President's Council

President's Council is a representative body of students who serve in an advisory role to the President of the college. Members of the President's Council have the unique opportunity to contribute to institution-wide decisions by ensuring the President is aware of, and understands, students' evolving needs and interests. The Council meets with the President and/or various college leaders once per block.

2024-2025 Academic Year Members

Yumna Ali

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Yumna Ali is a current sophomore and 2023 Boettcher Scholar from Denver, Colorado. She is relentless in her passion for business and advocating for social issues that affect underrepresented and minority communities. At CC, she enjoys participating in student organizations and clubs including the Muslim Student Association, Women in Business, and Clay Club. Previously, Yumna served as a Business Operations Associate at Denver International Airport, where she developed various professional skills in the workplace. Now, she hopes to use her experiences as part of the President's Council to further advocate and enhance the student experience throughout campus. Plus, you can always find a bright smile on her face!

Nick Bradley

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My name is Nick Bradley. I am from Chicago, a Sophomore, and a Molecular Biology Major and HBK Minor on the pre-med track. I am the founder of the CC Spikeball Club and am active in a variety of health clubs on Campus

Samuel Carr

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Hi, my name is Samuel Carr, and I use he/him pronouns. I am a junior from Seattle, Washington, majoring in Mathematical Economics. I am a captain of the club baseball team and plan to further my involvement on campus this year! I enjoy skiing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with friends in my free time. At home, I appreciate working outside and Seattle during the summertime. This year I am excited to help everyone make a difference at school!

Alicia Chavez

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Hello, my name is Alicia Chavez! I am a junior and a 2024-25 Alumni Association Scholarship Recipient from Denver, Colorado. My major is political science with a minor in music, with my instrument focus being jazz piano. In addition, I have joined the CC Chamber Chorus and perform twice a semester. I am a Senior Ambassador and an Outreach and Access intern for the Admission Office, and I absolutely love my job. I am also a part of Somos, the Latinx Student Union, as well as Model United Nations. Additionally, I hold a Co-President position in the Freerider's Union of Colorado College with my main role being the management of our scholarship program. I am so excited and honored to be a part of the council this year and aid in furthering our community-building initiatives on campus! 

Finn Donahue

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Hello! My name is Finn Donahue. I am a Sophomore Mathematical Economics Major and Technology Portfolio Manager in the CC Investments Club. I enjoy anything and everything with numbers and math. I am also a Music Minor and Guitarist in Tiger Jazz and other bands around campus. Outside of class, I love to run, ski, and guide trips through Outdoor Education. I am very excited to be a part of the President's council this year so that I can be a better advocate for the aspirations and voices of my fellow peers. I am very excited about what the future holds for CC!

Alva Hamreteg

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My name is Alva Hamreteg and I am senior international student from Stockholm, Sweden studying Environmental Studies and Anthropology. Here at CC, I’m an FYP mentor, I work at the Writing Center and at Ed Robson Arena and am a captain for Zenith Ultimate Frisbee. I love the sense of community we have at CC and I’m looking forward to being involved with President’s Council as a platform for elevating student voices.

Royce Hinojosa

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Hi, my name is Royce Hinojosa (he/him) and I'm a junior from Durango, CO, double majoring in Business, Economics, and Society and Philosophy on the pre-law track as a 2022 Boettcher Foundation Scholar. I have numerous manuscript publications focusing on environmental and rural education in partnership with Fort Lewis College, the Gates Family Foundation, Mountain Studies Institute, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. And I am excited to continue advocating for students, especially here at CC! I am deeply passionate about our community and am involved with Outreach on CCSGA, the club Nordic Ski team, and the SoCC. 

Gabby Hooper

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My name is Gabby Hooper and I am a sophomore from Castle Rock, Colorado. I am undecided on my major, but will likely pursue a discipline in the humanities. I am a Women’s Educational Society Scholar and work on campus. In my free time, I love to play guitar and read. I have been passionate about and active in advocacy work for several years now and excited for the opportunity to continue here at CC. I am looking forward to contributing to and learning from the President’s Council this year!

Charlotte Maley

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Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte and I'm a junior who is majoring in Philosophy and minoring in Spanish and Journalism. I am a writer for The Catalyst student newspaper and a freshman peer mentor, as well as an active participant of Dance Workshop and an unofficial cosmetologist for college students. In my free time, I love to write, cook, watch films, and work at the farmer's market. I'm so honored to be a member of the President's Council this year, and I'm very excited to learn, grow, and help my community through such a wonderful avenue.

Willa McLaughlin

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Hello! My name is Willa McLaughlin, and I'm a sophomore from a small rural town in Washington. I'm currently undecided on my major and enjoying exploring all the liberal arts have to offer. I am on the Women's Basketball team, as well as a student facilitator with Creativity & Innovation. I enjoy dropping into Clay Club when I can, playing bluegrass music on the fiddle, and exploring videography and film production. I also love to be outdoors whenever possible, enjoy backpacking and camping and have explored this passion through work as a Wildland Firefighter for the US Forest Service. Colorado College has both challenged me and provided opportunities for growth that I didn't have access to growing up in an isolated community. I look forward to sharing that perspective and engaging with fellow students and CC leadership to better our community. 

Ben Murphy

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My name is Ben Murphy, and I am a senior majoring in Business, Economics, and Society. I am from Seattle, Washington but grew up abroad in South Africa, Israel, and Japan. Much of my involvement outside of the classroom takes place in the City of Colorado Springs where I worked with the Quad Innovation Alliance and Exponential Impact. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be more involved on campus through the President's Council.

Alex Sandoval

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Hi! My name is Alex Sandoval, and I am a fifth-year senior from Thornton, Colorado, majoring in Organismal Biology and Ecology with a minor in Human Biology and Kinesiology. I am a captain of the women’s soccer team and will be a fifth-year senior this upcoming fall. Beyond athletics, I enjoy hiking, running, reading, and spending time with my family, friends, and dogs!
On campus, I am actively involved in several roles: I work as a fitness center monitor at the Adam F. Press Fitness Center, a game day arena specialist at Ed Robson Arena, and a sports medicine aide in the varsity athletic training room. My dedication to the campus community and my peers inspired me to join the President’s Council, where I aim to advocate for my fellow students and help foster a positive and inclusive environment at Colorado College.
I look forward to collaborating with the President’s office, fellow council members, and the broader community to make a meaningful impact at CC.

Willa Schendler

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My name is Willa Schendler, and I am an interdisciplinary History-Philosophy major with minors in Spanish and Religion, and a Boettcher Scholar. I’m especially interested in the History and Philosophy of radical social movements. I work as a consultant at the Writing Center and as the Co-Editor in Chief at Cipher Magazine. I’m especially interested to talk about issues of justice, equity, and integrity at Colorado College as a member of the President's council this year.

 

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