USG Executive Board
2011-2012 EXECUTIVE BOARD
President
Joey Kopriva '12 - joeyk@nyu.edu
Office Hour: Tuesday 3:30-4:30 - Pless Hall 340A
Hi there! My name is Joey Kopriva, I am a senior studying English Education and American Sign Language, and I am serving this year as President of the USG. As President, it is my job to organize and facilitate each and every aspect of the USG, from student concerns to faculty and administrative correspondence, to event coordination, and all things in between. Furthermore, I represent the undergraduate Steinhardt population to the University Committee on Student Life, the school-wide body of student leaders. Here I make sure that the voices of our students are heard and their needs are expressed. I have many connections in other areas of the university as well; I am an RA for first-year students in Founders Hall where I also advise the hall council, I serve on the Dining Advisory Board, Undergraduate Academic Affairs Committee, 1831 Fund Committee, and chair the Undergraduate Affairs Committee for the university. If you have any questions or concerns about life here at NYU and Steinhardt, please reach out to be via email or stop by my office hour.
Vice President
Ezra Plancon '13 - eap350@nyu.edu
Ezra Plancon is a Junior in the Dept of Teaching and Learning studying English Education and American Sign Language and it is his third year with USG. This is his first year serving as USG Treasurer and he could not be more enthusiastic about the spreadsheets, reimbursement forms, and constant stress of keeping track of everyone's receipts! (No, but really. Totally pumped.) You may see him strutting around campus with his Co-Treasurer Vivi Fox, the infamous fur coat.
Senator
Jameson Lee '13 - jamesonlee@nyu.edu
Jameson is a junior studying Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Politics. He hails from a small suburb of Philadelphia called Newtown, Pennsylvania, a huge change of pace from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan! Beyond USG, Jameson is an RA at Goddard and an Admissions Ambassador. This is his third year on the Executive Board, having served as Co-Programming Chair for the past two years. He is ecstatic to be representing Steinhardt on the university level in the Student Senators Council (SSC) and University Committee for Student Life (UCSL) and hopes to hear what is on your mind so that he can best serve you in the Senate this year!
Alternate Senator
Livie Casto '13 - omc216@nyu.edu
Livie Casto is a junior studying Music Theatre in the program of Vocal Performance in the Music Department with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, &Technology (a joint minor between Steinhardt, Stern & Tisch). Livie can be found enjoying a candle lit yoga session at St. Marks’ Yoga to the People or in the Education Building stuck in a 9th floor practice room. Livie is in her third year with USG. This year as Alternate Senator she will be serving as a liaison for the Steinhardt clubs and is looking forward to an outstanding year with Steinhardt!
Secretary
Molly Wachtel '12 - mrw295@nyu.edu
Molly is a Senior studying English Education and American Sign Language, and this is her second year with USG. Originally she is from West Orange, New Jersey, and has more Jersey pride than is good for anyone. She is excited to step up to the position of Secretary this year, bringing with her a love for Broadway, crocheting, and carbs. When she’s not at a USG meeting, Molly can be found at Third North, where she is a first year Resident Assistant, or student teaching on the Lower East Side.
Treasurer
Stephanie Plachy '13 - smp452@nyu.edu
Stephanie Plachy is a Junior majoring in English Education with minors in Psychology and French. Growing up in the suburban town of Natick, MA, she is a devoted New England Patriots fan and she loves theatre. She has been involved with USG since the beginning of her freshman year as a member of the General Assembly, but this is her first year on the Executive Board. Among other things she loves food trucks, the Skirball Center (where she works), Carlyle Court Residence Hall, and, of course, Steinhardt.
Publicity Chair
Alec Foster '14 - alec.foster@nyu.edu
Alec Foster is a sophomore majoring in Media, Culture, & Communication and Politics. A native of California’s sunny East Bay, Alec is a zealous longboarder and food truck connoisseur. In his first year as Publicity Chair, he is providing creative direction to the publicity committee and promoting USG events on Facebook and Twitter. He is a MCC Peer Advisor, President of Students for Sensible Drug Policy at NYU, Founder of Skateboarders for Car and Road Safety (SCARS), and the MCC Undergraduate Social Media Representative. When he’s not creating fliers and buzz about Steinhardt, Alec can be found listening to Colin the pianist at WSP and eating at ALL the Wafels & Dinges trucks.
Programming Co-Chair
Shelly Infantolino '13 - mli220@nyu.edu
Shelly Infantolino is originally from The Flower (Flour) City, Rochester, NY and is a Junior studying Adolescent Education-Chemistry with a minor in American Sign Language. This is her first year on the USG E-Board and is thrilled to be a part of such an amazing organization and can’t wait to plan some great programs! Shelly enjoys seeing Broadway shows, eating Baked By Melissa cupcakes, and listening to Beyonce on repeat for hours.
Programming Co-Chair
Jessica Hawk '15 - jih548@nyu.edu
Jessica Hawk is from the “Factory Tour Capital of the World” (seriously, google it), York, PA. She studies Public Health at Steinhardt. This is her first year in USG, and she is very excited to be on the USG E-Board to plan events that everyone at NYU will want to attend! Jessica enjoys exploring her new home, New York City, people watching in the park, and making the most out of her first year at NYU; all while avoiding the freshman 15!
Senior Class President
Allie Gerba '12 - ahg262@nyu.edu
Allie Gerba is a senior in the Teaching and Learning program,and will be graduating in May (yikes!). She studies Early Childhood Education and Special Education, with a concentration in Spanish. She is currently student teaching in a first grade class in Brooklyn, and while she struggles with waking up at 6am everyday, loves her students and hysterical things they say.. Allie is a native Long Islander, and is proud of it. This is her fourth year on the executive board in the Undergraduate Student Government, and it is absolutely one of the best decisions she made while at NYU. She plans on spending her final year at NYU creating great memories for the senior class.
Junior Class President
Allison Boaz '13 -aeb425@nyu.edu
Allison Boaz is a junior majoring in Nutrition with a minor in Public Health. Originally from a small town in Kansas, she is passionate about all things food, whether it be related to cooking, policy or fitness. This is her first year in USG and she is thrilled to be involved in the lives of her fellow classmates. Beyond her life at Steinhardt, you can find her in her beloved Lafayette, rocking out to Jay-Z and making a nice apple pie to bring to family dinner.
Sophomore Class President
Brianna Fernandez '14 - brf230@nyu.edu
Brianna Fernandez in a sophomore in the Media, Culture, and Communication Program with a minor in Producing. Hailing all the way from central New Jersey, Brianna loves music, and plans to one day work in the music industry. This is her first year in USG, and she is grateful to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing group of people while having the chance to plan some great events for the sophomore class! Brianna enjoys making new friends, going to concerts, eating delicious foods, and exploring parts of the city she has never seen before!
Freshmen Class President
Joseph Gery ‘15 - jpg391@nyu.edu
Joseph Gery is a Freshman majoring in English Education at Steinhardt. He was born and raised in the suburbs just outside of Reading, Pennsylvania. Not only is this his first year as a member of USG, but also his first experience in student government ever! He is also a member of the Dean’s Scholars and he can’t wait to start planning events for the Freshman class and being involved as possible.