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Meet Our Student Government Association

The Student Government Association is the primary vehicle for student participation in University governance, as well as in student government. Students serve on most of the decision-making bodies of the University, including the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the right of student organizations to govern themselves within the framework of University regulations is respected in democratic processes. The Student Government Association (SGA) consists of an Executive Council, a House of Representatives, and a Judiciary Council. The Association has general responsibility for self-government, administers its own budget, and represents the students in various ways. Through various standing committees, SGA assists in providing services and programs for the student body, including student orientation, concerts, dances, lectures, films, and Homecoming activities.

We are the 98^th Administration - Fisk University B.O.A.T Administration

PURPOSE :

The Fisk University Student Government Association is the primary vehicle for student participation in University governance, as well as in student government. Students serve on most of the decision-making bodies of the University, including the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the right of student organizations to govern themselves within the framework of University regulations is respected in democratic processes. The Student Government Association (SGA) consists of an Executive Council, a House of Representatives, and a Judiciary Council. The Association has general responsibility for self-government, administers its own budget, and represents the students in various ways. Through various standing committees, SGA assists in providing services and programs for the student body, including student orientation, concerts, dances, lectures, films, and Homecoming activities.

Vision :

Bulldogs: The B.O.A.T Administration challenges students to take control of their BOAT and turn their passions into purpose, and their purpose into passion. We want students to tap into their inner bulldog by first determining who

we are as fiskites, so we can better form those class connections.

OVERCOME

Secondly, We want them to remember their passions and recognize what

We as a collective have had to overcome mentally / emotionally with covid & just to adjust to this hybrid model world. This will truly help them determine their purpose in life.

ANYTHING

Thirdly, remember anything is everything. There are sons and daughters that have come before us.We want to continue the Fisk Legacy by Including our Alumni. Let's not reinvent the wheel but Steer it into the 21st century as " NOW" direction

TOGETHER

Lastly, There is no I in We and WE cannot do it, without one another. We MUST Drive the Boat Together! To overcome these waves, we as fiskites may face.

Mission :

The Student Government Association at Fisk University strives to support, develop, and encourage the student body by providing a wide range of resources, enhancing the platforms for innovative experiences, and leadership development. As Student Government, our mission is to focus on inclusion, access, support, community involvement, and student well-being. These five areas are the foundation of all the work that is executed on behalf of Fisk students. Student Government is a platform which gives all students a voice and ensures that their concerns are known. We provide student clubs and organizations with professional development and leadership workshops and resources. Above all, Student Government works to preserve the rights of students of all cultures, religions, genders, sexual orientations and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strive to treat every student on our campus with equity and respect and are committed to the advancement of all students.

Goals:

To develop and implement relevant policies which address the interests and concerns of Fisk Students
To establish and maintain positive working relationships with university administrators and faculty:
To foster an environment that empowers, challenges, and develops student leaders:
To create avenues which encourage active engagement between students and student leaders

SGA E- board

Prez - daikerra sweat
Vice prez - precious oseghale
Rep- at large - Michael Henderson
Chief Justice - Semiat Omotunwashe
Publications director - Alainna toombs
Grievance director - shaniya Clement
Business manager - trinity hill
Alumni affairs liaison - Aiyana keys
Diversity coordinator- Awantika bastola
Executive secretary- Joshua Merrill

Daikerra Sweat

Daikerra Sweat serves as President of the Student Government Association of Fisk University and a member of the board of trustees. Hailing from Lexington, Kentucky, Daikerra is a graduating senior at Fisk University majoring in psychology with hopes of becoming a culinary therapist. Before being named Student Government Association President in April 2020, Daikerra served as the Sophomore Class President and was responsible for the Sophomore class programming and events, along with her cabinet. Daikerra was also a Fisk University Student Ambassador, assisting prospective students and representing the university. She also was a role model in the residence halls as she was a residential assistant for three years. Daikerra continued networking and developing relationships throughout her work within the Career Planning and Development Office. Prior to joining Dell Technologies, Daikerra interned at HCA Healthcare in the Human Resources field. She was also a participant in the HBCU Battle of the Brains, which was a 24-hour hackathon and helped win $85,000 for Fisk University. For fun, Daikerra enjoys photography and traveling.

Precious Oseghale

Precious Efua Oseghale serves as Vice President of the Student Government Association and the Senate Chair at Fisk University. Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, she is a graduating senior majoring in Computer Science. Interestingly, she also serves as the African Students Association (ASA) President and the Vice President of the Fisk Computer Science Club and serves as one of the Student Coordinators of the prestigious W. E. B. Du Bois Honors Program. Precious is one of the newest members of the Phi Eta Sigma Honors Society at Fisk University. She is also the Ambassador Program Liaison of the Office of Career Planning and Development. In the summer of 2021, Precious worked at ServiceNow, Inc. as a Quality Engineer Intern and working at Apple, Inc in the summer of 2022 as a Project Management Intern. Post-graduation, Precious hopes to pursue a career in technology alongside bagging her MSc and BSc degrees. For fun, Precious loves to dance and shop online.

Michael Henderson

Michael Henderson serves as the Representative – At – Large of the Student Government Association here at Fisk. Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, he majors in Physics here at Fisk University with hopes of becoming a Commercial and Residential Property Developer. On campus, Michael serves as a member of the Fisk University Student Ambassadors Tour Team, as a founding member of the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society chapter on campus, and as an Airframe Engineer for the Fisk University Rocket Team. He is a three-year member of the W.E.B. Du Bois Honors Program. Michael spent his last summer as a Nuclear Physics Trainee at the Triangle Universities Nuclear Lab (TUNL) hosted by Duke University. Following graduation, Michael plans to attend graduate school to earn his Master’s in Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, and an MBA. In his free time, Michael enjoys cooking, listening to music, and working with his hands. Words cannot express his gratitude and excitement to serve this year!

Awantika Bastola

Awantika Bastola serves as the Diversity Coordinator of the Student Government Association at Fisk. She was born and raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. She is currently a sophomore majoring in Computer Science and Maths and holds a strong interest in Economics. On campus, she is a member of W.E.B DuBois Honors program and works on the Robotics team of the Fisk University Rocket team.

Awantika spent her summer of 2022 as a Technical Partner Management Intern with Equinix and continued working with them throughout the Fall semester. Following graduation, she plans to attend the graduate school to explore Economics of Development. Her career goal includes intersecting her interest in Artificial Intelligence with her passion for the cause of equality in access to quality education. Whenever free, you'll find Awantika running in a trail, taking pictures of random objects or trying to play a song on the guitar.

Lastly, working with the SGA team has been amazing and can't wait to see what more we create this year.

Trinity Hill

Trinity Hill serves as the Business Manager of the Student Government Association. Hailing from the west side of Chicago, Illinois, she is a graduating senior majoring in Business Management/Administration. She also serves as the social media coordinator for the Fisk University Student Ambassadors, senior veteran for the Fisk University Cheerleaders for 3 years, and lastly a member of the Chicago club. In the summer of 2021, Trinity interned at Tennessee Lottery Corporation and enjoyed her time there. Trinity managed to be on the honor roll for 3 years and worked hard to stay on there for her last year. All her life she wanted to perform when it came to singing, dancing, acting, or even cheering on the basketball team. Trinity performed in a musical in high school for 4 years and her favorite was playing Little Inez in Hairspray. Trinity wants to pursue her dream by continuing with going to get her masters and becoming a management consultant.

Semiat Omotunwashe

Semiat Omotunwashe serves as the Chief Justice of the Student Government Association. Born and raised in Southwest Alief, Houston, Texas, she is a junior majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in hopes of pursuing a career in Health Care. She works as a Pharmacy Technician at Walgreens where she seeks to become nationally and immunization certified. In the Summer of 2022, she shadowed physical therapists at Memorial Hermann Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation clinic in Houston and got the opportunity to firsthand experience patient care. Besides serving as Chief Justice, she currently takes on the role of Event Coordinator of the African Student Association at Fisk University that serves over a hundred members. During her first year at Fisk, she initiated a Fisk Bulldog Newsletter as the president to provide her fellow Fiskites an efficient method to document our campus events, announcements, and contact information for Fisk Students to easily access each month. Another initiative she started was the SGA Food Committee, where she and other students were responsible for being the liaison between Sodexo Dining and the student body. Semiat is a well-rounded student where she incorporates her interests in arts, sports, academics, leadership, and service into her everyday lifestyle at Fisk.

Pratyush Khanal

Pratyush Khanal serves as the Chief Justice Intern of the Student Government Association. Hailing from Nepal, he is a freshman majoring in Computer Science. He is also a member of Fisk Executive Leadership Program and Fisk LEAD Program. He is a W.E.B Dubois Honors Scholar and member of Fisk CS club. Pratyush wants to explore his interests and achieve his goals with Fisk.