Meet your Spring 2027 Candidates

Candidates represent both the academic college they study in and their community constituency listed below.

College of social sciences and humanities (CSSH)

Ayaat Fayez Khwaja - Islamic Society of Northeastern

Hello! My name is Ayaat Khwaja, I am a second year Political Science & International Affairs student, commuter, and transfer student. I am running to be your College of Social Sciences and Humanities Senator, and to represent my community, The Islamic Society of Northeastern University. I bring extensive experience leadership experience, having served as the Vice President and a Senator of the freshman class at Simmons University prior to my transfer last Spring, where I led inclusion initiatives through my work on the DEI, Academic Affairs, and Student Budget Committees. During my time at Simmons, I worked directly with administration on accessibility policies, low-stimulation spaces, a study room map, cultural club promotion, and more. Further experience which would guide my works in the Senate is my recent internship in the office of State Representative Brandy Fluker-Reid, wherein I proposed and wrote legislation, communicated with constituents, and contributed to addressing issues affecting diverse communities. Through my experience, I gained firsthand insight into how government institutions operate and develop policy, and how the needs of different constituencies must be balanced in the decision-making process. Furthermore, My advocacy work, youth advisory initiatives, and campus and community involvement further reflect my commitment to public service. As your Senator, I would propose initiatives strengthening DEI protections, addressing ICE and immigration concerns on campus, updating University transparency requirements, and expanding collaboration and advocacy with the City of Boston. I would like to see reforms that protect all of the student body, and promote the success of all of our students, regardless of their backgrounds. Let’s make it happen!

As a candidate for Senate, my goal is to strengthen belonging, connection, and representation for all students. I want every student to feel seen, heard, and valued within their acadmic and social spaces. I will focus on increasing transparency, improving communication, and creating more opportunities for students to share their voices. By building stronger relationships between students and Senate, I hope to make leadership more accessible and responsive. I am committed to advocating for inclusive spaces that reflect the diversity of our campus. Through collaboration and active listening, I will work to ensure that no student feels overlooked. My goal is to help create a campus environment where all students feel connected and supported throughout their time at the university.

Emma Dominik - AXO

Hi! My name is Emma Dominik and I am a Criminology and Criminal Justice major with minors in Law & Public Policy, International Affairs, and Sociology, running to represent CSSH and Alpha Chi Omega in Senate. As Director of Internal Mentorship in the Women's Research Engagement Network, I've advocated for research opportunities for CSSH students, and as a member of AXO's bylaws committee, I've learned how much clear and fair processes and standards matter. If elected, my goals are to make resources and opportunities easier for students to find, to listen closely to the students I represent in CSSH and Greek life, and to turn their concerns into legislation that works for students across campus.

Iceyy Barry - IRC

My name is Iceyy Barry, and I am running for Senate to help make Northeastern’s opportunities more accessible and its student representation more responsive. As a Criminology and Political Science student, IRC delegate, and founder of Looking Forward, I have experience advocating for others, building partnerships, and turning ideas into action. My priorities are improving access to internships and professional development, strengthening communication between students and SGA, and ensuring that underrepresented voices help shape campus decisions. I will listen carefully, advocate with purpose, and keep students informed about the progress of their concerns.

Quinn Fairbanks - PAD

I’m running for Senate to turn student concerns into policy. I’ll push for easier access to advising and career opportunities, a stronger voice for students who are rarely heard, and clear communication about what the Senate is doing. Representation should be measured by accessible results rather than promises.

D’Amore McKim School of business (DMSB)

Alejandra Barrionuevo - DZ

Hi Huskies! My name is Alejandra, and I am a freshman studying Business Administration and Economics, an international student from Madrid, and a new member of Delta Zeta. I am running for Senate because I believe every student deserves a student government that truly listens. As Senator, I will: - Advocate for balance, making sure there is better coordination between the university's academic calendar and student organisations, especially around exam periods such as midterms and finals, so that no one will have to choose between their grades and their communities here at Northeastern. - Make resources even more visible, so that every student knows where to find academic and mental health support before they feel overwhelmed. - Bring more voices to the Senate meetings, making sure that every underrepresented community is also heard. - Stay transparent by sharing what the Senate is working on. I’ve always been someone who likes to speak up whenever it’s needed or whenever something is unfair, and when I commit to something, I see it through to the end. I’d be honoured to have your vote!

Alexa Kemmer - KKG

My name is Lexi, and I am running for Senate to help represent the voices of our diverse student body. As a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma and an actively engaged student, I have seen and experienced the challenges of balancing academics, involvement, and access to resources. As a Senator, my goal is to promote clear communication and initiatives that represent the needs of all students. I am committed to considering every perspective, advocating for underrepresented voices, and collaborating to create a more supportive and connected Northeastern community.

Campbell Tucker - AEPHI

I'm running for Senate because I want to take a more active role in shaping the student experience at Northeastern and making sure different perspectives are represented. Through my involvement in Greek life and other campus communities, I've had the chance to connect with students from different backgrounds and understand some of the gaps in our experiences. As a Senator, I want to strengthen the connection between students and SGA and advocate for accessible resources and opportunities, especially around career development, networking, and co-op preparation. Above all, I want to be approachable, listen closely, and help turn student concerns into meaningful improvements.

David Xu - Esports Club

Mackenzie Savage - Electric Racing

Northeastern asks a lot of us. We move between campuses, jump into co-ops, and end up in places we never planned on, and somewhere in all that it’s easy to lose the feeling of belonging to one community. I’m running for Senate because I think we can do better, and that starts with being more responsible and more compassionate global citizens, toward the planet and toward each other. I want every Husky to feel at home wherever they land, and I want us to graduate from a university we’re proud to call ours, today and long after we leave.

Mariam Kaba - NASO

As a first-generation student and Torch Scholar, I understand the importance of having someone advocate for your needs. Through my experience with the Transform RI Project, I’ve helped lead a $1 million community initiative over three years in my hometown of Woonsocket, RI, including efforts to establish a local food pantry. This experience taught me that meaningful change starts with understanding community needs and connecting people with the right resources. I want to bring that same approach to Senate by advocating for equitable funding for student organizations, strengthening communication between SGA and student groups, and ensuring policies and procedures are clear, accessible, and consistently followed. I also hope to champion innovative solutions that help organizations operate more effectively. I’m ready to turn student voices into action, bridge the gap between student organizations and SGA, and ensure every Husky has the resources and support to thrive.

Pablo Little-Siebold - Economics Society

Northeastern is built around opportunity. Our student experience should match that ambition. I'm running for Senate to push for better housing options for transfer students, consistent academic advising for every student, stronger coordination between academic advisors and the Global Experience Office, and a campus community that stays connected as students move between Boston, co-op, and global programs. Students shouldn't receive different guidance depending on which advisor they happen to meet. Transfer students shouldn't be treated as an afterthought when it comes to housing. And studying abroad shouldn't mean losing your voice on the Boston campus. Northeastern is a global, constantly moving university. It's time we build the systems and community to match it.

College of science (COS)

Gabriel Swindle - HEAT

I believe that Northeastern can be a university more directly in touch with the needs of its students, but it can only be so if they give us, not only a seat at the table, but a place in conversations where our voice actually matters. The more that students can be involved in the decisions that directly impact our lives, the better the decisions made will be.

Min Kim - Survivor: Northeastern

Although I have never served in the Northeastern SGA Senate, I have held various leadership roles in my high school Student Council Association, where I developed skills in communication, advocacy, and representing the interests of my peers. I want to bring those experiences to Northeastern by helping strengthen the connection between the student body and SGA, allowing SGA to better understand students’ needs and work with the administration to improve the everyday Northeastern student experience. As a senator, I hope to build meaningful connections with students, listen to their concerns and ideas, and advocate for specific requests that can make a tangible difference in their lives. Ultimately, I want students to feel that their voices are not only heard, but actually represented within SGA.

Samuel Niles - Shakespeare Society

If re-elected I will continue the work that I have done over my past term around administrative transparency, student representation, and spurring the SGA into more activity. I am committed to representing the voices of my constituency and the student body as a whole.

Khoury college of computer sciences

Garima Chauhan - Women's Interdisciplinary Society of Entrepreneurship

Hi! I’m Garima, a CS major with an AI concentration in Khoury and the WeLaunch Associate at WISE. A lot of what makes college harder than it should be comes down to unwritten rules: what’s allowed, who to ask, how things work. That’s true for AI use, which changes from class to class, and it’s true for students who are new to tech or don’t see people like them in the room. I’m running for Senate to make those rules clear, build a shared baseline for AI, and make sure every student has a say in how we get there. I’d be glad to represent Khoury and WISE and I’d love to have your vote!

Gavin Rossi - Wireless Club

Hello! I’m Vin Rossi, a 3rd year Cybersecurity Major. Northeastern, as any university, is constantly changing and evolving. While I believe in constant evolution, it is vital that student voices are not only listened to, but transformed into policy. As Senator, I hope to talk with students across our campus to create a curriculum and community that benefits us all. This involves outlining student opinions and demands around forced AI integration, curriculum changes, and more.

College of Engineering

Hamza Rana - Biomedical Engineering Society

Rain Lin - NUVOTES

At the end of the day, talk is talk, and rhetoric is rhetoric. However, real action requires a Senate with Senators who treat representation as something more than just a normative ideal, but rather as an active responsibility that entails week-by-week action and outreach towards its constituents through regular conversations, accessible and welcoming digital and physical feedback channels ,and, most importantly, follow-through. Representation is easy to endorse, but the actual difficulty comes in situating that word into fruitful action, which is what I intend on doing as senator.