The 2014-2015 Student Government Association

Executive Board would like to thank everyone in the Simmons community for the support and excitement they have brought to

SGA this year. We are so grateful for this experience and wish the 2015-2016 Executive Board the

best of luck!

Spec ia l T han k s t o

Susan Antonelli

Tia Miller & Corey Zohlman

Office of the Dean of Student Life

Office of Student Leadership and Activities

Organizations and Liaisons

Student Government Association Executive Board

Laura Campbell, Program Design

Copy & Mail Center

Facilities

Conferences

Photos by Kimmers Benjamin

Aramark

Andy Allen and Chef Kim Hannon

 

April 12, 2015 4-7pm

Linda K. Paresky Center

S tuden t L eader s h i p

R ecogn i t i on

C eremony

“A Sea Full of Sharks”

Opening

Welcome Taylor Mahoney, Academic Affairs Officer

& Olivia Kritzman, Student Affairs Officer

Opening Address

Sarah Neil, Vice President of Student Affairs & Associate Provost/Dean of Students

Leadership Toast

Tia Miller, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities

Recognition of Student Leaders

Dinner

Awards

Remarks Susan Antonelli, Associate Dean of Students

New Student Government Association Executive Board Induction Ceremony

Closing

2014-2015 Student Government Association

Pre sident - Zara Ali Vice Pres ident- Erin Butterfield Student Finance Offic er-Megan Moore Treasurer - Bethanie Royality-Lindman Marketing and Communications Offi cer- Laura Campbell Sec retary - Shane Giraldo Student Affairs Offic er-Olivia Kritzman Academic Affair s Offi cer- Taylor Mahoney Diversity and Inclusion Off icer- LaShawn Holloway

2015-2016 Student Government Association President - Nguyet Ly Vice Pres ident- Chanel Thomas Student Finance Offic er- Bethanie Royality-Lindman Marketing and Communications Offi cer- Rutvi Patel Student Affairs Offic er-Taylor Lewis Academic Affair s Offi cer- Caitlin Horgan Diversity and Inclusion Off icer- Sinai Sampson-Hill

Student Life: Honor Board Raymond Ou, Associate Dean of Students

Allie Hill Alysse Rourke Ani Parseghian

Camille Shaw-Pigeon Charlotte Crosby Claudia Lawry Colleen Dooley

Danielle Malfitano Elise Nothacker

Emily Feil Emily Kormann

Hannah Hast Jasmine Perez Jean Ryznal

Jenna Ellison Jillian Mercer

Kaitlyn DiPietro Kelsey Lipiner

Laura Campbell Laura Haenchen

Lindsey Troy Mariclare Rethore

Mary Ying Rachel Chenard

Sara Purisky Tiffany Lo

Zenaida Peterson

Kate Connelly Caroline Coughlin

LaShawn Holloway Sara Purisky

Hannah Russell

Jackie Suarez Eliza Zimmerman

Senior Interviewers Ellen Johnson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions on behalf of

Lauren Kovarik, Assistant Director of Admission

Simmons Ambassadors Ellen Johnson, Director of Undergraduate Admissions on behalf of

Erika Howe, Admission Counselor

Claudia Lawry Kate Connelly Ani Parseghian

Off ice of Residence Life: Conduct Board Amelia McConnell, Assistant Director of Residence Life

Mallarie Charbonneau Danielle Malfitano

Jean Ryznal

Res ident Adviso rs Amelia McConnell, Assistant Director of Residence Life

& Amie Vallerie, Residence Life Coordinator

Charlotte Mae Morocco Award Sarah Neil, Vice President of Student Affairs

& Associate Provost/Dean of Students

This special achievement award, given by the Office of Student Life, is for a senior who has shown strong commitment through positive contributions to the Simmons community. The award recipient is

successful in their academic and co-curricular efforts, is sensitive to the value of diversity within the Simmons community, is self-

confident, skillful, creative, and compassionate.

Robert Rankin Award Sarah Neil, Vice President of Student Affairs

& Associate Provost/Dean of Students

This award recognizes a graduating senior. Dr. Robert Carter Rankin was a professor of History at Simmons College from 1929-1950. This

award was established in his memory to honor a senior who displays the qualities of friendliness, compassion for their fellow colleagues,

and devotion to the Simmons community.

The Joan Melber Warburg, ’45 Leadership Award Sarah Neil, Vice President of Student Affairs

& Associate Provost/Dean of Students

This special achievement award, given by the President’s Office, is awarded to the senior who exemplifies the highest ideals of

leadership during their Simmons career.

Awards

Tori Wenzel Julie Nickerson

Jean Ryznal Maria Cervantes-

Gonzalez Erika Krause

Emily Granahan Kyree Jones

Hal l Council Presidents Adam Gray, Resident Director

Dix Hall Samantha Fudge

Mesick Hall

Mikalya O’Brien

Simmons Hall Katherine Record

Morse Hall

Karina Bercan

South Hall Hope McDonald

Smith/Evans Hall Meredith Williams

North/Arnold Hall

Amanda Iturry

Ainsley Wilson Chanel Thomas

Kelsey Mills Savannah Young Colleen Dooley Matoka Kipp

Keenan Connery Danny Boucher Daphne Flowers

Ahalia Persaud Megan Sweeden Marissa Johnson

Kara Silva Chole Davis

Marlena Vitali LaShawn Holloway

Zenida Peterson

Multicultural Community Award Raymond Ou, Associate Dean of Students

This award is designed to celebrate the contribution of a student

who, by involvement, attitude, and action, has enhanced the development of a multicultural community at Simmons.

Undergraduates in all four classes are eligible for consideration.

Carol Walker Pope Leadership Award Lisa Smith McQueenie, Associate Provost for Diversity and

Inclusion This award, established following the 2005 Black Alumnae/i Symposium, is a financial prize honoring Symposium Chair

Carol Waller Pope ’74. Nominees should demonstrate exceptional leadership through their involvement in diverse campus organizations. Leadership need not be exemplified

through an officer or chair position, but may also be demonstrated through unique and exceptional contributions to community life at Simmons. The award recipient is a student of

color who consistently exhibits cooperation, team spirit, and professionalism; shares a generous and unselfish attitude; displays resourcefulness to meet the needs of others; and

enables individuals and groups to flourish.

Ruth H. Danielson Memorial Award Jess Samuels, Director of Residence Life

The Danielson Award is named after Ruth H. Danielson, the Director of Students on the Residence Campus from 1941-1953.

This award is presented annually to a rising senior resident student who exemplifies the qualities demonstrated by Ruth

Danielson. These qualities include a deep interest in and devotion to Simmons students, a graciousness of personality and a great interest in the intellect and philosophy of human

kind, as well as an ongoing concern for the growth and future of Simmons College.

Awards

Hea lth Education & Wellness

Gina Capra, Coordinator of Violence Prevention & Education Outreach on behalf of

Melissa Tanguay, Coordinator of Health and Wellness Programs

Allie Hill Madison Rivard

Alex Papale

Federika Garcia Muchacho Isabel Milosovich

Fit at Simmons

Katherine O’Reilly Gisela Alvarez

Taylor Vallee Caitlyn Shoemaker

Wellness Ambassadors

Vio lence Prevention and Educational Outreach Recogn ition Gina Capra, Coordinator of Violence Prevention & Education Outreach

Patria Anano Leslie McKinnon

Kate Connelly Rose Allen

Valerie Rugalo

Angelica Maulucci Ashley Converse

Rachel Gulick

Emily Webster Abigail Walters

Kaitlyn Maloney

Betsy’s Friends Volunteers

Betsy's Friends' Peer Educators

Orientation Leaders Tia Miller, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities

Orientation Co-Chairs: Kate Connelly & Megan Ludgate

Firs t Year Seminar Fac il itators Susan Antonelli, Associate Dean of Students

Awards Academic Liaison Award

Corey Zohlman, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities This award recognizes a department liaison for collaboration,

integration, and inclusivity within the group as well as through out student activities. Recipients in the past have made significant

contributions to the Simmons community through their active efforts and outstanding accomplishments.

Student Life Program Award Raymond Ou, Associate Dean of Students

This award recognizes a program or collaborative effort that has enhanced the educational mission of Simmons College through

significant contributions to student learning, campus morale, and/or community service.

Class Leadership Awards

Zara Ali, Student Government Association President This award recognizes a member of each class. The recipients

demonstrate commitment, dedication, and enthusiasm in their efforts to inspire and promote leadership within the Simmons community.

Act ivism Award Raymond Ou, Associate Dean of Students

This award recognizes a student who works towards social justice, both within the Simmons community and in their everyday life,

through political action and reflection.

Ainsley Li Allie Saffiotti

Amanda Iturry Anastasia Mashtaler

Ashley Converse Ava Dubovy

Caroline Coughlin Ceci Elhaddad

Emily Feil

Erica Golbranson Haley Hebert Hannah Hast

Jazzmine White Jenna Chenevert

Jess Paula Jillayne Adamyk

Julie Pallozzi Liv Kritzman

Maddie Gretzky Maggie Kirby

Marissa Michaud Mikayla O’Brien Olivia Anderson

Shane Giraldo Sophie Stone

Tiffany Lo Zoe Sarason

Alison Berenstein Amelia Whitten

Aurora Pover Brycelynn Cook Cecilia Elhaddad

Dee Moore Elsie Mayo

Emily Fowler Jasmine Perez

Jillayne Adamyk Katelyn Delmeida

Kayla Mercuri Marissa Michaud

Mikayla Mitchell Raelissa Glennon-Zukoff

Shane Giraldo Sinai Sampson-Hill Sofia Opyr-Huskey

Taylor Mahoney Zoe Sarason

Awards

Advisor Award Susan Antonelli, Associate Dean of Students

This award recognizes a faculty, staff, or administrator who has gone above and beyond what is necessary to support and advise a student

organization, liaison, or hall council.

Hal l Council Award Adam Gray, Resident Director

This award recognizes a hall council for collaboration, integration,

and inclusivity within the group as well as throughout student activities. Recipients in the past have made significant contributions

to the Simmons community through their active efforts and outstanding accomplishments.

Organizat ion Award

Tia Miller, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities This award recognizes an organization for collaboration, integration, and inclusiveness the group as well as throughout student activities.

Recipients in the past have made significant contributions to the Simmons community through their active efforts and outstanding

accomplishments.

Spi ritual Life Recogn ition Bonnie Jeanne Casey, Spiritual Life Program Manager

Hillel

Catholic Student Association

Simmons Islamic Society

Simmons Christian Fellowship

Ariela Brown Jessie Cohen

Emily Goldspink Lena Lax

Nina Louison Hannah Seiber

Getey Anwar Maryam Derdari

Israt Pasha

Iman Saeed Najis Syed

Amanda Davis LaShawn Holloway

Kim Lopez

Melody Sokol Meredith Williams

Sabrina Franco Laura Fishpaw

Jessica Onnembo

Bruna Pires Miranda Puddington

Kara Silva Jackie Suarex Maria Troya

Awards Firs t Year Emergence Award

Tia Miller, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities This award, created by the Student Government Association

Executive Board 2010-2011, recognizes a first year student who has emerged !as a student leader in their first year at Simmons College.

This student has become an engaged member of the Simmons community by exemplifying leadership qualities such as civility,

dedication and the spirit of the Simmons Shark! They have developed their leadership and fostered a strong presence on campus through their involvement in activities ranging from student organizations

and athletics to other leadership roles at Simmons. This awards recipient shows the beginnings of a Simmons student leader making

their way.

Quiet Leader in P.A.S .S.I.O .N. Zara Ali , Student Government Association President

This award, created by the Student Government Association Executive Board 2008-2009, recognizes a student on campus that impacts the community in or out of an active organization. This

person may or may not be involved in any activated organization in the Simmons Community as an executive board member; however, they have a leadership presence on campus. They are recognized by

their peers as having leadership skills and are working to make a difference at Simmons. The award recipient demonstrates one, if not more of the characteristics in the P.A.S.S.I.O.N. acronym, which are

pro-active, aware, sustainable, student-centered, inclusive, optimistic, NOW!

Elizabeth McCandless Leader ship for Hea lth Education Award

Gina Capra, Coordinator of Violence Prevention & Education Outreach

Alexandria Itasaka Allison McDevitt Amanda Leone

Amanda Gordon

Azeb Freitas Colleen King Elsie Mayo

Kimberlee Hixon Marlena Vitali Paula Agganis

Tiffany Lo

Bethanie Royality-Lindman Megan Moore Taylor Lewis

Nguyet Ly Rose Allen

LaShawn Holloway Megan Ludgate

Tori Glover

Alternative Spr ing Break Texas Anna Cottrell, Associate Registrar, College Scheduler & Online

Tech Operations

Student Finance Board Corey Zohlman, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities

& Megan Moore, Student Finance Officer

Jud icial Cab inet Olivia Kritzman, Student Affairs Officer

Jennifer Ives Becca Santos

Claudia Lawry Stephanie Cho

Kyree Jones Marcela Jimenez

Norah Ismail Michelle Paez

Hillary Bui Ridha Abidshah Colleen Dooley

Given to a senior who has contributed in an important way by demonstrating leadership and compassion in their work with the Health Education program and the Simmons College community

during their academic career.

Active Minds

Olivia Anderson

Black Student Organization Sandy Fonseca-Lopes

Campus Activities Board

Colleen Dooley

Chemistry & Physics Liaison Caitlin L. Horgan

Class of 2017

Kaitlyn Maloney

Exercise Science Liaison Alex Sorrentino

Management Liaison

Tori Wenzel

Mathematics/CS Liaison Stephanie Worobey

Pre-Health Liaison Molly Rajsombath

Student Organization Member of the Year Tia Miller, Assistant Director of Student Leadership and Activities

This award recognizes a member of each organization for enthusiasm and dedication to the mission, goals and programs of the affiliated

group. Selected by each organization, the recipient may be either an officer or group member.

Student Government Association

Taylor Lewis & Megan Moore

Sexuality Women and Gender

Rebecca Santos-Seetahal

Simmons College Dance Company

Jocelyn Cacciapuoti & Olivia Carbone

Simmons Islamic Society

Maryam Derdari

Simmons Science Fiction and Fantasy

Jillianna Farietta

Simmons Voice Haley Costen

Simmons-Wheelock Gospel

Choir Gabi Henderson

Class of 2016 Maria Cervantes

Gonzalez

Class of 2017 Kaitlyn Maloney

Class of 2018 Savannah-Nicole

Villalba

Democracy Matters Cecilia Elhaddad

Dix Scholars Association

Ashli Edwards

Economics Liaison Rose Allen

English Liaison

Emily Singer

Exercise Science Liaison

Alex Sorrentino & Colleen Dooley

Hillel

Lena Lax

History Liaison Sara Yow

Honors Liaison Raelissa Glennon-

Zukoff

Islamic Society Ridha Abidshah

Like Minds Coalition

Ahalia Persaud & Dee Moore

Management Liaison

Victoria Saber

Mathematics/CS Liaison Criosanna Allred

Microcosm

Ramona LaTronica

NARAL Pro-choice Simmmons

Valerie Ruglo

Neuroscience Liaison Michelle Potter

Net Impact at Simmons

Carla DaSilva

Nutrition Liaison Chloe Davis & Anastasia Area

Organizacion Latino

Americana Marcela Jimenez

Pre Health Liaison

Lilian Pham

Public Health Liaison Jessica Sands

Public Relation Student

Society of America Kendall Bauer & Allison

Saffiotti

Residence Hall Associaton Deepa Kumarjiguda

Science Fiction and Fantasy Club

Brittany Redfield

Sexuality Women and Gender Center

Rebecca Santos Seetahal

She’s The First Kelsea Gildawie

Sidelines Magazine

Eva Anner & Madeleine Ohman

Anime and Manga Association Susan Boyce

Simmons Christian Fellowship

Melody Sokol

Simmons Concert Choir Meghan Corbett

Simmons Dance Company

Eliza Zimmerman & Kate Stieper

Simmons Model UN Grace Hastings & Abby Walters

Simmons Sustainability Club

Hannah Plourde

Simmons Sirens McKenzie Sheridan & MacKenzie

Hayman

Simmons Speaks Zenaida Peterson & Marissa Johnson

Student Nursing Association

Jessica Onnembo

The Voice Sarah Kinney and Eva Weber

Simmons-Wheelock Gospel Choir

Jasmine Clark

Social Work Liaison Shannon Sullivan

Student Government Association

Zara Ali

Students United for Justice Rossi Fish

Student Organization Presidents Bethany Tuller, Student Leadership and Activities Program Coordinator

Active Minds Olivia Anderson & Mikayla Mitchell

ALANA Nursing Students Association

Alliance Cinzia Ballantyne

Amnesty International Ayana Amburg & Kaylie-Ann Flannigan

Art & Music Liaison Brittany Redfield and Annika Blake-

Howland

Asian Student Association Grace Tang

Biology Liaison Samantha Pelletier, Sarah Price, & Laura

Squiccimara

Black Student Organization Sandy Fonseco-Lopes

Campus Activities Board

Kyree Jones Catholic Student Association

Shannon Pacella

Chemistry/Physics Liaison Caitlin L. Horgan

Circle K

Amanda Bolduc

Class of 2015 Sana Sajjad

Flora Hu