Executive Board

Sehaj Osan   

                                            SGA President                                                 osans@student.wpunj.edu   

Ext: 2739

The SGA President provides centralized administration for student affairs, to function with administration and faculty in the execution of programs and policies in the best interests of the students.

Tara Marie Nucum

SGA Executive Vice President  

nucumt@student.wpunj.edu

Ext: 3256

The purpose of the Executive Vice President is to facilitate the transaction of business at the Senate meetings, coordinate and supervise the activates of standings and ad-hoc committees, oversee club council, host Executive board meetings, and adopt policy pursuant to Senate approval.

Tara Marie Nucum, a junior pursuing Nursing, currently serves as the Executive Vice President of the Student Government Association. She has previously served as a Senator and Vice Chair of Public Relations, where she enjoyed boosting student engagement and improving communication across campus. In addition, Tara is a Peer Leader at the Advisement Center and mentors first-year students in Will Power classes, helping them feel confident and supported as they begin their college journey.

Sylvie Rugira

Vice President of Judicial Review Board

rugiras@student.wpunj.edu

Ext: 4801

The Vice President of the Judicial Review Board serves as the chairperson of both the Judicial and Stipend Review Boards, acts as parliamentarian during senate meetings, oversees the running of nominations and elections process, serves as the governing custodian of the SGA governing documents.

My name is Sylvie Rugira and I'm the Vice President of the Judicial Review Board. I am currently a sophomore, and my major is Public Health. Outside of academics, I usually love going to the gym, eating food, and sleeping". 

Mohammed Arham

Vice President of Allocations

shatpet1@student.wpunj.edu

Ext: 3675

The Vice President of Allocations manages all financial matters for the SGA, including monitoring funded events for all clubs and organizations on campus.

Hey everyone! I’m Mohammed Arham — a proud Nursing major student here at William Paterson University who loves seeing students get involved, bring their ideas to life, and make campus a place where everyone feels welcome and excited to be! I started my Student Government Association journey as a Senator for Allocations, worked my way up to Vice Chair, and now I’m honored to serve as your Vice President of Allocations — a fancy way of saying I help make sure your clubs, organizations, and awesome event ideas get the funding they need to come to life.

Along with SGA, I’m lucky to be involved in several other clubs and organizations because I truly love working with students and doing my part to make campus a welcoming, engaging, and fun place for everyone — outside of class and inside.

I’m committed to making a positive difference, supporting your ideas, and making sure our campus isn’t just about classes — it’s about connections, fun, and creating memories along the way. Whether you need help with funding, want to bring an idea to life, or just want to chat — my door is always open! Swing by during office hours or shoot me a message on Teams or email anytime.

Let’s work together to make this year full of energy, opportunities, and fun — because college should be more than just homework!

Casey Kizito
Vice President of Public Relations

kizitoc1@student.wpunj.edu 

Ext: 3255

The Vice President of Public Relations provides an open forum for students to plan and promote SGA affairs, promote Senate vacancies & recruit students to join Student Government. The VP of PR also creates new ways to promote a positive public image of the SGA.

Casey is a International student from Uganda majoring in Computer Science and minor in Digital Marketing who is passionate about using social media and content creation to connect, entertain and engage with people.

Mark Spuhler
Vice President of Academic Affairs

spuhlerm@student.wpunj.edu

Ext: 3177

The Vice President of Academic Affairs addresses the academic and educational concerns of students, and to make recommendations regarding the university’s academic policies.

Fatimah Abbassi
Vice President of Student Life

abbassif@student.wpunj.edu 

Ext: 3254

The Vice President of Student Life advocates for the needs of students in all areas of student life. These areas include, but are not limited to food on campus, public safety, residence life,  & commuter services.

I am a Political Science major with a minor in Psychology! I’ve always loved being super involved on campus, I’m president of both Students for Justice in Palestine and the Muslim Student Association. I’m always happy to help with anything, whether it’s finding your way around, answering questions, or just talking about what’s going on. You’ll usually find me in the dining hall or in my office, studying, planning fun events, or just hanging out , and I’m always open to talking if you see me around!