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Student Leadership Council

Fostering Connection and Community

Drexel University's College of Arts and Sciences Student Advisory Board

The College of Arts and Sciences Student Leadership Council is a community of motivated undergraduate and graduate students who serve as liaisons between the student body and the College administration. Representing all undergraduate majors and graduate programs in the College of Arts and Sciences, Student Leadership Council members share their Drexel experiences with prospective students, advocate for student interests, assist with marketing and communication efforts and provide valuable feedback on College initiatives.

Join Us!

If you are interested in joining the Student Leadership Council, or just want to learn more, please email Janine Guerra, director of Recruitment for the College of Arts and Sciences.

Connect with Council Members

Current and prospective students are encouraged to reach out to the Student Leadership Council members below — you can ask questions or share feedback by emailing any member directly.

Drexel Student Kayla Alford Kayla Alford,
BA Communication ’24

Email: kva27@drexel.edu

My top cause? I really care about access to quality education. College does not just provide you with information to be successful in a specific field. It also allows you to expand your worldview and connect with people or communities you might not otherwise have the opportunity to experience.

Meet Kayla



Tamir Gorham Tamir Gorham,
BA Philosophy, Politics, & Economics ’25

Email: drexelemailhere@drexel.edu

My top cause? My top cause is definitely inequality in the educational system. “Education is the key to success” but only to the rich in America that can afford to send their children to the best schools with the best teachers and the best resources. Growing up in the Philadelphia public school system showed me first-hand how big the disparity is - even just 40 minutes outside of the city.

Meet Tamir



Rida Memon, BA Global Studies '24, Drexel University Rida Memon,
BA Global Studies ’24

Email: ram489@drexel.edu

My top cause? Helping vulnerable populations in the community, including refugees and asylum seekers, victims of global poverty, and victims of gender-based violence. My most recent co-op was at HIAS PA, a nonprofit organization where I helped refugees and asylum seekers apply for green cards, travel documents, and public benefits like food stamps and medical assistance. This was a very rewarding experience because I got to see how my work relieves them of some of the challenges that come with suddenly moving and adjusting to a new country.

Meet Rida



Photo Unavailable Icon Haneen Mutan,
BA Sociology ’24

Email: hwm26@drexel.edu

My top cause? I ultimately want to be an educator. My favorite movie is Freedom Writers and I believe a teacher is an educator, so part of the reason I want to be a teacher is to help create an impact.

Meet Haneen



Photo Unavailable Icon Sanjana Oak,
BS Psychology ’24

Email: sgo28@drexel.edu

My top cause? I’m passionate about inclusion and diversity, especially in social media, television, and film. I think accurate representation of diverse groups of people is important, can affect people’s sense of self —self-esteem, ethnic pride, etc.— and the way people develop.

Meet Sanjana



Photo Unavailable Icon Mia Rheineck,
BA English, Global Studies ’25

Email: mer377@drexel.edu

My top cause? Something I really care about is young women being able to see themselves in positions of power regardless of their chosen field. It is so important to have someone to look up to who can show what is possible.

Meet Mia



Favour Ujoatuonu is an undergraduate environmental science student in Drexel University's Department of Biodiversity, Earth and Environmental Science (BEES). Favour Ujoatuonu,
BS Environmental Science, Minor Environmental Studies ’25

Email: fau23@drexel.edu

My top cause? Right now, my top cause is solving how to implement the research that has been done on renewable energy at a faster rate. With most of the effort in this area being related to research, I feel like the best thing is to start using the different energies to expedite real-world results. Not just in an experimental format, but to implement renewable energy systems that can be sustained over the long term.

Meet Favour




Past Members

The Drexel University College of Arts and Sciences is sincerely grateful to our past members of the Student Leadership Council, especially for their stellar contributions and collective legacy of service. Thank you!

Class of 2023

Class of 2022

Class of 2021

Class of 2020