2025-2026 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 - Maddy Ma
Madeline Ma (she/her) is a senior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication from Long Island. Madeline loves fashion, dance, design, and is always looking for any live music events to attend. She has been on USG’s E-Board since the Spring 2024 semester, serving previously as Class President, Co-Publicity Director, and now President! She looks forward to continuing to serve the Steinhardt community.
Vice President - Eileen Shum
Eileen Shum (she/her) is a junior majoring in Media, Culture, and Communications. 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 kdramas and cdramas. She will serve as Steinhardt's Vice President this year, 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 junior 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 abroad and interning in finance and consulting. Passionate about community building, creativity, and meaningful collaboration, she strives to bring both organization and innovation to her role as Treasurer. Beyond USG, Jaylyn enjoys exploring New York City’s food scene, playing tennis, doing Pilates, and spending time with friends. She looks forward to working with the USG Executive Board to support student initiatives, foster transparency, and create opportunities that empower every Steinhardt student to thrive.
Secretary - Grace Chung
Grace Chung is a sophomore studying Media, Culture, and Communication. She loves anything with caffeine and you’ll most likely spot her walking around with a Celsius in hand. Student government has always been one of her biggest passions, and she’s so grateful to continue it here in Steinhardt! With purple as her favorite color, Grace is beyond excited to serve as USG’s Secretary for a second term!
Senator - Giselle Cardoso
Giselle Cardoso is studying Applied Psychology with a Business Studies minor here at NYU. A South Florida native and proud Brazilian-American, she serves as Head of Communications for NYU BRASA, a Peer Mentor for Inside Scoop!, and as our USG Senator representing Steinhardt students. When she’s not drafting announcements or mentoring, she’s logging movies on Letterboxd, brushing up on art history, or reciting Hamlet at the drop of a hat.
Food Pantry Liaison - Elli Hao
Elli Hao (she/her) is a sophomore 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.
Programming Director - Kat Jewell
Kat is a sophomore studying MCC and GPH. She is a proud Queens native and is always happy to give recommendations on the best spots in the city. She loves debate, caffeine, and cats. She looks forward to working with USG and contributing to a stronger Steinhardt community!
Publicity Chair - Katie Lee
Katie Lee is a sophomore double majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication and Politics from Southern California. She loves film, TV, music, and coffee, and spends as much time as she can by the beach when she’s home. Katie’s excited for the year ahead and everything it has in store.
Freshman Class President - Celine Kuo
Celine Kuo is a freshman majoring in Woodwind Studies from Singapore and Busan, South Korea. Celine enjoys playing her oboe, teaching and tutoring younger students, and going out with friends. She looks forward to making a difference in her first year in USG!
Sophomore Class President - Ishaan Banerjee
Ishaan Banerjee (he/him) is a sophomore 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.
Junior Class President - Sonakshi Gupta
Sonakshi (she/her) is a junior at NYU majoring in Media, Culture, and Communication with minors in Psychology and Business of Entertainment, Media, and Technology. As Junior Class President, she champions community-building and student voice. Passionate about marketing and public relations, she aims to craft data-informed, culturally resonant brand narratives. Raised in Lucknow, India, she brings a global perspective to her work. Off campus, she’s exploring new NYC restaurants or rewatching Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Modern Family.