Name: Alexandra Elam
Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Powell, Ohio
“I hope to raise the voices of all the students on campus and allow them to feel comfortable asking for change or just asking questions regarding things happening on campus! I am going to focus on the marketing aspect of Senate, which entails promoting events being held by different clubs and encouraging students to sit in on our weekly meetings!”
Name: Savannah Flores
Pronouns: She/Her
Majors: Business Intelligence & Analytics and Computer Science
Hometown: Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
“I hope to bring stronger community values and representation to St. Joe’s, while also creating more opportunities for student involvement and connection through community events. I want to focus on amplifying student voices, building inclusivity and making sure that everyone feels welcome and supported as part of the campus community.”
Name: Emily O’Donnell
Pronouns: She/Her
Majors: Neuroscience and Economics
Hometown: Delran, New Jersey
“This year, I will be focusing on working with the IT department to improve technology on campus based on the needs of students. Some of what I hope to address includes the campus wifi and the scanners.”
Name: RJ Mallery
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Psychology
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
“What I hope to accomplish in the Senate is to make the freshman class feel like they belong. Many students of the freshman class are very unfamiliar with what the school has to offer, so I want to be their spokesperson and make sure that they are able to receive the correct information to make their freshman year worthwhile. Also, I am here for them — to be an open ear and to be transparent with them about what goes on in these senate meetings and around campus. Overall, I want to bring the whole St. Joe’s community together.”
Name: Matt J. Torres
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: International Relations
Hometown: Spring House, Pennsylvania
“I hope to leave a meaningful mark on both the Student Senate and St. Joe’s as a whole. Serving as Chair of Campus Ministry is a significant responsibility, and I am committed to building on the strong foundation laid by my predecessors while pushing the boundaries of what we can achieve. I have specific ideas in mind and intend to collaborate with fellow senators to address a diverse array of priorities that strengthen the student experience and foster connections across the campus. While the details of these initiatives will be revealed through partnership and discussion, my focus is to support meaningful action, encourage thoughtful use of our resources and be known as someone students and peers can come to if they want their voice to be heard.”
Name: Matt Tsucalas
Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Political Science
Hometown: Toms River, New Jersey
“For this school year, I’ve been assigned as the Lewis-Biden Chair for the Senate, which means I will be working closely with Gompers Elementary School, helping to plan events and continuing to build our relationship between the elementary school and St. Joe’s. Overall, in Senate, and what I campaigned on, my goal is to build up and strengthen the St. Joe’s community and help us become more interconnected, improving and streamlining communication between the student body, the Senate, the university administration and our broader Philadelphia community.”