Executive Committee
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President, Husameddin AlMadani
Husam is a Master of Engineering student in the International Petroleum Management Program. He is advised by Stephen Holditch, department head of Petroleum Engineering, and his research focuses on the integration and enhancement of software applications for the estimation of unconventional gas resources and for the estimation of optimum drilling, stimulation and production practices. His previous involvements include the Diversity Service Awards Selection Committee, GSC Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Committee and Chairman of the 1st SPE Young Professional Technical Symposium in Saudi Arabia. AlMadani is originally from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Kansas in 2003.
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Executive Vice President, Laura Ingels
Laura is a graduate student in the George Bush School of Government and Public Service in the Masters in Public Service and Administration program. Her study focuses on security policy and law enforcement under the advising of Jim Griffin. Laura’s previous involvement include serving on the Bush School Student Government Association and Guide Dogs for the Blind Inc. an organization which partners blind and visually impaired people with trained guide dogs free-of-charge. Ingels is originally from Ukiah, California and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from California Polytechnic State University.
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Vice President for Finance, Natalie Hewitt
Natalie is a Master’s student in Water Management and Hydrological Sciences from Richmond, Texas. She is advised by Dan Roelke and her research focuses on the development of a mathematical model to demonstrate the impact of additional nutrients on the presence and growth of golden algae (P. parvum). Natalie’s is involved in numerous organizations including American Water Resources Association, American Water Works Association, Bike & Build and Habitat for Humanity. Hewitt received a Bachelor of Science degree from Brown University in Applied Math.
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Vice President for Information, Brittany Jones
Brittany is a doctoral student in Veterinary Pathobiology from Arlington, Texas. Her research focuses on sequencing an innate immune gene, TLR5, in river buffalo, bison and cattle and she is advised by James Womack. Brittany’s involvement at Texas A&M includes University Disciplinary Appeals Committee, University Fiscal Appeals Committee, Transportation Services Bike Sub-committee and the Transportation Services Committee. Jones received a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from Abilene Christian University.
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Vice President for University Affairs, Julain Avila-Pacheco
Julian is a doctoral student in Biochemistry and Biophysics. He is advised by Timothy Devarenne and his research focuses on the study of molecular mechanisms that lead to programmed cell death as a defense mechanism in tomato plants infected with the pathogen Pseudomonas syringae pv. Tomato. His involvement includes the Biochemistry Student Association and he serves as Webmaster for AGGIE Allies and GLBTA. Julian is originally from Bogotá, Colombia and received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Microbiology from the Universidad de los Andes.
Internal Committee Chairs
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Awards Committee Chair, Holly Gibbs
Holly is a doctoral student in Biomedical Engineering from Houston, Texas. Her research focuses on using a novel broadband fluorescence imaging technique developed by her committee chair, Alvin T. Yeh, to study vertebrate mesoderm patterning. Her previous involvement includes serving as a representative to the GSC and volunteering at Potluck in the Park, a non-affiliated effort to provide food and friendship to people without everyday amenities in downtown Bryan. Gibbs received a Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in Biomedical Engineering in 2006 and a Master of Science in Genomics and Pathways Biology from the University of Edinburgh in 2008.
Marketing and Communications: Surya Chaturvedla
Multicultural & Diversity Affairs Feyza Berber
Legislative Affairs: Kathryn Brady
Programming: TBD
Graduate Quality of Life: Katherine Prem
Student Research Week: Sarah Jaks
Staff
Advisor: Stefanie Stefancic
Student Assistant: Autumn Gardner'10