Student Body President: Sophia Smith (she/her/hers)
Email: assoupresident@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Hiya! I am so excited to have the privilege of working with such a cool student body and serving as your student body president ! I am a technical theater major hoping to go into theatrical lighting. I am very passionate about community service and hope to bring more programs and to build upon the preexisting ones here at SOU. I want to make sure of everyone’s voices and to advocate for basic needs and the support of student aid programs. I hope to have consistent communication with the student body so please reach out anytime! I look forward to meeting you!
Student Body Vice President: Lillian Alexander
Email: assouvicepresident@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 333 Stevenson Union – ASSOU Office
Hi! I am thrilled to be serving as your vice president for the year! I am a Biology major here at SOU with plans to attend grad school and hopefully become a vet. I look forward to working with you!
Director of Sustainability and Civic Engagement: Sierra Garrett (she/her)
Email: assousustain@sou.edu
Office Hours: Thursday 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Sierra Garrett is a Honors College Senior majoring in Sustainability, minoring in Communication Studies, and getting certificates in Environmental Communication and Sustainability Leadership. Her academic and professional goals include increasing equity in food production and access, promoting circular economic and agricultural frameworks, and using eco-social art as a vehicle for change. As the Director of Sustainability and Civic Engagement, Sierra advocates for students on all spectrums of engagement and works to make changes to affordability, accessibility, and empowerment of sustainability-centered student work.
Brayden Clayburn
-Former ASSOU President
-Economics with a Certificate in Applied Finance and Economics (CAFE)
-Joining student government gives me the opportunity to make a positive impact here at SOU. Through initiatives, events, and projects, I can work to improve the student experience, advocate for student rights and needs, and address important issues.
-My main focus in student government is growing ASSOU’s presence by collaborating with student organizations, engaging with the student body, and advocating for student rights and needs. Building partnerships with faculty and administration, utilizing social media and online platforms, and connecting with other student governments are effective strategies to expand ASSOU’s influence. By actively pursuing these initiatives, I can contribute to the growth and impact of ASSOU on campus and at the state level
-A fun fact about me is that I like to play pickleball
Director of Finance and Administration: Ku-Huan Chien
Email: assoutreasury@sou.edu
Office Hours: Monday 3:00pm – 5:00pm