Executive
EXECUTIVE CABINET
The Executive Cabinet are the “Top 4” elected officers of the Student Government Association: the Student Body President, the Executive Vice President, the Academic Vice President and the Services Vice President. The Executive Cabinet serve on various University committees and serve as the chief voice of students to the University administration, faculty and staff.
Traditionally, the Student Body President deals with University-wide issues and administration. They also serve on the Board of Trustees. The Executive Vice President works with Athletics, Diversity initiatives, and SGA. The Academic Vice President works with the University’s deans and faculty. The Services Vice President works with a range of student services including safety, housing, dining and construction.
Katie Hayden she/her
Student Body President
sgapres@louisville.edu
Hey, Cards! My name is Katie Hayden, and I am your Student Body President! I am a senior studying neuroscience and political science on a Pre-Dental track. As Student Body President, my number one responsibility is to advocate for YOU, and I am so thankful I have the opportunity to do so this year! GO CARDS!
Nkechinyere (Angel) Okorie she/her
Executive Vice President
sgaevp@louisville.edu
Hi everyone! My name is Angel Okorie, and I am serving as the Executive Vice President (EVP) for the Student Government Association for the 2023-24 year. In my role as EVP, I oversee student senate and student senate committees as President of the Senate including budgeting/finance, work on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives along with other departments of UofL, and serve as the main liaison from students to the Athletics department. I am a senior majoring in Health and Human Performance, track in Exercise Science and pre-physical Therapy. I am a Woodford R. Porter Scholar, Honors Scholar, a Diversity Student Ambassador for Admissions, Vice President of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society, and a proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated. In my free time, I enjoy trying restaurants around Louisville and going to the gym. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at sgaevp@louisville.edu. I am here for you all and want to help in the best way possible!
Sawyer Depp he/him
Academic Vice President
sgaavp@louisville.edu
What’s up everybody! I’m Bryson Sebastian and I will serve as your Academic Vice President this year. My job is to advocate for all of your academic needs, from inside the classroom to services like the Reach Center and the Libraries. I am a McConnell Scholar and member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity, raiseRED, the InterFraternity Council, and the Fryberger Greek Sing Council. I work on campus as a Cardinal Ambassador and inside the McConnell Center. I was born and raised in Louisville, and I cannot wait to see what this year has in store!
Alex Reynolds he/him
Services Vice President
sgasvp@louisville.edu
Hey, Cards! My name is Alex Reynolds and I serve as the Services Vice President of SGA. As SVP, my role is to be the chief advocate for students in the areas of campus safety, housing, dining, parking, and all other non-academic services. I am a senior studying political science with a minor in history, and I plan on going to law school next year. I’m also an associate editor for the student-led Louisville Political Review and a Legislative Assistant in the Louisville Metro Council. I love discovering new music, watching our Louisville Cardinals and the Cincinnati Bengals, and traveling. This will be my second year as SVP, so I’m looking forward to continuing my work on past initiatives and finding new ones to advocate for.
EXECUTIVE STAFF
The Executive Staff are appointed by Top 4 to assist in the carrying out of SGA functions. The structure of the staff varies based on the administration, but they are typically led by a Chief of Staff who helps the Cabinet plan and implement their agenda. This year, they are led by Chiefs of Internal and External Affairs who are diving the work of a singular Chief of Staff. Staff members may include officers who oversee SGA social media, the SGA website, RSO outreach, governmental relations, etc.
The members of the 2023-2024 Executive Staff include:
- Chief of Internal Affairs: Ethan Rutter
- Chief of External Affairs: Paighton Brooks
- Assistant to the Executive Vice President: Heba Qaissi
- Assistant to the Academic Vice President: Macy Waddle
- Assistant to the Services Vice President: Jeremy Faulhaber
- Director of Communications: Logan Bibby
- Director of Marketing: Nevada Lomax
- Director of Events: Drew Grimm
- Policy and Research Co-Directors: Daniel Ngongo and Camden Harris