Meet the Candidates

Get to know the students who are running to support all undergraduate students at the university.

College of Arts and Sciences Candidates

Josh Heubner
As a candidate, people would describe me as someone who is hardworking, follows the rules and constitution and a student who wants to make the University of Missouri the greatest college in the United States of America.

John Bertoncin
Hello everyone! My name is John Bertoncin, and I am a Freshman from Kansas City, MO. I am currently double-majoring in Political Science and Constitutional Democracy and am involved in Model UN, Missouri Debate Union, Political Science Club, First Year Council. I would love to be one of your next Senators for Arts and Sciences!

Noah Schnarre
I have been in MSA for just around a year. I am now Fiscal Chair of the legislative cabinet and I intend to serve the association well in the role. I stand up for students in every aspect I can and make sure to work with those around me to be able to do that in a way that is viable.

Brayden Pirrung
I am a junior studying constitutional democracy and political science. I currently serve as an Academic Senator and Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee, and I’m excited to have the chance to continue to represent the College of Arts & Science. I hope to help create more accessible resources for students and foster a strong sense of community on campus. M-I-Z!

Lauren Holcomb
Hi! My name is Lauren, I’m from St. Louis, and I am a sophomore majoring in Political Science. I am involved in MSA’s Sustainability Board, Women in Natural Resources and I also work as a desk attendant in the residence halls.

Lucas Warren
Lucas Warren is a Senior from Festus, Missouri, studying Constitutional Democracy and Political Science. On campus, Lucas is a captain of the Mizzou Mock Trial Association, and a member of Mizzou Model United Nations.

Ally Sharp
Ally, a senior from Kansas City, MO, is a communication major pursuing minors in both journalism and business. Ally has served as an Academic Senator since fall 2023 and has been a Senator since the fall of 2022. Currently, Ally holds the Legislative PR Coordinator position on MSA’s Legislative Cabinet. Aside from MSA, Ally is also a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority and Matchbook Marketing.

Addie Rezac
Hello! My name is Addie Rezac, I am from Peoria, IL and am a freshman majoring in Political Science (Pre-Law emphasis). I participate in MSA as an At-Large Senator and member of the Internal Affairs Committee. I am also a member of Mizzou Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science club.

Owen Powell
My name is Owen Powell, I am a sophomore from Edwardsville, Illinois. I am an English major and am planning on attending law school after my undergraduate. As for involvement on campus, I am a member of Phi Alpha Delta, a pre-law fraternity.

Nicholas Ruggeri
My name is Nick Ruggeri, I am from St. Louis, Missouri, I am majoring in Political Science, Public Administration & Policy, and Constitutional Democracy. I am an Advocacy Chair for RHA, serve as an At-Large Senator and Vice-Chair for the Internal Committee in MSA and I am looking forward to hopefully working within the Association to make Mizzou a better campus and institution!

Amrya Walker-Whitlock
My name is Amyra Walker-Whitlock and I am a Freshman from St. Louis, MO, majoring Economics. I am currently in First Year Council (FYC) and the University of Missouri Economics Society, with plans to continue expanding my involvement! I stand by a duty to forge an ever-improving campus environment inspired by the voices of the students!

Cody Jenkins
My name is Cody Jenkins, and I am a senior studying Economics. I come from southwest Missouri. I’ve been a Senator in MSA since freshman year and have passionate about low-income student issues and making sure University decisions reflect the needs of students.

College of Health Sciences Candidates

Platinum Liang
Hello! My name is Platinum Liang and I am a junior studying Health Science from St. Peters Missouri. I have been involved in senate since my freshman year along with the Asian American Association, MU Future Providers of America, STEM Cubs, research, MedZou, an ambassador for MedOpp and College Mentors for Kids. I also work as a teaching assistant in the College of Health Sciences and I am a nurse tech at the University Hospital.

Luis Cabellero
Hi, my name is Luis Caballero, and I’m from Chicago, Illinois. I’m a sophomore studying Political Science and Criminal Justice, and I am an active member of Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity, where I have had the opportunity to develop leadership skills, build meaningful connections and contribute to my campus community

Missouri School of Journalism Candidates

Jacob Miklas
I am Jacob Miklas, a Junior Honors Journalism and Constitutional Democracy Student in my third semester as an MSA senator. I have also worked with Columbia Missourian, The Maneater, Phi Alpha Delta, the Missouri House of Representatives and much more. I have done work for better housing and freedom of expression in MSA and I want to continue that work.

Sinclair School of Nursing Candidates

Callan Wheeler
My name is Callan Wheeler and I am a sophomore Nursing student here at Mizzou. I am a Missouri native and come from a family Beef Cattle operation established in 1888 outside of Kahoka, Missouri. On campus I am involved in Mizzou Catholic, Mizzou Student Nurses Association and VASORUM vascular research lab at NextGen Precision Health.

Julia Lipp
My name is Julia Lipp! I am a third semester Pre-Nursing student from Kansas City, Missouri, and am passionate about health policy and advocacy. My involvement on campus is that I serve as the Co-Director of Population and Global Health for Student Nurses Association, an At-Large Senator for MSA, and the First Year Council Co-Director.

Trulaske College of Business Candidates

Gaby Van Winkle
My name is Gaby Van Winkle, I’m a senior and business major here at Mizzou. I transferred here in 2022 from St. Louis and I’ve been involved since my first semester here. I’m an active member of ATB, and a member of Tau Sigma. I have a lot of big ideas about legislation and am looking forward to potentially working with you all!

Morgan Ribble
Hi! I am Morgan Ribble! As a sophomore honors Business Management major with a minor in Law on the pre-law track from St. Louis, I am excited to be a candidate. I am actively involved in Delta Gamma Sorority, the Undergraduate Women’s Pre-Law Fraternity and the Society of Human Resource Management. I am super eager to contribute my skills and dedication to the Senate and to make Mizzou an even better place. MIZ!

Kendall Watson
Hello! My name’s Kendall Watson, and I’m a junior from Kansas City majoring in accounting and economics. Around campus, I’m involved in a commodities trading competition, an associate member of the University of Missouri Investment Group and a student worker with EHS Radiation Safety. Through these experiences, I’ve learned a lot and met many amazing people. As a senator, I will do my part to make sure others have these same opportunities moving forward.

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