SGA Executive Council

SGA President: Joseph Bonilla
I'm honored to serve as the President of your Student Government Association after two fulfilling years as Class President and Vice President of Student Equity. My double major in Psychology and Health Sciences fuels my passion for public health and positive change, with a strong commitment to inclusivity and respect for all. This year, I aim to enhance civic engagement by fostering connections that encourage active participation in our community. I believe in the power of collaboration, as reflected in Helen Keller’s words: “Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much.” Let's reimagine our community together and reimagine what it means to be an Owl!

VP of Student Life: Justin Wald
Hello! I’m Justin Wald, the Vice President of Student Life for the Student Government Association. I'm a junior double majoring in Political Science and History, originally from Sheffield, Massachusetts. In my role, I focus on enhancing various aspects of student life at Westfield, including dining, residential life, counseling, health services, public safety, and athletics. I joined Student Government to contribute to the campus community I proudly call home, and I look forward to making it even better during my time here.

VP of Academic Life: Sarah Harrington
Hey, Owls! My name is Sarah Harrington and I sit on the Student Government Association Executive Board as the Vice President of Academic Life. In my position, I listen to student concerns about academics and parking, such as registration, issues with professors, parking tickets, graduation status, etc. I meet with the Provost, which I will be doing once a month. I am studying Elementary Education and planning on teaching first grade in the future. I hope everyone has an amazing school year and please don’t be afraid to say hi or reach out for any needs or concerns. My office hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10-11 and Fridays 11:30-1:30. My email is vpacademiclife.sga@westfield.ma.edu.

VP of Finance: Austin Morgan
Hello everyone, My name is Austin Morgan and I am the SGA Vice President of Finance for the 2024-2025 academic year. Inside the class room I am a senior Finance major and outside of the classroom I oversee the SGA monetary accounts, chair the finance committee that provides funding for SGA-recognized clubs and organizations, and act as a representative of the Westfield State University Foundation. In my free time I love to watch football, play intramural sports, and spend time with friends. Please feel free to email me at vpfinance.sga@westfield.ma.edu with any questions!

VP of Publicity: Elizabeth Mercer
Hey everyone! My name is Elizabeth Mercer and I am the Vice President of Publicity for the 2024-2025 academic year. I am so excited to meet new people and make new friends throughout the year. I am a junior and I’m a Psychology major. I’m a member of LAFE and I’m on the women’s ice hockey team. My duties as Vice President of Publicity are being on the Neighborhood Advisor Board committee, organizing the Owl Ball, and work alongside CAB with updates about any upcoming events. I also select Senator of the Week and manage our Instagram page. You can best reach me at vppublicity.sga@westfield.ma.edu.

VP of Student Equity: Lorraine N. Fernandez
Hello! My name is Lorraine N. Fernandez. I’m currently a junior, majoring in Psychology and minoring in Spanish. I was born in Puerto Rico and at the age of 18, I decided to move to the US to pursue a college education. In my three years of being part of Westfield State University, I became the President of the Latinx Association for Empowerment (L.A.f.E) and a Student Ambassador for the Course, Achievement, Retention, and Engagement Center (C.A.R.E). Now, I’m also the Vice President of Student Equity for the Student Government Association (SGA). It’s been an honor and a pleasure to be part of all of these organizations that work to enhance the student experience and involvement on the Westfield State University campus. As Vice-President of Student Equity, my goal is to help create a college experience that is inclusive and enriching for all students. I’m committed to ensuring that our campus is a space where everyone feels valued and supported. I’m excited to get to know each and every one of you, and I welcome your ideas and feedback as we work together toward our shared goals. I believe that every voice matters, and every voice has the power to make change, never forget that. Let’s go Owls!

Executive Secretary: Jacob Constant
I’m Jacob Constant, a junior majoring in Computer Information Systems with a minor in Business Management from Fairhaven, Massachusetts. This is my second year serving on the Student Government Association; during my first year, I held the position of Representative at Large. Now in my current role as Executive Secretary, I am responsible for maintaining meeting minutes, overseeing the fall and spring elections, tracking attendance, and managing various additional responsibilities. Please email me at execsec.sga@westfield.ma.edu if you have any questions regarding elections or joining Senate!

Student Trustee: Daniel Currier
My name is Daniel Currier, a senior accounting major, and I am proud to serve the student body as Student Trustee for the 2024-2025 academic year. In this position, I provide a student perspective as a voting member of the University’s Board of Trustees and serve as the chief advocate for Westfield State students at the state level. Over the academic year, I will be working closely with campus and state partners to address the growing threat posed by deferred maintenance, and I will continue my work in making processes at the University more student-friendly. Updates on Student Trustee initiatives will be posted on Instagram @westfieldstate_studenttrustee throughout the academic year. Students and other community members can reach out to me via email at trustee.sga@westfield.ma.edu and/or may set up an appointment with me via this link.