President
Colin Humphries
he/him
I am from Dudley Massachusetts and a graduate of Shepherd Hill Regional High School. I am currently a Senior Political Science Major with Minor's in History and Education. I have been a member of the SGA for the past three years, having served as a Senator and having Chaired multiple committees. I also currently serve as an RA on campus and work at Tree House Brewing Company when I am not on campus. In my free time I enjoy football, working out, trying different foods, and spending time with my family and friends.
Vice President
Dale Leone
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Dale is a senior history major from Haverhill Massachusetts! He joined the SGA as a conduct advisor during the Fall 2022 semester and has also served as a Senator. Outside of SGA, Dale loves Boston sports and is a big UFC fan. Along with sports he enjoys nature walks and exploring cool places. Dale is beyond excited to help lead the executive branch and push for positive change in his final year at UMass!
Chief of Staff
Anthony Nassar
he/him
Anthony Nassar is a senior studying biology on the pre-med track. He is from Worcester, Massachusetts, and enjoys writing, art, music, MMA, and other outdoor activities. He has been involved in a research lab and many organizations on campus, namely House Council and the Residence Hall Association, and served as the president of the Arab Cultural Association. Within the SGA, he has taken on the roles of Office Manager, Deputy Chief of Staff, and Chief of Staff. Anthony is excited to continue in his position as Chief of Staff and work with his amazing peers to better serve the UMass community and the student body.
Secretary of Registry
Ranya Merchant
she/her
It is Ranya's pleasure to serve as your new Secretary of the Registry. She is a sophomore from Sharon MA and she is pursuing a major in OIM and a minor in Computer Science. excited to be a strong advocate for our student body this semester. She first got involved with SGA during her freshman year when he was elected Senator for the Class of 2027. Ranya's goal is to be an advocate for all RSOs on campus, so please don't hesitate to reach out via email if you have any questions or concerns.
Attorney General
Ryan Darbhanga
he/him
Ryan Darbhanga is serving as the SGA's Attorney General this year, 2024-2025. As a sophomore majoring in Economics and Political Science, Ryan has previously served on the Senate Ways and Means Committee and as a Senator. With a strong background in student government, Ryan is honored to continue serving our student body in the executive cabinet.
Secretary of Diversity
Anaia Lombo
she/her
My name is Anaia Lombo, and I am pursuing a dual degree in the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology program (B.S.), following the pre medical track, and Psychology (B.S.), following the Neuroscience track. I am also involved with other RSOs on campus, such as ASA (president) and SNMA-MAPS (mentor). As Secretary of DEI, I am committed to fostering a campus environment where everyone feels valued and included, through various engagement with students and faculty in order to advocate for underrepresented voices. This is my first year working with SGA, and I am more than excited to do so!
Secretary of External Affairs
Kenyatta Heavlow
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Kenyatta Heavlow is a political science major with a focus on International Relations. He has served in the Sga going on his third year with experience in finance and budgeting, being a senator and creating and helping with social justice initiatives through the legislative branch and conduct advising. In his free time he enjoys watching sports, reading, and spending time with family.
Secretary of Technology
Anisha Sharda
she/her
Anisha is a senior pursuing a BS in computer science and psychology. On campus she enjoys attending club events and ballroom dance socials, and also serves as Director for Hack(H)er413. In her freetime, she enjoys baking and sunset walks. She looks forward to serving as your Secretary of Technology again!
Secretary of University Policy
Nicolas Vitale
he/him
Nick is a political science and journalism double major. He will be serving as Secretary of University Policy for the SGA and couldn't be more excited. Nick hopes to use this role to connect with groups on campus to create strong policies that works for them. Feel free to reach out to him with any questions!
Secretary of Finance
Dylan Bellerive
he/him
Dylan is a senior pursuing an Economics and Political Science dual degree. This is his second year in the Student Government Association, serving on the Ways and Means Committee the previous academic year. Through this experience he got familiar with the budgeting process and hopes to make these processes more clear and easily accessible to all student groups on campus. Apart from his work in SGA, he also works in the Student Legal Services Office, serving students in need of free legal council.
Secretary of Health & Wellbeing
Kimberly Manyanga
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Kimberly is a senior public health and economics double major candidate. She is Zimbabwean and from Billerica, MA. She is heavily involved in campus through her role as photographer and writer for the Honors College and a reproductive justice campus advocate with Advocates for Youth. She is passionate about health equity and community wellness. Kimberly is excited to step into this new role and help improve UMass student body’s health and wellbeing resources.
Secretary of Sustainability
Carol DeRose
she/her
Carol is a senior majoring in Political Science and Natural Resources Conservation with a minor in Spanish, and she just returned from a semester abroad in Granada, Spain. Before becoming the Secretary of Sustainability, Carol was the Associate Speaker of the Student Government Association, and a Senator on the Administrative Affairs committee. She has had a wide variety of experiences in various areas on campus, from being a supervisor at the rec center to working for the School of Earth and Sustainability. Carol is very excited to be back on campus and to start in her new role, and invites any student to her office hours to discuss sustainabiliity, or how to better our campus as a whole.
Secretary of Veterans Affairs
Charlie Goodchild
he/him
Charles is a sophomore pursuing his degree in political science. On campus, he is a member of the Psychedelic Club. He is passionate about politics and served as an intern for Congressman Jim McGovern (D - MA, second district) in his Worcester office. He is looking forward to serving as the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for SGA.
Secretary of PR & Marketing
Abbie Mae Nicholson
she/her
Abbie Mae Nicholson is a Sophomore Business Undecided major. She will be serving as the Secretary of Public Relations and Marketing and is looking forward to being a member of SGA leadership. She hopes to have a positive impact on the SGA and the student body! Feel free to reach out to her with any questions.
