Meet Our 2022 – 2023 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: austin.callahan@uconn.edu Major: Management and Engineering for Manufacturing Class of: 2023 Hometown: Salem, NH 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 Membership About me: I am so honored and excited to serve as the SAA President for the 2022-2023 school year. I’m excited to facilitate and foster an inclusive atmosphere and help lead our club in long lasting UConn traditions such as OOzeball and embark on brand new initiatives as well. I am a senior Management and Engineering for Manufacturing major with the dream of being a project manager for Disney as an Imagineer. In my free time 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! |
Vice President of Communication:
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| Email: molly.freeman@uconn.edu Major: Spanish Language Education Class of: 2024 Hometown: East Haddam, CT Main SAA duties: Documenting SAA events and campus traditions, improving and maintaining our SAA social media presence Previous SAA roles: General Member Also involved in: UConn Future Educators, UConn English Language Learners Favorite place on the UConn campus: Horsebarn Hill Favorite UConn tradition: Homecoming About me: Hi! I’m Molly, and I am very excited to be SAA’s VP of Communications for the 2022-2023 year! I love having a role in planning different traditions around campus, and helping make each UConn student’s time at the University more memorable. In my free time, I love to paint, play piano, and spend time outdoors. I like hiking, skiing, and just started surfing this summer! I can’t wait to be a part of SAA’s E-Board this year! |
Vice President of Finance & Philanthropy:
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| Email: rachel.dunlavey@uconn.edu Major: Electrical Engineering Class of: 2024 Hometown: Mendon, MA Main SAA duties: Managing the SAA budget, coordinating the Care Package Program, spearheading SAA’s participation in Ignite and HuskyTHON Previous SAA roles: General Member Also involved in: Club Softball, China Care, Alpha Lambda Delta Favorite place on the UConn campus: The Student Union About me: I joined SAA my second semester freshman year and I’m so glad I did seeing as I’ve made so many great friends and memories. I love being outside and hanging out with friends, family, and my dog. I can’t wait to see everyone on campus and I’m looking forward to see what this year has to offer! |
Vice President of Tradition:
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| Email: amanda.rutha@uconn.edu Major: History Class of: 2024 Hometown: Baldwin, NY Main SAA duties: Planning our “Jonathan’s Birthday” celebration, coordinating the “81 Things To Do Before You Graduate” bucket list days, and organizing OOzeball Previous SAA roles: General Member Favorite place on the UConn campus: Oak Hall About me: I love listening to music and hanging out with friends! SAA has given me so many opportunities to meet more people at UConn. I have also learned a lot- like how to plan an event and how to network. I’m so excited for another year of memories! |
Vice President of Alumni Relations:
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| Email: jessica.lockwood@uconn.edu Major: Communication and Business Management Class of: 2024 Hometown: Oxford, CT Main SAA duties: Leading student and alumni networking events, connecting with SAA alumni Previous SAA roles: General Member Also involved in: Business Management Society and Residence Hall Association About me: Hi everyone, I’m Jess! At UConn, I work at the Center for Career Development while also being on the executive board for SAA, Business Management Society, and Residence Hall Association. I love dogs, books, and walking! My favorite part about SAA is being able to shape traditions at UConn and bring the community together. |
Vice President of Programming:
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| Email: olivia.camacho@uconn.edu Major: Communication 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, VP of Programming 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: rachel.maniace@uconn.edu Major: Psychology with an HDFS minor Class of: 2024 Hometown: Baldwin, NY 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 everyone! I’m a junior Psychology major with a minor in Human Development and Family Sciences. The goal is to eventually go into the field of Sports Psych. I love spending time outdoors, and going to baseball games in the summer. I’m so excited to be your VP of Membership and work with you all this semester!! |
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: Senior Director of Alumni Relations, Constituent Programs at the UConn Foundation Office of Alumni Relations Email: jsokol@foundation.uconn.edu Phone: 860.486.2607 Office Hours: By appointment |