Executive Cabinet
Chief of StafF
Justin brooks
Hello, my name is Justin Brooks and I am a senior History major from Enfield, Connecticut. Although I am Chief of Staff for the 2007-2008 Academic Year, I also like to participate on campus in other ways. I am a member of Purple Key Society, I tutor at the campus writing center, and in the past I have helped run Gateways Orientation for incoming first year students. I hope that my involvement in the Student Government Association will enable me to continue serving the Holy Cross community and demonstrate my receptiveness to the needs of the student body. See you around!
treasurer
Mike forkel
Michael Forkel is a member of the class of 2008 and is an Economics-Accounting Major. He loves all things dealing with accounting and looks forward to handling SGA’s finances. Michael was involved in the Holy Cross Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, where he helped prepare tax returns for Worcester residents as well as Holy Cross students. Michael is also an active member of the Pre-Business Program and was recently involved in the Executive Leadership Workshop over Spring Break.
Besides accounting work, Michael is a Communion Minister, and was a member of the 2007 Kenya Arrupe Immersion Program. On a personal note, Michael is from Golden, Colorado and loves playing hockey, playing tennis, skiing, and enjoying the outdoors.
Assistant Chief of Staff
kelly dimascio
Kelly DiMascio, Class of 2009, will serve as Assistant Chief of Staff for the 2007-2008 term. She was the SGA Director of Programming for the 2006-2007 academic year. As a freshman, Kelly was elected Treasurer of the Class of 2009 and served on the Reserve Board. Also, she is on the club lacrosse team. In addition, Kelly is an overnight host for the Admissions Department, a member of the Pre-Business Program and participated in several leadership workshops and conferences. Kelly is a sociology major, minoring in religious studies. This past summer she was an intern at BBDO New York.
Executive secretary
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Director of Community Relations
jon nikonchuk
Hey, everyone. My name is Jon Niconchuk and I’ll be working this year as the Director of Community Relations for the SGA. I’m a junior at HC with a double major in Chemistry and Spanish. I’m also pre-med with the current goal of becoming an orthopedic surgeon someday. Or maybe I’ll move to a beach somewhere and work as a kayak instructor, who knows. At HC I also work as the treasurer of SPUD and I’ll be a leader on the October Manresa retreat. Regardless of what some may think, Worcester has so much t o offer and I am excited to do my part in helping strengthen and deepen our relationship with both the city and immediate surrounding community. At the end of the day, it is up to us as students to control the direction of our relationship with Worcester, so it really can become whatever we want it to.
Director of Programing
damon reynolds
Hi everyone, my name is Damon Reynolds, I'm a senior and I serve as the Director of Programming for SGA. I organize all aspects of programming for the SGA and coordinate events such as the Battle of the Departments, the SGA Leadership Banquet, and Daffodil Days. I have also served as Senator for my class, sat on the RSO committee, and RA'ed for Clark 1 during my sophomore year. Despite my role for the good ol' Holy Cross SGA, most people on campus know me as the kid who beat boxes for Fools on the Hill! The most rewarding experience I have had during my time as a Crusader was travelling to Virginia through the Holy Cross Appalachia Program and my one big goal for senior year is to go on the Spiritual Exercises. Thanks for stopping by!
Director of SGA Services
Amanda Eleuteri
Amanda Eleuteri is the Director of SGA Services. SGA Services provides several different services to the campus community including, Crusader Movie Rental, Van Services, Airport Shuttles, Buses to Boston and Providence, Summer Storage and Meal of the Week. Amanda is a Religious Studies major living in the senior apartments. She is also involved in the Admissions office on campus. When Amanda is not running SGA Services she loves to watch the Red Sox and hate on the Yankees.
Director of Diversity
jerry dickinson
It is with great pleasure that I accept the Director of Diversity position for the 2007-2008 academic year. Social justice and diversity awareness have been of great interest to me during my time at Holy Cross. I am a junior from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. My strong relationship with the Office of Multi-Cultural Education will further enhance the process of engaging student organizations and programs in diversity and social justice initiatives. As a member of the “Hate: Not Here” Committee, MIX and a former BSU E-board member, I am fully aware of the strong social and cultural traditions carried out by multi-cultural student organizations. I am also a staff member for The Crusader. I write for the opinions section and most of my rhetoric is based around race, politics and society.
Director of Student Services
emily thigpen
Hi! My name is Emily Thigpen, and I call Bristol, Connecticut my home. I am a sophomore history major in the Teacher Education Program, and this year I will be serving as the Director of Student Services for the Student Government Association. Here on campus, I am an active volunteer through SPUD, a tour guide, a member of the flute choir, an aspiring radio correspondent, and a member of Purple Patcher. When I have a moment of spare time, I love to relax, listen to music, read, and hang out with my friends. I love exploring all that the Holy Cross Community has to offer me and I am looking forward to this year!
Director Student Athletics
brian giapponi and keith bauer
I am Keith Bauer and I am the Co-Director of Athletics for the 2007-2008 academic year. I am a member of the Class of 2009. I am enrolled as an accounting major. I am also a member of the Men's Varsity Soccer team. Currently I am also the Treasurer for the MIX organization on campus. I am from Commack, New York (Long Island) and attended Commack High School. I am looking forward to working with Brian and to accomplishing our goals as Directors of Student Athletics.
Director of Communications
matthew broggini
Matt Broggini is a junior at Holy Cross. A political science major, he spent the last year abroad interning in Washington DC and teaching primary school in Kenya. In addition to his role as Director of Communications for the Student Government, Matt is involved with the Campus Activity Board, the Music Library, and Hogan Conference Services.
Director of Publicity
Jessica Napolitano
Jessica Napolitano is a junior from Long Island, New York. She is a biology major in the biochemistry concentration and takes way too many science classes. Aside from SGA, she is a tour guide, involved with the Applachia program and a full time nerd. In her spare time she enjoys watching the Office and eating snack packs.
Director of Gender Concerns
colleen prendergast
Colleen Prendergast is a current sophomore from Ohio. In addition to SGA, Colleen also volunteers at Abby’s House through SPUD, is a member of Women’s Forum and is a past FYPer. A history/religious studies major, her passions include the exploration of women’s issues, obscure religious artworks, and the West Wing. In her spare time Colleen can be found wasting away in Dinand or trying to get her posters to stay on the cinderblock walls of Lehy.
Director of Academic Conerns
Jimmy brennan
Jimmy has always been in the midst of an identity crisis; at age 12, he discovered that James Michael was his official first name, though his friends have always called him Jimmy or Jim; his mother calls him one or all of his six siblings’ names (usually excluding his own); his father calls James James Morrison Morrison Weatherby George Dupree; his teachers called him James; and now, after eight months in Russia, he sometimes goes by Misha. Don’ t worry, he responds to all of them. Jimmy, as he is known (affectionately) on the SGA Cabinet, is a senior Political Science/Russian double major from North Smithfield, Rhode Island, and is currently working on a departmental honors thesis. He is strangely obsessed with Russia and serves as President of the Russian Club, anxiously awaiting the day Anna Karenina walks into his life. In addition to being active with campus ministry through the Chaplains’ Office, he is also a tutor at the Writer’s Workshop. In his free time, Jimmy likes to read, write and watch soulful movies while eating take-out Chinese food (especially Moo Goo Gai Pan). And don’t ask him about his post-graduation plans; he becomes somewhat inarticulate and his hands get clammy. Though it’s his first year working for SGA, Jimmy is committed to establishing stronger ties between the Faculty and the Student Body, and to emphasizing the important connection between living and learning at Holy Cross. And this identity he’s sure about.
Director of student life
DIANA MAHONEY
Diana Mahoney is a member of the class of 2008, and is a political science major. For the fall semester of her Junior Year, Diana participated in the Washington DC Semester program, where she interned for the U.S. Department of Justice; INTEPOL in the Terrorism and Violent Crime Unit. As a component of this program Diana completed an extensive thesis paper dealing with International Law Enforcement and the current War on Terror. Diana is the current captain of the Holy Cross Mock Trial Team and looks forward to leading them through a successful season at multiple competitive tournaments around the country. In addition, she has been a member of the Holy Cross Women’s Varsity Tennis Team since freshman year. She volunteers as a mentor through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program in Worcester, meeting with her little sister once a week. Finally, Diana is enthusiastic about representing the Holy Cross student body as the new Director of Student Life and looks forward to working with administrators and students alike during the upcoming year.
assistant director of student life
christine giamattei
Christine Giamattei is a sophomore from Salem, Mass majoring in History. She began her SGA career at Holy Cross last year, when the co-chairs appointed her Executive Secretary, the only position on the Executive Cabinet reserved for a freshman. She published an issue of the SGA newsletter, served on the Faculty Assembly, and prepared for and kept minutes at General Assembly meetings, as well as assisted the co-chairs and cabinet directors. Additionally, she is involved in SPUD and enjoys boating, friends, and skiing. This year she hopes to continue her work in SGA, especially in the areas of student life, student services, and athletics.
DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
MELISSA OGONOWSKI
Melissa, class of 2009, joins SGA for the 2007-2008 academic year as the first ever Director of Environmental Concerns. She is currently pursuing the implementation of a wind turbine here on campus, working with the Regional Environmental Council of Worcester on various projects, and a member of the EcoAction club. Melissa is also the Vice President of the Holy Cross Chapter of National Society of Collegiate Scholars, and participates in numerous community service activities. As a Political Science major with an Environmental Studies concentration, Melissa will be interning in Washington during the 2008 Spring semester.