The Executive Board
The Executive Board is collectively responsible for ensuring that the Senate is fulfilling its obligations to the student body. Each role has position-specific duties outlined in the TCU Constitution and Senate Bylaws.
Brendan French
he/him/his
TCU President
The President sets the agenda and presides over all meetings of the full Senate body and the Executive Board. They meet regularly with administrators, including President Kumar, and serve as the main point of contact between the Tufts administration and students.
Shefali Bakre
she/her
TCU Vice president
The Vice President chairs the General Board, composed of all Senate committee chairs, and meets with administrators alongside the President. They facilitate project work, student-faculty committee placements, and other internal operations. The Vice President assumes the duties of the President if the latter is absent.
Michael onysko
he/him/his
TCU Treasurer
The Treasurer chairs the Allocations Board and is the chief financial officer of the $3 million Treasury funded by the Student Activities Fee. They oversee the annual budgeting of over 400 clubs as well as supplementary funding. The Treasurer holds office hours every weekday to assist student groups with financial matters.
Gunnar Ivarsson
he/him/his
TCU Parliamentarian
The Parliamentarian oversees resolution writing, chairs the Rules Committee, and facilitates debate on resolutions, bylaw amendments, and other issues as necessary. The Parliamentarian cannot vote or have an opinion on issues debated by the Senate.
Michael williamson
he/him/his
TCU Historian
The Historian oversees attendance and takes minutes at weekly Senate meetings. They are responsible for tracking the progress of projects, maintaining the Senate archive, and providing support for new senators. The Historian is responsible for communicating on behalf of the Senate to the other branches of student government and other outside entities.
Jesse Kitumba
he/him/his
TCU diversity officer
The Diversity Officer chairs the Community & Diversity Committee comprised of representatives from the Identity-Based Centers and other communities. The Diversity Officer advocates for more inclusive opportunities and support for underrepresented or marginalized communities.