The Marquette University Graduate Student Organization (GSO) held nominations and elections in early April to elect new representatives for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.
The Graduate Student Organization (GSO) at Marquette University is here to support and represent the voices of graduate students. The GSO serves as a bridge between students and the university, helping to address concerns, solve problems, and share feedback on issues that impact graduate student life. Beyond advocacy, GSO is committed to creating opportunities for community service and helping students connect through social events and networking. The GSO is here to make the graduate experience more meaningful, connected, and fulfilling.
GSO Executive Board
President: Sumaiya Chowdhury
Vice-President: Tamila Kuanysheva
Community Engagement: Trinity Tucker
Communication: Oluwaferanmi Dahunsi
Logistics Officer: Cherise Edwards
University Committee Representatives
University Assessment: Shiva Emami
Committee on Diversity and Equity: Parth Bhansali, Nidhi Nellore
Committee on Academic Technology: Quean Brown
University Board for Student Media: Olamide Idowu
University Academic Senate: Cherise Edwards
University Board of Graduate Studies: Sumaiya Chowdhury
Committee on Teaching: TBD
Academic Department and Program Representatives
College of Arts & Sciences
Biological Studies: Novalee Sweeney
Chemistry: Nandu Krishna
Computer Sciences: Nidhi Nellore
English: Julia Salkind
History: Brigid Smith
Mathematical & Statistical Sciences: Josh Seidman
Philosophy: Vacant
Psychology: Sara Swaneck
Political Science: Vacant
Public Service: Tessa Rhodes
Social & Cultural Sciences: Vacant
Theology: Jennifer Wotochek
College of Communication
Communication: Phylix Asilevi
College of Education
Counselor Education: Shiva Emami
Ed. Policy & Leadership: Benedicta Afari
College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering: Yisak Asefa
Civil, Construction, & Environmental Engineering: Brigida Zhunio
Electrical & Computer Engineering: Iman Hosseini
Mechanical Engineering: John Omokayode
College of Health Sciences
Teagan O’Flaherty
College of Nursing
Cherise Edwards
Graduate School of Management
Serge Ward
Jake Wolter
Law School
Liz Murphy
Josh Busher
School of Dentistry
Bailey Willemsen
Rosalia Sedano
Graduate students, don’t see your department represented? Contact the GSO at gso@marquette.edu if you’re interested in representing the graduate students in your department for the upcoming 2025-2026 academic year.
