Isabel Mishkin

Student Body President

Email:

imishkin@iu.edu

Isabel Mishkin is a senior studying Healthcare Management and Policy in the O'Neill School and Public Health with a specific interest in safety and security. She’s diligent and focused, persistent and accountable, and very (very) invested in the good of the students. Isabel has served in student government and as President of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) on campus since her freshman year and is committed to improving the IU community. In her free time, Isabel enjoys facetiming her dog, Kodi, and exploring new parts of Bloomington. One vision Isabel has for IU is to graduate knowing that students have greater access to mental health resources on campus than when she was a freshman.

Matt Stein

Student Body Vice President

Email:

mastei@iu.edu

Matt Stein is a hardworking, involved student that is currently seeking a major in Law and Public Policy. Upon graduation, Matt traveled abroad where he studied Arabic and Hebrew while working with at-risk youth across Jerusalem. Since being at IU, Matt has worked to advocate on behalf of IU students by, putting together a town hall discussing the limitations of the lifeline law, promoting a proposal for a kosher/halal kitchen on campus, and creating of a Diversity and Inclusion newsletter. Matt’s advocacy efforts have transcended from his role of Director of Drugs and Alcohol Awareness in Culture of Care to the Chief of Diversity and Inclusion of IUSG. In his free time you can find Matt reading, The Self Aware Universe by Amit Goswami and hiking around Griffy Lake.

Drew Ficociello

Chief of Staff

Email:

dficocie@iu.edu

Drew Ficociello is a junior in SPEA studying Law and Public Policy. Having recently returned from Washington, D.C., where she participated in the Washington Leadership Program and interned at EMILY’s List, Drew is ready to put her vision to action at IU. Drew is the former Vice President of Culture of Care, the Association of B1G Ten Students Liaison, a Civic Leaders Center alumna, and sister of Theta Phi Alpha sorority. She envisions an inclusive campus that creates avenues for more direct student input. Her vision is to make strides toward a more affordable campus experience.

Taegan Myers

Treasurer

Email:

taemyers@iu.edu

Taegan Myers is a sophomore from Potomac, Maryland, studying Marketing and Law, Ethics and Decision Making with a minor in Apparel Merchandising. Taegan is a part of Phi Gamma Nu, a business fraternity in Kelley School of Business, as well as the Diversity and Inclusion committee led by the chair of the Kelley Undergraduate program. Taegan believes that the vision of the students should be the main priority in every area of our decision making and would love to help make that a reality. Taegan joined Vision because she believes that this is group of people that really care about the student Vision and will strive to make a difference on this campus. One vision Taegan has for a better IU is to improve access to Kosher and Halal food on campus and increase the number of underrepresented minorities on campus.  

Madeline Garcia

Congressional Secretary

Email:

mggarcia@iu.edu

Madeline Garcia is a second year student studying Law and Public Policy from Avon, Indiana. She is excited to work as the Congressional Secretary, serving as an ambassador between the two branches of IUSG. She is involved on campus with Model United Nations, Student United Way, Phi Alpha Delta Pre Law Fraternity, and IIPAC outside of Student Government. She enjoys volunteering and meeting new people. Outside academic work, Madeline enjoys painting her nails intricate designs, doing do-it-yourself projects, and watching the sunset. Two issue areas she focuses on are food insecurity and diversity and respect on campus. She is elated to serve this year and looking forward to fostering a positive relationship between students and their representatives.

Jacob Susina

Director of Communications and Engagement

Email:

jsusina@iu.edu

Jacob Susina is a junior is in the Media School with a concentration in Advertising and a psychology minor. Jacob understands the importance of students being involved in every level of student government and that their voices must be heard. His previous work for IUSG includes coordinating the executive committee's social media and working on the Indiana Forward campaign. He is a member of PRSSA. At WIUX, he had a radio show called “Under the Influence” and was on the social media committee. He interned with Voices of Reason, a group of 2,500 progressive voters in central Illinois, and has worked for the Illinois Shakespeare Festival. He attended Chapman University in Orange, California, for his freshman year where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Pi, a pre-law fraternity. While at Chapman, he attended the annual Democratic Party national meeting and represented the university at the national J-Street conference in Washington, D.C. Jacob is glad he transferred to IU where there’s rain, snow, often sunshine, and Big Ten Spirit.

Abigail Svedsen

Co-Director of Government Relations

Email:

asvendse@iu.ed

Abigail Svendsen is a junior from Westfield, Indiana studying Spanish and Sociology. She was a member of her dorm's student government and IUSG's Government Relations committee last school year. Now, she is excited to get to work as one of the Government Relations committee's co-directors. She believes that IU's students deserve to have their voices heard at the local, state, and federal level and is looking forward to advocating for laws that benefit the student body. When she isn't working on the Government Relations committee, she can be found cooking with her friends or re-watching her favorite movies. 

Reilly Nist

Director of Government Relations

Email:

rnist@iu.edu

Reilly Nist is a rising junior from Fishers, Indiana, and is excited to be with Vision for IUSG as the Director of Government Relations. He is studying history in the College of Arts and Sciences, earning a certificate in the Liberal Arts Management Program, and is also involved in the History Undergraduate Student Association. Reilly can usually be found reading or playing board games if he is not doing homework or student government work. Reilly and the Government Relations committee are so excited to get started on realizing the students’ vision of a better IU through better representation in the local, state, and federal government.

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.    

Eliza Craig

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Email:

elicraig@iu.edu

Eliza Craig is a sophomore from Indianapolis, majoring in African American African Diaspora Studies, Political and Civic Engagement, and minoring in Spanish. Eliza is extremely grateful for the environment of academia, ideas, and progress embodied by the students and faculty at IU as well as the opportunities here to pursue passions and do work she can be proud of. Eliza is currently working on initiatives for IUSG’s Diversity and Inclusion committee and feels lucky enough to serve as a Campaign Policy Director for Vision IUSG. Outside of student government and her activism there, Eliza is the Diversity and Inclusion representative for her sorority Alpha Chi Omega, as well as the Audio Content Director for WIUX student radio. At WIUX ,Eliza is able to express her love of music; specifically, her favorite genres: east coast hip hop and neo-soul. As Audio Content Director, Eliza has the opportunity to combine her interests for music and social justice in creative audio content such as live radio shows and podcasts. Eliza also oversees the more than a dozen podcasts and podcast hosts at WIUX this semester. As a person who values both the acknowledgment of pressing social issues that prevail on campus and in our society as well as finding solutions and organizing to address them, Eliza sees Vision as a vessel to promote an greater environment of acceptance, collaboration, and, especially, unity on IU’s campus.

Maiya Cook

Director of Equity and Inclusion

Email:

maiycook@iu.edu

Maiya Cook is a Sophomore 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 is currently a Campaign Policy Director for Vision. Maiya is a member of the Diversity and Inclusion committee within IUSG, and works on creating more Kosher and Halal option 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.

Hana Shafique

Director of Health and Wellbeing

Email:

hshafiqu@iu.edu

Hana Shafique is a sophomore Wells Scholar from Carmel, Indiana. She is majoring inNeuroscience and Biology with minors in Healthcare Management and Policy and French. She waspreviously part of the IUSG Freshman Internship Program which sparked her passion forstudent health. Some of her visions for this year include improving health system literacyamong students and expanding diversity within existing student health organizations. Devotedto bettering the lives of IU students, Hana is also on the OVPUE Student Advisory Board whereshe researches and discusses various student-initiated projects. Additionally, she is greatlyinvolved with Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity, TEDxIndianaUniversity, andthe IU Journal of Undergraduate Research.

Jordan Davis

Director of Health and Wellbeing

Email:

hshafiqu@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

Director of Academic Affairs, ABTS Liaison

Email:

amnahmed@iu.edu

Amna Ahmed is from Elizabethtown, Kentucky. She is a sophomore 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 and currently she serves as the Co-Chief of Student Affairs. Amna is also involved in the Hutton Honors Council Association, Muslim Students Association, and her sorority, Kappa Alpha Theta. She believes in Vision because she wants to see student voice and input at every level of this institution.

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

FIP 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.