Eastman Students' Association

The purpose of the Eastman Students’ Association (SA) is to act as a liaison between the undergraduate students and the administration; to provide social activities to enhance and enrich student life; to promote the cultural, social, and physical well-being of undergraduates; to protect the academic and non-academic rights of students; to ensure quality educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods within the school; and to provide a forum for the expression of student views and interests.

The Eastman Students’ Association is advised by the Office for Student Activities. The SA and the Office for Student Activities act as liaisons between the Eastman School of Music and the School of Arts & Sciences and Hajim School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (commonly referred to as “The College” or the “River Campus”). In addition to the student organizations at Eastman, students have the opportunity to join any of the student organizations at the College. Students who are interested in joining an Eastman student organization, creating a new student organization or joining one on the River Campus are encouraged to speak with the Eastman Students’ Association President or staff from the Office for Student Activities.

If you are interested in joining the Eastman Students’ Association – send an email to studentactivities@pdc-f5-www-esm.rochester.edu-vs.its.rochester.edu

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2025-26 Executive Board

Eastman’s Executive Board Members are as follows:

Nichole Waligora, President
Miyako Cornelius, Vice President

Amanda Falls, Chief of Staff

Kai Harrington, Secretary of Public Relations

Julia Drover Crane, Deputy Secretary of Public Relations

 

(Currently Vacant), Academics Chair I
(Currently Vacant), Academics Chair II
Vacant, Community Service Chair
(Currently Vacant), Dining Services Chair
(Currently Vacant), Equity and Inclusion Chair
Vacant, Health and Wellness Chair
(Currently Vacant), Title IX Chair
Vacant, Transportation, Safety and Security Chair
(Currently Vacant), Yearbook Chair

Executive Board Position Descriptions

SA President

The executive and advocacy power of the Students’ Association will be vested in the President, and the President will be the official representative of the student body. The President will preside over Students’ Association meetings.

SA Vice President

The Vice President will fill the President’s role sand duties in the case of the President’s absence. The VP assists the President in the execution of Presidential duties and serves as parliamentarian at all meetings of the Executive Board and the SA Council.

SA Secretary of Public Relations

The Students’ Association Secretary shall be responsible for taking attendance minutes and detailed notes of all Students’ Association meetings. They will attend all Executive Board meetings, Town Hall meetings, and will assist the President in any secretarial needs.

SA Deputy Secretary of Public Relations

The Deputy Secretary of Public Relations shall be responsible for the conception, development, and publication of Eastman SA Government promotional materials.

SA Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff shall assist the President and Vice President with their duties that do not fall under the responsibilities of other executive members and shall organize executive functions as needed.

 

 The purpose of the Eastman  Graduate Students’ Association (GSA) is to act as a liaison between the graduate students and the administration; to provide a support structure for graduate student activities; to provide social activities to enhance and enrich student life; to promote the cultural, social, and physical well-being of graduate students; to protect the academic and non-academic rights of students; to ensure quality educational standards, facilities, and teaching methods within the school; and to provide a forum for the expression of student views and interests.

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2025-26 Executive Board

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Eastman’s GSA Executive Board Members are as follows:

TBD (President)
TBD (Vice President of Finance)
Chenxin Han (Vice President of Marketing)
Kimia Peykarzadeh (Doctoral Liaison)
Jacob Hunkins (MM/MA Liaison)