Executive
Cole Bray (’27), Theresa Murphy (’26), Amaya Williams (’26), Tille Gavitt (’28), and Sophia Sanders (’28).
“[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.”
Wake Forest Student Government Constitution
Branches
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
Amaya joined Student Government because she wanted to play a role in shaping the student experience at Wake. Amaya cares about making sure student voices are heard and that ideas lead to real changes on campus. Being part of Student Government allows her to connect with different people, understand what matters to them, and work toward solutions that make campus life better for everyone.
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.