Meet Our 2021 – 2022 Leadership Team
The Student Alumni Association Executive Board consists of 7 voting student members and a staff advisor. Our E-Board is made up of a group of leaders who have demonstrated a strong commitment to the University of Connecticut.
President:
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| Email: william.raccio_jr@uconn.edu Major: Chinese and Global Studies Class of: 2022 Hometown: Hamden, CT Main SAA duties: Overseeing the Executive Board, CASE ASAP participation, main liaison between SAA and the UConn Foundation Previous SAA roles: General Member, VP of Tradition Also involved in: Alpha Lambda Delta, Academic Achievement Center Master Coach Favorite place on the UConn campus: Mirror Lake About me: In my opinion, traditions and community are the two most influential aspects of the college experience, and the Student Alumni Association values both. SAA cares deeply about fostering relationships and creating memories for our students through our various events, and it is an honor to assume the role of President for the 2021-2022 academic year. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, seeing friends, golfing, or lounging in the sun with a good book, among other hobbies. If you’re looking for me on campus, and I am not in the Alumni Center, chances are you will find me eating a sushi roll at Oriental Café in Storrs Center or sitting at the counter in Starbucks doing work and, very likely, watching Netflix. If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. Go Huskies! |
Vice President of Communication:
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| Email: rebecka.nilsen@uconn.edu Major: Marketing Class of: 2022 Hometown: Sweden Main SAA duties: Documenting SAA events and campus traditions, improving and maintaining our SAA social media presence Previous SAA roles: General Member, VP of Communication Also involved in: Women in Business, Alpha Kappa Psi, Alpha Lambda Delta Favorite place on the UConn campus: Horsebarn Hill Favorite UConn tradition: OOzeball About me: I love to spend time with my friends and family! The Student Alumni Association has been a great place to make new friends and to improve my leadership skills. I am very excited to bring new ideas to the organization and to help it prosper! |
Vice President of Finance:
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| Email: jeremy.szawerda@uconn.edu Major: Class of: 2022 Hometown: Meriden, CT Main SAA duties: Managing the SAA budget, coordinating the care package program, spearheading SAA’s participation in Ignite Previous SAA roles: General Member Also involved in: Favorite place on the UConn campus: Favorite UConn tradition: About me: |
Vice President of Tradition:
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| Email: hailey.longo@uconn.edu Major: Class of: 2022 Hometown: Coventry, CT Main SAA duties: Coordinating OOzeball, raising awareness of the 81 Things to Do Before You Graduate bucket list, planning our “Jonathan’s Birthday” celebration Previous SAA roles: General Member Also involved in: Favorite place on the UConn campus: About me: |
Vice President of Alumni Relations & Philanthropy:
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| Email: maria.moldovan@uconn.edu Major: Marketing Management Class of: 2022 Hometown: Wethersfield, CT Main SAA duties: Leading student and alumni networking events, building philanthropy education and spirit programs across campus, connecting with SAA alumni Previous SAA roles: General Member, VP of Alumni Relations & Philanthropy Favorite place on the UConn campus: UConn Bookstore About me: One of my favorite things to do is grab a cup of coffee and catch up with my friends. I also love to travel and did so during my study abroad semester in Paris. I am definitely a cat person, but I also love dogs! Last year, I transferred from the Storrs campus to the Hartford campus for my major, and I’m excited for a new start. |
Vice President of Programming:
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| Email: olivia.camacho@uconn.edu Major: Communications Class of: 2024 Hometown: Pelham, NH Main SAA duties: Planning SAA’s annual Pinning Ceremony, coordinating our participation in Homecoming Week, and other fun events and programs Previous SAA roles: General Member Favorite place on the UConn campus: The Student Union Favorite UConn tradition: OOzeball About me: I joined SAA during my last semester freshman year and I’m so glad I did! In my free time I like hanging out with my friends and family, watching Netflix and Hulu, and meeting new people. I’m really excited for this upcoming year! |
Vice President of Membership:
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| Email: austin.callahan@uconn.edu Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Class of: 2023 Hometown: Salem, NH Main SAA duties: Recruiting new SAA members throughout the year, point tracking and rewards, and planning membership retreats Previous SAA roles: General Member About me: Hi! I’ll be a junior in the fall studying management and engineering for manufacturing with the dream of being a project manager for Disney as an Imagineer. I love skiing in the winter, riding roller coasters in the summer, and always listening to Taylor Swift and hanging out with friends. I’m looking forward to a great year! |
Advisor:
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| Advisor Since: 2012 Education: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts ’07 B.A. in English/Communications with a concentration in Journalism & University of Connecticut ’12 M.A. in Higher Education and Student Affairs Position: Director of Alumni Events, Traditions, and Student Programs at the UConn Foundation Office of Alumni Relations Email: jsokol@foundation.uconn.edu Phone: 860.486.2607 Office Hours: By appointment |