Union Theological Seminary boasts a rich array of student organizations, which are designed to meet the needs and address the concerns of a variety of student demographics and interests. Each official caucus has voting rights in the Student Senate, is accountable to the student body through reports given at Student Senate meetings, and receives a budget from the Student Senate. The student organizations provide a valuable avenue by which students may grow deeper in community and common purpose.
STUDENT SENATE 2021 – 2022
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SENATE CO-CHAIRS
Maryann Philbrook (contact)
Oriana Mayorga (contact)
Janay Salcedo-Kinsey (contact)
Nova Sturrup (contact)
TREASURER
Jesse Ortiz (contact)
If you are planning a student activity that requires funds or access to the student senate credit card, please email Jess Ortiz at jo2603@utsnyc.edu for approval first.
SECRETARY
Julia McDougal (contact)
MINISTERS OF FUN
Liam Myers and Ben Stegbauer (contact)
STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVES*
Representative at Large: Oriana Mayorga
1st Year MDiv Representative: Jalesha Bass
2nd Year MDiv Representative: TBD
3rd Year MDiv Representative: Oriana Mayorga
1st Year MA Representative: TBD
2nd Year MA Representative: Zohar Gitlis
STM Representative: Holly Bonner
PhD Representative: Arvind Theodore
MDiv/MSSW Representative: Paige Hartsell
Academic Affairs (MDIV Rep): Shanaz Deen (contact)
Academic Affairs (MA Rep): Zohar Gitlis (contact)
Academic Affairs (PhD Rep): Christiaan Faul (contact)
Assessment Committee: Lauren Kelly Benson (contact)
Building and Grounds Committee: Dan DeBrucker (contact) and Nathan Shepherd (contact)
Investment Committee: Linda Aristondo (contact) and Adam King (contact)
Development Committee: Kimberley Gordy (contact) and Anna Zhang (contact)
Strategic Planning Committee: Jennifer Helminski (contact) and Ben Stegbauer (contact)
Union Medal Committee: Kimberley Gordy (contact)
STUDENT CAUCUSES
Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus | Inactive
Black Caucus | Galvin Mathis
Black Women’s Caucus | Loyalty JeanAime
Body Caucus | Carly Reiner
Disability Justice Caucus | Inactive
Eco-Justice Caucus | Jennifer Helminski & Benjamin Stegbauer
FIERCE, the Caucus for Queer People of Color | Inactive
Friends by the River | Dan DeBrucker-Cota & Jonathan Oliver
Interfaith Caucus | Miriam (Mimi) K. Tohill
International Students Caucus | Nastia Khlopina & Shalom Kristanugraha
Latinx Caucus | Oriana Mayorga & Jesse Ortiz
Partners and Family | Dan DeBrucker-Cota
Persist, the Caucus for Gender Equality | Inactive
Pub | Carly Reiner
Queer Caucus | Carly Reiner
Tech/AI Caucus | Inactive
Arts Caucus | Inactive
Practical Theology | Inactive
Seminarians for Reproductive Justice | Inactive
Students for Peace and Justice | Inactive
The Union Voice | Inactive
Theology, Science & Religion | Inactive
Transgender Nonconforming (TGNC) | Inactive
