Student Government
The Student Government of Seattle University (SGSU) is the official governing body of student representatives who are committed to advocating for the needs and concerns of the undergraduate student community.
About SGSU
Virtually every aspect of Seattle University is critically analyzed and addressed by a university committee. These groups — made up of faculty, staff, students and administrators — meet and form initiatives to improve our campus, our education, and our student experience. An SGSU appointee on a university committee represents the student's voice and is responsible for corresponding with SGSU to ensure continuity between University initiatives and the student body.
Seattle University boasts about having a student body that is extremely involved, socially just, and politically active. And yet, in the process of “empowering leaders for a just and humane world,” we often overlook the responsibility we have to become involved on our own campus.
If you are looking for an opportunity to become a leader on campus, please consider seeking a position at SGSU. As a member of SGSU, you will have the unique opportunity to represent your fellow students to the University. In addition to the networking benefits of being on SGSU, senators and executive board members receive a scholarship for their work.
SGSU Positions
- Executive Members: the Student Body President, the Senate Chair, the Chief Financial Officer, and two vice presidents.
- Senators: those elected to represent a particular constituent group, such as a college.
- Staff: those hired by the Student Body President and the respective Executive member.
Additionally, SGSU is advised by a team of dedicated and passionate Seattle University staff and graduate coordinator.
Bylaws and Constitution
Meet Us: SGSU Executive Branch
Sophia Cofinas
Public Affairs and International Studies Double Majors, Spanish and Latin American Studies Double Minors.
Sophia Cofinas is honored to serve as your Student Body President this year. She is in her fourth year at Seattle University and her fourth year in Student Government of Seattle University. She is very passionate about leadership and diplomacy, with dreams of working abroad and/or in the public service sector. In addition to her role in SGSU, she is the Programming and Communications Assistant at the Institute for Catholic Thought and Culture. She is also a student employee with the Office of Annual Giving, and a Spanish tutor off-campus. In her free time, Sophia enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoying beautiful Madrona (weather permitting…), baking, and exploring Seattle.
SGSUPresident@seattleu.edu | Please check @sgsu_seattleu for office hours and how to reach out with any questions.
Meet Us: SGSU Senators
Ayushi Upadhyay
Business Economics and Marketing Majors
Hello! I am Ayushi Upadhyay and I'm a first-year international student from India and I am so excited to have the opportunity to serve as the Albers Senator. I am very passionate about Bollywood and am always down for cooking, exploring the city, and an aggressively competitive board game night. Through SGSU, I wish to be the bridge between Albers students and faculty/management to make sure all groups within Albers feel like they have a voice. If you have any feedback or suggestions, or just want to talk, please reach out!
SGSUAlbers@seattleu.edu | Please check @sgsu_seattleu for office hours and how to reach out with any questions.
Cris Rosales
Political Science Major
Helloooo. My name is Cris Rosales, I'm from Mexico and I'm your International Student Senator. I am a first-year student in Political Science. I love rugby, Dungeons and Dragons, ping pong and the occasional dramatic duel with a former friend turned arch nemesis with a catastrophic vista in the background. SGSU means a lot to me, I cherish the opportunity to represent the best interests of my international constituents and hope I can help in creating a home away from home for all of them.
SGSUInternational@seattleu.edu | Please check @sgsu_seattleu for office hours and how to reach out with any questions.
If you are interested in running for the position of Student Employee Senator, please reach out to SGSUPresident@seattleu.edu and SGSUElections@seattleu.edu for elections information!
Check Handshake and our Instagram, @sgsu_seattleu, for more updates on position vacancies.
Meet Us: Staff and Advisors
Lauren Chen
Management and Global Business Majors
Hi my name is Lauren Chen and I am thrilled to serve as the Chief of Staff this year! I am a senior from Bellevue, Washington studying management and global business. You can catch me around Seattle at local coffee shops with an iced vanilla latte doing hw, hanging out with my friends trying new foods, and shopping for clothes or shoes. If you have any questions about SGSU and how we operate please feel to reach out.
If you are interested in joining SGSU we have delegate positions open. You just need to represent a club or organization you are a part of. And feel free to reach out with any delegate questions as well.
SGSUChiefofStaff@seattleu.edu | Please check @sgsu_seattleu for office hours and how to reach out with any questions.
Connect with SGSU
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
SGSU Office
The SGSU office is located in Student Center 360
Contact SGSU President for any questions: