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Meet the members

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The Presidents Council consists of 24 members. Six representatives are elected from each class year; two Co-Presidents and four Senators. Their work is centered around developing a tightly-knit class community, improving student life across campus, and working with members from across the College to make lasting positive changes.

Class of 2025

Co-President:
Lily Moy
Boston, MA

Hello! My name is Lily Moy and I have been class of 2025 co-president for the past 3 years now! I am super excited to plan weekly pub nights, start new senior class traditions, and plan a memorable senior week. I am also invested in passing motions to reform policies within the school, such as  increasing biology course credit and reforming the shuttle system. This year, I would also like to focus on DEI initiatives and help amplify the voices of students of color. Outside of school, you can usually find me swimming on the varsity team, leading outing club trips, playing spikeball, hiking, skiing, or surfing! 

Co-President:
Saathvika Divti
Farmington, CT

Hi Mules! My name is Saathvika Diviti and I am a senior from Farmington, Connecticut. I am beyond excited to serve as Senior Class Co-President this year! I am a Computational Biology major with a double minor in Sociology and Statistics, and am hoping to attend medical school post-graduation. Outside of SGA, I am also a member of CER, Co-President of the Legacy Storytelling program, Outreach Coordinator for SHOC, Executive Board Member of The Goldfarb Center, and more. When not busy with all of that, I love to grab coffee at Mary Low, hang out with my friends on Miller Lawn, read, crochet, and watch movies. I'm so excited for my role in SGA this year and I would absolutely love to hear your ideas for how we can help represent you and better your experience. Feel free to email me or stop by my office hours - I’d love to chat!

Email: [email protected] Office hours: Friday 10-11am SGA office

Senator:
Jolynda Saint Vil
Miami, FL

Hey y’all! I’m Jolynda SaintVil (she/her), but feel free to call me Jojo—unless you’re feeling extra, then it’s “Madame Class Senator.” I’m from the sunny streets of Miami, Florida, and I’m thrilled to be your class senator. I’m a senior majoring in Women’s Gender Studies. Outside of class, I personally own a business called  Empower Hair– you should check it out. I’m all in with SOBLU, the Natural Hair Club, and Questbridge. Plus, I’m co-President of DaPi. I work in HR and as a Community Advisor, so I’m always around if you ever need anything—I’m here to help!

[email protected]

Senator:
Eugean Choi
Los Angeles, CA

Hi guys! My name is Eugean Choi (she/her) and I'm from Los Angeles, California. I am a senior majoring in Economics and minoring in Environmental Science. On campus, I am an Admissions intern, part of the Colby Dancers, and the Korean club! I love to crochet, listen to music, and bake. I'm excited to make our senior year the best it can be by making sure that all of your voices are heard. Feel free to reach out anytime!

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Class of 2026

Co-President:
Leela DeSilva
New Haven, CT

Hi everyone! My name is Leela DeSilva (she/her) and I am double majoring in Biology and Classics hoping to go into medicine. On campus, I am part of the Pulver Science Scholars, Women's Club Water Polo, Biology Club, Professor Barner’s Lab, and am the student office assistant for Women's Basketball. Outside of Colby, I am part of Waterville Hospice Volunteers and am working with the Ocean Foundation to create scientific illustrations and do research! During my free time, I love to read, find new music, and draw. I am so excited for my third year on SGA and cannot wait to work with you all! 

email: [email protected] office hours: 1-2 pm on Fridays

Co-President:
Ashley Kwon
Belle Mead, NJ
Hey everyone! My name is Ashley (She/her), I’m so excited for my third year on SGA. I’m a Bunche Scholar from NJ, double majoring in Psychology and Economics, with a minor in music. On campus, I’m an Admissions Intern at Lunder House, Vice President of Colby Pre Law Society, a trumpet player in our Symphony Orchestra, an Orchestra Manager, a Research Assistant in the Psychology Department and one of the Social Media Chairs for Colby Korean Club. In my free time, I enjoy watching movies, thrifting, and listening to music. Feel free to reach out if you’d like to hang out or just talk!

[email protected], office hours: Fridays 1-2 pm

Senator:
Elian Joseph
Bellevue, WA

Hi! I'm Elian Joseph from just outside of Seattle. I'm a Junior Class Senator majoring in Latin American Studies and Economics. I'm also a proud walk-on for the Colby Football Team and a member of SAAC. I love puzzle cubes, talking to people, and discussing movies & music. Above everything, I want to be a resource for as many people on campus as possible because I genuinely love Colby. Feel free to email, text, or call me if you have an SGA question, a personal question, or if you just wanna hang out! 

Cell: +1 425-691-6055

Senator:
Alfonso Ambriz
El Paso, TX

Hi y'all! I'm Alfonso (he/him) a native to El Paso, Texas and a QuestBridge Scholar. I take part in a lot around campus, however I'm most dedicated to my Esports and Video Game Club as its founder and President. Please feel free to reach out to me at my Instagram handle, @alfo.amb as I'm happy to assist or even take your ideas so we can better our campus together. Thank you for having me as your Class of 2026 Senator and I hope you have a wonderful year! 

[email protected], @alfo.amb

Senator:
Lillian Ranco
Westbrook, ME

Hey Mules! My name is Lillian Ranco, and this is my second year representing the Class of 2026 in SGA. During my time so far, I’ve worked on organizing campus events with the School Spirit Committee, advocating for students on the Academic Integrity Committee, and launching an SGA sexual violence initiative to provide free drink covers to students. I’m a Government major and American Studies minor, an active member of Colby Democrats, and the president of Club Field Hockey. Outside of academics, you can usually find me painting, running, or trying out a new Pinterest recipe. My time on SGA has been an absolute blast, and I can’t wait to see what we accomplish this year. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] with any questions, concerns, or ideas for future motions!

leranc26@colby,edu

Senator:
Declan Dineen
San Diego, CA

Hello everyone! My name is Declan (he/him), I'm from upstate NY but graduated high school out in San Diego. I study Economics and Global Studies with a minor in Latin American Studies here at Colby. On campus, I'm a part of Men's Rugby, SVP Peer Leadership, Tutoring/Proctoring, CCRE, and SGA! This is my third year on SGA, and I couldn't be more excited to be one of our school representatives this year. Go MULES!


[email protected]

Class of 2027

Co-President:
Rohan Seth
Lexington, MA

Hi everyone! My name is Rohan Seth (he/him) and I am a current sophomore and Class of 2027 Co-President here at Colby. I'm an Economics and Computer Science double major, and am from Lexington, MA. Aside from SGA, I am also part of the Colby Eight, CSIA, and Club Volleyball. Outside of my campus roles, I love playing the guitar, skiing, and spending time outdoors with friends. This is my first time being a part of SGA, and I'm super excited for the year ahead!

[email protected]

Co-President:
Michael Lugo
Charlotte, NC

Hey y’all! My name is Michael (he/him), I’m from North Carolina but have lived in three other states (Minnesota, Pennsylvania, and Maine). I’m planning on majoring in Government and Theater. On campus I’m part of Men’s Rugby, COOT, theater productions, and SGA. This is my first year on SGA and I am so excited to be representing the class of 2027!

[email protected] Office Hours: Fri 12:00-1:00pm

Senator:
Brody Candela
Andover, MA

Hey! I’m Brody and I’m from Andover, MA. I’m a Biology: Neuroscience major with a Chemistry minor. I’m passionate about getting our voices out and achieving a greater student say in our administration's policies and will push for this through SGA. I’m also on SPB (planning super fun events), Colby Cares About Kids, and the Climbing Team. When it’s snowy outside, you’ll definitely find me at Sugarloaf. Feel free to reach out at any time if you want to set up a time to talk! I'd love to hear your unique ideas and your criticisms on how we can keep pushing Colby to new heights.

[email protected] Reach out to talk at any time and we can set up a time that works best with you to talk.

Senator:
Sofia Gabriele
New York City, NY

Hey everyone! My name is Sophia, and I use she/her pronouns. I was born in New York and grew up in Geneva, Switzerland. I am currently a biochemistry major and math minor, though I’m still exploring my options while taking advantage of everything Colby has to offer! Outside the classroom, I work in admissions and Miller Library, am a COOT leader (yay Cannoot!!), am an SVP peer mentor, a pickleball club enthusiast, and a regular Colby Rec spin class attendee + a few other odds and ends 🙂 I am beyond grateful for the opportunity to represent the Class of ‘27 as a Senator this year, and I am so excited to work with you all and fellow SGA members to help cultivate an amazing experience at Colby!

Senator:
Peter Ryan
New Hope, PA

I'm Peter Ryan and I am super excited to serve as your senator for the class of 2027. I've had an amazing experience at Colby thus far, but in this role I'm hoping to make it an even better experience for everyone! This will be my first year on SGA, so I'm hoping to bring reforms to our medical system, expand dining hall services, incorporate student feedback into procedures, and rethink the way our student government works for you! If you have ideas or concerns, please reach out.

[email protected]

Senator:
Anthony Simescu
Houston, TX

Hey everyone, I’m Anthony Simescu (he/him), a sophomore majoring in Government and Economics at Colby. As a Class Senator, I’m thrilled to work on issues that matter to my peers and help ensure their voices are heard. I also serve as a Fellow for Colby Votes, where I lead efforts to boost voter engagement and civic participation on campus. Outside of my roles in student government, I love watching movies and exploring new places. I’m excited to continue fostering an inclusive, informed community and making a meaningful impact through my work with the SGA!

[email protected]

Class of 2028

Co-President:
Timo Radionov
Kyiv, Ukraine

Hello everybody! My name is Timo Radionov and I am from Kyiv, Ukraine. Before coming to Colby I went to Germantown friends school in Philadelphia for a year. Here at Colby, I am on the squash varsity team and I am going to be your class co-president this year.  I am super excited to be elected as a class co-president and I want to make sure that class of 2028 will have an  amazing 4 years. 

[email protected]

Co-President:
Stanford Boateng
Kumasi, Ghana

Hey y'all, My name is Stanford Peprah Boateng(he/him) and I'm your Class of 2028 co-president. I am from Ghana. I'm planning to study Computer Science and Economics. I take part in a lot of activities on campus, However, I have a strong commitment to the Colby African Society (CAS) and the Student Organization for Black and Latinx Unity (SOBLU). Outside these mentioned activities above, I enjoy doing photography and videography. I am so excited to be one your class co-president and cannot wait to work with you all.

[email protected]

Senator:
Clara Gayed
Egypt

My name is Clara (she/her), I am a freshman, I come from Alexandria, Egypt. I left Egypt in 2022 to complete high school in UWC East Africa in Tanzania, where I lived for two years in a boarding school with 94 other nationalities! I am passionate about Education, Performance Arts, Human Rights and Music. I am always down for a chat and a coffee, please say hi if you see me around!

[email protected]

Senator:
Stella Reynaga San Francisco, CA

Hello! My name is Stella, and I am a prospective double major in Biology and Data Science from San Francisco, California. In my time on campus, I’ve been involved with the Outing Club and am currently working to revive Colby Club Sailing as a founding member of its leadership team. At Colby, I’m also eager to pursue research, study abroad, and explore Maine’s beauty. Most importantly, I’m excited to make an impact through SGA by advancing long-term initiatives to enhance the student experience, developing programming, and amplifying the voices of my peers. In my spare time, you can find me backpacking, doing the NYT crossword, or curling up with a good book. Feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or simply to say hello!

Email: [email protected]

Senator:
Ella Brochu Lowell, ME

Hello Mules!!! My name is Ella Brochu, and I am from Lowell, Maine, a small town north of Colby. Being a Mainer, I have always loved skiing, hiking, and spending time outdoors with good company. At Colby, I plan on double majoring in Environmental Studies and Psychology with a concentration in Neuroscience. Reach out anytime, and I am super excited to be representing the class of 2028 this year on the SGA!

[email protected]

Senator:
Nikita Leksanov New York City, NY

Hello, my name is Nikita Leksanov and I am from New York City. On campus, I’m a member of the student investment association and on the Rugby team. You can often find me studying in the Brewster reading room or working out in the athletic complex. As a senator, I’m focused on making sure every student’s voice is heard and helping bridge the gap between student government and the student body. I’m passionate about representing my classmates and working with a diverse group of SGA members to create positive change for all of us.

[email protected]