SGA Viewbook 2011-2012

STEVIE-MARI DOVE HAWKINS Public Relations Director Classification: Class of 2013 Major: Computer Science Hometown: Lexington Park, Maryland Favorite Quote: "Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny."

Email: [email protected] As Public Relations Director for the 2011-2012 school year my job encompasses mak-ing sure that the student body is aware of every activity that is put on by Spelman’s Student Government Association (SSGA). It is also my job that SSGA is well known and promoted in the AUC and it’s community. Finally, I will make sure that the SSGA website and all of Spelman’s publications are accurate and up to date on all of SSGA’s activities and information.

Office of Student Life and Engagement

SGA Advisor: Director of Student Life

(404) 270-5142

Physical Location: Room 201, Manley Student Center

TONI CANNADY

Market Friday Director

Major: English

Classification: Class of 2012

Email: [email protected]

Favorite Quote: "The only way of finding the limits of the possible is by going beyond them into the impossible"-Arthur C. Clarke

SSGA/Market Friday Goals for this year: To provide an enjoyable experience through market Friday that connects students throughout Spelman and the Atlanta University Center.

We, the members of the 2011-2012 Spelman

Student Government Association are very

excited about the upcoming school year. We

look forward to serving and to keeping you

"Informed, Engaged and Involved". We have

established websites on Facebook and Twitter

because we sincerely want to be accessible

everywhere you are!

Please stop by!

Room 106, Lower Manley Student Center

Twitter: @SpelmanSGA

Www.facebook.com/SpelmanSGA

CORINTHIA WILKERSON, Chief Justice Classification: Class of 2014 Major: Biology Hometown: Lithonia, GA Favorite Quote: "Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self-confidence." -Robert Frost


My job on SSGA this year entails addressing the concerns of the students and presiding over judicial hearings. I will also

make sure to help those who voice their opinions, get justice for issues when needed, and maintain order with the students for a peaceful campus.

GABRIELLE J. HORTON, Special Events Director Classification: Class of 2012 Major: History Minor: French Hometown: Los Angeles, California Favorite Quote: I believe in the sweat of love and the fire of truth - Assata Shakur and ―You catch more bees with honey than you do with vinegar" - My Grandmother


My job on this year entails planning new and creative events that strengthen the cur-rent Spelman sisterhood. Along with its ties to its AUC and metro-Atlanta university counterparts, and dynamic Spelman College Alumnae!

To The Class of 2015,

Welcome to the sisterhood! We hope that you have enjoyed your NSO week. Make sure that you remember everything that you learned in NSO and apply it to your Spelman experience. You are about to embark on the best four years of your life. Don’t hold back. You have the tools to do anything you set your mind to. Study hard, get involved, and most importantly have fun!

BRITTANI GOODWIN, Administrative Director Classification: Class of 2013 Major: Economics and Mathematics Minor: Management & Organization Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Favorite Quote: ―Happiness depends more on the inward disposition of mind than on outward circumstances.‖ –Ben Franklin


My job this year entails the assurance of an effective and collaborative Student Government Association to make sure all the needs of the student body are met. I hope that my dedication to this job promotes a productive school year.

MORGAN JONES, Election Commissioner

Classification: Class of 2012

Major: English

Minor: Management and Organization

Hometown: Avon, Connecticut

Favorite Quote: "Be inspired to listen more, talk less, love harder, give beyond myself, & be conscious of the power I have to create the reality I want to see."


My job on this year entails: Planning and administering the campus wide election process to ensure that the most qualified campus representatives are ethically selected and placed into office. Elections include: Freshman Class Council, Spring Student Government Association Elections/ Class council elections, Mr. Blue and White and Miss Spelman College.

TAYLOR HAWKINS, Public Relations Committee Classification: Class of 2013 Major: Dual Degree Engineering/ Mathematics Minor: Physics Hometown: Washington, D.C. Favorite Quote: Psalm 27:1-14

My job on this year entails helping to increase community involvement and interaction in creating a more personal connection with SSGA.

As Detailed in the Spelman College SGA Constitution:

“The Spelman Student Government Association (SSGA) is

a body composed of elected and appointed student

representatives which meets regularly to discuss matters

of general concern regarding students. The assembly

acts as a liaison between the student body and the

faculty, staff and administration by presenting propos-

als, programs, activities, and resolutions that reflect the

tenor of student opinion. The SGA also seeks to foster

sisterhood among Spelman women as well as to help

students gain an understanding of themselves, society,

and the African American heritage. …Spelman Col-

lege is committed to building a community of African

American Women who are leaders of tomorrow. The

school strongly encourages each woman to get in-

volved in the various committees, programs, and activi-

ties sponsored by the SSGA.”

TAYLOR ASHLEY ALLEN Spelman Student Government Association President

Classification: Class of 2012 Major: English Minor: Political Science Hometown: Portland, Oregon Favorite Quote: ―Don't measure life by the number of breaths you take, but by the number of moments that take your breath away.‖


As Spelman Student Government Association (SSGA) President it is my duty to serve the college as well as my Spelman Sisters. My duty is driven by passion, a love for Spelman and the desire to serve. Every student is a mem-ber of SSGA, and I will advocate for students having an active voice and presence on campus through various avenues such as registered student organizations, review boards, interview committees and other unconventional methods. I hope to inspire leadership in diverse capacities as well as promote engagement and activism throughout the campus community.

ERICA NICOLE PAIGE, Vice President Classification: Class of 2013 Major: Political Science/ Pre-Law Minor: N/A Hometown: Hattiesburg, MS Favorite Quote: "What you are is God's gift to you, what you become is your gift to God."


As Vice President of Spelman Student Government, my job on this year involves presiding as Speaker of the House over the House of Representatives, which includes all RSO’s (Registered Student Organizations). Also to organ-ize RSO fairs throughout the year as well as community service projects for RSOs. I will also work in correlation with other SSGA members to execute the wants and needs of the Student Body. Finally, I will remain accessible for stu-dent’s to express concerns they may have with SSGA as well as other sectors of our institution.

CAMILLE F. SHINE, Public Relations Committee Classification: Class of 2012

Major: Political Science/Pre-Law

Minor: Management Organization

Hometown: Brooklyn, New York

Favorite Quote: "He who fears being conquered is sure of defeat" -Napoleon Bonaparte


My job on this year entails for me to work hard and remain dedicated to upholding the Spelman College mission while promoting leadership and sisterhood. Also my job en-tails for me to stay innovative and committed to all SSGA publications.

MARISSA ROBINSON, First Year Liaison Classification: Class of 2014 Major: Psychology Minor: Environmental Health Hometown: Columbia, MD


Favorite Quote: Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us.' We ask our-selves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous? Actually, who are you *not* to be? You are a child of God. Your

playing small does not serve the world. There's nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we uncon-sciously give other people permission to do the same. As we're liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others." -Marianne Williamson

My job as this year’s First Year Liaison is to focus on helping the freshmen council and SSGA to work together as one unit. I will also manage all New Student Orientation activities, oversee SSGA night during New Student Orientation and serve as First Year Class Council Advisor. I will promote knowledge about SSGA and it’s functions, and serve as advisor for the first regional step show. Finally, I will serve as Co-Manager of the first year class council elections, and work to implement initiatives to enhance the first year experience.

CHELSEA CHRISTINE WILLIAMS, Secretary of Business & Finance Classification: Class of 2012 Major: Economics Hometown: Raleigh, NC Favorite Quote: ―The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate‖– Oprah Winfrey


As Secretary of Business and Finance my job on this year entails managing the SSGA Scholarship Kick Off and Program. With this there are many scholarships avail-able: Meal Plan, Book Stipend, Parking Stipend, and Legacy Leadership Awards. I will also be hosting and co-advising Spelman SAFAC Sessions, a resource for student organizations and individuals which provides mini grants and event management ad-vising. For more specific SAFAC inquires please check out the SSGA website or hard copied information outside the Office of Student Life. I will also be managing all Stu-dent Government Association spending and allocating funds to student government programming for the 2011-2012 school year. Finally, I will be promoting Financial Fit-ness & Career Development through the Young Black and Rich Speaker Series and the financial education advocacy group ―Golden Purse."

KAYLA CONTI, Secretary of Student Affairs Classification: Class of 2013 Major: Psychology Minor: Management & Organization, Spanish Hometown: Oakland, CA Favorite Quote: " If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude." Maya Angelou Email: [email protected]

As Secretary of Student Affairs for the 2011-2012 academic year, I will be working closely with Dr. Killian and the office of Student Affairs and enhancing the visibility and transparency of SSGA by providing students with opportunities to voice their opinions and concerns through questionnaires, polls and town hall events. In addition, I hope to revitalize campus spirit by hosting a variety of events and bringing fresh new ideas to Market Friday. After this year, I want the Spelman sisterhood to be stronger than ever and I hope to build a platform for my fellow Spelmanites to use as a stepping-stone for making connections and establishing lasting bonds.

KELLY NICOLE HARPER, Secretary of Academic Affairs Classification: Class of 2012 Major: English Minor: Educational Studies Hometown: Silver Spring, MD/Washington, D.C. Favorite Quote: Commit your plans to the Lord and you will succeed (Proverbs 16:3)


My job this year entails building the American Sign Language (ASL) course that I started last year as it grows to have multiple levels, continuing my ―I Am Not My Grade: Stories of Resilience and Perseverance‖ forum as well as work towards bringing back the New York Times program.

AFTON LANE, Secretary of Enrollment Management Classification: Class of 2013 Major: English (Pre-law Concentration) Minor: Business Administration Hometown: Houston, TX Favorite Quote: "You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won't feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do."


As Secretary of Enrollment Management my job on this year entails to serve as a co-manager of the 1st Year Council Elections, serve as advisor for the 1st Regional Stepshow, serve as a liaison between the student body and the VP of Enrollment Management. I also plan to keep Spelman ALIVE, through enhancement of the Spelman sisterhood and a successful transition for all arriving and leaving Spel-

ISIS ROSE, Secretary of Institutional Advancement Class of 2012 Major: Sociology & Anthropology Hometown: Kennesaw, GA Favorite Quote: "Be a light in a dark place. Too many lights in a room and we're all blind."


My job on this year entails getting students of all classifications to understand the importance of student giving—even before becoming a graduating senior or an alumna –while forging mutually beneficial relationships with our alumnae network. Your give counts!

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SGA Viewbook 2011-2012