Candidate Profiles

Candidates for: President & Chief of Staff

Kenya McCain and Aumario "EJ" Landrum

Snapshot of their Platform:

The Role of Student Body Presidents and Chief of Staff is designed to lead a team of executives and senate members and execute initiatives that benefit all students and all of campus. We as president and chief of staff will use our voices to represent the student body's voices. We believe it’s crucial to maintain honesty, take ethical action, and hold the student body accountable and vice versa. Our goal is for EVERY student, EVERY club, and EVERY voice to be represented and seen as we push for more collaboration between SGA and clubs/organizations, more consistent and engaging programming, and general fun on campus. So that EVERYONE finds a seat at the table—and if there isn’t one, we’ll build it together.

Slogan: EVERY student, EVERY club, EVERY voice, EVERY 1. 

Candidate for: Budget Director

Noah Landever

Prioritize building the campus community and culture, focusing on the college’s pillars: Participation, Scholarship, and Service, while also working with the student governmentas a whole to address campus saftey issues. As budget director, I will work to ensure all clubs and organizations have the resources they need to contribute to the student experience at McPherson College.

 

Candidate for: Director of Belonging

Rhyan Lucas

As Director of Belonging, my goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere where all students feel seen, heard, and valued. I plan to expand on this by creating spaces and programs that represent the backgrounds and identities of all students, while also addressing the barriers that may prevent student engagement. I will work to actively listen to the needs of students, especially those who are often underrepresented, and use that feedback to foster change. With the help from my peers, other organizations, and campus leaders, my commitment is to create a culture that feels like home for everyone.

 

Candidate for: Historian

Melissa Rogers

My platform primarily focuses on campus engagement and collaboration amongst other teams and clubs across campus. With that, I aim to create a more interactive and vibrant campus life. As a Historian, I plan to be transparent in every aspect of my position in order to create a more collaborative environment amongst Student Government and the student body.

 

Candidate for: Events Coordinator

Malia Pfeiff

My goal is to make the events we already have in place reflect the student body better by listening to what they want, especially with Homecoming and Campus Blowout. I plan to continue building relationships with our clubs & organizations to get students more actively involved and engaged with campus life and the many opportunities it has to offer.

 

Candidates for: Events Manager

Celestina Retumban

 

I hope to get more student engagement overall at Mac events. Create more advertisements for all events hosted by clubs, committees and sports teams. I also want to highlight the clubs we have on campus because I feel like not a lot of attention is brought to the events they host and overall what clubs we do have to offer. I want to continue the active use of social media, as a way to highlight the events because social media is what majority of the student population uses on campus.

 

Candidate for: Publicity Coordinator

Taylor Starr

I will make engaging and eye catching graphics and short animations for the student body. I will give assistance to any club that may want/need help in learning how to make their own graphics.

 

Candidate for: Social Media Manager

Johanna Walker

 

I plan to address different campus events that are being put on and share them to get student involvement up and gain smaller clubs more interest

 

Candidate for: Residence Hall Senator

Brandon Aguayo

Make the Residence Halls feel heard, and if and when they have a problem they can come to me! Anything and everything they ask of me will be taken into consideration, so that any issue they have will be addressed accordingly! I am here to represent the res halls as a whole!

 

Candidate for: Apartments Senator

Raeghan Borman

As apartment senator, I will advocate for residents’ needs, improve living conditions, and foster a stronger community. I’ll work to address maintenance issues, enhance safety, and push for better facilities. To keep residents engaged, I’ll organize social events and create open feedback channels like town halls and surveys. My goal is to make our apartment community a place where everyone feels heard, valued, and at home.

 

Candidates for: Athletics Senator

Belclem Namegabe

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Platform

Jara Davidson

Principles: - Discipline - Respect - Family - Purpose - Kindness

Goals: - Increased student engagement - Heading everyone’s voices, not just top athletes - Regularly asking for feedback - Empowering students to lead projects

Strategies: - Discussion form that is always open to hear student feedback - Surveys after each event for what can be improved on - Host more events 

Lauren Young

I plan to be a voice for the athletes on campus and make sure that the student athletes ideas, concerns, and comments are taken seriously and addressed. Along with that making sure the athletes know that we care about them and will hear their opinions. A goal of mine is to find a way to encourage more students to support and attend more athletic events.

 

Marissa Bogholtz

 

 

Listen to what student athletes have to say. Be able to address what their concerns are to the Senate or to SGA. Give a student athlete perspective on situations.

 

Candidate for: Pillar Student Senator

Elijah Leck

I wish to reach out and hear from more students this year, particularly Pillar students. I would like to contribute to making campus a better place for everyone and having activities and resources for all to enjoy. I hope to be able to reach out more this year and be proactive in collecting feedback from students to help guide SGA decisions.

 

Candidate for: Automotive Restoration Senator

Cameron Maguire

My goal is to represent the students of the Automotive Restoration program accurately and fairly. It is my intention to share the ideas, opinions, and desires of these students as the Student Government Association team recommends policy, manages clubs and organizations, and changes campus life for the better. I hope to be able to be an ear for all students as we make decisions that impact student life. I want to make this upcoming school year the best yet at McPherson College. And we can only do it together.

 

Candidate for: International Student Senator

Dominic Essumang

I want to be the voice of international students.