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EXECUTIVE CABINET
The Executive Cabinet are the "Top 4" elected officers of the Student Government Association: the Student Body President, the Executive Vice President, the Academic Vice President and the Services Vice President. The Executive Cabinet serve on various University committees and serve as the chief voice of students to the University administration, faculty and staff.
Traditionally, the Student Body President deals with University-wide issues and administration. They also serve on the Board of Trustees. The Executive Vice President works with Athletics, Diversity initiatives, and SGA. The Academic Vice President works with the University’s deans and faculty. The Services Vice President works with a range of student services including safety, housing, dining and construction.
Top Four
Macy Waddle, SGA President
Macy is from Mt. Washington, KY. She is majoring in political science, Spanish, and political marketing, and has been active in numerous leadership roles. She previously served as the SGA academic vice president (2024-2025), student government assistant to the academic vice president (2023-2024), and McConnell Scholar’s Program outreach chair (2023-2024). Macy’s extensive involvement extends to Greek life, where she serves as the Chi Omega Sorority recruitment chair for 2025 and as the 2024 Chi Omega secretary. In addition, she’s a McConnell Scholar, an Honors Scholar, and a mentor with Refuge UL. Macy’s passion for leadership and advocacy is evident in her work with the Engage Lead Serve Board’s Animal Welfare Committee and her role as a Disability Resource Center notetaker.
Anna Hernandez, SGA Executive Vice-President
Anna is from Hopkinsville, KY and will take on the role of SGA executive vice-president. Studying political science and foreign environmental science, Anna has a strong record of leadership within and beyond SGA. She previously served as the Arts and Sciences College president (2024-2025) and as an A&S senator (2023-2024). Additionally, she co-directed the Green Initiatives Committee with the Engage Lead Serve Board and holds leadership roles in the Pre-Law Society and TriBeta Biology Honors Society. Anna is also a Brown Fellows Scholar, an honors host, and is actively involved in the Wesley Foundation, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and community service.
Kathleen Price, SGA Academic Vice-President
Kathleen is from Fort Thomas, KY will serve as SGA academic vice-president. A driven student studying political science, economics, and American Sign Language, Kathleen is a member of both the University Honors Program and the McConnell Scholars Program. She brings a wealth of experience from her work as an intern at the Moore Law Group, an American Moot Court Association competitor, and her role as the executive staff event coordinator for SGA. Kathleen also contributes to the Louisville Political Review as a writer.
Grant Avis, SGA Services Vice-President
Grant Avis from Hardin County, KY, will serve as SGA services vice-president. Majoring in history and political science with a minor in creative writing, Grant has an impressive record of leadership and service. He has previously served as SGA Senate speaker (2023-2024) and most recently serves as SGA deputy chief of staff. Beyond SGA, Grant has experience as an intern in the office of Rep. Samara Heavrin and as a research assistant at the McConnell Center. He is also an Academic Team Coach for Jefferson County Public Schools and active in both Sigma Phi Epsilon and Phi Alpha Theta. A Henry Vogt Scholar and McConnell Scholar, Grant is committed to the success of UofL.
Legislative
Senate Leadership
The Student Senate is led by the Senate Speaker and Senate Historian. The Speaker oversees each meeting of the Senate, while the Historian maintains the document archive and composes the meeting agenda. The Speaker typically also appoints a Senate Clerk to maintain minutes.
Senate Committees
The Senate is divided into various committees that deal with different issues or components of Student Government. Although the committees change based on the needs of the student body, there are several permanent standing committees: Executive, Appropriations, Academic Policy, Student Services and Development. The Executive Committee is chaired by the SGA Executive VP and is composed of the Presidents of each of the College Councils. They serve as an extension of the Senate Leadership and nearly all legislation passes through this committee.
The Appropriations Committee is the steward of SGA finances – drafting and approving the SGA budget, travel funds, and special event funding. The Academic Policy and Student Services committee advise the SGA Academic and Services VP respectively. The Development Committee makes sure that SGA is in compliance with its own rules.
College Council
Each academic unit has its own College Council. The President and Vice President of each Council automatically serve in the Senate. Based on the size of the College, they are afforded additional Senators who serve in the Senate and on the College Council. College Councils primarily derive their funding from the Senate and use it on events that target their specific constituents. Prominent events include Speed Expo, A&S; Art Show, Barrister’s Ball, etc.
Judical
The SGA Supreme Court is the judicial branch of Student Government. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and six Associate Justices. No academic unit has more than one seat on the Court and at least one seat must be reserved for a Law student and a student from the Health Sciences Campus. Justices are nominated by the Student Body President and confirmed by the Student Senate. The Chief Justice may appoint a Court Clerk to assist them in the administrative functions of the Court. The Court arbitrates disputes between student organizations, branches of SGA and election disputes. They are the interpreters of the SGA Constitution & Bylaws.
The Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that all organs and entities of SGA are adhering to the SGA Constitution and By-Laws, along with any respective council or board constitution and/or by-laws. The Compliance Officer also has the authority to bring fourth a case as defined by the SGA Constitution against any member or entity of SGA, except councils.