The Legislative Cabinet

The Legislative Cabinet provides essential expertise and support to members of the Legislative Branch and University of Missouri community. The Legislative Cabinet is led and appointed by the Speaker of the Senate. Together, we work to develop legislative strategies, deliver on student priorities, and collaborate with the other MSA branches.

Meet the members of the 64th Session’s Legislative Cabinet!

Speaker of the Senate

Maggie Funston (She/Her)

Junior studying Political Science

The Senate Speaker serves as the head of the Legislative Branch and provides direction for the Senate.

Contact Maggie

Legislative Chief of Staff

Ally Sharp (She/Her)

Junior studying Communications

The Legislative Chief of Staff assists the Senate Speaker with Cabinet initiative implementation and the training, development, and engagement of Senate membership.

Contact Ally

Legislative Clerk

Jordon Johnson (he/him)

Senior studying Constitutional Democracy

The Legislative Clerk manages Senate documents and records, including publicizing appropriate minutes and agendas of Senate meetings, managing Senate attendance, voting records, submitted legislation, and Senator Resources.

Contact Jordon

Academic Affairs Chair

Sophie Ayers (she/her)

Senior studying Journalism

The Academic Affairs Chair serves as the head of the Academic Affairs Committee. This committee is tasked with addressing academic issues relating directly to students.

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Campus Affairs Chair

Platinum Liang (he/him)

Sophomore studying Health Sciences

The Campus Affairs Chair serves as the head of the Campus Affairs Committee. This committee is tasked with addressing issues relating directly to the daily lives of students interacting with campus.

Contact Platinum

Social Justice Affairs Chair

Aidyn Gleason (they/she)

Junior studying Sociology

The Social Justice Affairs Chair serves the head of the Social Justice Affairs Committee. This committee is tasked with addressing issues relating to accessibility, inclusivity, diversity, and equity that affect students.

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External Affairs Chair

Trey Trapani (he/him)

Junior studying Constitutional Democracy and French

The External Affairs Chair serves as the head of the External Affairs Committee. This committee is tasked with addressing community issues relating directly to students.

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Internal Affairs - Operations Chair

Lukas Hawkins (he/him)

Junior studying Chemistry with a Medicinal emphasis and Physics

The Internal Affairs - Operations Chair serves as a Co-Chair for the Internal Affairs Committee. The Operations Chair is responsible for the Association's positional appointments, Omnibus legislation, and management of the governing documents.

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Internal Affairs - Fiscal Chair

Alex Duckwitz (he/him)

Junior studying Accountancy

The Internal Affairs - Fiscal Chair serves as a Co-Chair for the Internal Affairs Committee. The Fiscal Chair is responsible for establishing and auditing the budget of the Association, as well as addressing issues relating to University fees and budgets affecting students.

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First Year Council Co-Director

Vanessa Truong (she/her)

Senior studying Psychological Sciences

The First-Year Council Co-Directors serve as the head of First-Year Council. First-Year Council is tasked with addressing issues directly related to the first-year experience.

Contact Vanessa

First Year Council Co-Director

Remington White (he/him)

Sophomore studying Journalism

The First-Year Council Co-Directors serve as the head of First-Year Council. First-Year Council is tasked with addressing issues directly related to the first-year experience.

Contact Remington

Senate Public Relations Coordinator

Greta Ripperda (she/they)

Senior studying Journalism and Spanish

The Legislative Public Relations Coordinator is tasked with facilitating cohesive communications between the Executive and Legislative Branches within the Association and for utilizing the official Senate platforms to engage with students.

Contact Greta

Sustainability Coordinator

Jenna Levy (she/her)

Sophomore studying Health Sciences

The Legislative Sustainability Coordinator is tasked with facilitating cohesive and consistent communications regarding sustainability initiatives between the Speaker of the Senate and relevant University staff, faculty, students, and departments.

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Senate Outreach Coordinator

Bella Nowacki (she/her)

Senior studying Biological Sciences

The Legislative Outreach Coordinator is tasked with working to foster and maintain relationships between the Senate, other student organizations, and Academic Units.

Contact Bella

Legislative Cabinet