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Amelia Jones, President Pro Tempore

Amelia Jones

President Pro Tempore

Amelia Jones is a fourth year English student with dual minors in theatre and German from Wheeling, West Virginia. Apart from SGA, Amelia is actively involved in TEDxWVU, serves as an Honors Peer Mentor, an editor for the WVU English Department's Literary Magazine: Calliope, a member with the Mountaineer Mentors, and chairs the Student Service Advisory Committee. In addition, Amelia is a Newman Civic Fellow where she is completing a social action project to collect gently used school supply items to donate to students in alternative schools in Monongalia County. This is her second year in SGA; Amelia's vision for her SGA platforms are to improve WVU's 76% retention rate by focusing on academic support services, peer transition programs, and community outreach. Furthermore, in collaboration with the Center for Service and Learning's Social Action Clinic, she also will continue to empower her fellow Mountaineers through service to take action in our community. She enjoys reading a good book, volunteering in her community, and hiking. After graduation, she will pursue a Master's in Secondary Education and then pursue a doctorate. From there, she intends to become a high school English teacher.

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Micaela Colbert, Senator

Micaela Colbert

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Micaela Colbert is a third year criminology student with minors in forensic science, cybersecurity and data analytics from Dayton, Ohio. She is a current member of the Sociology Anthropology Criminology Association, the Undergraduate Research Association, Phi Sigma Pi honor fraternity, and a Diversity Ambassador on campus. Additionally, she is a Chimes Junior Honorary and the past Fundraising Chair for the Black Student Union. This is her second year on SGA, where last year she served as an intern before becoming a Senator-At-Large. Her hobbies include traveling, running, and cooking. After graduating, she plans on enrolling in a J.D./master's joint degree program in cybersecurity or digital forensics before eventually practicing criminal law and creating her own cybersecurity company. 
Sohan Daniel, Senator

Sohan Daniel

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Sohan Daniel is a second year sport and exercise psychology student minoring in human services from Chantilly, Virginia. Aside from SGA, he is an active member of the Sport and Exercise Psychology Club. This is his second year on SGA; last year Sohan served as an intern for the BoF and the Safety Committee. In his spare time, he enjoys cooking, watching sports, and spending time with friends. His future endeavors include pursuing a master’s in counseling and going on to become a school counselor.
Kevin Donnelly, Senator

Kevin Donnelly

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Kevin Donnelly is a third year student majoring in chemical engineering, with dual minors in law & legal studies and mathematics from Morgantown, West Virginia. Kevin is the current president of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) and Chief Engineer of the chemical engineering Senior Design. Freshman year, Kevin joined as an intern and executive, and is now entering his second year as a Senator-At-Large. Additionally, Kevin is an outdoor enthusiast - you can find him running, playing frisbee, or seeking his next adventure. Kevin plans to attend law school upon graduation. 
Ashley Eby, Senator

Ashley Eby

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Ashley Eby is a third year student studying chemistry and psychology from Wellsburg, West Virginia. Ashley is a Foundation Scholar, a member of the Honors College, a Presidential Student Ambassador, a member of the Global Medical and Dental Brigades, and a volunteer at the WVU Medicine Cancer Center. She also is the current Vice President of Chi Omega sorority and served as an intern in the U.S. Senate. This is her first year on SGA, joining under the Riggs-Bragg administration. Ashley enjoys cooking and hiking in the wild and wonderful. In the future, Ashley intends to enroll in a dual MD/PhD program and practice medicine in West Virginia.
Josh Harman, Senator

Josh Harman

Senator
Josh Harman is a third year student with dual majors in political science and psychology and a minor in Spanish from Morgantown, West Virginia. He currently is a Resident Assistant at Oakland Hall and a Peer Mentor within the Honors College. This is his third year on SGA, as Josh was an intern the year before. He enjoys reading and writing, and hopes to go to law school in the future to start his career in immigration law. 
Sarah Ihlenfeld, Senator

Sarah Ihlenfeld

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Sarah Ihlenfeld is a third year student studying both international studies and economics from Wheeling, West Virginia. Sarah is a current intern at the West Virginia Innocence Project and a prior intern for Senator Joe Manchin. Aside from SGA, she is involved with Model UN, the RAP program where she researches prevalent political and economic inequalities, and an English as a Second Language tutor for the Literacy Volunteers. This is her third year in SGA, starting out as an intern before entering her current position as a Senator-At-Large. Sarah enjoys playing with her dog Luna, hiking, and reading. She hopes to be involved with international trade and public policy post graduation. 
Amaya Jernigan, Senator

Amaya Jernigan

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Amaya Jernigan is a third year biology student from Waldorf, Maryland. She is involved in undergraduate research in addition to being a volunteer at Ruby Memorial Hospital. This is her second year involved with SGA, serving as an intern before entering her current position as a Sentator-At-Large. She enjoys exercising, embarking on new ventures, and sleeping. She aspires to one day be an orthopedic doctor.
Victoria Knotts, Senator

Victoria Knotts

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Victoria Knotts is a graduate level student pursuing her Master’s of Health Science from North Ridgeville, Ohio. She is involved with the Resident Assistant Council, the Residence Hall Association, and the Mortar Board. Additionally, she is a National Residence Hall Honorary and a Chimes Junior Honorary. This is her first year in SGA, joining under the Riggs-Bragg Administration. She enjoys hiking and cross-stitching, and hopes to attend medical or PA school in the future. 
Arpan Kumar, Senator

Arpan Kumar

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Arpan Kumar is a third year student studying computer science and public relations from Charleston, West Virginia. This is his third year involved with SGA, and his second year being a senator. Arpan enjoys reading, volunteering his time to those around him, and socializing with friends. He intends to pursue graduate school upon graduation. 

Tucker Nadeau, Senator

Tucker Nadeau

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Tucker Nadeau is a third year student studying Spanish and English with a minor in Arabic studies from North Ferndale, Montana. He is a member of the WVU wrestling team and the current Event Committee co-chair for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee. This is his second year in SGA, where he previously served as an Athletic Senator-At-Large. Tucker enjoys whitewater kayaking, disc golf, and reading. His future intentions include obtaining his master’s and working within his proficient languages in either an educational or governmental setting. 
Colton Nichols, Senator

Colton Nichols

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Colton Nichols is a second year student double majoring in political science and communication studies and minoring in leadership studies from Charleston, West Virginia. He currently serves as a Diversity Ambassador for the Department of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on campus. This is his second year involved with SGA, as Colton previously served as an intern. In his free time, he enjoys watching Netflix, reading, and exchanging conversation amongst his friends. His future goals include either attending law school, becoming a civil rights attorney, or becoming a campaign staffer.

Sarah Zanabli, Senator

Sarah Zanabli

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Sarah Zanabli is a third year biology student minoring in nutrition from Charleston, West Virginia. Sarah has been involved with SGA for the past three years, initially joining as an intern and now entering her second year as a Senator-At-Large. Aside from her involvement in SGA, she is the current Vice President of three organizations: WVU Medlife, Remote Area Medcial and the Muslim Student Association. In her free time, Sarah loves to write, play the piano and ukulele, work on her culinary skills, or relax with her cat Beanos. In the future, she plans to attend dental school, work with various global medical relief organizations, and open her own modest fashion boutique.