Senate

Led by the Speaker and Deputy Speaker, the Students’ Association Senate is comprised of 18 student Senators. Each class is represented by three Class Senators (except for the freshman class, which is represented by four). Additionally, five Senators are elected by the student body at-large.

The Senate makes legislative and administrative decisions that enhance student life, from the creation, budgeting and oversight of student groups, to housing and dining hall policies and safety. Working closely with the Students’ Association President, Vice President, and Executive Aides, Senators work daily to serve as the link between the student body and University administrators, the Board of Trustees, and various University departments.

Senate meetings are held on Monday nights at 9:00pm in the Gowen Room of Wilson Commons. All Senate meetings are open to the public, and students are encouraged to attend meetings and express concerns during Open Forum.

The Senate is comprised of the Projects & Services, Communications & Public Relations, Policy & Review, and Elections committees.

Meet the Senators

Kierstin Hughes Kierstin Hughes
Speaker
Class of 2010
kierstin.hughes@rochester.edu
Dan Cohn Dan Cohn
Deputy Speaker
Class of 2012
daniel.cohn@rochester.edu
Kristian Brooks Kristian Brooks
Policy & Review Chairperson
Senator at Large
Class of 2012
kristian.brooks@rochester.edu
JJ Gonzalez J.J. Gonzalez
Senator at Large
Class of 2011
jonathan.gonzalez@rochester.edu
Sylvia Guerra Sylvia Guerra
Senator at Large
Class of 2010
sylvia.guerra@rochester.edu
Bradley Halpern Bradley Halpern
Projects & Services Chairperson
Senator at Large
Class of 2012
bradley.halpern@rochester.edu
Casey Slone Casey Slone
Senator at Large
Class of 2012
casey.slone@rochester.edu
No Photo Jon Junig
Class Senator
Class of 2010
jonathon.junig@rochester.edu
Ryan Mills Ryan Mills
Class Senator
Class of 2010
ryan.mills@rochester.edu
Lauren Sussman Lauren Sussman
Class Senator
Class of 2010
lauren.sussman@rochester.edu
April Hu April Hu
Class Senator
Class of 2011
april.hu@rochester.edu
Dennis Nave Dennis Nave
Class Senator
Class of 2011
dennis.nave@rochester.edu
No Photo Carlos Tejeda
Class Senator
Class of 2011
carlos.tejeda@rochester.edu
Harry Brookstein Harry Brookstein
Communications Chairperson
Class Senator
Class of 2012
harry.brookstein@rochester.edu
Sneha Rath Sneha Rath
Class Senator
Class of 2012
sneha.rath@rochester.edu
Scott Strenger Scott Strenger
Communications Deputy Chairperson
Class Senator
Class of 2012
scott.strenger@rochester.edu
No Photo Asad Arastu
Class Senator
Class of 2013
aarastu@u.rochester.edu
No Photo Shubho Bhattacharyya
Class Senator
Class of 2013
abhatta3@u.rochester.edu
No Photo Chizoba Umesi
Class Senator
Class of 2013
cumesi@u.rochester.edu
No Photo Calvin Yoon
Class Senator
Class of 2013
jyoon17@u.rochester.edu