Dominique Park, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.S. (May 2025):
Hello! My name is Dominique Parke and I would love to serve as President of the Graduate Student Association. I believe that I am qualified to carry out the necessary roles and understand what it takes to lead an organization. Prior to becoming a graduate student, I was heavily involved in multiple organizations and leadership roles across campus such as the United Students Government and the College Senate. These roles have allowed me to create positive and valuable relationships with many different resources across campus. In addition to taking ownership of my education in and outside of the classroom, I would say that I am a critical thinker, problem solver, and a leader amongst my peers. Not only am I committed to my personal and professional growth, but I am also not afraid to take on new opportunities, all of these to me are qualities will make up a great president. I would love to continue my work of using my life experiences and passion to advocate and help others and I hope to become your GSA President.
Timothy Moore, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.S. (May 2025):
I would be honored and humbled to serve as the President of GSA and as one of the voices for the graduate student community on campus. I’m committed to advocate for your rights and interests as well as upholding the current and previous agendas from the administrations before me. I began my involvement with GSA during fall of 23 as Senator for the School of the Professions and have tried to be as active as possible during that time to best serve the community here at Buff State. That particular experience helped me understand more about the needs that BSU graduate students have and how I can begin to address them. Some of my relevant previous (undergraduate) experience includes President and treasurer of the commuter council, member of B.A.M. (Black Active Minds) and AASO (African American Student Organization) I hope to combine all the skills that I have developed through these experiences in order to best serve the my cohorts and leave a positive legacy behind in 2024 setting the bar for the class of 2025. Thank you for voting!
Shenese Patterson, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.S. (May 2024):
My name is Shenese Patterson, and I am a graduate student in the Higher Education & Student Affairs Master's program. I am keenly interested in taking on the role of President of the Graduate Student Association. I believe I am well-suited for this position due to my profound affection for Buffalo State and my extensive experience as a student leader and professional staff member across various departments, including Residence Life, EOP, Student Engagement, Admissions, and more. Despite Buffalo State's challenging weather, the university has presented me with numerous opportunities to nurture my leadership skills and personal growth. Working in diverse departments has allowed me to cultivate a strong passion for advocating for student needs and offering them support. From my time as an undergraduate to now pursuing my graduate studies at Buffalo State, I am consistently driven to contribute to this institution which has been instrumental in shaping my career. The connections I've formed with faculty, friends, and colleagues have greatly contributed to my success and sense of belonging on campus.
Ann Marie Siejakowski, Special Education: Students with Disabilities Generalists 7-12, M.S.ED. (July 2026):
Student-centered, dynamic, and supportive President of the Graduate Student Association at Buffalo State University with fifteen years of teaching experience in K-12 Erie 1 and Erie 2 Board of Education Schools. Possess a Master's in Academic Librarianship, from the University at Buffalo, with twelve years of experience working as a Librarian at many University at Buffalo Libraries, Canisius University, and Medaille University. My professional skills include: student government, fostering a multicultural environment, Global Gender Studies, Anthropology and Archaeology, performance optimization strategies, academic publishing, attending national conferences, and Exceptional Education teaching Pre K-12th grades. It would be an honor to serve as your President and Student Government Representative that will advocate on your behalf of your academic interests to pursue a graduate degree at Buffalo State University.
Yamuna Boddula, Business Management, M.S. (December 2024):
Hello everyone, my name is Yamuna Boddula. I am here to promote myself as nominee in GSA. I'm glad that university approved my application to pursue my master's here and I'm on cloud nine at that moment. and I came straight from India to buffalo to achieve my success. Now I want to take this opportunity to show my strength and abilities to you. If I were the president, I would like to regulate this university as kingdom and I will make sure my ministers work effectively and my people have freedom, healthy and safe. Lastly, I want to end in one quote "ONE WHO WANTS TO WEAR THE CROWN, BEARS THE CROWN".
Julia Lange, Public Administration and Nonprofit Management, MPA (Fall 2024)
Hello there! My name is Julia Lange, and I'm a second-year student pursuing a Master's degree in Public Administration and Nonprofit Management at Buffalo State. I also work full-time as an assistant to the COO at a local nonprofit organization called WNY Independent Living. I am confident I am the best candidate to represent my peers. With my experience, dedication, and passion for advocating for our collective needs, I am well-equipped to fulfill the role. Juggling coursework, a career, and a personal life can be overwhelming, and I have firsthand experience with this struggle. However, I have also gained valuable insights that I am committed to using to help us achieve our goals and advocate for our needs. Moreover, I have developed leadership and collaboration skills through organizing events, networking, and community outreach. These experiences have broadened my perspective and improved my communication skills, which are crucial to effectively serving you. I'm thrilled about the opportunity to become the GSA Vice President and work towards enhancing the graduate student experience. My goal is to create a positive and supportive academic environment that fosters growth and development for students at Buffalo State. By advocating for better resources and building a strong community, we can improve the overall experience for everyone. Your concerns are important to me, and I promise to listen and communicate them to the relevant parties. I appreciate your consideration.
Clivens Fresnel, Creativity and Change Leadership, M.S. (May 2025)
In May 2020, I received my Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering from Buffalo State and was an RA on campus for two years. I am currently a Process Engineer at Telsa while going to school part-time to receive my Master's in Creativity and Change Leadership. These experiences will make me a great VP of Finance for the GSA. Data manipulation and data visualization are a considerable part of my job. I can establish a baseline and then map out a plan to hit a target. With my experience from Tesla and the knowledge I am learning from my Master's program in Creativity and Change Leadership, I am confident I can solve problems and positively impact the GSA. Being a campus RA helped me understand the student's needs in the residence halls. I will consider the graduate students' needs while serving them as VP of finance.
Charlotte Starnes, Conservation of Art and Cultural Heritage and Conservation Science and Imaging (M.A. and M.S.) (December 2023):
A dedicated hard worker and student, Charlotte has worked in an administrative capacity for 5-years as membership coordinator for the Florida Psychiatric Society (FPS) while earning her bachelor’s degree in art history with a minor in chemistry from Florida State University before moving to Buffalo. Here at Buffalo State University, she is a rising 2nd year Art Conservation graduate fellow focusing on books and paper conservation. Organization and communication were critical in her role as Membership Coordinator at FPS. In her time there she actively managed the membership database, member dues, and aspects of organizations website, along with working closely with board members. She also spent time coordinating with the national parent organization American Psychiatric Association (APA), as well as assisting with preparation for bi-annual CME meetings, board meetings, and leadership meetings. She understands the importance of the role Senate and Board members have in shaping the Graduate Student Association’s directive and access graduates may have to resources. She is eager to help support graduates’ students at Buffalo State University in any role she can.
Desiray Slaughter, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration, M.S. (May 2024):
I am interested in the position of Vice president for administration because I have been on campus for almost six years, I am aware of what the campus needs and what would bring students to events. Being in Graduate School for a year now I know what Buffalo State needs and can advocate for graduate students not just in my program but other programs on campus. It is my goal to be in contact with the other graduate students at Buffalo state so we can all come together and mix and mingle. I would help plan these events to help us all be able to come together. We are all going to be professionals in the near future, so I think it is essential to start networking early and building relationships with our fellow professionals.
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