Student Senate
The Student Senate is the legislative body of DePauw Student Government. These senators serve as the primary advocates for the student body and are crucial in bringing change to campus.
The Student Senate is comprised of eleven Senators: two representative per academic class and one from each academic school (Creative School, School of Business, and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences). It is chaired by the Executive Vice President and meets every Monday 11:30AM EST.
Class of 2026 Senator
Leila Kirkpatrick
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Year at DePauw: 2026
Major(s) and Minor(s): Sociology Major and Psychology Minor
Extracurricular Activities:
President of Lambda Tau chapter of zeta phi beta sorority, Inc., Parliamentarian of AAAS, Bonner Scholar
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Best Ways To Contact: Lkirkpatrick_2026@depauw.edu​​​
Class of 2026 Senator
Amia McDonald
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Year at DePauw: 2026
Major(s) and Minor(s): Global Health Major and Computer Science and Africana Studies Double Minor
Extracurricular Activities: Elite PreciZion Step Team, Heat Majorette Dance Team, Exalt Gospel Choir, AAAS, Posse Scholar
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Class of 2027 Senator
Ayden Zinkovich
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Terre Haute, IN
Year at DePauw: 2027
Major(s) and Minor(s): Communications Major
Extracurricular Activities: Tennis Team, Media Fellow, Kappa Kappa Gamma, and WGRE
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Best Ways To Contact:
aydenzinkovich_2027@depauw.edu
Class of 2027 Senator
Kameron Bailey
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Year at DePauw: 2027
Major(s) and Minor(s): Biochemistry Major
Extracurricular Activities: Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc, DAA, Future Medical Professionals of DePauw, DePauw Football, DePauw Track and Field, and Pre-Health Mentor
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Class of 2028 Senator
Metzli Hernandez
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Year at DePauw: 2028
Major(s) and Minor(s): Political Science and Sociology Major
Extracurricular Activities: CLC, The Heat, Student Union Board, Bonner Scholar, NAACP Intern
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Class of 2028 Senator
Alexa Garner
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Medina, TN
Year at DePauw: 2028
Major(s) and Minor(s): Education Studies and Philosophy Double Major
Extracurricular Activities: The Castle, Yoga Club, Philosophy Club
Best Ways To Contact:
alexagarner_2028@depauw.edu​
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Class of 2029 Senator
Gabby Johnson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Nobelsville, IN
Year at DePauw: 2029
Major(s) and Minor(s): Undecided
Extracurricular Activities: Ethics Bowl, Honor Scholar, CPC at the Hubbard Center
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Class of 2029 Senator
Arham Farooq
Pronouns: he/him/his
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Year at DePauw: 2029
Major(s) and Minor(s): Finance and Computer Science Double Major
Extracurricular Activities: Member of PSA, MSA, Marketing Group, Consultancy Group, Cricket Club, and Volleyball Club
Best Ways To Contact:
arhamfarooq_2029@depauw.edu, Instagram: @arhm__f
Creative School Senator
Amise' Calliste-David
Pronouns: she/her/hers/they/them/theirs
Hometown: Simi Valley, CA & Gurnee, IL
Year at DePauw: 2026
Major(s) and Minor(s): English Writing Major
Extracurricular Activities: Delta Gamma, Alpha Psi Omega/Duzer Du, e-Sports, NAIPA, DePauw Theatre, and Resident Assistant
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Best Ways To Contact:
acalliste-david_2026@depauw.edu
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School of Business Senator
Jess Jordan
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Park City, UT
Year at DePauw: 2027
Major(s) and Minor(s): Computer Science and Economics Double Major
Extracurricular Activities: Vice President of the Women in Computer Science ACM-W Chapter, Hillman Intern, STEM Guide, Science Research Fellow, Vice President of Intellectual Development for Alpha Chi Omega
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Best Ways To Contact:
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Senator
Briah O'Neal
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Year at DePauw: 2028
Major(s) and Minor(s): Neuroscience Major
Extracurricular Activities: Women's Tennis Team, Vice President of DAA, Author of children's book Serve It to Me TOO!, Events and Outreach Director of MAPS (Minority Association of Premedical Students), Secretary of S.O.C.I.S (Students of Color in STEM), general body member of the following: AAAS, FUMP, Pre-surgery club, and pre-med/health club
Best Ways To Contact: briahoneal_2028@depauw.edu
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