Get To Know Your 2024-25 Student Government Leaders
Miami Dade College students—here are your new Student Government Association leaders.
College-wide elections took place March 13 through March 20. Voting was held virtually through MDC’s election website.
Elected officers were inducted on May 28 and will serve in their positions through the end of the spring 2025 semester.
Candidates had to have earned a high school diploma or equivalent, be enrolled in at least six credits at their respective campus, have a minimum of 2.5 GPA and maintain a clear academic conduct standing.
Kendall Campus
President: Yosdany Angulo-Cartas
Angulo-Cartas is an architecture student pursuing an associate’s degree at Kendall Campus who plans to host farm share food distribution events for the community and engagement activities for underserved youth.
He also looks forward to having active participation in the Phi Theta Kappa honors society this year.
“I hope to help [students] by bringing them a sense of peace, knowing that they can come to us and ask for any type of help,” the 19-year-old said.
Angulo-Cartas was originally selected as vice president, according to an email disseminated by Kendall Campus and an Instagram post uploaded by Kendall Campus’ SGA on March 22. In those posts, Isabella Valdes was announced as president.
Valdes told The Reporter she will not be serving as president due to personal reasons.
Vice President: Mia Salas
Treasurer: Sofia Lozano
Secretary: Nicole Rodriguez
North Campus
President: Estefania Olaiz
Olaiz is a 21-year-old biology and political science student in the Honors College. She hopes to increase accessibility to tutors and feminine hygiene products on campus. Olaiz, who founded the Latino Medical Student Association and serves as Phi Theta Kappa’s director of leadership and service, will be interning at Columbia University’s Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons this summer.
“This position is a big responsibility, so I feel immensely privileged to have been chosen by my peers to represent and voice their concerns,” Olaiz said.
Vice President: Kamirah Louissaint
Treasurer: Jonathan Montero
Secretary: Jayla McCaskill
Wolfson Campus
President: Valentina Burgos
Burgos, 18, is a rising sophomore studying psychology in the Honors College. She aims to champion engagement, education and diversity at Wolfson Campus and will also serve as the communications manager for the STEM Student Association this school year.
“This position signifies the responsibility of uniting the institution with its students,” Burgos said. “As a representative of the entire campus community, I am committed to elevating student voices and advocating for their needs both within and beyond the organization.”
Vice President: Maria Eduarda Mottin
Treasurer: Matthew Rodriguez
Secretary: Ambar Perez
Eduardo J. Padrón Campus
President: Ricardo Materan
Materan is a rising sophomore majoring in political science in the Honors College. The 20-year-old, who serves as the restaurant floor manager of Carne en Vara Express, hopes to increase community service initiatives at Padrón Campus.
“I believe our college, and specifically our campus, have a variety of resources and opportunities that I have the privilege of helping to promote to our students,” Materan said.
Vice President: Matias Mena
Treasurer: Augusto Valero
Secretary: Violeta Krossler
Medical Campus
President: Shiba Gayle
Gayle, 34, is a nursing student seeking to create an environment where students and campus leaders can work together to positively impact the community. She also wants to expand community services opportunities. Gayle, who is a lead medical assistant at Mount Sinai Medical Center, serves a dual role as the SGA Board of Trustees representative.
“This position means a lot to me because it’s been my dream to become the SGA President since the first day I stepped foot on campus,” Gayle said. “It’s always been my passion to encourage everyone and I can finally use my love for helping others by guiding students to become a better version of themselves.”
Vice President: Christopher Jean Pierre
Treasurer: Frantz Laurent
Secretary: Shannon Charlotin
Hialeah Campus
President: Janiel Ojeda Barreras
Ojeda is a 19-year-old architecture student seeking to increase student engagement at Hialeah Campus. During his tenure, he will continue serving as the vice president of Over the Net, a pingpong club, and as treasurer of Zoological Observational Outreach Club, an organization aimed at raising awareness for wildlife. He also hopes to incorporate his architecture skills to build something useful for the College.
“I am highly committed to this community and consider it my home and wish for all students to feel the same,” Ojeda said.
Vice President: Leandro Jorge-Hernandez
Treasurer: Janourys Blanco
Secretary: Valerie Cuartas
West Campus
President: Carlos Paez Jerviz
Jerviz is a biology student looking to bridge the gap between administration and students. The 18-year-old, who serves as a student ambassador for the MDC Alumni Association, aims to promote diversity, inclusion, leadership development and community service at West Campus.
“With my cabinet, [I] want to improve engagement within the student body of our campus by making them aware of involvement opportunities,” Jerviz said.
Vice President: Eliecer Augusto Morales
Treasurer: Abdulsamad Olabisi
Secretary: Alejandra Homerchea Olivares
Homestead Campus
President: Sofia Bohorquez
Bohorquez, 19, is a rising sophomore studying computer science in the Honors College. She is the founder and vice president of Girls Who Code, a club aimed at supporting women in computer science, and wants to implement initiatives that encourage student participation on campus.
“I hope to foster a stronger sense of community, create more opportunities for student involvement and leave a lasting positive impact,” Bohorquez said.
Vice President: Grace Solis
Treasurer: Camila Velazquez
Secretary: Daniela Gonzalez
Staff writers Isabella Arce and Nikole Valiente contributed to this story. Photos used in this article were provided by the media services departments at each campus.
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