About Hofstra
Hofstra University is a dynamic private college on Long Island, NY, where students can choose from more than 140 undergraduate and 150 graduate programs in liberal arts and sciences, business, communication, education, health and human services, and honors studies, as well as a School of Law and School of Medicine. | more |
Events
516-463-6960
Student Government Cabinet
President David Zuniga
David Zuniga is a junior political science major from West Palm Beach, Florida. He served as an Associate Justice on the Student Government Association’s Judicial Panel prior to becoming SGA President. While here at Hofstra, he competes with the Model United Nations team, is a Co-founder of Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity, and is a past Chairman of the Hofstra College Republican Chapter. His desire to be on the water has led him to also become a rower on the University crew team. As an avid political activist, he has worked on state and federal election campaigns. In addition, David is an advocate for oceanic conservation, which has stemmed from his love of all things saltwater, including, but not limited to, freediving, spearfishing, boating and kayaking. When ocean access is limited, he enjoys playing guitar, violin, and soccer. After graduating from Hofstra, he intends to attend law school and work in governmental affairs.
Vice President Alex Zelinski
Alex Zelinski is a proud native of New York City and a senior at Hofstra University, majoring in political science. He had served as a Senator in the Hofstra University Student Government Association for two and a half years prior to being elected Vice President. In addition to his involvement with the Student Government Association, he is a Co-founder of Hofstra University’s Model United Nations. Some of his other hobbies include following his favorite sports teams, playing tennis, and listening to rock music. He hopes to continue on to graduate school after this year, and pursue a career in international affairs, specifically with the State Department.
Comptroller Mike Hershfield
Michael Hershfield is a senior from Somers, New York. He is currently working towards degrees in Actuarial Science and Mathematics Education. In addition to Student Government, he is a Resident Assistant in Vanderpoel Hall and the Vice President of Phi Delta Theta. In his spare time, Michael can be found chillin’ out, maxin', and relaxin' all cool.
Secretary Melanie Perry
Melanie Perry is a sophomore at Hofstra University. She is studying Forensic Science and hopes to be a criminalist after graduation. In addition to being Secretary of Student Government Association, she is also an active member of CSI: Hofstra. Melanie loves to dance, read, go to the beach, play the piano, and boat.
Academic Affairs Chair Victoria Rametta
Victoria Rametta is a political science and global studies double major sophomore from a small little town in eastern Connecticut. At Hofstra, Victoria is always going; from Chairwoman of Academic Affairs Committee in SGA, Secretary of Model United Nations, Treasurer of Resident Student Association, to Resident Assistant in Suffolk Hall. Understandably, she's often found with a coffee in hand while speed walking to the next event on her calendar. Here are a few of her favorite things: Gilmore Girls, Italy, Condoleezza Rice, and Starbucks.
Appropriations Chair Nick Gomes
Nick Gomes is the Appropriations Chairman for the Student Government Association here at Hofstra. Currently, he is a senior studying computer science and aspires to become a software architect. Some of the things he is involved with here on campus include the Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Computer Science club. He has also helped out with various events like Destination Runway, Welcome Week, and Move In Day. His hobbies include playing music, surfing, skateboarding, and drawing.
Programming Chair Caitlin Rauchle
Caitlin Rauchle is a pre-law sophomore from Coventry, Connecticut. A member of the Women’s Soccer Club, Pre-Law Society, Lion’s Den Club, Hofstra University Pep Band, and SGA, she is well-equipped to work with clubs and help the Hofstra community grow. Caitlin has been involved with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, the Midnight Run, Hofstra for the Homeless, and the Discovery Program at Hofstra University. In addition, Caitlin is a Resident Assistant for New York House in Colonial Square and is majoring in philosophy and sociology.
Public Relations Chair William J. “Billy” Finnegan
Billy Finnegan is a sophomore creative writing major from East Meadow, New York, right down the block from Hofstra's campus. As an active member of the Hofstra Community, in addition to serving as SGA’s Public Relations Chair, Billy is a Senator in the University Senate, an RA in Stuyvesant Hall (New Complex), and works as a Resident Safety Representative (RSR) for Public Safety. His role models are J. K. Rowling, Madonna, and Anna Wintour, and, in his spare time, Billy can be found writing his future best-selling first novel, watching “Glee” and reruns of “The Nanny”, or eating, usually in the Student Government Office.
Rules Chair Jimmy Wells
Jimmy Wells is a senior biomedical engineering student from Essex Junction, Vermont. This is his fourth year in student government and representing the student body. He enjoys working out and intramural sports. His role models are Lou Gehrig and Neil Armstrong.
Spirit Chair Lawrence Daves
Lawrence is junior liberal arts major from Medford, Long Island. In addition to Student Government, he is a Senior Resident Assistant in Alliance Hall, a Brother of Phi Delta Theta, and a member of the Club Volleyball Team. Over the summer he is an Orientation Leader with the Office of Student Leader and Activities. In his spare time he loves to craft and glitter!
Student Services Chair Adriana Figueroa
Adriana Marie Figueroa is currently a senior with a major in speech language and hearing sciences with a minor in disability studies at Hofstra University. A student of Hofstra University's Honors College, Adriana is Vice President of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association’s chapter on campus, as well as the Student Services Chair in Student Government. Adriana wants to specialize in fluency disorders and bilingualism and her aspiration is to one day open up a private practice. In her spare time, Adriana enjoys exercising and loves to travel.
