Rachel Aranyi

Student Body President

Email:

raranyi@iu.edu

Rachel Aranyi is a Junior Wells Scholar from Buffalo Grove, Illinois. She is majoring in Jewish Studies and minoring in History, Sociology, and Philosophy. Rachel has previously served as a leading member of the IUSG Student Congress, where she sat on the Congressional Steering Committee and chaired the Education Committee. Outside of IU Student Government, Rachel is the Chair of the Humanities Student Editorial Board for The Indiana University Journal of Undergraduate Research. She co-founded Girl Up @ IU, a club dedicated to advancing the rights of women and girls globally. She competed on the IU Ethics Bowl Team and is a Hoosier Host for the COAS Luminaries Program.

Ruhan Syed

Student Body Vice President

Email:

ruhasyed@iu.edu

Ruhan is a junior from Avon, IN studying Political Science, and is a part of the competitive Liberal Arts and Management Program (LAMP).  Ruhan is driven to ensure that this university levies its resources to better the environment and leave it better for generations to come. Ruhan is also dedicated to ensuring the University follows through on its promise for supporting all students, no matter their demographics or socioeconomic background. Outside of IUSG Ruhan is actively involved with campus life through his various involvement in multiple organizations such as the Muslim Student Association. He is also an active board member of the College of Arts + Sciences Luminaries Program Council and IU Funding Board. All of which has allowed Ruhan to positively engage with students from all walks of life across campus.

Joe Bergin

Director of City Relations

Email:

berginj@iu.edu

Joe Bergin is a sophomore studying Law and Public Policy. Joe was born and raised in Fishers, Indiana, and currently resides in Indianapolis. Joe is a problem solver who is passionate about finding the best policy solutions for issues small or large. He believes that the most impactful change occurs when dealing with issues directly affecting those around you. It is for these reasons that Joe has dedicated the past few years towards engaging in local issues, advocating for causes he believes in, and making connections between young people and their local government. Joe is thrilled to be a part of this campaign as a Campaign Policy Director. Joe look forward to creating opportunities to bring IU to Bloomington and Bloomington to IU.    

Maiya Cook

Executive Advisor

Email:

maiycook@iu.edu

Maiya Cook is a Junior majoring in Finance and Law Ethics and Decision Making. Maiya is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and schooled in its greater area. Maiya enjoys volunteering in different sectors of social issues in particular and is an adamant advocate for youth education. Maiya has served as the Director of the Diversity and Inclusion committee within IUSG and worked on creating more Kosher and Halal options for all students on campus. Maiya is also a member of the Finance Diversity Program, which strives to see more diversity in both the finance major and its careers. Outside of school, Maiya loves to cook and bake and watch cooking and baking shows on TV. Maiya appreciates attending inspirational workshops and career developing conferences. Maiya especially enjoys attending the many events that are offered on campus.

Jordan Davis

Director of Health and Wellbeing

Email:

davis14@iu.edu

Jordan Davis is a sophomore studying Marketing, International Business, and Spanish. She likes to describe herself as bubbly and a giant ball of energy! Jordan loves forming connections with people all over campus and truly believes that the power of communication is unmatched, which is why she is so passionate about raising awareness for mental health and body positivity. Jordan is a part of Phi Gamma Nu, a business fraternity, and she also was extremely honored to serve as an Orientation Leader over the summer on O-Team (which was her favorite IU experience/overall memory to date)! She wants everyone to feel like they have a home at IU and they can always find a friend in her.

Amna Ahmed

Executive Advisor, ABTS Liaison

Email:

amnahmed@iu.edu

Amna Ahmed is from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She is a junior majoring in International Studies through the Hamilton Lugar School with a Certificate in Applied Research and Inquiry. She was previously the IUSA Freshman Intern to the Student Body President, Director of Academic Affairs, and currently, she serves as an Executive Advisor. Amna is also involved in the Hutton Honors Council Association, Muslim Students Association, and her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. 

Madeline Dederichs

Director of Student Life

Email:

mdederic@iu.edu

Maddie Dederichs is a sophomore pursuing a major in Healthcare Management and Policy through the O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Additionally, she is minoring in Finance in the Kelley School of Business. As a freshman, she participated in the IUSG Freshman Internship Program where she and a student working group recommended 12 Title IX Sexual Misconduct policies to administration. This spring break of 2019 she traveled to Cusco, Peru with this organization to assist doctors and dentists in improving the healthcare, education and development of these communities.

Emilee Brown

Director of Sustainability

Email:

eb20@iu.edu

Emilee Brown is a senior from Granville, Ohio. She is majoring in Environmental Sustainability Studies and minoring in Mathematics from both SPEA and the College of Arts and Sciences. Emilee was a member of her dorm's student government, conducted research as a 2020 Sustainability Scholar and now works for the Sustain IU office as the ISDP Statewide Development Intern. She is also involved with IU Dance Marathon and Hudson and Holland Scholars. Emilee is thrilled to be a part of the IUSG team and looks forward to addressing the future of sustainability at Indiana University by looking to student culture. She hopes to use the interdisciplinary nature of sustainability to create a sustainable mindset on campus. You can find Emilee hiking or kayaking at the Griffy Nature Preserve whenever she has free time. 

Becca Townsend

Freshmen Internship Program Coordinator

Email:

rrtownse@iu.edu

Becca Townsend is from Carmel, Indiana, and is a junior studying Marketing through the Kelley School of Business.  Becca is involved in IUSG because she believes every student's voice deserves to be heard.