Hi everyone! My name is Chloe Harnphanich, and I am beyond ecstatic to serve as your 45th Session Student Body President! I’m from Greensboro and previously attended the Early College at Guilford. My primary goal is to strengthen the bridge of transparency between the student body and student government leaders, curating fun events while serving as a liaison between the UNCASG and NCSSM. Outside of SG, you’ll find me frolicking, playing volleyball and pickleball, listening to absolute bangers (like Malcolm Todd), or running deep talks on a hillgrammages. I’m always open to talk, so don’t hesitate to reach out!!
Hey everyone! My name is Joshua, and I'll be serving as your student senate president this year. I'm from Cary, North Carolina, and in my free time I enjoy reading, exercising, and hanging out with friends. This year my goals are to work closely with each of the student government (SG) committees to enhance your campus experience, and to maintain transparency on how we're advocating for your needs. Feel free to reach out to me at chilukuri26j@ncssm.edu if you have any questions or suggestions for student government!
Hey everyone! I’m John Guo, and I’m incredibly thrilled to serve as your Student Body Treasurer this year! I’m from John T. Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. This year, I’m focused on making club funding more accessible, hosting fun school-wide events, supporting aspiring club founders, and promoting financial literacy across the student body. Outside of SG, you can probably find me playing basketball, playing pickleball, video editing, tutoring, or having deep conversations with friends. I’m always happy to help, chat, or just hang out, so please don’t hesitate to reach out. Let’s Guo make this an amazing year together!
Joshua Chilukuri
he/him
Student Senate President
Caroline Wang
she/her
Senate Secretary
Co-Chair of Campus Improvement and Renovations
Hi! My name is Caroline Wang and I’m from Chapel Hill, NC. I’m serving as both secretary and co-chair of the Campus Improvements and Renovations committee this year and am so excited to make our campus even more student-friendly than ever. I love chemistry, ecology, and philosophy, and you can find me car spotting, hiking, and looking for good music in my spare time!
Aaron Wang
she/her
Chair of Academic Affairs
Senior Senator
Hey! My name is Aaron, I’m a senior originally from Lake Norman Charter. My favorite things to do at NCSSM are playing ping pong, attending math club, doing robotics and playing tennis. You can find me teaching at math club and as a TA, late nights on 3rd East, or in Woolworth during lunch break. I’m excited to be your academic affairs director and if you ever want to talk please reach out!
Alex Lin
he/him
Co-Chair of Campus Improvement and Renovations
Senior Senator
Hey everyone! My name is Alex and I am so excited to serve as your Senior Senator this year. As co-chair for the Campus Renovations and Improvements Committee, I plan to make meaningful improvements to the music wing, athletics department, and shared study spaces. I’m from Greensboro, North Carolina, and outside of school, I love to play piano, basketball, and volleyball. Feel free to reach out with any suggestions!
Grace Pan
she/her
Chair of Mental Health and Accessibility
Senior Senator
Hey everyone! My name is Grace Pan, and I’m from Greensboro, NC. I’m so excited to serve as your Senior Senator and Chair of Mental Health and Accessibility. I look forward to working alongside you all to ensure that every student has easy access to the resources they need to thrive mentally, socially, and academically. I also have many fun events planned to increase mental health awareness on campus. In my free time, you can find me taking digi pics, chatting with my friends, or in the library. Feel free to reach out about anything, and I can’t wait to get to know you all!
Cornelia Okonkwo
she/her
Chair of Outreach
Senior Senator
Hi, everyone! My name is Cornelia, but everyone calls me Connie, and I’m from Gastonia, North Carolina. I’m thrilled to serve as one of your Senior Senators this year! As Chair of Outreach, my goal is to better connect students and staff with the local Durham community, creating lasting relationships beyond NCSSM. Outside of Student Government, I love playing NCSSM volleyball and exploring Downtown Durham (Go Bull City!) with friends. I’m excited to see you all get involved this year — feel free to reach out with any questions or ideas!
Manny Price
he/him
Chair of Student Affairs
Senior Senator
What’s up! My name is Manny Price and I am a current senior, from Charlotte, North Carolina. After serving as a junior and senior senator, this year I will be taking the lead of the Student Affairs Committee. My favorite hobbies are skiing, playing soccer, and beach volleyball. You will find me on hikes, playing music, piano rooms, or traveling, (rarely in the library). I love to play soccer, and am Italian and love to cook and taste Italian delicacies. Traveling is a passion of mine, I have been to 49/50 states in the U.S. You may find me at alpacas on Ninth Street. Excited for the upcoming year and always the chance to meet new faces. Take care!
Chloe Harnphanich
she./her
Student Body President
Connor Parks
he/him
Academic Support Liaison
Hey everyone! My name is Connor Parks, and I’m excited to serve as your academic liaison this year. I’m from Seven Springs, a small rural town in North Carolina. I love connecting with others and helping people stay on top of their academics. In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, spending time with friends, and going to the gym! Looking forward to a great year!
Troy Hicks
he/him
Co-Director of Community Relations
What’s good y’all! My name is Troy Hicks and I will be serving as a Co-Director of Community Relations this year. My plans for next year community service, educating students on issues happening around them, and promoting local businesses and events. Overall my job is to create bridges between the NCSSM student body with the Durham community as a whole. On my free time, I love all things God, music, food, and just getting to know people. If y’all have any questions, concerns, or just want to chat, feel free reach out!
Casey Register
any
Co-Director of Community Relations
Hey! I’m Casey, and I’ll be one of your Community Relations Directors this year! I’m from Winterville and I used to attend Ayden-Grifton High School. As you probably expect from my role, I’m super invested in PR as well as marketing. I also enjoy visual novels, psychological horror, video games of all kinds, thriller shows, snow cones, and sleeping for concerning amounts of time. Reach out to me with any questions or if you wanna recommend any games or shows!
Chembia Vanaathirayan
she/her
Co-Director of Online-Residential Communications
Hey! I’m Chembia, and I’m from Winston-Salem, NC. I’m super excited to be your Director of Online-Residential Communications this year! My role is all about keeping online and residential students connected and in the loop. I work with staff to share out resources, opportunities, and cool things happening across both programs. Outside of the Executive Board, I love spending my time dancing and going out with friends to Ninth Street, especially Chicken Bee. Feel free to reach out if you ever have any ideas, I would love to hear them!
Reshmi Polneedi
she/her
Elections Board Chair
Hey everyone! My name is Reshmi Polneedi, and I’m from Harrisburg! I love drawing, watching sitcoms, and hanging out with my friends (especially if it involves Playa Bowls). As your Elections Board Chair, I will be responsible for organizing elections and ensuring the process is fair for everyone. I hope to do this by increasing transparency regarding the election regulations for both voters and candidates. I can't wait to meet everyone, and please let me know if you have any questions or idea
Chessa Woods
she/her
Co-Director of State Relations
Hi everyone! I am so excited to be working with the UNC and NCSSM student governments to make our lives on campus better! I love reading, working out, and five dollar sushi at harris teeter! Feel free to reach out about anything
Elise Carson
she/her
Co-Director of State Relations
Hey everyone! I’m Elise and I’m so excited to be serving as your Co-Director of State Relations this year. I hope to strengthen NCSSM’s connections with other UNC system schools and advocate for projects that reflect what students actually need. One idea I hope to work on is a civic access and advocacy initiative focused on making things like advocacy days, government fellowships, and speaker events more accessible for students. I care deeply about student voice and meaningful change, so if there is something you want to see happen, please reach out. I would love to work with you.
Director of Campus Cohesion
Hi! My name is Micah Wascher and I am from north Raleigh. I love participating in campus events such as koffeehaus, trivia nights, block parties, and more. I’m also on the board for our schools theatre program! I am incredibly devoted to my friends and NCSSM family. I’m hoping to maintain a cohesive, diverse, and loving community here at NCSSM!!
Trevor Bedson
he/him
Director of Information Technology
Hey everyone! I'm Trevor Bedson, your Director of Information Technology. While I'm not working on this website, I maintain ncssm-spoons.com and ncssmtime.com, as well as a few apps. You can learn more about what I do at https://bedson.tech
Emma Rodriguez
she/her
Director of Morganton-Durham Communications
Hi! I’m Emma, your Director of Morganton-Durham Communications. I am so excited this year to connect both campuses in some fun activities we have in store! One of my favorite parts of NCSSM is the diversity in our community so I really want to work on improving that even more!
Jasmine Herring
she/her
Co-Director of Public Relations
Hi everyone! My name is Jasmine, and I’m this year’s Director of Public Relations. I’m from Fayetteville, NC, but I’m originally from Berlin, Germany. My favorite artist is Drake, and in my free time, I love hiking and rescuing animals. I’m super excited to be on your Executive Board this year. Go Unis!!
Samuel Kim
he/him
Co-Director of Public Relations
Hi, I'm Sam and I'm from Fayetteville, NC. As a co-director of Public Relations, I plan to make engaging content on the SG social media content including fun videos and visuals. In my spare time I like to spend time outdoors, play soccer, tennis, and the guitar.
Delyn Manyanga
she/her
Student Activities Liaison
Hi guys! My name is Delyn, and I will be your Student Activities Liaison this year! I am from Roanoke Rapids, and I enjoy watching soccer, doing cheer, photography, and listening to afro beats. As your Student Activities Liaison, I organize campus-wide events with SAB and staff to create engaging experiences for everyone. This year, I plan on organizing a series of events to help make everyone at NCSSM feel connected and enjoy their time here while making unforgettable memories together. I'm so excited to meet you guys, and feel free to reach out with any ideas or questions!
Lily Galapon
she/her
Sustainability Liaison
Hi everyone! My name is Lily Galapon, and I am super excited to serve as your Sustainability Liaison this year. My duties involve working with the Sustainability Project Leaders, Student Government, and listening to your input for developing strategies in cultivating a better eco-conscious environment on campus. I am originally from Charlotte, and you can usually catch me dancing ballet, studying outside listening to Laufey, or making matcha in my free time. I am always open to chat and would love to hear your ideas on how we can make NCSSM a greener space!
Celia Cecchini
she/her
Food Services Liaison
Hey y’all! My name is Celia Cecchini and I am so excited to be your Food Services Liason this year. I am from Cary, North Carolina and I attended Green Hope High School. My goals are to make a more inclusive, enjoyable pfm experience for all students. I hope to gather feedback, communicate concerns, and represent student voices in conversations about food options, nutrition, and service. In my free time, I love to bake, play music, or hang out with friends. I look forward to this year and feel free to reach out with any comments or concerns regarding the pfm!
Aneesh Suddala
he/him
Health and Safety Services Liaison
Hello there! My name is Aneesh, and I’ll be your Health and Safety Services Liaison this year. I’m originally from Cox Mill High School in Cabarrus County, and I love playing ping pong, diving into a good novel, and exploring 9th Street with friends.
In this role, I’ll be working closely with the administration, campus clinic, and public safety to help ensure a safe, healthy, and equitable environment for everyone. I also assist with the implementation of Title IX policies and mental health initiatives on campus.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns, or advice
Tanvi Appani
she/her
Peer Counseling Coordinator Liaison
Hello! My name is Tanvi Appani, and I will be your PCC Liaison for this year. My role is to connect the counseling department with the student body to improve counseling resources, address mental health issues, and facilitate communication between students, counseling, and administration. I hope to expand the mental health and college counseling resources available on campus. In my free time, I love to find new places to eat, read a good book, and sing. Feel free to reach out with any questions or suggestions!
John Guo
he/him
Student Body Treasurer
Eleena Chacko
she/her
Attaché Liaison
Hey guys! I'm Eleena, and I am so excited to be your Attaché Liason! I will be working as a bridge between the NCSSM Foundation and The Treasury Board and also help the Student Body Treasurer with presentations for the NCSSM Foundation. I like to sing and draw, and love going out with friends! Please reach out if you have any ideas or questions, I would love to help!
Abhav Kunchakuri
he/him
Club Chartering Advisor
Hey y'all! My name's Abhav and I'm from Apex. I love anything cars, tech, or hip-hop, so you'll probably see me around campus with my AirPods in most of the time. I also love food (find me experimenting with PFM ingredients to make grilled cheese). Seeing the diversity of our clubs here at NCSSM makes me appreciate all of the unique opportunities our students have. I'm so excited to be a part of the process to help you start and manage new clubs, and I look forward to seeing the creative ways our community can grow. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or want to chat---I'm always looking for new people to meet!
Jayden Lee
he/him
Club Funding Advisor
Hi, my name is Jayden and I’m from Asheville, NC. I love to play soccer and hang out with friends. I’m excited to be your Club Funding Advisor, and hope to make a real impact with my interest and experience in business and finance. As an officer of KSA and a member of multiple clubs I hope to advise an efficient club funding process to support our clubs and events as well as possible through a transparent and quick process.Again, I’m excited to be Club Funding Advisor and looks forward to the the year ahead with everyone!
Rinav Battula
he/him
Financial Analysis Advisor
Hi everyone! My name is Rinav, and I'm from Cary, NC. I'm thrilled to serve as your Financial Analysis Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year. I can't wait to use my passion to effectively track our funds and make the best possible decisions for our campus community. I love tackling spreadsheets, exploring market trends, and organizing data. When I'm not crunching numbers, you'll probably find me immersed in music, hanging with friends, or learning about math, environmental science, and entrepreneurship. I'm always happy to chat, so feel free to reach out with questions, ideas, or to say hi!
Helen Chen
she/her
Inventory Advisor
Hello! I’m Helen and I’m from Charlotte. I’m excited to be your Inventory Advisor for the 2025-2026 school year! I really enjoy the club community here and I’ll be organizing items that are bought and needed by SG and clubs. I hope be a part in helping the treasury run smoothly and successfully to enhance your NCSSM experience! In my free time, I like running, traveling, and just relaxing. Feel free to reach out for anything :)