Executive Board 2022-2023

Co-Chair: Ashley Ley (she/her) 

Ashley is a senior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and Chemistry double major and Music minor from Paynesville, Minnesota. This will be her fourth year in Building Bridges and has been a part of the Executive Board for three years. Aside from Building Bridges, Ashley is also involved in the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Proclaim Leadership Team, Pep Band Coordinator. She also works as a Biochemistry Molecular Biology Academic Assistant, Chemistry Teaching Assistant and Chemistry Department Worker. Ashley is looking forward to lead this organization and share the empowerment community and social justice creates.

Tessa Yeager (she/her) 

Tessa is a junior Geography, Political Science, and Environmental Studies triple major from Minneapolis, Minnesota. This will be Tessa's first year in Building Bridges as an Executive Board member. Outside of Building Bridges, Tessa is a sustainability intern, Geology Teaching Assistant, and works as a Residential Life receptionist. Tessa is excited to take on a big leadership position and to see the conference in early March. Tessa is excited for the process, but seeing the final result is going to be extremely satisfying. 

Secretary: Alex Dillon (they/them)

Alex is a sophomore Geology major with minors in Chemisty and Music from Eagan, Minnesota. This will be Alex's second year in Building Bridges and their first year on the Executive Board. Beside's Building Bridges, Alex is actively involved in the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. Alex is excited for all the different events and to be working with everyone to put the conference together.

Higher Education Liaison: David Eide (he/him) 

David is a senior Political Science and Biology double major from Andover, Minnesota. Outside of Building Bridges, David is also involved in Model United Nations, PageTurners Book Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Yearbook Committee, writes for the Gustavian Weekly, and is a part of the Voter Engagement Team. David is most excited to explore the new and interesting topics the conference has to offer. 

Community Outreach: Amy Haney (she/her) 

Amy is a senior Physcology major with a minor in Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies from Willmar, Minnesota. This will be Amy's first year in Building Bridges and she is most looking forward to the events. Outside of Building Bridges, Amy is heavily involved in the Psychology department. 

On Campus Media and Correspondance PR Chair: Katie Doolittle (she/her)

Katie Doolittle is a senior English major with a minor in Film and Media Studies from Plato, Minnesota. This is her third year in Building Bridges and in the past she was a Communications and Promotions Co-Captain and an Executive Board member. Outside of Building Bridges, Katie is involved in Gustie Greeters, LineUs, SRF (Students for Reproductive Freedoms) and writes and photographs for the Gustavian Weekly. She is a student employee for the Marketing and Communications office as well as the Center for Inclusive Excellence. Katie is looking forward to learn more about this year's topic with an amazing group of student leaders. 

Logistics Chair and Risks Manager: Haley Lukes (she/her)

Haley is a senior Social Studies Education major from Glencoe, Minnesota. Haley's previous involvements in Building Bridges includes Action Piece, Communications and Promotions, general committe member, and as the Higher Education Liason. Besides Building Bridges, Haley is also involved with the Academic Support Center, acts as a Building Operations Manger, and takes part in Handbells. Haley is looking forward to having a successful last year in Building Bridges and to be bringing such an incredibly important topic to the forefront of everyones thoughts. 

Student Advisor and Diversity Leadership Council Representative: Mad Chase (she/her)

Mad is a senior Scandanavian and History double major from Houston, Texas. This will be Mad's third year in Building Bridges and second year as an Executive Board member. Outside of Building Bridges, Mad is also involved with Gustie Greeters. She is also a student employee for the Writing Center and is a Swedish tutor. Mad is looking forward to seeing everyone's reaction to the new topic. 
 

Student Advisor: Ellie Hartmann (she/her) 

Ellie is a senior English major with a double minor in Political Science and Gender, Women, and Sexuality Studies from Waconia, Minnesota. This will be Ellie's fourth year in Building Bridges and her third year as an Executive Board member. Outside of Building Bridges, Ellie is also involved in Students for Reproductive Freedoms, works as a English and Three Crowns Academic Advisor, Writing Tutor and a Humanities Researcher. Ellie is looking forward to seeing the Action piece come to life. It's been her committee since her first year, and she just loves to see the creativity and how the committe all take a different avenue with their rooms.