Candidate List

Madeleine Kent

Hi! My name is Madeleine Kent, and I want to be your Class of 2025 Senator. Fast facts about me: I am double majoring in Art History/History, I'm a transfer student, Monroe Scholar, and work in the Athletics Department. The past three years on campus I have engaged with our community through clubs, volunteering, and my job. I love being involved and helping make William & Mary a better place- and I believe I can aid Student Assembly in making campus a place we are all proud to be a part of. The agenda I seek to bring with me to Student Assembly includes: supporting mental health initiatives, increasing academic year research funding and opportunities, funding and planning student experiences, and increasing student parking. While the Class of 2025 may be on our way out, let's finish the year strong and leave campus better than we found it!

Instagram: @madeleine4senator

Kyle Lewis-Johnson

I am running as the class of 2025’s Senator to better bring a new host of ideas and experiences to the overall Student Assembly body and am excited to begin a journey of working with those across William & Mary, and especially within the senior class, to learn more about what it is they want out of this next academic year and how I, my fellow Senators, the various branches of Student Assembly, and the community as a whole, can help them to determine this. As a former Undersecretary of Special Events and Undersecretary of Student Life, I have seen firsthand what it is that excites and encourages the various students in the student body, and have learned more about what it is that those within my class are ready to promote and experience their senior year. I look forward to running and bringing change to our beautiful campus.

Carsten Chow

Hi everyone! My name is Carsten Chow and I’m an international relations & history major from Boston, MA and Hong Kong! I am currently the community council president of Richmond Disco, a President’s Aide, and I also play on the club baseball team. I would be honored to serve all of you as your Class President! I am loving my time here at William & Mary and I am so grateful to be surrounded by such a driven and tight-knit community. My goal is to make our community closer, better, and heard. I will share more about my platform with all of you in the coming weeks and I am excited to hear your feedback. I pledge that I will represent you and reflect your views to the Student Assembly and President Rowe through my roles on campus. Thank you and GO TRIBE!

Instagram: @carsten.for.prez2028

Joint Instagram: @votewac.wm.2028

Joint Tiktok: @votewac.wm.2028

MeSharlia Fountain

My name is Me'Sharlia Fountain and I stand before you today with the honor and privilege of running for 2028 class president. I am from Halifax, Va. and I plan to major in biology on the pre-med track. If you elect my as class president of 2028, I will show the true meaning behind One Tribe, Many Stories Throughout my high school career, I engaged in many social and academic organizations such as being apart of the cheer team, being my school announcer, serving my junior year as student council vice president, and senior year as president. I am not only a natural-born leader, but a big dreamer and a dedicated achiever! I say these things to assure you all that I possess the important characteristics needed of someone to fill this position, such as integrity, commitment, communication, and other qualities of a good leader, leading the Class of 2028.

Instagram: mesharlia_fountain_wm

Devaughn Henry

Hey everyone, my name is Devaughn Henry and I am running to be your class president here at William and Mary. I am passionate about fostering a community where everyone feels heard, valued, and included. As your class president I hope to create more inclusive and engaging events , build relationships and be an advocate for our class in regards to dealing with administration, and ensuring our voices are represented in the decisions that will affect us. As senior class president in high school, I was able to achieve many things, including our first ever class trip, the first ever advisory commitee and much more. I believe in the power of transparency and collaboration. If elected I will work to ensure all of our concerns and ideas are addressed. Together we can make William and Mary an environment full of academic excellence and personal growth. Let's make a difference together!

Instagram: @devaughnforwm

Nina Argel

Hello! I’m Nina Argel and I’m thrilled to run for Senator! I’m from Richmond, VA, majoring in Government and Public Policy on a pre-law track. I’m deeply invested in William & Mary’s community as a member of FASA and a potential member of clubs like The Flat Hat and Cheese Club. Beyond campus, I’ve been dedicated to educational reform and advocacy. As a member of the Virginia Commonwealth University’s Racial Advisory Board, I worked with researchers and local leaders to combat educational disparities through projects. I also led educational discussions as a Richmond Forum Scholar, highlighting inclusivity. Eager to listen, I’m committed to making sure every voice is heard. With experience advocating for underrepresented communities, I’m excited to bring my dedication and leadership to the Senate and use my experience to push for initiatives that reflect the diverse voices of our class. Thank you – I can’t wait to work together!

Instagram: @nina.for.senate2028

Joint Instagram: @votewac.wm.2028

Joint Tiktok: @votewac.wm.2028

Eli Aziere

Hello, my name is Eli Aziere (pronounced Aziere like Frazure) and I’m running as a senator for the Class of 2028. I’m originally from Kansas and plan on double majoring in history and anthropology on the pre-law track. Here at W&M, I’m a resident of Dinwiddie Hall in the Botetourt complex and I’m involved in Moot Court, Quizbowl, and Team Blitz running. Coming from out of state offers me a unique perspective and gives me an advantage in meeting new people, fostering relationships, and facilitating change on campus. I’m excited at the opportunity of helping to improve campus through various ongoing and future Student Assembly initiatives. Please reach out if you have any questions about me or my campaign and if you just want to say hello, that’s fine too. I’m ready for a great year and I hope you consider voting for me as one of your senators.

Instagram: @aziereforsenate

Benyanmin Boyadjian

Let's get it done!

Joseph Chaij

Coming from a small town in Texas, I understand the power of community. Community can bring people together, community can make the impossible possible, community can save lives. William and Mary is a community, one that houses some of the sharpest and most diverse minds in the nation. The community here is strong, but it is up to us, the people, to acknowledge and uphold it. We need to ensure that all voices are heard and everyone is welcome at this institution. This is what I recognize as the first priority of this institution. If elected I will ensure that this sense of community is not only upheld, but I will ensure that it grows and flourishes.

Instagram: @joseph.chaij.for.senate

Ian Chen

Greetings -- I'm looking to be your Class of 2028 Senator to represent you and be your voice. I am running to make William and Mary a more inclusive, engaged, and forward-thinking campus. As freshmen, we are the next generation of campus leaders. My platform focuses on giving us a direct role in decision-making. I plan to expand student government, making it easier for everyone to get involved, and establish freshman advisory committees to provide input on key issues and propose policy ideas that directly impact our experience. Additionally, I'm passionate about reducing food waste through partnerships with dining services and having freshman-centric social events, both on and off-campus. We are the future—not just of William and Mary, but as leaders who will soon shape our country. I look forward to meeting and hopefully working with all of you soon. Thank you.

Instagram: @ianforsenate

Avi Dabas

Hello William & Mary, my name is Avi Dabas, and I am honored to have the opportunity to run for a position in the Class of 2028 senate. Coming into this election, I have lots of experience with leadership and service that will make me a valuable candidate. Throughout all four years of high school, I served in the Student Government Association, maintaining a strong platform of equity and inclusion. During my time in office, I accomplished many things alongside my peers, including the formation of a new program to help incoming freshmen have a smoother transition into high school and allowing the student body to have a larger say in school decisions. I plan to use this past experience to create innovative solutions to challenges on campus and foster a sense of community where everyone’s ideas are valued.

Instagram: @avi.dabas4senate

Francesca Donalisio

Hi everyone. I’m Francesca Donalisio, and I’m running for senator for the class of 2028! A little about myself is that I’m from a small town in Florida, and I plan to major in biology on the pre-med track. During high school, I was involved in lacrosse, student life committee, national honor society, spanish honor society, and science honor society. As your class president, I am going to guarantee that I, along with the other members in this committee will make these next four years the best four years! Go Tribe!

Lourdes Funes

I'm eager to represent our class in the Student Assembly Senate as a freshman. I'm dedicated to making sure your voice is heard in the Senate when it comes to implementing legislation that enhances the everyday lives of students. I'll devote an abundance of effort to address student concerns and foster different perspectives because I have prior experience in leadership and a strong desire for building our community. I support a team-based approach to leadership in which each member is treated with respect and feels valued. Together, let's strengthen and further unite our class of 2028 community!

Instagram: @lourdeswam

Rhea Khanna

Hi, my name is Rhea Khanna and I am running for Class Senator! Here are some things about me: I am from Suffolk, VA, I love to play tennis/pickleball, I'm part of the Bhangra team here at W&M, and I love to hike. I believe that I am well-equipped for this role because I am organized, possess good time management skills, and work well with others. The role of the class senator is to advocate for their peers, which is my priority. I hope to bring awareness to topics the Class of 2028 finds important and be a good representative.

Instagram: @rheakhanna24

Andrew Kramer

Hello, W&M! My name is Andrew Kramer, and I am running for the class of 2028 Senator. I am from Louisville, Kentucky, and thrilled to be part of the Tribe! I bring leadership experience to help our William & Mary community reach its full potential. In high school, I served in student government, planning morale-boosting events, and was the president of a major service organization providing burial services for those without family or financial means. I was also a founding member and later president of the first Catholic Charities Youth Board. Leading longstanding institutions has taught me to respect tradition and uphold principles, while my involvement in new leadership initiatives has made me a visionary for growth. As a senator I would work to change things that are not working and support those that are. I would be honored to work for the class of 2028!

Instagram: @andrewkramer4senate

Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer

Hi! My name is Yasmin Kudrati-Plummer and I’m running to be a Class Senator. For those who don’t know me, I love to sing, I'm a twin, and I grew up in Tanzania! In HS, I was the Student Body President, additionally working as chair of our Mental Health Coalition, founder of our Sexual Assault Awareness Committee, co-chair of my county-wide Superintendent Advisory Council, and a liaison of the Principal's Advisory Council and Human Resources Committees. In these roles, I prioritized communication with faculty and collaboration with classmates. I believe these experiences have led me to become a more effective leader, and I plan on using them to create positive change throughout W&M. Particularly, I will focus on allocating resources towards student wellness and safety, and I want to hear as many student voices as possible! Please reach out to me at any time, yasmin.kathleen05@gmail.com!

Instagram: @yasminkp378, @yasminforsenator

Brennan Metz

Hello! My name is Brennan Metz, and I am a Theater/Government major. I feel that serving a community isn't a title for an application, it's about making a difference. Whether it's organizing events, advocating for new policies, or representing the voices of your peers, effective leadership is about understanding and addressing the needs of those who are affected the most, the students. I come from a rich background of service, helping to establish the first diversity committee within my county, influenced student policy as a school board rep, and taken part in nationwide conferences as a keynote speaker. I aim to serve W&M with the same commitment to students I’ve always possessed. W&M needs better wheelchair accessibility, textbooks for low-income students, and better funding for students in our film department. Voting Metz for Senator is a vote for not just better leadership, but a better William and Mary.

Instagram: @metz4senator

George Mollenkramer

Hi, I’m George Mollenkramer, a candidate for Freshman Senator. If I were voting, the most important trait I would like to see in my Senator is approachability. I’m a student you can feel comfortable walking up to, sharing thoughts and concerns with. I recognize that down-to-earth communication is needed for the Assembly’s presence to be felt. When asked about how we are solving problems or improving campus life, I’ll avoid namedropping initiatives that the everyday student doesn’t know, and get down to details you care about. I come as a candidate with leadership experience, in clubs and student council, and I can hold my own in a debate, advocating your ideas. In my positions I learned the importance of dialogue & openness, the difference between acknowledging, and acting to promote the diversity of opinions on campus. With me your Senator, you elect a hard worker, putting student power to work. 

Instagram: @georgeforassembly24

Samuel Newell

As someone who spent two years in student government in high school and has experience with budgets, planning events, and collaborating with others, I would love to continue to serve by being one of your freshman senators. While in office, I will work on three main issues: 1. Providing students greater access to long term therapy either on or off campus 2. Furthering partnerships with local businesses to plan more events (such as reestablishing Busch Gardens Day) 3. Introducing a short term bike/scooter rental service to campus (that functions similarly to Lime) I am committed to continue making campus welcoming for all students, advocating for student concerns to admin, and remaining approachable, available, and transparent. I will bring experience and the values of empathy, work ethic, and student empowerment to the position in order to serve our class. Vote Sam Newell so we can get to work!

Instagram: @sam4.senate

Ryan Silien

My name is Ryan Silien, and I’m honored to be running for Class of 2028 Student Senator. I’m excited to leverage my experiences as Student Government VP and as an intern for Maryland Governor Wes Moore to serve you. My platform is as simple as the ABCs: Advocacy, Betterment, and Communication. As an advocate for the Class of 2028, I’ll fight to make sure your voice is heard and bring your ideas to life. To better your student experience, I’ll work to improve night-time lighting on campus, ensure clubs are funded for exciting events (and free food!), improve campus dining, and reduce laundry fees. Finally, I’ll communicate, helping you connect with the administration and Student Assembly. To maximize your W&M experience, it’s as easy as the ABCs and voting Silien for Senate. To learn more, follow @silienforsenate on Instagram/Tik Tok and visit bit.ly/silienforsenate.

TikTok: @silienforsenate

Instagrams: @silienforsenate and @ryan.silien

Website: bit.ly/silienforsenate.

Andrew Stone

Greetings, fellow W&M students. My name is Andrew Stone, and I am running for the Class of 2028 Senate. A little about me, I am a WMSURE scholar, I love doing community service, a member of nerf gun club, and have an interest in debate and public service. Community involvement is one of my most defining characteristics and I plan to get everyone involved. What I aim to accomplish is to be a voice for the people, I will hear all of your concerns, about any issue because at the end of the day we are a tribe, a family that should care about each other. If I had to end this statement with anything, it is that I am here for the people, aka all of you. You are my people, and I will stop at nothing to ensure that we have an awesome year!

Instagram: @senator_stone_class2028

Henry Wilkins

My name is Henry Wilkins, and I come from Norwalk, Connecticut! I'm planning on double majoring in Economics and Government, and I'm super excited for the possibility of getting to represent you this year. I served as Junior and Senior Class President in high school, and it gave me some great experience regarding what's required and expected of a student representative. I really enjoy talking with people; hearing out your peeves and concerns is paramount to a successful term serving you. I not only want to find a good path through every obstacle, but to find the best path, because a thorough legislation process is what the class of 2028 deserves. If put towards me, I promise your vote will lead to the betterment of our community, and the betterment of your life as a Freshman at William & Mary.

Instagram: @Henrywilkins_

Mackenna Wyckoff

Hello! I’m Mackenna, a Public Policy major on a pre-law track. I am currently a member of the Public Policy Club, Innocence Club, and I serve as a hall representative for Lion K in the Green & Gold Village, and it would be an honor to serve as one of your class senators this year! I have gained experience in planning and organizing events and collaborating with community organizations through my work as my high school’s National Honor Society President. I’ve also worked with school administration to increase students’ sense of belonging in the Virginia Beach City Public School System and I hope to continue this at William & Mary so every student knows they have a place here. I want to hear what matters to you and make sure that your voices are heard on our campus! I hope you take a look at my campaign platform too.

Instagram handle: @wyckoff.for.senate2028

Joint Instagram: @votewac.wm.2028

Joint TikTok: @votewac.wm.2028

Personal Instagram: @mackennawyckoff