2024-2025

Welcome to the Bioinformatics Graduate Student Association (BGSA) Board for the Academic Year 2024-2025

Our elected board members serve as the bridge between bioinformatics graduate students and the broader campus-wide Graduate Student Association (GSA). Below are the distinguished leaders of the BGSA and their specific roles and responsibilities.

Board Members

President: Nicole Adams

• Presides over all organizational meetings.
• Organizes and promotes BGSA social events.
• Collaborates with the Faculty Social/Graduate Committee to welcome prospective students.
• Serves as the primary contact for interactions with prospective students and guest lecturers.
• Encourages attendance at seminars, workshops, and outreach programs.

Vice President: Amelia Loeb

• Alternates with the Speaker to represent BGSA at monthly university-wide GSA meetings.
• Assists in creating a supportive social environment through active engagement with students and event planning.

Speaker: Kim McKeever

• Shares responsibility with the Vice President for attending university-wide GSA meetings.
• Attends all relevant GSA subcommittee meetings.
• Supports the Vice President in organizing social events for the BGSA.

Treasurer: Maddy Bursell

• Manages all financial accounts and records for the BGSA.
• Handles reimbursements and oversees fundraising activities.
• Prepares budgets for annual BGSA events.

Secretary: Umang Joshi

• Sends advance notifications for all BGSA meetings.
• Records minutes and handles the logistics of meeting preparations, including refreshments.
• Coordinates with the Bioinformatics program to promote BGSA events in various communications.

Each board member is committed to enhancing the educational and social experience of all members of the Bioinformatics graduate community. We look forward to a productive and exciting year ahead!