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	Name: Matt Whetsell Position: President Major/Year: Graphic & Communication Design, Junior Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: September 7, 1990 Goal: To use creativity and innovation to profoundly change the world around us for the better. Hobbies: Writing, design, biking, and Ultimate Frisbee.
	Name: Caitlin O’Connor Position: Executive Vice President Major/Year: Elementary and Special Education, Junior Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: February 28, 1990 Goal: To inspire others through academic, intellectual, personal and social goals. Hobbies: Musical Theater and has taken dance lessons for 15 years at Star Styled Dance Center.
	Name: Candice McLane Position: Secretary Major/Year: Finance, Sophomore Year of Graduation: 2013 Birthday: May 7, 1991 Goal: To make sure everything is organized Hobbies: Watching sports on TV, playing basketball, also reading
	Name: Drew Yeskatalas Position: Vice President of Finance Major(s)/Year: Finance, Business Management, Computer Info. Systems, Senior Year of Graduation: 2011 Birthday: August 19 Goals: To assist SGA to the best of my ability, to find a successful and rewarding career in the finance industry, to get the most I possibly can from La Roche College Hobbies: Movies, music, playing guitar, computers, reading, video games, and more movies
	Name: Aristide Niyungeko Position: Academic Vice President Major/Year: Computer Science and Mathematics, Junior Year of Graduation: 2011 Birthday: August 25, 1989 Goal: Advocate for students in academic matters, and facilitate the exchange between the students and college academic organs. Hobbies: Music, writing, fixing stuff, and spending time with a friend
	Name: Jennifer Reilly Position: Public Relations Chair Major/Year: Communications. Media & Technology, Junior Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: March 4, 1989 Goal: To promote La Roche to both potential and current students in order to increase their awareness of what our school has to offer. Hobbies: I have several hobbies, but I love meeting new people as they usually turn into new friends, traveling, reading
	Name: SanDee Cordon Position: Director of Activites Major/Year: Double major in Business Management and Marketing, Junior Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: June 17, 1990 Goal: I would like to incorporate the input of my fellow peers in a way that provides a fun and enjoyable atmosphere that will allow students the opportunity to engage in activities. These activities will allow students a chance to enjoy the complete college experience while taking a short break from their studies so that they aren't overexerting themselves. Hobbies: Drawing, listening to music, watching movies and hanging with friends and family.
	Name: Renee Abbs Position: Director of Graduate/ Non-Traditional Affairs Major/Year: LEAD/ Accounting minor, Senior Year of Graduation: August 2011 Birthday: October 2, 1996 Goals: Communicating and assisting the graduate or Non-Traditional student with current events at LaRoche. Hobbies: Staying active with children and their activities in Baseball, Cross-country, Band, and Orchestra.
	Name: Walter Schulte Position: Assistant to Director of Non-Traditional/Graduate Affairs Major/Year: Religious Studies with a Philosophy Minor, Junior Year of Graduation: May of 2012 Birthday: September 29, 1981 Goals: To acquaint the student body with the concerns of non-traditional and graduate students, to assist Renee with the duties involved in this position Hobbies: Reading books especially the writings of the saints, going to and listening to opera
	Name: Kelsey Landis Position: Commuter Representative Major/Year: Interior Design, with a minor in Marketing/4th year in a 5-year program Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: March 4, 1989 Goals: My goal is to represent the commuters of the school to the best of my ability and give them the chance to let their voice be heard. Hobbies: Traveling, going to Pittsburgh Penguin games, and spending time with friends and family
	Name: Mauricia C. Turner Position: Director of Multi-Cultural Affairs Major/Year: Criminal Justice, Sophomore Year of Graduation: 2013 Birthday: May 15, 1991 Goal: Doing well in Student Government, Entourage and my grades this year. Hobbies: Dance (Entourage), video games, poetry
	Name: Jon Shanahan Position: Director of Design and Technology. Major/Year: Graphic & Communication Design, Sophomore Year of Graduation: 2013 Birthday: August 26, 1991 Goal: My goal for this year will be to balance everything I can,making myself available to help as much as I can. I would like to help out everything and everyone around me to the best of my ability. Hobbies: My hobbies are all computer focused, with a heavy focus on Apple products because I think they are the best! I would love to further my knowledge in web design and iPhone app design. I listen to a great deal of audio books to learn as much as I can and diversify my interests and I'm always looking for recommendations.
	Name: Doria Shima Position: Director of Community Service Major/Year: International Management, Freshman Year of graduation: 2014 Birthday: April 27 Goal: Making the world a better place, making a difference to be able to let people know that they belong to each other. That’s why we don’t have peace in this world. Hobbies: Praying, playing tennis, reading.
	Name: Tara Smith Position: Director of Publications Major/Year: Professional Writing (Creative Non-Fiction), Senior Year of Graduation: 2011 Birthday: December 6, 1988 Goal: My goal is to spread awareness of the various projects SGA is working on while also being an ambassador of the student body through publication. I also plan on making the other publications that are available more known among the campus community and help with other projects SGA will be working on. Hobbies: Music, writing, helping people, hanging out with friends, photography, running.
	Name: Jennifer Celender Position: Director of Intramurals and Athletics Major/Year: A dual major of Elementary Education and Special Education, Junior Year of Graduation: 2010 Birthday: February 3, 1990 Goal: To get more students out of the dorms to participate in fun activities that everyone can enjoy. Hobbies: Volleyball, softball, scrapbooking and hanging out with friends
	Name: Laura Pitchford Position: Director of Green Initiatives Major/Year: Psychology, Minor: Pre-Law, Junior Year of Graduation: 2012 Birthday: September 10, 1990 Goal: 1. increase the campus's recycling output while decreasing trash output 2. Save energy on campus by modifying appliances and technology that are constantly plugged in but not constantly used 3. Get recycling for batteries, lightbulbs and plastic bulbs on campus 4. Increase revenue to the campus's green fund through our Paper Retriever fundraising program. 5. Begin converting all of campus to energy-efficient lightbulbs. These goals are not set in stone and will deviate based on input from students, fellow SGA members as well as staff and faculty. Also, these will be modified based on budget limitations. Hobbies: Playing violin, playing card games with my mom and playing apples to apples with my friends, playing with my dog, listening to music, recycling and reading books on simple ways to go green.
	Name: Stephanie Cottman Position: Director of Resident Affairs Major/Year: Human Services, Junior/Senior Year of Graduation: 2011 Birthday: August 30, 1989 Goal: Represent the residential student body and present their goals, wants and needs to the SGA board. Hobbies: Singing, hanging out with friends, and sports
	Name: Benita Izere Position: Director of International Affairs Major/Year: Biology, Sophomore Year of Graduation: 2013 Birthday: June, 2, 1991 Goals: To fulfill all international needs and concerns Hobbies: Shopping, travelling, learning new languages, discovering things, adventures, swimming.
	Name: Dejia Janelle Young Position: Director of Clubs & Organizations Major/Year: /Psychology & Sociology, Senior Year of Graduation: 2011 Birthday: November 8, 1989 Goal: My goal this year is to reach out to our clubs, organization and students to promote unity and diversity amongst the clubs at La Roche. Through student, staff and student government support and involvement, the possibilities are endless. Hobbies: Listening to music, TRYING to sing, dancing, running, relaxing outdoors, reading, volunteering & most importantly...laughing.
	Name: Dana Brandi Position: Alumni Representative Degrees: Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing with a Minor in Management Years with La Roche: 4 years Hobbies: Volunteering, traveling, attending Pittsburgh sporting events and making a difference.
	Name: Sheila K. Mueller Position: Faculty Representative Degrees: CPA, MBA, BS-Accounting Years with La Roche: Since April 2000 Hobbies: Spending time with my family!