CGSSG Leadership & Advising
President
Kristin Pronobis
Committee member: Community Relations
Major: Natural Sciences BS
Minor: Gender, Sexuality, and Women’s Studies
Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine & Health Humanities
Hometown: Buffalo, New York
“Finding new cafes to study in around Pittsburgh.”
Vice President
Natalie Kim
Committee member: Research
Major: Natural Sciences BS
Minor: Economics
Certificate: Global Health
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
“Singing Sweet Caroline at my first Backyard Brawl.”
Business Manager
Kat Turner
Committee member: Benefits & Welfare
Major: Media and Professional Communications BA
Minors: Portuguese and Applied Statistics
Certificate: Digital Media
Hometown: Upper Darby, Pennsylvania
“Getting to see Ross Lynch in person!”
CGSSG Account Specialist
Sadman Sakib
Program: Master of Business Administration
Hometown: Dhaka, Bangladesh
Supports CGSSG's operations and helps student leaders move ideas and initiatives forward.
“Enjoying Pitt's vibrant campus environment.”
CGSSG Advisor
Dr. Boryana Dobreva
Role: Director of Online Learning, College of General Studies
Advises CGSSG and partners with student leaders to support the organization's initiatives, programs, and connection to the broader CGS community.
CGSSG Chairs
Judicial Affairs Chair
Lilly Sivco
Committee member: Bylaws & Procedures; Equity & Inclusion
Major: Media & Professional Communications BA
Minor: Sociology
Certificate: Public and Professional Writing
Hometown: Phoenixville, PA
“Attending football games with my friends, meeting new people, and exploring campus.”
Engagement Chair
Joleen Wong
Committee member: Faculty Affairs; Library
Major: Natural Sciences BS
Minor: Economics
Certificate: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
“Sidequesting and trying new food spots in local neighborhoods!”
Wellness Chair
Rylee Malseed
Committee member: Student Admissions, Aid, & Affairs
Major: Health Services
Certificates: Community Health Assessment; Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Hometown: Hershey, PA
“The community I've found here. I've met so many amazing people through clubs, sporting events, and classes.”
Events Planning Chair
Katie Kuselias
Committee member: Campus Utilization, Planning, & Safety
Major: Health Services
Minor: Spanish
Hometown: North Hampton, NH
“Meeting all of my friends, O-Week, and Greek Sing!”
General Board Members
General Board Member
Hannah Kuzmiak
Committee member: Computing & Information Technology
Major: Natural Sciences BS
Certificate: Bioethics
Hometown: York, PA
“The Backyard Brawl and exploring different food spots around the city.”
General Board Member
Aarushi Hill
Committee member: Educational Policies
Major: Natural Sciences
Minors: Hindi & GSWS
Hometown: Springfield, VA
“The Backyard Brawl last year! It had me on the edge of my seat!”
General Board Member
Katelyn Wascavage
Committee member: Budget Policies
Major: Public Health and Natural Science (Pre-PA)
Hometown: Media, PA
Involvement: BGS; Pitt Club Taekwondo; YMAA; PASN; Veterans Affairs Hospital volunteer
“A picnic with my suitemates on the Soldiers and Sailors lawn.”
General Board Member
Sarah Fisher
Committee member: Tenure & Academic Freedom
Major: Media and Professional Communications BA
Minor: Business
Certificates: Digital Media; Conceptual Foundations of Medicine
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
“Meeting people in my classes and making friends.”
General Board Member
Shauna Durst
Committee member: Athletics & Recreation; Governmental Relations
Major: Natural Science BA (Pre-PA)
Certificates: Conceptual Foundations of Medicine; Writing for the Professions; Global Health
Hometown: Carbondale, PA
“Stepping outside of my comfort zone and finding a supportive community at Pitt.”