Student Council

Student Council is the representative and appropriating body of Student Government. Student Council is composed of twenty-nine members. There are:

  • Four executives (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer)
  • Four class representatives of each year
  • Two transfer representatives
  • Two international representatives
  • A council at large

Student Council is responsible for disbursing Student Activities Fee funds, supporting the Essential services like the Yearbook, and representing and supporting the John Jay student community. Find the Student Council Charter here

Follow Student Council on Instagram @JJCCouncil. Find Student Council meeting minutes here.

 

Executive Board

  • President - Jamella Richmond
  • Vice President - Zephan Patterson
  • Treasurer - In-Deria Barrows
  • Secretary - Zain Chaudhry 

Chief of Staff to Executive Board

  • Chief of Staff to President- Hridita Islam
  • Chief of Staff to Vice President- Cassiel Belnavis
  • Chief of Staff to Treasurer- David Quinteros
  • Chief of Staff to Secretary- Sengkathirkumaran Kalamohan

Senior Representatives

  • Najmul Islam
  • Saja Khalil
  • Halla Albukhatti
  • Jewel Rodriguez

Junior Representatives

  • Michael Farfan
  • Tasnim Nobah
  • Telecisa McKenzie
  • Dhariel Sanchez 

Sophomore Representatives

  • Valeria Pavia
  • Evelin Rosario Morales
  • Zobia Mushtaq
  • Louvinious Shuhari

Freshman Representatives 

  • Zaira Chowdhury
  • David Shinn
  • Beverly Carmona
  • Mohammed Nsiah 

Transfer Representatives

  • Anthony Gomez
  • John Harrison
  • Matthew Wiesner
  • Francely Rave 

Graduate Representative 

  • Rich Verdi
  • Raven Leigertwood
  • Amber Rivero
  • Vacant 

International Representatives

  • Taamesha Dindial
  • Elijah Bernard
  • Elena Munteanu
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College At Large

  • Amirah Low
  • Angelina Guifarro (Alternate)
  • Olami Ayebusiwa  (Alternate)
  • Kamaya Benjamin (Alternate)
  • Alvina Irfan (Alternate) 

USS Delegates

  • Davia Willis
  • Minahell Nadeem
  • Vacant
  • Vacant

CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities Delegate 

  • Ashley Acosta
  • Rae Ross
  • Rocco You
  • Vacant

Wednesday, February 4th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, February 18th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, March 4th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, April 15th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, April 29th, 2026

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Wednesday, May 13th, 2026 (If Needed)

  • Location: L2.71 (Club Row)

Committee on Clubs

The Committee on Clubs is the first step in student organizations receiving money from the Student Activity Fee. The Committee on Clubs review budgets and make suggestions to the organizations before approving and passing the budgets onto Student Council. See the Committee on Club Guidelines.

Social Media Coverage

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Apply for a position in Council today!
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For any questions or concerns, please email studentcouncil@jjay.cuny.edu.