Caitlyn Russel '27, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Easton, NY

Major: History & Secondary Education

Involvement on Campus: Class Council and the Women's Center

 

" I hope to accomplish having students around campus learn leadership skills that can be applied on and off campus."

Fortune Iheanetu '25, Past Member & Past Presidential Intern

Hometown: Maputo, Mozambique

Degree Earned: Political Science

Involvement on Campus: Damietta Cross Cultural Center, and Presidential Intern

 

"By joining SPLC, I aim to enhance my leadership skills and build meaningful connections with leaders across campus! I also want to influence policy, student initiative and gain insights into administrative decision-making. Given my role as the Fall 2024 Presidential Intern, I also see this as a way to further develop my influence on student affairs and contribute to the college community."

Evan Austria' 25, Past Member

Hometown: Long Island, NY

Degree Earned: Business, Minor in International Studies, Concentrations in International Business and B2B Marketing

Involvement on Campus: VP Alumni Affairs of Delta Sigma Pi and Vice President of French Club

 

"I hope to help make sure SPLC is continuing their mission of engaging with student leaders at Siena and promoting professionalism on campus."

PARIS DEFILIPPIS '25, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Averill Park, NY

Degree Earned: Political Science with a Certificate in Pre-law

Involvement on Campus: Peer Career Advisor, Pre-law Society, and Phi Alpha Delta

 

"By being a member of the Student Presidential Leadership Council, II hope to continue to promote important leadership qualities and help my fellow students on campus in their career and self development journeys. In turn, I also hope to continue to grow my own leadership and professional skills."

JADEN WHITTAKER '25, Past Member

Hometown: Saugerties, NY

Degree Earned: Applied Data Science , Conentrations in Sport Management/Marketing

Involvement on Campus: Athletic Communications, Siena Club Baseball, Siena College Conduct Review Board, Former Class of 2025 Secretary

 

“Being a member of the Student Presidential Leadership Council will enable me to realize the future leaders we are creating on the campus of Siena College. The mission of this Council allows all to realize that professionals are always looking for leaders. With the various offices that supply the skills for students, Saints will be running the ground of leadership in years to come. I am proud to be a member and passionate about bettering my skills while helping others achieve their best.”

ELENA CAHILL '25, PAST CHAIR

Hometown: Cromwell, CT

Degree Earned: Biology, Minor in Healthcare Management, Pre-Med

 

"I am honored to be a member of the SPLC and to work with my peers to fulfill the council’s mission to connect the student body and help create an environment conducive to individual personal growth. I am proud of this council’s effort to build an equitable and rewarding atmosphere and it is my hope to continue my professional character development as a member of this council. As we work to create welcoming events and rewarding experiences I look forward to continuing to learn more about myself as well as my fellow students here at Siena."

TIM NIGRO '25, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Holbrook, NY

Degree Earned: Political Science

 

" I am beyond honored and grateful to be a member of the Student Presidential Leadership Council here at Siena. It is true what they say, the faculty, staff, and students at Siena really care about you and each other. When I was asked to join, I knew that I must do my best in this role to help others, like all those fellow Saints that helped me along the way. I know that with proper guidance and hard work we can really provide students with amazing opportunities to develop not just their leadership skills, but also their character. I am looking forward to the Council’s future!"

PRENTISS RICHARDSON '24, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Plainville, MA

Degree Earned: Double Major in Economics and Political Science, History Minor

 

"I am grateful to be a member of this council and I look forward to helping others enhance their leadership skills."

SAMUEL HEARN '22, PAST CHAIR

Hometown: Sutton, MA

Degree Earned: Political Science & International Relations, Minor in Healthcare Management, Concentration in Nonprofit Management, Community Development Certificate/ Strategic Management Concentration MBA

 

"Among other great opportunities, being a member of the SPLC has allowed me to more fully realize the value of a dynamic, Franciscan-centered, liberal arts education and its application in incredible experiential learning opportunities with other student leaders and professionals; something that's very important to me in my education and what I was looking for in a college."

GIAVANNA PELLECCHIA '25, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Major: Political Science American Politics and Justice

 

"I am passionate about being a student leader because I want to make sure that everyone feels welcomed and valued at Siena."

CYNTHIA ISAAC DOUGE '23, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Reading, PA

Degree Earned: Psychology, Minors in French and Criminal Justice

 

"I enjoy working on the council because it is a great opportunity to improve my leadership skills and help find ways to improve student professional development around campus. I love working at Siena because it gives me the chance to meet new people and connect with them, It also helps me create connections with faculty and staff."

CHRISTINA AMARI '23, PAST MEMBER

Hometown: Greenlawn, NY

Degree Earned: Psychology, Minor in Writing and Communications

 

"By being a student leader, I hope to be someone that others can look up to and someone that people feel both encouraged and supported by. I also hope to continue to grow as an individual developing new skills that I will take with me after Siena."

EMILY JANSZ '21, PAST MEMBER

Degree Earned: Business: Corporate Finance and Entrepreneurship 

"The exposure that I had to fellow students, leaders, faculty, trustees, and visitors who entered the President's Office was a true privilege. Working in the President's Office immensely shaped my college experience. I was assigned with high visibility projects and responsibilities, while seeing firsthand the care that the President’s Office has for the students and for the future of Siena College. Seeing the faces behind the initiatives that were driving Siena was motivating and inspiring, and it was incredible to be a part of that."

JULIA ROONEY '21, FOUNDING MEMBER

Degree Earned: Political Science, Minor Peace Studies, Concentrations in American Politics and Justice, Pre-Law Certificate 

"Being involved with SPLC during my time at Siena afforded me many opportunities in leadership development. As active as I was on campus, there was no position that I held more closely to my heart than this one. I was able to have real, meaningful conversations with friars, deans, and other administrative leaders about the climate on campus and the impact students could make. Everything on campus came full circle for me through the President's Office, and I am still so honored for that involvement."

MADELINE SILECCHIA '21, FOUNDING MEMBER

Degree Earned: Environmental Studies, Minors in Political Science and International Studies

"During my time working on SPLC, I was put into an environment where we were building the program from the very beginning. It was this experience that allowed me the luxury to learn to express my thoughts and opinions in a welcoming environment that fostered those leadership skills I value today. It was the first time I really had this much freedom in creatively developing a program."