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 2025 – 2026
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
SENATE CO-CHAIRS
Nick Decker (contact)
Nia-Hyatt Eldosougi (contact)
TREASURER
Mekale Kibreab (contact)
If you are planning a student activity that requires funds or access to the student senate credit card, please email Mekale for approval first.
SECRETARY
Maya Weber (contact)
MINISTERS OF FUN
Ayesha Morrishaw-Ashley (contact)
K. Scott – Pubtender (contact)
HISTORIAN
Xi Stoddart (contact)
STUDENT SENATE REPRESENTATIVES
Representative at Large: TBA
MDiv Representative: Annie Reynolds (contact)
MDiv/MSSW Representative: Anna Kruse (contact)
MAR Representative: Altagracia Alvarado (contact)
MASJ Representative: Sarah Gethers (contact)
STM Representative: TBA
DMin Representative: Rhonda Brown (contact)
PhD Representative: Romy Felder (contact)
Academic Affairs (MDiv Rep): Hannah Stell (contact)
Academic Affairs Committee (Part-time Masters): Sarah Gethers (contact)
Academic Affairs (MAR Rep): Xi Stoddart (contact)
Academic Affairs (PhD Rep): Irene Preetha Prasannakumar (contact)
Assessment Committee: Annie Ritchart (contact) and Harry Rosenbaum (contact)
Building and Grounds Committee: Xi Stoddart (contact)
Columbia-UTS Observer: Robert Piemme (contact)
Development Committee: Art Williams (contact)
Educational Policy Committee: Alyssa Lukach (contact) and Connor Williams (contact)
Investment Committee: Cora Walters (contact) and Annie Ritchart (contact)
IT and Digital Innovation Committee: Lila Shaver
Justice and Equity Committee: Heather Scott (contact) and Anna Kruse (contact)
Strategic Planning Committee: TBA
Student Library Advisory Committee Rep: Janie Williams (contact)
Union Medal Committee: TBA
STUDENT CAUCUSES 2025-2026
Asian & Pacific Islander Caucus | Xiao Ma (contact) and Michelle Erdenesanaa (contact)
Black Caucus | Franceska Bruny (contact), Altagracia Alvarado (contact), and Taylar Enlow (contact)
Black Women’s Caucus | Altagracia Alvarado (contact) and Autumn Palma (contact)
Buddhist Student Collective | Robbie Madfis (contact), Anna Smith (contact), Marcella Gallo (contact) and Sean Fentress (contact)
Disability Justice Caucus | Nick Brotherton (contact) and Xi Stoddart (contact)
Eco-Justice Caucus | Alyssa Lukach (contact) and Taylar Enlow (contact)
FIERCE, the Caucus for Queer People of Color | Art Williams (contact) and Janie Williams (contact)
Heretic | Altagracia Alvarado (contact)
Interfaith Justice Caucus | TBA
International Students Caucus | please contact [email protected]
Latinx Caucus | Larry Figueroa (contact) and Sarah Patlan (contact)
Mainline Protestant UTS Club | Connor Williams (contact), Ayesha Morrishaw-Ashley (contact) and Andrew Laro (contact)
Pagan Caucus | Laura Brown-Lavoie (contact), Taylar Enlow (contact), and Christian Aponte (contact)
Queer Caucus | Rae Milstead (contact) and Fenn Kathman (contact)
Recovery Caucus | Emilie Unterweger (contact) and Xi Stoddart (contact)
Wayward Wisdom Caucus | Stefani Crouse (contact) and Azaria Ulmer (contact)
Women’s Interfaith Residency Program (WIRP) | WIRP Residents (contact)
