Meet the Congress

Executive Board

Jason Gomory

President

Jason is a junior from Naples, Florida, studying business, leadership and mathematics. Outside of Student Congress, he is actively involved throughout Hope's campus in traditions such as; the Pull, Greek Life, Student Ambassadors and as a tour guide through Admissions. Jason is passionate about advocating on behalf of all students with the administration, faculty and staff, and he is looking forward to this year.

Lydia Berkey

Vice President

Lydia Berkey is a junior at Hope from Fenton, Michigan, studying social work. Along with being involved with Student Congress for the past two years. Lydia works in the Bultman Student Center in the Student Life and Center for Diversity and Inclusion Office. She is also a general member of Hope’s Black Student Union. Lydia is excited to bring new perspectives to Student Congress and advocate for all students from different backgrounds.

Leah Asen

Controller

Leah Asen is a currently a junior at Hope, studying communication, English and business. She has been involved with Student Congress since her freshman year. This year, she will be serving as controller and is very excited about it! In addition to working at the Hope Phoneathon, Leah enjoys heading to the beach and going on random crazy adventures with her friends. This year, catch her at the new Student Center and say hi!

Cabinet

• Mahja Foster, Senior Class Representative
• Angelique Hines, Senior Class Representative
• Christopher Boerema, Junior Class Representative
• Ryan “RJ” Kennis, Junior Class Representative
• Gina Horsburgh, Sophomore Class Representative
• Mattie Mikitka, Sophomore Class Representative
• Nola Tolsma, Secretary
• Ron Knapp, Parliamentarian
• Lindy Moored, Webmaster

General Congress

• Cook Hall: Quincey Glupker anf Timothy Hwang
• Durfee Hall: Ian Kozic
• Dykstra Hall: Chandler Alberda and Abby Scutch
• Gilmore Hall: Weiwei Kapp
• Kollen Hall: Matt Scheneman, Katie Lund and Chris Wood
• Phelps Hall: Contact congress@hope.edu if you are interested in representing Phelps Hall
• Scott Hall: Ridge Mannikko
• Wyckoff Hall: Cedric Porter
• Voorhees Hall: Lana Van Til
• Lichty Hall: Hannah Weller
• Van Vleck Hall: Olivia Brickley
• Neighborhood Representatives: Mary Salguero Palma
• Off-Campus Representatives: Joseph Keegan Brown and Derek Chen
• Campus Representatives: Stella Teta, Madalyn Osbourne and Kesline Senesca