CGSSG Members AY 2024-2025

LEADERSHIP 

EMILY O'NEIL, PRESIDENT

Emily O'Neil {rofileHometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Majors: Public Service BA and Political Science BA | Certificate: Public and Professional Writing

Additional Involvement:  The Pitt News New Student Ambassador Chair

Favorite Thing About Pitt: My favorite experience has been being able to interact and meet so many individuals through various on-campus involvements and the friends I have made.

Future Plans: After graduating this spring, I plan to work in the nonprofit or government areas.

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MATT TANG, VICE-PRESIDENT

Matt Tang Profile

Hometown: Eagleville, Pennsylvania 

Majors: Health Services BA: Managing Programs and Projects Track and Economics BA | Certificates: Public Communication of Science and Technology & Bioethics

Additional Involvement: Bioethics Bowl Club

Favorite Thing About Pitt: Competing at Baylor University for the National Bioethics Bowl!

Future Plans: Health Policy Analyst

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ASHAWNTI BUCKNER, BUSINESS MANAGER

Ashawnti Buckner Profile

Hometown: Princess Anne, Maryland   

Major: MPH Candidate: Health Policy and Management & Health Services BA | Minor: Africana Studies | Certificate: Communication Rhetoric

Additional Involvement: Age-Friendly Scholars Pitt Undergraduate Public Health Scholar Provost Academy Leader

Favorite Thing About Pitt: My best memory has been the majority of my Africana Studies Courses! I’ve really enjoyed connecting to my cultural in new ways. My experience as a Pitt Undergraduate Public Health Scholar was also impactful. It solidified my love for Public Health and serving my community.

Future Plans: I plan to work as a Healthcare Administrator at any capacity and a College Professor.

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CHANTELLE ANTHONY, WELLNESS CHAIR

Chantelle Anthony Profile

Hometown: Canton, Ohio

Major: Health Services BA: Managing Programs and Projects Track | Minors: Business & Africana Studies

Additional Involvement: President of Sista Society

Favorite Thing About Pitt: Having a field day with the kids during my in the Pitt BYC mentorship program.

Future Plans: Graduate school for my Masters of Health Administration.

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ALLYSON MANLEY, ENGAGEMENT CHAIR

Allyson Manley ProfileHometown: Newville, Pennsylvania

Major: Natural Sciences BS | Minors: Sociology & Chemistry | Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine

Additional Involvement: I am only a part of one other club at Pitt and that's the Women's Soccer Club which has been a great experience thus far.

Favorite Thing About Pitt:  My favorite memory at Pitt was the backyard brawl last year. It was such a nail biter game and there were so many of my peers surrounding me. Being a part of our large student section is always a great time but it just felt like the entire community was there supporting that night.

Future Plans: As of now my plans are to take a gap year after graduating and then attend PA school. I want to explore options out of undergrad to ensure my decision for grad school is what's best for my future and happiness.

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ALYSON (ALLY) RIGGLE, JUDICIARY CHAIR

Ally Riggle Profile

Hometown: Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Majors: Law, Criminal Justice & Society (LCJS) BA | Minor: Economics

Additional Involvement: CGS Council

Favorite Thing About Pitt: Becoming a part of CSG Student Government in 2023 as it has opened so many fun opportunities and memories.

Future Plans: Graduate Spring 2025 — Plans unknown. Possibilities include law enforcement, inspired by my father who is a police officer back home in Eastern, Pa or Financial Crime Prevention/Analytics.

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MAKAYLA CARTER, EVENTS PLANNING CHAIR

Makayla Karter ProfileHometown: Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Major: Natural sciences BS Pre-Physician Assistant Track | Certificate: Disability Studies

Additional Involvement: VP of Special Initiatives for Pathfinders, DRS student mentor, and BRIDGES.

Favorite Thing About Pitt: Getting to spend my last 3 summers on campus so that I can explore the city and go to events with my friend.

Future Plans: I plan to take a gap year after graduation while continuing work as a PCT as I apply to physician assistant school!

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GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS

ELLIOTT BREECH

Arianna Haskins Profile

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Majors: Natural Sciences BS

Additional Involvement: Varsity Women's Soccer, Student Athlete Advisory Committee Co-President, Science Olympiad at Pitt.

Favorite Thing About Pitt: My favorite memory at Pitt is beating the University of North Carolina in the first round of the ACC tournament in 2023 on their home field. This was at a time when our team was unranked after multiple ACC wins and we were extremely hungry to prove ourselves. After 90 minutes the score was tied and we headed into overtime. We ended up scoring in the first half of overtime and fought every minute until the last whistle. I will never forget running into my teammates arms and how proud I felt of everyone's grit that day. I could see all of teammates truly ecstatic for one another and my heart was so full. Also, this was the first time Pitt beat UNC Women's Soccer in program History!

Future Plans: I plan on playing soccer for as long as possible and hope to continue my career professionally after college. Once I am done with that chapter of my life, I plan on attending medical school to pursue my dream of becoming a physician.

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SEKANI FICHANI

Sekani Fichani Profile

Hometown: Born in Morgantown, West Virginia and raised in Gaborone, Botswana.

Majors: Natural Sciences BS, Pre-Medicine Track

Additional Involvement: American Medical Student Association Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students

Favorite Thing About Pitt: The mixer between POMS (now MAPS) and the Pitt Med SNMA. It was a great networking experience!

Future Plans: After completing my undergraduate degree, I plan on attending medical school. However, I am considering getting a Masters in Public Health before attending medical school.

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ARIANNA HASKINS

Arianna Haskins Profile

Hometown: Hampton, Virginia

Majors: Health Services BA | Minor: Korean | Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine

Additional Involvement: Secretary in SACNAS at Pitt; Provost Academy Leader

Favorite Thing About Pitt: Doing Provost Academy my freshman year. It helped me adjust to Pittsburgh and Pitt!!

Future Plans: After I graduate, I plan on attending the UPMC Nursing program to pursue a career as a NICU/emergency nurse.

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MADDIE JUSTICE

Arianna Haskins Profile

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Majors: Natural Sciences BS

Favorite Thing About Pitt: I love Pitt football! It is my favorite weekend activity to do with my friends and roommates. 

Future Plans: I am currently deciding between going to PA school after undergrad or receiving a masters degree in Epidemiology!

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HANNAH KUZMIAK

Sekani Fichani Profile

Hometown: York, PA

Majors: Natural Sciences BA | Certificate: Bioethics

Additional Involvement: Delta Epsilon Mu, Kesslers Scholar, Bioethics Club

Favorite Thing About Pitt: My favorite experience at Pitt has been the Backyard Brawl this year. It felt like the Fourth of July the way everyone had so much pride. I also have loved getting to know different food spots around the city.

Future Plans: I plan on being a Physician's Assistant

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 JUSTIN LIU

Arianna Haskins Profile

Hometown: Lititz, PA

Majors: Law, Criminal Justice & Society (LCJS) BA | Minor: Economics | Certificate: Mediterranean Archeology Certificate

Additional Involvement: Club Water Polo, Alpha Sigma Phi, Bodybuilding Club

Favorite Thing About Pitt: When I helped to start my fraternity and meeting new people at Pitt from different walks of life.

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