About Annaliessa

  • Annaliessa Michelotti is a Junior at Iowa State double majoring in Women’s and Gender Studies and International Studies, with a minor in Sociology.
  • She was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, and moved to Iowa in 2009 with her mothers, Beck and Peggy.
  • Annaliessa has two younger brothers in Iowa, and two younger sisters in Ireland.
  • After graduating ISU, Annaliessa plans to join either The Peace Corps, or The US Air Force prior to obtaining a masters degree in International Studies. Annaliessa plans to make a career in the US Foreign Service.


  • Annaliessa is a member of Tri Iota, the Women’s and Gender Studies Honor Society, the Highway 30 Huddle, a local group focused on grassroots level activism, and Iowa State University Democrats.
  • Recently, Annaliessa volunteered on the Opperman for Story County Supervisor campaign
  • Gender Equality is very important to Annaliessa.
  • If Elected, she would make it a priority to be and advocate for strong female and minority voices, and work to promote minority leadership both on campus, and within Student Government.


Annaliessa at the 2018 Women's March.
Annaliessa and the ISU Basketball Team Volunteering with Story County Salvation Army. Dec 2018
  • In her free time, Annaliessa volunteers with the YWCA Girls POWER, the Salvation Army, and Quilts of Valor.
  • Annaliessa's volunteer work focuses on promoting gender equality, eliminating discrimination, and supporting veterans.
  • After several years of non-profit volunteer work and activism, Annaliessa cultivated a life long passion for community service. As an active member of the community, she advocates issues to help people find their voice. Annaliessa plans to do the same for the students of Iowa State. "All vocies deserve to be heard".
  • Annaliessa is determined to keep working to solve these issues as vice President of Student Government at Iowa State.


  • While school is not in session, Annaliessa works at the American Embassy in Dublin, Ireland, in the Executive Branch.
  • She works directly with the American Ambassador in the Protocol Department, assisting with planning Embassy events.
  • The knowledge, experiences, and leadership skills Annaliessa acquired during her time at the U.S. Embassy over the past two years will be instrumental in serving as your Vice President at Iowa State University.
Annaliessa in Scotland summer 2017