Student Government Association

Executive Board 

• President: Jasmine Tanner 

• Vice President for External Affairs: Townes Bakke 

• Vice President for Internal Affairs: Jessica Hickey 

• Treasurer: Ainsley Rosenow 

• Communications Coordinator: Hannah Brown 

 Advisory 

• Council for Creative Expression Director: Kacy Olmstead 

• Inter Club Council Director: Morgan May 

• LEAD Ambassador: Brody Leetun 

• Multicultural Center Director: Myia Dantzler 

• NCAA Athletics Director: Logan Butterfield 

• Program Council Director: Corbin Hastings 

• Residence Life Ambassador: Evan Crocker 

• Sustainability Ambassador: Ellie Jeffrey 

• EPIC Mentor Ambassador: Lillian LaMascus 

• Campus Recreation Ambassador: Colin Cooper 

• Honors Ambassador: Linnea Baldner 

 Senators 

• Senate Chair: Brian Kerrigan 

• Jacob Tyburski 

• Emory Hopkins 

• Lorena Ayala 

• Karly Morkunas 

• Brian Kerrigan 

• Emma Wilke 

• Alex Barron 

• Madelyn Germain 

• Gabby Hamm 

• Rayn Bryant 

• Marya Nay 

Student Government Association funds bills based on the following criteria: 

• A direct connection to the student body must be evident, by a student representative of the bill 

• Must show evidence of lasting impact on campus be that within a club, the student body, or the school overall. The participating students should experience a benefit that will promote their individual growth 

• The bill must align with the missions of the requesting entity as well as that of Western 

• The purpose of the money must be an example of responsible spending 

• Bill money cannot be used for meals at conferences outside of the community or substituting a volunteer’s salary 

• Bill Proposals are recommended not to exceed $500 per student involved for off-campus events and conferences 

Interested in SGA funding? 

If you are interested in program funding, please fill out the SGA Bill Allocation Form so a bill can be written by an SGA Senator. Bills will be first presented at the SGA Advisory Meeting and then voted on by the SGA Senate. 

Click here to see the SGA Constitution, By-Laws, or Western’s Institutional Plan for Student Fees. 

If you have exceeded your 600-page printing allotment for the semester, fill out our  Printing Request Form and contact a member about attending our next meeting to petition for more pages. 

Interested in joining SGA? Western is experiencing many changes, and with them, it is essential to have strong student leaders who represent the entire student body in continuing to move forward. Western’s SGA thrives on improving not only the Associated Student Body, but the Gunnison Community; however, change can only happen through you! 

Based on your interests and passions, you will have the opportunity to interact with students and members of the Gunnison Community. As a member of SGA, you will be one of the students who can vote on important issues that could affect your peers. There is a great sense of satisfaction with all the work that you will do. While the tasks may not always be easy and are often time-consuming, being a part of Western’s Student Government Association will result in new friendships and important contacts throughout the University and Gunnison Community. 

There are two types of positions on SGA: 

1. Elected positions: President, VP for External Affairs, VP for Internal Affairs, Senator 
2. Appointed positions: Treasurer, Secretary, Campus Recreation Ambassador, Council for Creative Expression Director, EPIC Ambassador, Honors Ambassador, Inter Club Council Director, LEAD Ambassador, Multicultural Center Director, NCAA Athletics Director, Program Council Director, Residence Life Ambassador, Sustainability Ambassador 

 Application Criteria: 

• Must be a full-time (12 credits) student in good standing with Registration & Advising Services. Students cannot be on academic probation. 

• Per SGA By-Laws, students running for elected Executive Board positions (President, VP Internal, VP External) must have served on SGA for one term. 

• Most Advisory positions require that the student participate in the respective organization or program. 

Access the Candidate Application (must be logged into your Western email)