vandtj27@uwgb.edu
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Administrative Assistant - Kendra Felch

E-mail: felcka13@uwgb.edu 
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Major: Psychology
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA for the community that it has.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I am hoping to have a successful academic year. 

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Academic Affairs - Accepting Applications

E-mail: Contact sgaexecs@uwgb.edu if interested
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Arts & Performance - Kayla Kelling

E-mail: kellkl11@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Batavia, WI
Major and Minors: Design Arts major, Marketing and Management minors
Why I joined SGA: I have a passion for the arts, and joining SGA allows me to advocate and be the voice for the arts on campus.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: Solidify different ways the arts can impact campus and the students and find ways to keep the relationship solid for years to come.

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Environmental Affairs - Derek Waddick

E-mail: wadddm16@uwgb.edu
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Major: Computer Science
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA because I wanted to be more involved on campus, and I wanted to be an advocate for student concerns.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: This year, I want to increase the size of the Environmental Affairs Committee and increase cooperation between Student Government and other campus organizations so we can be more effective in our efforts to make this campus more sustainable.

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Equity & Diversity - Radwa Farghali

E-mail: fargr13@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Peshtigo, WI
Major: Human Biology
Why I joined SGA: I want to make a difference at UWGB and be part of the team that takes initiative to make our University more inclusive and better overall.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: This year I am hoping to apply a few changes to how hate and bias reports are handled and make the form easier for students to use.

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Health and Safety - Accepting Applications

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Intergovernmental Affairs - Moises Bahena-Martinez

E-mail: bahem16@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Green Bay, WI
Majors: Political Science and Public Administration
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to represent the people of UWGB at the state level as well as aid as much as I can with the governance of the University and its laws.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: Some goals I am trying to accomplish this year is to connect representatives with UWGB, either that be through in-person events or me advocating with them throughout the academic year. Secondly, I would work to increase the student’s civic activities through connecting with different student orgs and resources around campus. Lastly, I would advocate/lobby issues that affect UWGB, most importantly, the mechanism by which resources are allocated to different colleges in the UW System.

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Location Campus Affairs - Caden Rohadfox

E-mail: rohac12@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Sheboygan, WI
Major: Finance
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to find a community on campus, and to work to make my campus a better place. I originally joined and served as senator and treasurer on the SGA on the Sheboygan Campus and was then elected to my new position.  
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I hope to work with the Sheboygan and Manitowoc Campuses to bring their issues to the main Green Bay campus. My job is to make their voices heard. I am working diligently with the SGAs to provide them with whatever help or assistance they require.

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Recreation & Athletics - Nathan Halbach

E-mail: halbnv28@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Sun Prairie, WI
Majors: Accounting/Pre Law
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA because I am passionate about making a difference in our community. As the Rec and Athletics Chair, I aim to bridge the gap between the student body and the Rec and Athletics department, ensuring effective communication and a stronger connection for everyone involved.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: My goals for this year include enhancing the communication between students and the Rec and Athletics department, implementing new initiatives that promote engagement and inclusivity, and ensuring that the needs and interests of the student body are effectively represented and addressed. I am excited to work towards creating a more connected and vibrant community through these efforts.

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Speaker of the Senate - Lorendy Renovato

E-mail: stsenate@uwgb.edu or renolj21@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Brownsville, Texas
Majors: Double Major Democracy and Justice Studies and Political Science
Why I joined SGA: I joined SGA to orient myself more with what was happening around the school! I also joined to build my social skills and improve my interactions with students.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I am hoping to learn more about leadership this year!

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SUFAC Chair - Lucas Borman

E-mail: sosufac@uwgb.edu or bormlr21@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Medford, WI
Major and Minors: Accounting (Major) and Finance (Minor)
Why I joined SGA: I joined SUFAC because my older brother told me to join SUFAC to support SUFAC, so I did. I also joined because I was interested in seeing how money is was being spent. Then I ran for SUFAC Chair, which made me work with SGA.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I am hoping to recruit more SUFAC members so we can get a Vice Chair and more members at large by the end of the year.

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SUFAC Vice Chair - Matthew Zittlow

E-mail: sosufac@uwgb.edu or zittm13@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major and Minors: Environmental Science (Major) and Political Science (Minor)
Why I joined SGA:  I joined SGA, to give commuter students a say on campus, and give a commuter student perspective on different topics/issues. I joined SUFAC specifically, because I enjoy working with money, and believe that I can make good financial decisions that will benefit the university and fellow students.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: A goal this year is to update the SUFAC guidelines to more accurately reflect what the student body wants, and to help make decisions that will leave a lasting impact for the University and the students.

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Union and Dining - Erika Schraufnagel

E-mail: schreg15@uwgb.edu
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Hometown: Franklin, WI
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why I joined SGA: I joined as there were some things I thought needed to be fixed and I figured instead of just complaining, why don't I join the organization and help resolve the issues other students and I are having.
Goals/What I am hoping to accomplish this year: I am going to try and fix the issues that are popping up in the grill as well as try and make sure that the coffee house goes well for the fast-paced environment.