Past members of the Student Presidential Leadership Council

Hometown: Cromwell, CT

Major: Biology, Healthcare Management Minor, Pre-Med 

Involvement on Campus: Women’s Rugby, Chemistry/Biochemistry Club, Biology Club, Environmental Club, Black Student Union, and Outing Club

"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."

Hometown: Holbrook, NY

Major: Political Science 

Involvement on Campus: Music Ministry, Mock Trial, Student Government, and A Cappella

" 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!"

Hometown: Plainville, MA

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

Involvement on Campus: Economic Student Association, and Habitat for Humanity

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

Hometown: Sutton, MA

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

Involvement on Campus: Student Chair of the Spirit of '68 Endowment Fund Committee, Executive Intern in the President's Office, Health and Wellness Leader/Certified Peer Educator (CPE), Peer Mentor, Damietta Advocate, Health Studies Program Student Advisory Board Member, and Habitat for Humanity Club Member

"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."

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Major: Political Science American Politics and Justice

Campus Involvement: Class of 2025 President 

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

Hometown: Reading, PA

Degree Earned: Psychology, French and Criminal Justice Minors

Campus Involvement: Siena Ambassador, Black Student Union Club President, French Club President, Peer Mentor, and SAINT Orientation Leader

"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."

Hometown: Greenlawn, NY

Degree Earned: Psychology, Writing and Communications Minor

Campus Involvement: Mentor Community Assistant, Damietta Advocate, Ambassador, and Certified Peer Health Educator

"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."

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."

Degree Earned: Political Science, Peace Studies Minor, American Politics and Justice Concentration, 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."

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

"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."