| Shawon Jackson ’15 | shawonj@princeton.edu President  Hello! I’m Shawon, and I’m a sophomore from the suburbs of Chicago. I’m majoring in WoodyWoo, focusing on education policy, and I’m getting certificates in African American studies, Latino studies and Spanish. Outside of USG, I’m also part of the diSiac Dance Company, and I enjoy doing volunteer work through the Pace Center too. I’m super pumped about the great projects USG is taking on this year, and I’d love to hear your thoughts, so email me at any time! |
| Carmina Mancenon ’14 | mancenon@princeton.edu Vice-President  A member of the great class of 2014, Carmina is a Filipino from Japan studying Operations Research & Financial Engineering with certificates in Environmental Studies and IT & Society. She is excited to be working with such an incredible USG Senate this year! Besides being passionate about all things USG and Princeton, Carmina is interested in the intersection of entrepreneurship, policy and research in the context of international finance, development and sustainability. Drinking tea, laughing and talking are some of her most favourite things in the world, so hit her up if you ever want to chat about anything! |
| Christina Yu ’14 | chyu@princeton.edu Treasurer  Christina is a junior economics major from Hong Kong. As treasurer, she helps manage the allocation of the student endowment, to make sure it is transparent, accountable, and effective. On campus, she also enjoys working at the McGraw Learning Center and as an Outdoor Action leader. She hopes to contribute in making Princeton a fun and meaningful experience for all. |
| Molly Stoneman ’16 | stoneman@princeton.edu Executive Secretary  Hey there! I’m from sunny Phoenix, Arizona, concentrating in the Woodrow Wilson School. When I’m not working with the Senate, I serve on the 2016 Class Council! I’m honored to be serving Princeton students, faculty, and the community in any way that I can. If there’s anything I can do to help you out, please let me know! |
| George Jian ’16 | xjian@princeton.edu Projects Manager  George is currently a freshman who grew up in Shanghai. He hopes to concentrate in history or philosophy, enjoys learning Italian, and would like to travel as much as possible during his Princeton years. On campus, George is involved in the Breakout program, the Manna Christian Fellowship, and Kindred Spirit acapella. He’s excited to serve the school through managing a variety of USG projects this year! |
| Richard Lu ’16 | rjlu@princeton.edu Communications Director  Richard is a freshman from the suburbs of St. Louis, studying Chemistry with certificates in Engineering Biology and Finance here at Princeton. Though unsure of his career ambitions, he enjoys raging on the violin (as a member of PUO), finding change in his pocket, and popping in an episode of How Met Your Mother in the bits of chill time found between studying and studying. As Communications Director, he’s excited to work with such an incredible USG to achieve its mission of access, accountability, and approachability! |
| Dillon Sharp ’14 | dsharp@princeton.edu Academics Committee Chair  Dillon is a junior from downtown Chicago. Having served the class of 2014 for two years as senator, he is excited to work on academic policy issues on behalf of all undergraduates. In addition to academic policy, he is interested in biking on campus and the performing arts. Dillon is also a member of the Colosseum Club and Fuzzy Dice Improv Comedy. |
| Trap Yates ’14 | ryates@princeton.edu Campus and Community Affairs Chair  Hi! I’m Trap, a junior from Massachusetts concentrating in the History Department. When I’m not in USG meetings, I try and maximize the amount of time I can spend in the sun, eating breakfast, or both. If you’ve got ideas for things you’d like to see this year from CCA, please be in touch! |
| Carla Javier ’15 | cjavier@princeton.edu Social Committee Chair |
| Greg Smith ’15 | glstwo@princeton.edu University Student Life Committee Chair |
Information Technology Committee
Wesley Cao ’15 | wenyucao@princeton.edu IT Committee |
Adam Suczewski ’15 | asuczews@princeton.edu IT Committee |
Chief Elections Manager
| Rachel Nam ’15 | rnam@princeton.edu Chief Elections Manager  Born in Princeton, but raised in Seoul, Korea, Rachel is happy to be back at Princeton as a prospective Economics major. Apart from USG, she also serves on the Wilson College Council as an Academic Co-Chair. In her free time, she enjoys devouring cookies at Murray Dodge and watching TV shows. |
Class Senators
| John McNamara | jjmcnama@princeton.edu Class of 2014 Senator  John is a member of the class of 2014 and an economics major from Berkeley Heights, NJ. Outside of the USG he serves as the Alcohol Initiative Student Chair and a Butler College Peer Advisor. John hopes to continue to work on academic policy projects this upcoming term. |
| Charissa Shen | charissa@princeton.edu Class of 2014 Senator  After a few years now on the USG, Charissa’s finally reached the status of USG Oldie. She’s looking forward to mentoring some of the new USG members and to bringing back Restaurant Week. One of her greatest joys is serving as the VP of Princeton Faith and Action, and she’s also a member of the Student Health Advisory Board, which is perfect as a pre-med Anthropology major. Hailing originally from Randolph, NJ, Charissa basically now lives in Studio 34, so definitely find her there if you want to chat over some late night snacks. |
| Deana Davoudiasl | ddavoudi@princeton.edu Class of 2015 Senator  A member of the Class of 2015 from Long Island, New York, Deana is very excited to serve her classmates in her role in USG. In her free time she enjoys playing tennis, cheering on the Tigers at Princeton athletic events, making videos for the Multimedia section of The Daily Princetonian and going to as many talks, performances, and events as she can at Princeton! As Class Senator from the great class of 2015, Deana in interested in:
Deana loves meeting new people and starting random conversations so please e-mail her (ddavoudi@) with ideas for the USG or anything in general! |
| Zach Ogle | zogle@princeton.edu Class of 2015 Senator |
| Ella Cheng | ellac@princeton.edu Class of 2016 Senator  Ella Cheng is currently a freshman residing in Forbes College. She was born and raised in New York, where she lives with her parents and twin sister, Emma, and attended Hunter College High School. She plans to major in the Woodrow Wilson School and looks forward to actively serving the student body as a part of the USG! |
| Eduardo Lima | elima@princeton.edu Class of 2016 Senator [EXPAND ] |
U-Council
| Hae Bin Kim ’13 | haekim@princeton.edu U-Council Chair  Hae Bin is an Economics major in the class of 2013, from Seoul, South Korea. She enjoys traveling, ceramics and running to the Carnegie Lake with her friends. Hae Bin loves being a Tiger and doing projects that make Princeton an even better for us students. During her past three years as the U-Council Executive Representative, Senior Executive Secretary and Elections Manager, she developed the USG Summer Storage program, renovated the USG office and increased transparency in student involvement with University committees. |
Farrah Bui ’14 | fbui@princeton.edu Farrah is from Fort Mill, SC. She is a pre-med student pursuing a major in the Woodrow Wilson School with a certificate in Global Health and Health Policy and Environmental Studies. She plans to attend medical school and to pursue a masters in public health. Farrah is involved with Projects Board, the Student Health Advisory Board, Community House Executive Board, SHARE Peer Advisor and is an intern for the Office of Religious Life. In her free time, she loves going to concerts, baking, and watching Parks and Rec! |
Sarah Wiley ’13 | sawiley@princeton.edu Sarah hails from St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. She has enjoyed three consecutive terms as a U-Councilor (commonly known as a “threepeat”) and has loved every minute of her time with the USG. Sarah is currently working to promote student use of the Student Events Calendar. In addition to representing her peers’ wants, needs, and desires, she aims to bring the lolz to USG meetings and events. Apart from USG, Sarah is a member of the openweight women’s crew team, and is also serving on the 2013 Commencement Committee. |
| Elektra Alivisatos ’14 | ealivisa@princeton.edu U-Council Excom Rep  A local Princetonian, Elektra is an Anthropology major and in the Global Health & Health Policy Certificate program. As a U-Councilor, she hopes to represent the undergraduate student voice on topics brought to the Council of the Princeton University Committee (CPUC), and work on projects and initiatives that improve the quality of Princeton’s students’ experiences. She is involved in projects such as the Mental Health Initiative and Princeton Restaurant Week. Apart from USG, she is an RCA in Mathey College and a fellow for the Akili Initiative, an online global health think tank for youth. |
Gavin Cook ’15 | gcook@princeton.edu  I’m an East Asian Studies major from Los Angeles, California. I have a wheat allergy, and fighting for healthier and more allergy-friendly options in the dining halls and eating clubs is what inspired me to run for office. I once pet a panda. They’re cranky animals. USG LOVE! |
Paul Riley ’15 | priley@princeton.edu  Paul is from the great city of Philadelphia, PA. At Princeton, he intends to pursue a major in the Woodrow Wilson School of Public Affairs. On campus, you can find Paul not only serving as a U-Councilor, but also as a member of the Projects Board and as an officer in a variety of student groups. With a desire to one day serve as an elected official, Paul is grateful for the opportunity to serve and lead his peers. When he has down time, Paul enjoys relaxing with friends, watching movies, and listening to music. |
Katherine Clifton ’15 | kkclifto@princeton.edu  Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Katherine intends to be an English major with certificates in Creative Writing and Theatre. She enjoys tap dancing, writing, traveling, Shakespeare, chocolate, going to games at Wrigley Field, listening to NPR, and attending public lectures. Katherine would like to get to know as many students as possible, so please help this wish come true and say hello! |
| Zhan Okuda-Lim ’15 | okudalim@princeton.edu |
| Elan Kugelmass ’14 | epk@princeton.edu |
| Yifan Zhu ’15 | yztwo@princeton.edu |