Sophomore Senators
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Aksh Patel
Sophomore Senator on SOC
“I joined SG to help bridge the gap between the administration and student body with the support of a diverse group of individuals who work towards improving the student experience every day.”
He is a Finance major from Rock Hill, South Carolina.
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Aryan Pasricha
Sophomore Senator on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
“I joined Student Government because I want to be a part of group that promotes change to benefit the Wake community. Being around like-minded and passionate students, I know that we can achieve the goals we set.”
He is a Health and Excercise Science major from Toronto, Canada.
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Bayla Sheshadri
Sophomore Senator on the Diversity and Inclusion Committee
“I joined SG because I believe that it is important for all students at Wake Forest to feel equally represented in administrative, academic, and campus life decisions.”
She is a Politics and International Affairs Major from Cary, NC.
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Kathryn O’Donnell
Sophomore Senator on the Public Relations Committee
“I joined SG because I love to be active in my community and have always been interested in government, especially on a local scale. I am excited to work to improve students lives on campus on both individual and collective fronts.”
She is a Politics and International Affairs major from Greenwich, Connecticut.
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Maureen Murray
Sophomore Senator on the Physical Planning Committee
“I joined SG to make a positive impact on the Wake Forest community and to foster a more inclusive campus environment.”
She is an English and History Double Major from Norwood, NJ.
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PJ Balfour
Sophomore Senator on the Student Organizations Council
“I want to help bridge the school administration and the students.”
He is a Politics & International Affairs Major from St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Shelby Balmer
Sophomore Senator on the SOC Committee
“I think that Student Government is the best way to enact change and help Wake Forest reach its full potential.”
She is a Politics and International Affairs and Religious Studies double major from Edgewater, FL.
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Stella Ross
Sopomore Senator & Speaker Pro-Tempore
“Student Government has been an exceptional way for me to serve as an advocate for my peers and also address student-facing concerns through outreach opportunities. I have loved connecting with so many different people involved in all areas of campus, and I feel as is Student Government has allowed me to truly make an impact on Wake’s community and unity.”
She is a Philosophy Major with English and Journalism Minors from Birmingham, Alabama.