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Executive

Wake Forest University senior leadership and students attend the Student Government Executive Team Installment at President Wente’s House on Monday, April 21, 2025.

Sophia Sanders (’28), Theresa Murphy (’26), Amaya Williams (’26), President Susan R. Wente, Tille Gavitt (’28), and Cole Bray (’27) pose for photos together.

“[Executive Officers] must be an undergraduate student elected by a majority of the voting student body and meet the qualifications set forth in the Student Government Statutes.”

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Amaya Williams

Student Body President

She/Her
willag22@wfu.edu

Office Hours: will be updated for the Fall 2025 Semester

Hometown: Morrisville, North Carolina

Majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Minoring in Bioethics, Humanities, and Medicine

Sophia Sanders

Speaker of the House

She/Her sandsa24@wfu.edu

Office Hours: will be updated for the Fall 2025 Semester

Hometown: Long Beach, California

Majoring in Politics and International Affairs

Sophia joined Student Government to find a community of peers committed to positively impacting Wake Forest through effective and collaborative leadership. Ultimately, her membership in this organization serves as an opportunity to help uplift the voices and needs of every student so that we can create an even greater campus experience.

Cole Bray

Treasurer

He/Him brayec23@wfu.edu

Office Hours: will be updated for the Fall 2025 Semester

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Majoring in Finance , Minoring in Philosophy

Cole chose to be a part of Student Government so he could represent and advocate for the Wake Forest student body. This position is meaningful for him as it allows me to let campus life thrive and for students to make their Wake experience as memorable as possible.

Tille Gavitt

Secretary

She/Her
gavits24@wfu.edu

Office Hours: will be updated for the Fall 2025 Semester

Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama

Majoring in Communications, Minoring in Entrepreneurship & Politics and International Affairs

Tille joined Student Government to build connections and help make Wake a place where everyone feels like they belong. With a focus on positive leadership and amplifying student voices, Tille believes in creating space for others to feel confident, supported, and empowered to lead.

Theresa Murphy

Chief of Staff

She/Her
murpt22@wfu.edu

Office Hours: will be updated for the Fall 2025 Semester

Hometown: Wisconsin

Majoring in Health & Exercise Science, Minoring in Bioethics Humanities & Medicine & Health Policy Administration

Theresa chose to join Student Government as a freshman to be an advocate for student voices and help ensure that students felt heard by the administration. She states that over the years, it has been incredibly meaningful to be part of initiatives that have made a real difference in student life. Seeing the impact of their work—whether through policy changes, campus improvements, or new programs—has deepened her commitment to serving the student body and improving the overall Wake Forest experience.