About Us
GSA Constitution
See the latest version of the GSA constitution (Updated March 2025)
Who are we?
As your representative body on campus, the GSA’s mission is to support and speak for the interests of Buffalo State's current and future graduate students.
Additionally, we encourage and organize scholarly activities, provide leadership on campus, and promote social opportunities for networking with other like minded people, in professional and academic settings.
What do we do?
- We advocate for your rights and interests while attending Buffalo State University by providing a forum for interaction among our diverse population.
- We offer leadership opportunities, services, and programs while furnishing reliable and valuable information.
- We provide an influential network of current students and alumni for academic and professional development.
- We promote a sense of community for all students by encouraging and facilitating communication.
How do we do it?
GSA members are full- and part-time matriculated graduate students attending Buffalo State University and pay the GSA fee.
We require a modest fee of $3.50 per credit hour of study, in order to create opportunities for Buffalo State graduate students who are looking to:
- Secure funding for their research and scholarship.
- Participate in professional organizations and conferences
- Create and present professional posters and documents related to research and scholarship.
2026- 2027 Executive Board
Tayllor Clark
President
Tayllor (she/her/hers) is a second-year graduate student in the Higher Education Student Affairs Administration program with hopes of pursuing a career focused on student leadership and engagement. In addition to her role with GSA, Tayllor works full-time as a professional staff member for the United Students Government, Buffalo State’s undergraduate student government. Tayllor joined GSA because she believes graduate students deserve a seat at every table where decisions are being made that directly impact their student experience. Tayllor is committed to ensuring that graduate student voices are amplified and that their contributions lead to meaningful, positive change across campus.
Victoria Feliz
Executive Vice President
Victoria is a second-year graduate student in the Garman Art Conservation Department at Buffalo State University specializing in objects conservation. She joined GSA last year as a senator for the Arts and Sciences department, and is excited to continue representing her department and the greater arts and sciences community this academic year.
Position will be filled in forthcoming election this fall 2026
Treasurer
Angelina Fusitua
Director of Administrative Programming
Olga-Iris Wanliss Diaz
Secretary
Olga-Iris Wanliss Diaz (She/Her/Hers) is a second-year graduate student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESSA) program at SUNY Buffalo State University and serves as Secretary of the Graduate Student Association. She is also an Assistant Complex Director in Residence Life and Housing. Olga joined GSA because she believes in the importance of building community, advocating for graduate students, and creating opportunities for students to feel seen, supported, and connected throughout their graduate experience.