LEADERSHIP
EMILY O'NEIL, PRESIDENT
Hometown: 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.
MATT TANG, VICE-PRESIDENT
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
ASHAWNTI BUCKNER, BUSINESS MANAGER
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.
CHANTELLE ANTHONY, WELLNESS CHAIR
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.
ALLYSON MANLEY, ENGAGEMENT CHAIR
Hometown: 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.
ALYSON (ALLY) RIGGLE, JUDICIARY CHAIR
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.
MAKAYLA CARTER, EVENTS PLANNING CHAIR
Hometown: 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!
GENERAL BOARD MEMBERS
ELLIOTT BREECH
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.
SEKANI FICHANI
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.
ARIANNA HASKINS
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.
MADDIE JUSTICE
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!
HANNAH KUZMIAK
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
JUSTIN LIU
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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