2026-2027 Executive Board
Meet the officers of the current E-board! Please feel free to email them, schedule a meeting, and say hello to them on campus. They can be reached collectively at steinhardt.usg@nyu.edu.
President - Amanda Wang
Amanda Wang (she/her) is a senior studying Media, Culture, and Communication and Psychology, and she is originally from Guilford, Connecticut. Her professional interest is in the marketing field, and she has vast academic research experience combined with internships at established companies in industries including music broadcasting/technology, healthcare, strategic communications, and more. She has been serving on the USG executive board since 2024, starting as Secretary before taking on the Vice President position after a semester in that role, and now serves as President. She has studied abroad in London and has also traveled to Granada, Paris, and Tulsa with her peers at NYU during her time at the university. She is also involved in other student organizations, including the Stern Marketing Society as a Study Abroad Liaison and the Undergraduate Stern Women in Business club as a peer mentor. Her peers would describe her as driven, dedicated, reliable, inspiring, and always down to have a laugh. Amanda’s servant leadership style has made a lasting impact on the USG, and she hopes to foster a community within and outside of Steinhardt that allows NYU’s diverse and talented student body to excel individually and as a collective. Outside of school, she is an avid musician and music fan, and you can often find Amanda browsing a record store or attending a concert. She is also a foodie who loves to cook and explore restaurants, and she also enjoys running, traveling, being outdoors with her family and dog, writing poetry, going to the beach, and creating art with anything she can find.
Vice President - Eileen Shum
Eileen Shum (she/her) is a senior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communications with a minor in Child Adolescent Mental Health Studies. She returns home to Long Island, New York, quite often to see her family. You'll see her running around campus often because she's very involved in campus clubs and events! But when she's back in her apartment, you'll catch her watching K-dramas and C-dramas. She will serve as Steinhardt's Vice President this fall and your President next spring, but previously, she was the Class President for the class of 2027. She looks forward to working on initiatives that can advocate for the voice and interests of Steinhardt students.
Treasurer - Jaylyn Bao
Jaylyn Bao (she/her) is a senior studying Media, Culture, and Communication with a minor in Business Studies. Originally from Nanjing, China, Jaylyn brings a global perspective shaped by her experiences studying across different countries and interning in finance, investment banking, and brand management. Passionate about community building, creativity, and meaningful collaboration, she combines her analytical skills and leadership experience to support student initiatives in her role as Treasurer.
Beyond USG, Jaylyn enjoys exploring New York City’s food scene, playing tennis, doing Pilates, and spending time with friends. As she continues her role on the USG Executive Board, she looks forward to fostering financial transparency, making student resources more accessible, and creating opportunities that empower every Steinhardt student to thrive.
Secretary - AJ Chou
AJ Chou (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Early Childhood and Special Education from Virginia. She is currently trying to pursue a double major in Public Policy and eventually work in educational policy. She loves to listen to music, spend time with friends, learn American Sign Language, and explore NYC looking for a beautiful spot to sit and read. She is excited to serve as USG Secretary and help build the Steinhardt community.
Senator - Giselle Cardoso
Giselle Cardoso is an Applied Psychology student at NYU with a passion for law, advocacy, and community engagement. A South Florida native and proud Brazilian-American, she serves as Vice President of NYU BRASA, Peer Mentor of Inside Scoop!, and as our USG Senator representing Steinhardt students. Beyond student government, she is an undergraduate research assistant, an Associate Writer for the NYU Journal of Medicine & Law, and a member of the TEDxNYU Speaker Selection Committee. She is also the founder of RonDONA, an initiative dedicated to expanding access to reproductive health education in underserved Brazilian communities. When she’s not juggling meetings, research, or writing, she’s logging movies on Letterboxd, exploring art history, or reciting Hamlet at the drop of a hat.
Food Pantry Liaison - Elli Hao
Elli Hao (she/her) is a Junior majoring in Nutrition and Dietetics. Originally from China, she moved to Texas in middle school. Elli is passionate about food, health, and wellness. Elli is deeply interested in how nutrition impacts daily life and hopes to use her studies to contribute to the USG Food Pantry. Outside of academics, you can often find Elli shopping at SoHo, exploring new restaurants, or experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen.
Co-Programming Director - Bella Cai
Bella Cai is studying Applied Psychology with a minor in Business Studies at NYU Steinhardt. As an Inside Scoop! Peer Mentor and Welcome Week Leader, she loves finding ways to bring people together and make campus feel more like a community. Outside the classroom, Bella enjoys exploring new food spots, playing tennis, and spending time outdoors. She’s always up for trying something new or discovering a hidden food gem. She looks forward to helping create fun and welcoming experiences that bring the Steinhardt community closer together!
Co-Programming Director - Sonakshi Gupta
Sonakshi (she/her) is a senior at NYU majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication, with double minors in Psychology and Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. As Director of Programming, she creates spaces where students feel they belong, and she cares about building a community people actually want to show up for. She’s drawn to the intersection of creativity and strategy, especially why people connect with the brands, stories, and experiences they do. Raised in Lucknow, India, she brings a global perspective to everything she builds. Off campus, she loves reading books on consumer psychology, going to Pilates, and frolicking through the parks of NYC
Co-Publicity Chair - Lydia Liu
Lydia Liu (she/her) is a sophomore studying MCC and BEMT. A transfer from UC Irvine, she comes from the Bay Area of California. Before coming to New York, Lydia studied visual arts, digital design and illustration so in her free time she enjoys experimenting with photography, practicing tattooing, sketching at museums, and creating gelX nail sets. Participating in student government and leadership have always been a big part of her academic journey, and she’s excited to continue serving the Steinhardt student body!
Co-Publicity Chair - Kira Kettler
Kira Kettler is a freshman studying Media, Culture, & Communication with a minor in Business of Entertainment, Media, & Technology. Originally from the Washington, DC area, Kira loves exploring the city, all kinds of art, and doing everything with friends in her free time. Kira is excited to join the team as co-publicity director and share everything USG with the Steinhardt community!
Freshman Class President - Tiffany Zhang
Tiffany Zhang (she/her) is a freshman majoring in Media, Culture and Communications from Vancouver, Canada. She loves exploring New York, listening to music, trying new coffee spots, and watching The Office or Brooklyn Nine-Nine. Tiffany is proud to serve as the Freshman Class President on USG and she looks forward to hosting more fun events this year!
Sophomore Class President - Violet Eigen
Violet Eigen (she/her) is a sophomore majoring in Global Public Health and Applied Psychology, minoring in the Medical Humanities here at NYU. She currently calls Los Angeles her home but has lived all over the world. Violet is deeply passionate about the intersection of medicine and law, and how health policy influences hospitals and patient care. When she isn’t exploring the city, you can find her facetiming her sister and trying new foods! Violet looks forward to serving the Steinhardt community, and advocating for the students of NYU!
Junior Class President - Ishaan Banerjee
Ishaan Banerjee (he/him) is a Junior majoring in Jazz Saxophone and Politics. He is from Princeton, New Jersey. When he's not playing music around the city, he likes exploring record shops, trying new food spots, and spontaneous country-hopping. He's excited to make campus life feel more connected and fun.
Senior Class President - Jennifer Rodriguez
Jennifer Rodriguez (she/her) is a senior majoring in Childhood Education and Special Education from Brooklyn, New York. Jennifer is passionate about creating inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and heard. Outside of academics, she loves listening to music, solving jigsaw puzzles, and traveling to new countries with different cultures. As Senior Class President, Jennifer looks forward to amplifying student voices, fostering a sense of belonging, and creating memorable experiences that bring the Steinhardt community together!