Elon University’s Student Government Association elections will open at 8 a.m. March 27 and close at 5 p.m. March 28. There are a total of 33 candidates running.
All students may vote on PhoenixCONNECT for their desired class representatives, finance board members and academic senators.
Student Body Presidential Candidates
Name: Britt Mobley
Major: Strategic Communications and Outdoor Leadership Education
“I think we have a lot of opportunity to really build campus and use connections that not only I have, but also the rest of the senators have, and really bring campus together.”
Name: Curran Gilster
Major: Political Science
“I have a good grasp on a lot of the issues, but I also want to learn from students and figure out how I can best represent them.”
Vice President of Finance Candidates
Gabriella Gutiérrez, vice president of finance candidate.
Name: Gabriella Gutiérrez
Major: Entrepreneurship
“I have been on the student government since my freshman year… and really enjoy being able to get the opportunity the events of student organizations.”
Name: Ryan Lockwood
Major: Marketing
“I think I would be beneficial to the organization. I really enjoy seeing the work that we do and to the campus community and I just really look forward to progressing.”
Finance Board Candidates
Name: Zeth Dixon
Name: Tori Kelleher
Name: Nikki Sripathi
Senior Class President Candidates
Name: Demetria Hall
Major: Elementary Education
“I’ve been in SGA for the past few years. I love being in SGA and continuing to be a prominent voice for our class. It’s our final year, I just want to bring unity, community and bring collaboration to make sure that we have the best year possible.”
Name: Chloe Higgins
Major: Political Science and Economics
“I’m really excited to continue to be involved in a class and continue to run our events, especially through senior year and promoting all of our goals that we’ve been working on throughout this time as a class together.”
Name: Genesis Tolbert
Senior Class Treasurer Candidate
Name: Daniel Nickel
Major: Political Science and Policy Studies
“I’m running for treasurer because of my experience on the Finance Board last year and just hoping to make a better financial impact for the members of my class and the entire student body.”
Junior Class President Candidates
Name: Alexander Siler
Major: Entrepreneurship
“I am running because I want to voice students' concerns and make a difference.”
Junior Class Senator Candidates
Name: Alexis Cooper
Major: Journalism
“I want to promote diversity, equity and inclusion within the sophomore class.”
Name: Claire Cohen
Major: Marketing and Cinema and Television Arts
“I served last year in SGA as senator and I loved it. … I loved being an advocate and a voice for my peers. And I got to learn a lot about things going on at the university and the school. ... And by learning that at SGA, I then got to spread it to my friends, people I know and to everyone.”
Sophomore Class President Candidates
Name: Madeline Mitchener
Major: Public Health and Policy Studies
“I served as a senator this previous year and I’ve loved being able to advocate for my peers and advocate for issues that I'm passionate about. So I wanted to run to be class president so I can further advocate for my peers.”
Name: Selma Maric
Major: Political Science and Strategic Communications
“I’m running in order to increase student engagement on campus. I really want SGA to focus on the student body, and I want us to form a better branch. I want more events and student engagement on campus while promoting positivity.”
Name: Morgan Lynch
Major: Marketing
“I want to be someone that can advocate for my community and for my class and be someone that they feel like they can come to. I want to make meaningful change in my community and be able to address real issues whether it’s parking or improving student involvement.”
Sophomore Class Senator Candidates
Name: Anya Bratic
Major: International Global Studies and Public Health
“I want to advocate for students' needs and listen to their wants.”
Name: Divesh Anchaliya
Major: Computer Science and Mathematics
“I want to make a difference in people’s lives and listen to any concerns, comments or questions they may have and pitch it to SGA.”
Name: Julie Snow
Major: Psychology and Human Service Studies
“I think Elon is a place with a lot of academic integrity and a very spirited school. I want to keep that spirit and integrity alive. I also have experience in student government and I really enjoy being part of making Elon a better place.”
Name: Lauren Kulda
Major: Business Analytics and Marketing
“I want to be an advocate for the freshman class, as well as make Elon more inclusive and a better place for everyone.”
Name: Lexi Riolo
Major: Cinema and Television Arts and Strategic Communications
“I ran last year and I had a really good time and I really like being able to have an impact on the change that comes with Elon University and being able to foster that change.”
Name: Savannah Ginda
Major: Sociology
“I ran in the past and I really enjoyed my experience in SGA as a whole and I want to continue to do the work that we’ve been doing.”
Sophomore Class Treasurer Candidates
Name: Jack Poulos
Major: Finance and Accounting
“I’ve ended up the class treasurer in the fall. This year, I just want to continue in that role and continue to help the freshman class.”
Name: Noah Biggers
Major: Accounting
“I’m running for my position to promote change on Elon’s Campus.”
School of Communications Senator Candidate
Name: Jack Sheppard
Major: Sports Management
“I’m just trying to make sure that the COM school is really living up to its name and making it the best I can be.”
College of Arts and Sciences Senator Candidates
Name: Connor Vaughn
Major: Political Science and History
“I want to affect meaningful change and allow my voice to be heard.”
Name: Chase Albritton
Major: Computer Science
“I am running to represent people in my school as well as other people in STEM and other STEM disciplines.”
Love School of Business Senator Candidates
Name: Eva Real
Major: Finance
“I want to see more representation in the Love School of Business. As a Hispanic woman, I believe it is really important to see representation”
Name: Nic Fillippa
Major: Marketing
“I want to try to represent the people in the business school as best as possible and try to make some positive improvements.”
School of Education Senator Candidate
Name: Julia Strouse
School of Health Sciences Senator Candidate
Name: Amanda Jacobson
Chief Justice Candidate
Name: Clara Watkins