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Jimmy Conley, '26
JSGA Co-president
Hometown: Avondale, Pennsylvania
Majors: leadership studies and rhetoric and communication studies
Activities: Queally Center for Admission head intern, orientation leader, Richmond Men's Club Volleyball co-president, and Weinstein Center for Recreation Member Services employee
Why I love Jepson: I love the professors' passion for their subject matter and their dedication to instilling a sense of curiosity in their students.
Why JSGA: I serve on the JSGA because I genuinely love Jepson and the University of Richmond community as a whole and want to plan events that students will attend and enjoy.
Fun fact: I am a huge Eagles fan and a movie nerd!
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Kenzie Proukou, '26
JSGA Co-president
Hometown: Duxbury, Massachusetts
Majors: leadership studies and creative writing
Activities: Student Advisory Council chair at the Weinstein Center for Recreation, Women's Club Volleyball co-president, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity member, Weinstein Center for Recreation Member Services assistant and Student Advisory Council representative, and Weinstein Learning Center writing consultant
Why I love Jepson: I love the stimulating, discussion-based classes that encourage students to think creatively about real-world problems and question past assertions to achieve future progress. I am beyond grateful to be surrounded by professors and peers who are intellectually curious and passionate about making positive impacts wherever possible.
Why JSGA: I joined the JSGA to ensure the continued cultivation of Jepson's community-centered culture and to advocate on behalf of my peers.
Fun fact: While serving as a marketing and publicity intern for Host of Sparrows Aerial Circus here in Richmond, I have taken classes to learn aerial circus arts and immersed myself in the community of students and instructors. It has been tons of fun!
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Lizzie Camp, '26
Class of 2026 Senator
Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida
Majors: leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law (PPEL) with a concentration in politics
Activities: Delta Delta Delta Sorority member
Why I love Jepson: I love how the classes connect to present-day events and stimulate discussion about why leadership is important, how it has changed history, and how we can use it most effectively.
Why JSGA: I want to serve on the JSGA to inspire incoming students to learn about and develop an interest in the Jepson School. The school offers an amazing curriculum that can pair well with any major or minor!
Fun fact: I was born during a hurricane!
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Zack Filene, '27
Class of 2027 Senator
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Majors: leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law (PPEL) with a concentration in politics
Activities: University of Richmond Athletics photographer/videographer, Men's Club Volleyball co-president, McDowell Institute Student Fellow
Why I love Jepson: Jepson fosters a unique environment that encourages engagement with professors and peers. The courses challenge us to look at the world from new perspectives and provide the framework for understanding complex problems.
Why JSGA: I want to advocate for the student body and help every student maximize Jepson's opportunities and utilize the extensive resources available.
Fun fact: I’m a three-time consecutive belly flop contest winner!
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Sydney Hass, '26
Class of 2026 Senator
Hometown: Yorktown, Virginia
Majors: leadership studies and American studies
Minor: music
Activities: Club Field Hockey member, Schola Cantorum singer, University Museums attendant, Digital Scholarship Lab research intern
Why I love Jepson: My Jepson classes foster critical thinking and teach me to challenge my own ideas. Leadership studies gives me an interdisciplinary understanding of how and why people influence one another and the ethical implications of those interactions.
Why I want to serve on JSGA: Jepson has been a highlight of my UR experience. Serving with JSGA gives me the opportunity to give back by sharing what students are interested in and fostering conversations that challenge and expand our worldviews.
Fun fact: I have type 1 narcolepsy!
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Hayleigh McPeak, '27
Class of 2027 Senator
Hometown: Chesterfield, Virginia
Majors: leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law (PPEL) with a concentration in economics
Minor: Latin American, Latino, and Iberian studies
Activities: Office of Admission tour guide, office assistant, and intern; Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity member; Kappa Delta Sorority member; Women in Economics member; Phi Alpha Delta member; and McDowell Institute Student Fellow
Why I love Jepson: Jepson challenges students to think critically about how to improve the world around us. Jepson professors constantly encourage us to share different perspectives in discussions that go beyond the surface to examine complex topics.
Why JSGA: I want to help all students understand and effectively utilize all of the resources provided by the Jepson School.
Fun fact: I have two Ragdoll cats!
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Marcele Pizzato, '27
Class of 2027 Senator
Hometown: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Majors: leadership studies and philosophy, politics, economics, and law (PPEL) with a concentration in politics
Minor: creative writing
Activities: McDowell Institute Student Fellow, Humanities Fellow, Richmond Mock Trial member, Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity member
Why I love Jepson: The classes! Starting with LDST 101 with Dr. Kaufman, my classes have introduced me to important texts that opened my mind and made me a better interdisciplinary thinker. The classes also provide a place to have productive discussions with other Jepson students.
Why JSGA: I like the student body! Jepson is a smaller community within the University. Jepson students represent multiple backgrounds and academic interests, which makes for a lively environment of scholars who can learn from each other.
Fun fact: I own two slide whistles I play when I can’t focus. So far I can play only Beatles songs!
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Jake Schumer, '26
Class of 2026 Senator
Hometown: Newtown, Connecticut
Majors: leadership studies and political science
Minor: Latin American, Latino, and Iberian studies
Activities: Kappa Alpha Fraternity member
Why I love Jepson: Classes centered around leadership connect well with my study of political science and help me understand the role of ethics and accountability.
Why JSGA: Serving on JSGA is a meaningful way to be involved and bring my own ideas to Jepson while representing other students who care deeply about the school.
Fun fact: You will see me wearing Crocs to nearly every class.
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