Committees

“The Speaker of the House assembles each committee from the membership of the Senate. Each senator shall serve on one standing committee with the advice and consent of the Executive.”

Wake Forest Student Government Constitution

Academic Committee

The Academic Committee operates to meet the academic needs of the students within the official context of the College. It considers matters such as grading requirements, major/minor advocacy, and faculty appreciation.

From left to right top to bottom: Robbie Graf, Alex Baime, David Fountain, Zoe Malekzadeh, Alaina Wheeler, Ava Liberty, Abby Lecrone, Blake Sterling

Academic Co-Chairs
Ava Liberty
libeam19@wfu.edu
Abby Lecrone
lecrae20@wfu.edu

Campus Life Committee

The Campus Life Committee is responsible for the improvement of the quality of life on campus in terms of student services and social concerns. It considers matters such as mental health, alcohol policies, and the community around Wake Forest.

From left to right top to bottom: Gialin Tran, Erica Carl, Will Gardner, Stella Ross, Tonia Christou, Katherine Claybrook, Amaya Williams

Not pictured: Sarah Dalton

Campus Life Co-Chairs
Tonia Christou
chriam19@wfu.edu
Erica Carl
carlem21@wfu.edu

Diversity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to ensure that students of all backgrounds, gender identities, religious affiliations, disabilities, races, ethnicities, and ideologies are represented on campus.

From left to right top to bottom: Eli Leadham, Michael Walsh, Aryan Pasricha, Juan Londono, Samantha Servin, Hannah Elluru, Bayla Sheshadri, Lourdes Lopez

Co-Chairs
Hannah Elluru
elluh21@wfu.edu
Michael Walsh
walsmd20@wfu.edu

Physical Planning Committee

The Physical Planning Committee is responsible for the physical facilities and the overall security of campus. The committee has set an agenda for the year of assessing the validity of the Strategic Plan for Growth in conjunction with the wishes and desires of the students, especially relating to sustainability and on-campus living. 

From left to right top to bottom: Wyatt Strassman, Gaits Buntin, Owen Jun, Maureen Murray, Adrianna Udensi, Emma Sabin, Drew Skilton

Not pictured: Ella Erickson

Co-Chairs
Drew Skilton
skila19@wfu.edu
Wyatt Strassman
strawr21@wfu.edu

Public Relations Committee

The Public Relations Committee relays information from the faculty, the administration, and the Student Government to the student body. It publicizes and plans Student Government events and official business.

From left to right top to bottom: Katherine O’Donnel, Melissa Carver, Jeannine Lynch, Jack Lewis, Theresa Murphy, Lily Egbert, Natalia House

Sydnie Cockerham
sydnie20@wfu.edu
Melissa Carver
carvmf20@wfu.edu

Student Organizations Council

Student Organizations Council (SOC) is composed of six student government senators and the Director of Student Engagement. Through weekly meetings and numerous hours of individual work, SOC assists new groups through the chartering process and ultimately evaluates the merit of groups seeking charter. In addition, SOC seeks to oversee and engage existing student organizations as they advance the strategic directions of Wake Forest University.

From left to right top to bottom: PJ Balfour, Aarya Deshmukh, Zach Roth, Aksh Patel, Marta Zach, Shelby Balmer, Elizabeth Unger, Sal Cascio

Co-Chairs
zach roth
Zach Roth
rothzn20@wfu.edu
Araya Deshmukh
deshav20@wfu.edu