Management

Campaign Manager

Ashlyn Tait

Ashlyn is a transfer student this year here at the University of Kansas. She has graduated from Neosho County Community College with an Associate’s of Science degree of Athletic Training. Here at the University of Kansas she is apart of student senate as a Senator of Education. She is also apart of the Trio program for first generational students. She came to the University of Kansas to continue on to get her bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science.

Campaign Manager

Mihir Sarja

This is Mihir Sarja (he/him/his) and he is the Outreach Director for Student Senate! His work in Senate has been very meaningful to him, working to advance environmental change on campus as well as overall awareness of Student Senate. He's currently a senior studying Environmental Studies with a minor in business, and continuing my education at KU to get my Master’s in Environmental Assessment next year. In the Lawrence community, he's part of Sunrise KU and currently work at Starbucks on Mass St, getting to know many of the locals through one of his favorite things, coffee. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and staying curious about the world.

Director of Outreach

Molly Kate Feighny

This is Molly Kate Feighny, and she is a sophomore running to be a junior/senior representative of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. She is from Dallas, TX and currently studying to earn a B.S. in Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology. Molly Kate served as a freshman/sophomore CLAS representative this past year, including serving on the Student Rights and Affairs' Council, and the Education Opportunity Funding Board. In her free time, she is involved in a number of clubs and activities on campus including American Medical Women's Association, Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women, and the Gillath Lab, where she has taken on lead researcher for their study about AI and attachment theory. She is also committed to service through Camp Kesem where she is currently serving as Make the Magic Coordinator. She hopes to bring her work ethic and diverse knowledge to Student Senate for year two!

Director of Outreach

Anna Cashett

Meet Anna, a junior from Kansas City, Missouri, double majoring in Political Science and Communication Studies. She has had the joy of being involved in several organizations at KU, including Alpha Chi Omega, The Dole Institute of Politics Student Advisory Board and Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity. Outside of the classroom, Anna loves traveling to new places, reading a great book and exploring Lawrence!

Campus Relations Director

Monisha Biswa

This is Monisha Biswa, a third year political science student here at KU! She's currently VP of Minorities in Pre-Law Association and the Director of Social Justice for Student Senate. She has enjoyed her position in Student Senate connecting with all of the multicultural organizations on campus. Outside of KU, she is interning with the Department of Commerce this spring helping Minority and Women owned businesses in Kansas!

Coalition Development Director

Jadyn Walker

This is Jadyn Walker and he is a second year student studying political science. He has been actively involved with Student Senate since the fall of his freshman year and has loved every moment of it. He has also been involved with KU Mock Trial, Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law fraternity), and actives with the Dole Center of Politics! He also is involved with the young adult ministry at is church. Some of his favorite things to do are listen to music, have deep conversations with his friends, travel, and meet new people and hear their stories! He is passionate, optimistic, and charismatic about doing his small part in bringing purpose change and empowering others in his communities and schools! Currently, one of his favorite quotes is “live in the present moments that use to be the unimaginable future!” Rock Chalk!

Financial Advisor

Chris Raithel

This is Chris, he is a third year student at KU and in his second year of Student Senate. He's studying accounting with a minor in business analytics, and hoping to make a career in auditing. Chris has been an officer for the Undergraduate Business Council and Honors Community Advocates, a volunteer for the Campus Cupboard, and a co-founder of KU Gaymers, which provides recreation for queer and trans students on campus. He grew up in rural Kansas and likes to visit home from time to time to see his family, golden retrievers, and rabbit. Previously in Senate, Chris assisted deliberations in the Finance Council and wrote legislation to improve access to funding. This year he has provided support to the DEI and Educational Opportunity Funds. If you have any questions about the Senate funding process, let him know and he'll be happy to help!

Director of Outreach

Casey Soper

Casey Soper is a sophomore at KU, majoring in Film and Journalism, and minoring in English. Casey is in his first year of Student Senate, serving as a Senator for the college of Liberal Arts & Sciences. As a Senator he is a part of the Student's Rights & Affairs committee. After joining he has learned more about how to build community around the KU campus. When he’s not working at the downtown Starbucks on Mass St, he likes to watch movies and listen to music.

Photographer

Aria Woolsey

Aria Woolsey is a Junior at the University of Kansas pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Strategic Communication with a minor in Psychology. Outside of doing photography for Student Senate, Aria is the Social Media Director of Her Campus KU, the Public Relations Manager for Alternative Breaks KU and works with the KU Alumni Association through the Homecoming Steering Committee as the PR and Outreach Co-Chair. Outside of KU, Aria is passionate about her work with local restaurant Big Mill where she manages their social media. She also is often working with brands like Rockstar, Student Prime and Samsung to promote brand love on campus.