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The Student Government Association (SGA) is Hofstra University’s student-run governing body composed of full-time undergraduate students that act as a liaison between Hofstra students and the University’s faculty, administration, and Board of Trustees. In addition to serving as primary representatives of the student body, SGA plans and executes multiple programs and initiatives throughout the academic year and oversees the finances of over 200 clubs and organizations. Any eligible undergraduate student can run for a seat in SGA or join as an associate.
SGA is involved in addressing student concerns and the betterment of student life. Currently, SGA is split into two committee categories: Logistic and Advocacy. Logistic committees include Appropriations, Club Resources, Communications, and Programming. The Advocacy committees are Academic Affairs, Equity and Inclusion, Facilities and Operations, and Wellness and Campus Safety. These committees work to advance the needs and interests of the student body, as well as support and assist clubs in their endeavors. With all that Hofstra offers, all you need is the motivation and desire to get involved. Let SGA help you find your home on campus.
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President & Vice President
- President Evelyn Quail is a senior, Political Science and Public Policy and Public Service double major. She is from Albany, New York.
- Vice President DaeJa Young is a senior Filmmaking major with a minor in Philosophy. She is from Dallas, Texas.
- Evelyn and DaeJa are extremely excited for the 2025-2026 year as they continue to work to uplift student opportunities, foster engaging academic and social spaces, and advocate for all students to make the Hofstra community the best place it can be. Evelyn and DaeJa plan to achieve these goals through key initiatives including:
- Bridging the gap between students and administrators by providing students with the knowledge of resources available to them on campus.
- Improving the support and promotion of clubs and organizations on campus, recognizing the importance of student expression.
- Advocating for upgraded facilities on campus to make sure students feel they are getting the experience they pay for.
- Evelyn and DaeJa cannot wait to engage with the student body and lead the SGA team to work towards elevating the Hofstra experience for every student.
Cabinet
The Cabinet is the executive body of SGA. Cabinet members direct the activities of their committee to best benefit the student body. The Cabinet is composed of the Committee Chairs, along with the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Comptroller.
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President Evelyn Quail
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Vice President DaeJa Young
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Secretary Justin Danek
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Comptroller Maddie Skeldon
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Appropriations Chair Bianca Yepez
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Club Resources Chair Maisa Ahmad
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Communications Chair Kyle Denson
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Programming Chair Jacob Iacobovici
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Academic Affairs Chair Nene Dzaveluri
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Equity and Inclusion Chair Celeste Orellana
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Facilities and Operations Chair Ronit Malhotra
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Wellness and Campus Safety Chair Rachel Jacob
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Senate
Senate is the highest legislative body in the Student Government Association and has the authority to pass minutes and approve the actions of all standing committees, including allocation of funds. It works to discuss and debate changes to SGA policies and approves resolutions to be passed up to various offices in the University. Senate meetings follow the rules of Parliamentary Procedure and are chaired by the SGA vice president.
The full-time undergraduate student body elects the Senate. Each senator represents two hundred (200) of their fellow students. Senators serve on one of four standing committees. Each committee is chaired by a senator elected by the full Senate. These chairs serve as both members of Senate and as members of Cabinet, the executive body of SGA. Every committee reports directly to the full Senate.
Senators are obligated to attend both their committee meetings and Senate meetings. At Senate meetings, pending legislation is discussed and voted on and administrators are invited to take questions and hear feedback. Each member of Cabinet, including the president, vice president, and all of committee chairs, has the opportunity to give a report on their committees' activities.
Senate meets Thursdays at 6:45 p.m. in the Student Center Greenhouse. Meetings are open to the public.
Judicial Panel
The Student Government Association (SGA) Judicial Panel is the highest judicial body within the Student Government Association at Hofstra University and is comprised of three full-time undergraduate students elected by the student body. The Judicial Panel has original jurisdiction with issues between SGA and its consistory, two or more SGA clubs, SGA and an SGA club, an SGA club and a student at Hofstra University, and Student Activities (enforcing an SGA policy) and an SGA club or a student at Hofstra University. In addition, the Judicial Panel has appellate jurisdiction with issues between the Sports Board and a sports club, the Inter-Fraternity/Sorority Council (IFSC) and Inter-Fraternity Council (IFC), Multicultural Fraternity and Sorority Council (MFSC), or the Panhellenic Association (PHC), and the Inter-Fraternity/Sorority Council (IFSC), and any fraternity or sorority. Chief Justice: Millie Ramos
Resources for Clubs and Organizations
SGA Monthly Newsletters
Decorum For ‘Em
Contact Us
Office Information
Pride and Purpose Advocacy Workshop, Student Center 260B
200 Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 11549-2000
Hours
Monday-Friday
9 a.m.-9 p.m.