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Student Activities Association (SAA)
University of Mississippi

Student Activities Association Executive Council

Executive Director

Shaelen Hudson

Hello everyone! I’m a senior double majoring in biochemistry and business from Marion, IL. I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as the Executive Director of SAA this year. I began my involvement with SAA my freshman year and it has truly been one of the highlights of my time at Ole Miss. Having served on the executive council for two years prior, I’ve witnessed firsthand the impact SAA has on students’ experiences, and I’m eager to continue that for thousands of other students. As Executive Director, my goal to continue to expand our outreach and further partnerships with other student organizations, campus departments, and local businesses in Oxford. I want to introduce new and exciting programming while enhancing long-standing traditional events. It is such a joy to lead alongside a team of incredible co-directors and associate directors who work diligently to put on weekly events for our students. Throughout this year I am committed to providing fun and inclusive events for all and cannot wait to create lasting memories! See you all on the Union Plaza and Hotty Toddy!

Associate Director of External Operations

Colin Kennedy

Hey guys! My name is Colin Kennedy, and I am a junior Biology major from Starkville, MS. This year I have the privilege of serving as the one of the Associate Directors! I am your Associate Director for External Communications. I have served on SAA since my freshman year starting as a committee member, and then moving to Co-Director of Entertainment, and now stepping into leadership as an Associate Director. I am working closely with our PR team, Co-Directors, and other clubs and organizations to help enhance student experience on campus and help any way I can. Though I will miss leading a committee, I am proud to be able to serve in a leadership role to assist in planning awesome events for you all! I’m looking forward to working with everyone, meeting new people, and cannot wait to see what this year will hold! See y’all around campus!

Associate Director of Internal Operations

Jakota White

Hey y’all! I am a senior from Gulfport, MS majoring in Integrated Marketing Communications. This is my third year working with SAA and I am elated to serve as the Associate Director of Internal Operations for the organization. SAA is vital to my Ole Miss experience and I hope you will be able to say the same for yourself one day! Hope to see at an event this year!

Special Events Co-Directors

Cooper Carrico

What’s up! My name is Cooper and I am a senior International Studies and Arabic major from Magee, MS. I am super excited to serve as the Co-Director of Special Events alongside two awesome people, Hannah and Nina! I joined SAA my sophomore year as part of the Homecoming Committee and then again junior year as part of the Entertainment Committee. It has been a fantastic two years and I am so thrilled to meet so many new people and share all the fun events we have planned. Hotty Toddy!

Nina Poiroux

Hey y’all! I am a junior History major on the pre-law track from Mobile, Alabama and I am so excited to serve as one of the co-directors for the Special Events Committee this year! I joined SAA my freshman year and this will be my third year working with the Special Events Committee. From day one, SAA has been an integral part of my Ole Miss experience, helping me to truly feel the fantastic sense of community and family we have at Ole Miss. I am so incredibly excited to continue to grow that community, helping students feel connected to one another and making the absolute most of their years here at Ole Miss!

Hannah Hoang

Hey yall! My name is Hannah Hoang, and I am a Junior from Amory, MS, majoring in Journalism with a minor in Social Work! I spent one year on the Special Events Committee, and this year I am one of the Co-Directors! I can’t wait to plan so many annual and new fun events for our campus! I’m most looking forward to Welcome Week because it’s a week full of fun activities where you also get to meet so many new people on campus! Hotty Toddy!

Homecoming Co-Directors

Ryan Augustine

Hey y’all! My name is Ryan Augustine and I am a junior Allied Health Studies major from Madison, MS. I have the privilege to serve as a Co-Director of Homecoming for this school year and could not be more excited! I joined SAA because of the community I found serving on the homecoming committee my freshman year. I aim to help foster an environment where community is embraced not only within the homecoming committee but with our student body at any event. Come swing by our events this year and see what connections you can make! Hotty Toddy!

Eron Hendrix

Hi! My name is Eron Hendrix, and I am a Sophomore Public Health and Public Policy Leadership Major from Tupelo, MS. I have been a part of SAA since my Freshman year, and I have the privilege to serve as the Co-Director of Homecoming for this school year. I am so excited to continue my work in this organization!. Over the past two years, I have made some of my most favorite memories at SAA events, and I can not wait to continue to foster this environment at Ole Miss. Can’t wait to see you at our events this year! Hotty Toddy!

Entertainment Co-Directors

Danny Kacsur

Hey, ya’ll! I am a senior from Kennesaw, GA majoring in Sports Administration. I have the privilege of being a Co-Director of Entertainment of SAA this year. Ever since I first stepped foot on campus, I wanted to get involved in Entertainment and build a strong connection of community. By joining SAA, I wanted to be part of the continuing mission of enhancing social, cultural and educational opportunities for students and the University. I look forward to seeing everyone throughout our events! Hotty Toddy!

Bella Van Essendelft

Hi! My name is Bella Van Essendelft and I am a senior from Kennesaw, Georgia majoring in Southern Studies. This will be my third year with SAA and I am so excited to serve as one of the Co-Directors of Entertainment. From the moment I stepped on campus SAA has provided me with ways to become involved on campus outside of academics. Many of my favorite memories have come from being a part of the organization. I love being able to meet new people and engage in fun activities right on campus! I look forward to hosting events for all students to join and I am so excited for this opportunity. Hotty Toddy!

Kristen McCollum

Hey! I am a junior allied major from Jackson, Ms. I am extremely excited to be a Co-Director for the Entertainment Committee. I joined SAA my freshman year and it has been one of the major highlights of my Ole Miss experience. SAA has been extremely helpful in allowing me to have fun and meet many new people. Hotty Toddy! I’m looking forward to seeing you all at many events!

Pageants Co-Directors

Sheridan Garbe

Hi y’all, I’m Sheridan Garbe a Junior majoring in Public Policy Leadership with minors in International Studies and History from Colleyville, Texas. This will be my 3rd year as a member of SAA, and my first year serving as Co- Director of Pageants. I can honestly say that my time serving on the pageants committee has provided some of my favorite memories here at Ole miss. Pageants have always been my passion. From competing since I was a little girl, to volunteering behind the scenes, pageants help young women grow in their confidence and leadership style while fostering the opportunity to discover one’s passion, serve their communities, and earn generous scholarships. I am so excited for this incredible opportunity to not only support the next group of women competing for Miss University and Parade of Beauties, but to serve the student body through the SAA Executive Council.

Adya Praveen

Hi guys! I am a junior psychology major from Madison, MS. This will be my second year serving on SAA, and my first year as the Co-Chair for the Pageants committee! I am so excited to get the opportunity to create a community that everyone at Ole Miss can be part of! SAA is the place where you meet your people. Some of my closest friends today are people that I met due to events held by SAA during the school year- people that also skipped class to get a Grove squirrel, people that came to watch the Union unplugged after getting lunch at the Union, people that were also looking for places in which they could find their people. I truly can’t wait to meet so many new friends this upcoming year!!! See you at our next event!

Campus Traditions Co-Directors

Nathan Snell

What’s up!! My name is Nathan Snell and I am a sophomore from Olive Branch, MS majoring in Allied Health Studies with a double minor in Sports Administration and Exercise Science on the Pre-Nursing track. I joined SAA as a freshman on the Campus Traditions committee and I am very excited to serve as Co-Director of Campus Traditions this year. My favorite part about SAA is how much we get to interact with so much of the student body while hosting such a wide variety of events. I’ve made some of my closest friends and best memories through SAA and can’t wait to watch you as well! My favorite event is Rebel Run and I hope to see you there! Hotty Toddy!

Anne Marlowe Gremillion

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Public Relations Co-Directors

Blake Williamson

Hey! I am a junior biology major from Nettleton, MS. This is my third year in SAA, and I am excited to be a Public Relations Co-Director! I love SAA because our events are free for all students, no matter who you are or where you come from, and our work on committees and exec really just seems like fun! Big things are happening this year and I cannot wait to meet y’all! Hotty Toddy!

Sahara Portlance

Hey everyone! My name is Sahara and I am a senior Journalism major from Baltimore, MD. I am so excited to serve as Co-Director of Public Relations this year. SAA puts on so many amazing events for students to have fun, make friends, connect with Ole Miss, and create long lasting memories. I can’t wait to share more about these exciting opportunities with everyone this year! See y’all there!

Makayla Russell

Hi everyone! My name is Makayla Russell and I’m an Integrated Marketing Communications major from Hazlehurst, Mississippi. This is my second year on SAA, serving on the Special Events committee last year, and Co-Director of Public Relations this year!!! Ole Miss has always been a major part of my life, but that didn’t make college any less scarier. When that scared freshman stepped onto the Ole Miss campus, SAA met her right where she was and gave her a place and community on campus (and the best silent disco ever!!!) No matter who you are or where you come from, SAA is always waiting with a smiling face and a fun event for students!! Can’t wait to serve this organization this year!!! Hotty Toddy!!!