USS Election Coverage 

Kevin Gill

As we enter a new chapter of growth for this university, my goal is to build a St. Joe’s that celebrates differences and promotes collaboration. While I strive to be a bridge between administration and students, I will ensure that students have the resources to voice their opinions in their own words. I will lead with transparency and inclusiveness, striving to ensure that my communication is clear and frequent. This will allow everyone to be a voice of change for St. Joe’s. Furthermore, we may not have a say “if” we merge with USciences, but as president, I will ensure we get a say “how” we merge, while keeping in mind our students and theirs. I plan to hold all individuals in the community accountable for their actions, so that we live out our mission to educate and care for the whole person.

Taylor Stokes

My name is Taylor Stokes, I am a junior criminal justice major with a justice and ethics in the law minor. I have served on the executive board as the Secretary of Inclusion and Equity for the last two terms and want to use my past experience to ensure diversity, equity and inclusion is at the forefront of the 21st Senate. I am running to use my platform to guarantee equitable representation across the student body and in leadership. I will make sure students’ identities as well as their mental well beings are a top priority to the university. Also amplifying the student voices especially when it comes to having a say in HOW the merger with USciences happens. Finally, I will work to restore the same campus fun (safely) for ALL students to make the most out of their SJU experience. If elected, I will be the president FOR all, everyone gets a seat at THIS table! 

Sal de Rienzo

Hello, everyone! My name is Sal De Rienzo and I hope to have the honor of serving as student body vice president. One of my goals, if elected, is to ensure that the Student Senate functions as a bridge between the administration and the student body. As the merger between SJU and USciences progresses, it is crucial for there to be student input within the decision-making bodies of the university. Having two years of experience within university governance, where I have made strong connections with faculty members and administrators alike, I believe that I am the best candidate to enable student voices to be heard as we reshape our university. I hope you will join me and my running mate, Taylor Stokes, in these efforts! Remember to vote on The Nest from Thursday, April 29 at 8 a.m. to Friday, April 30 at 5 p.m. Thank you!