State President
Sarah Pemberton
St. Petersburg College
president@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I am currently a senior at Saint Petersburg College majoring in Paralegal Studies. My next step after graduation will be to attend law school and eventually practice in the area of intellectual property law. I began my journey with SGA as a conscious observer. I later became a senator and then held the position of Legislative Liaison on the Clearwater Campus. After careful consideration and planning I chose to fulfill my goal and run for the position of President of the Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association. This is the single most rewarding and humbling opportunities I have had. I am excited to accomplish our many goals together this year. Remember, we are one million and we have one voice, together our boundaries are limitless.
St. Petersburg College
president@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I am currently a senior at Saint Petersburg College majoring in Paralegal Studies. My next step after graduation will be to attend law school and eventually practice in the area of intellectual property law. I began my journey with SGA as a conscious observer. I later became a senator and then held the position of Legislative Liaison on the Clearwater Campus. After careful consideration and planning I chose to fulfill my goal and run for the position of President of the Florida Junior Community College Student Government Association. This is the single most rewarding and humbling opportunities I have had. I am excited to accomplish our many goals together this year. Remember, we are one million and we have one voice, together our boundaries are limitless.
State Vice President
Jared Ferreira
Pasco-Hernando Community College
vicepresident@fcssga.org
I just want to say first off how honored I am to have the opportunity to serve you as Vice President. I am originally from Boston, MA but I grew up here in Hernando County Florida. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people as often as I can. That is one thing that really brings me joy in life. I am looking forward to this new beginning with a new name and face that we are about to embark on and am glad to be setting sail on it with all of you. My hope for this year is to get to know as many of you as I can. By uniting together we can be heard and really accomplish something tangible this year.
Pasco-Hernando Community College
vicepresident@fcssga.org
I just want to say first off how honored I am to have the opportunity to serve you as Vice President. I am originally from Boston, MA but I grew up here in Hernando County Florida. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people as often as I can. That is one thing that really brings me joy in life. I am looking forward to this new beginning with a new name and face that we are about to embark on and am glad to be setting sail on it with all of you. My hope for this year is to get to know as many of you as I can. By uniting together we can be heard and really accomplish something tangible this year.
State Secretary
Alistair Glover
St. Petersburg College
secretary@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I am currently a sophomore at St. Petersburg College majoring in Chemistry and Physics with hopes of minoring in Economics or Finance. I began my journey with Student Government as a Senator, where I learned first-hand the importance of advocating for the student perspective and the integral part we, as students, play in our colleges and communities. As my interest in SGA grew, so did my involvement, leading to me holding the positions of Parliamentarian, Treasurer, and my
current position, the Student Body President. I am both honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve you, the students of the Florida College System Student Government Association, as your StateSecretary.
St. Petersburg College
secretary@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I am currently a sophomore at St. Petersburg College majoring in Chemistry and Physics with hopes of minoring in Economics or Finance. I began my journey with Student Government as a Senator, where I learned first-hand the importance of advocating for the student perspective and the integral part we, as students, play in our colleges and communities. As my interest in SGA grew, so did my involvement, leading to me holding the positions of Parliamentarian, Treasurer, and my
current position, the Student Body President. I am both honored and excited to have the opportunity to serve you, the students of the Florida College System Student Government Association, as your StateSecretary.
State Jurisprudence
Andres Delgado
Palm Beach State College
statejurisprudence@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I want to start off by saying it’s a privilege to be serving as your Jurisprudence. I was born in Miami, FL but raised in West Palm Beach. I began SGA by attending all the meetings and volunteering at my college. I loved what SGA represented and stood for, so I decided to become more involved and ran for Jurisprudence. This upcoming year is going to be fantastic, with a new name comes new ideas and accomplishments. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know as many of you as I can.
Palm Beach State College
statejurisprudence@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA! I want to start off by saying it’s a privilege to be serving as your Jurisprudence. I was born in Miami, FL but raised in West Palm Beach. I began SGA by attending all the meetings and volunteering at my college. I loved what SGA represented and stood for, so I decided to become more involved and ran for Jurisprudence. This upcoming year is going to be fantastic, with a new name comes new ideas and accomplishments. I am looking forward to meeting and getting to know as many of you as I can.
District One Coordinator
Sunil Collins
Broward College
d1coordinator@fcssga.org
Hi, my name is Sunil Collins, and I am a sophomore finance major at Broward College. I am originally from Jamaica but I have been living in the United States for the past two years. I began attending Broward College and wanted to continute my high school tradition of being heavily involved with the student body in an effort to make a difference. I was apart of my student government for 3 years of high school so the transition to SGA was a smooth one. I am proud to have the opportunity to serve as your FCSSGA District One Coordinator and I truly look forward to the new heights we will take this organization to. We have a new name, a new brand, and a new image to fill so let's use this to our advantange and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
Broward College
d1coordinator@fcssga.org
Hi, my name is Sunil Collins, and I am a sophomore finance major at Broward College. I am originally from Jamaica but I have been living in the United States for the past two years. I began attending Broward College and wanted to continute my high school tradition of being heavily involved with the student body in an effort to make a difference. I was apart of my student government for 3 years of high school so the transition to SGA was a smooth one. I am proud to have the opportunity to serve as your FCSSGA District One Coordinator and I truly look forward to the new heights we will take this organization to. We have a new name, a new brand, and a new image to fill so let's use this to our advantange and MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
District Two Coordinator
Sagana (Sana) Amarasinghi
Seminole State College of Florida
d2coordinator@fcssga.org
Welcome! I am your District II Coordinator and a proud member of FCSSGA. I go to Seminole State College and am working on my A.A. in International Relations. I am planning to get my Bachelor's at FSU or AU and will be more involved in SGA no matter where I go. I started my journey as Secretary/Treasurer at Heathrow Campus, Seminole State College where I took pride in being part of something as amazing as FCSSGA; and given the opportunity, I ran for DII coordinator. I thank you for your support and involvement with FCSSGA. I wish to make this year one of FCSSGA's memorable years for DII students!
Seminole State College of Florida
d2coordinator@fcssga.org
Welcome! I am your District II Coordinator and a proud member of FCSSGA. I go to Seminole State College and am working on my A.A. in International Relations. I am planning to get my Bachelor's at FSU or AU and will be more involved in SGA no matter where I go. I started my journey as Secretary/Treasurer at Heathrow Campus, Seminole State College where I took pride in being part of something as amazing as FCSSGA; and given the opportunity, I ran for DII coordinator. I thank you for your support and involvement with FCSSGA. I wish to make this year one of FCSSGA's memorable years for DII students!
District Three Coordinator
Jonas Presendieu
Hillsboro Community College
d3coordinator@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA, I am honored to serve as your D3 Coordinator! I am currently going into my junior year at Hillsborough Community College as a pharmacy major. I have always felt that regardless of what your major is, if you have a passion to go out of your way to serve others then your value to your community will always be priceless. My passion started initially when I served as a senator on campus; when I experienced what I could offer to my peers as treasurer, my second year at HCC, I immediately knew I wanted to reach out and do more on the state level. It is a privilege to serve you and I look forward to working with everyone this year.
Hillsboro Community College
d3coordinator@fcssga.org
Hello FCSSGA, I am honored to serve as your D3 Coordinator! I am currently going into my junior year at Hillsborough Community College as a pharmacy major. I have always felt that regardless of what your major is, if you have a passion to go out of your way to serve others then your value to your community will always be priceless. My passion started initially when I served as a senator on campus; when I experienced what I could offer to my peers as treasurer, my second year at HCC, I immediately knew I wanted to reach out and do more on the state level. It is a privilege to serve you and I look forward to working with everyone this year.
District Four Coordinator
Joshua Edwards
Pensacola State College
d4coordinator@fcssga.org
I was born in Terre Haute, IN. I later moved to Pensacola, FL where I attended three years of high school. After high school graduation, I decided to attend Pensacola State College, formerly known as Pensacola Junior College to start my Engineering degree. My goal is to be an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer so I can build and design aircraft, spacecraft, robots, and satellites. Because education is important to me, I joined the Student Government Association to have a voice among the student body, and a chance to keep students informed on legislative issues that affect our education.
Pensacola State College
d4coordinator@fcssga.org
I was born in Terre Haute, IN. I later moved to Pensacola, FL where I attended three years of high school. After high school graduation, I decided to attend Pensacola State College, formerly known as Pensacola Junior College to start my Engineering degree. My goal is to be an Aerospace and Mechanical Engineer so I can build and design aircraft, spacecraft, robots, and satellites. Because education is important to me, I joined the Student Government Association to have a voice among the student body, and a chance to keep students informed on legislative issues that affect our education.
Director of Legislative Staff
Ruth Moreno
Miami Dade College- North
fcssgadls2011@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Ruth Moreno and I am your new Director of Legislative Staff. It is an absolute honor and pleasure to hold this position because I believe in what FCSSGA stands for. I am excited to represent all the students in the college system and hopefully be a tool to make a positive impact in the state of Florida. I am originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved to the United States when I was 8 years old and have lived in Miami ever since. I love traveling, meeting new people, reading, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. I am a student of the Honors College at Miami Dade College- North Campus and currently studying biology but also interested in international relations and politics. I intend to go to Medical school and simultaneously get a Master’s in Public Health or International Relations. My goal is to work for an international world organization that will allow me to help and advocate for human rights, including healthcare, at an international level. I look forward to working with all of you to make our voices heard, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns! Thank you!
Miami Dade College- North
fcssgadls2011@gmail.com
Hello, my name is Ruth Moreno and I am your new Director of Legislative Staff. It is an absolute honor and pleasure to hold this position because I believe in what FCSSGA stands for. I am excited to represent all the students in the college system and hopefully be a tool to make a positive impact in the state of Florida. I am originally from the Dominican Republic, I moved to the United States when I was 8 years old and have lived in Miami ever since. I love traveling, meeting new people, reading, volunteering and spending time with family and friends. I am a student of the Honors College at Miami Dade College- North Campus and currently studying biology but also interested in international relations and politics. I intend to go to Medical school and simultaneously get a Master’s in Public Health or International Relations. My goal is to work for an international world organization that will allow me to help and advocate for human rights, including healthcare, at an international level. I look forward to working with all of you to make our voices heard, please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns! Thank you!
Elections Chair
Andrew Malyj
Saint Petersburg College- Clearwater
fcssgaelections2011@gmail.com
Hey FCSSGA students! I am from Clearwater, Florida but now live outside Clearwater in Largo which is all in Pinellas County. I am currently in my third year at Saint Petersburg College – Clearwater Campus majoring in Banking and Financial Services with a slight interest in politics as well. What I hope to achieve after graduating is to go into financial planning/advising and maybe one day run for city or county commission, maybe even a state representative. Volunteering has always been very dear to me, and I consider it like having a job. I wish to continue working with the many organizations I volunteer with and maybe one day serve as one of their officers. I began my involvement with SGA through the work I do with Relay For Life, I discovered our college has it own event and after many years of working with Relay For Life in high school, I just jumped aboard and began one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. There is nothing better than trying to make a difference in your community and other’s lives. This year, I am currently serving as the Secretary for our campus for the second year now. When I found out about these appointed positions, I decided to test my capabilities, test myself, push myself, set a goal for myself and run for one of these positions. After a lot of planning and debating, I decided to run for the position of Elections Chair. It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Elections Chair this year. This is an experience of a lifetime for me. I am so excited to see all the great things we will accomplish together.
Saint Petersburg College- Clearwater
fcssgaelections2011@gmail.com
Hey FCSSGA students! I am from Clearwater, Florida but now live outside Clearwater in Largo which is all in Pinellas County. I am currently in my third year at Saint Petersburg College – Clearwater Campus majoring in Banking and Financial Services with a slight interest in politics as well. What I hope to achieve after graduating is to go into financial planning/advising and maybe one day run for city or county commission, maybe even a state representative. Volunteering has always been very dear to me, and I consider it like having a job. I wish to continue working with the many organizations I volunteer with and maybe one day serve as one of their officers. I began my involvement with SGA through the work I do with Relay For Life, I discovered our college has it own event and after many years of working with Relay For Life in high school, I just jumped aboard and began one of the most wonderful experiences of my life. There is nothing better than trying to make a difference in your community and other’s lives. This year, I am currently serving as the Secretary for our campus for the second year now. When I found out about these appointed positions, I decided to test my capabilities, test myself, push myself, set a goal for myself and run for one of these positions. After a lot of planning and debating, I decided to run for the position of Elections Chair. It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as your Elections Chair this year. This is an experience of a lifetime for me. I am so excited to see all the great things we will accomplish together.
Community Service Chair
Melanie Bettis
communityservice@fcssga.org
Hello fellow FCSSGA members! I am currently attending Hillsborough Community College majoring in Psychology. With my degree I will work as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the men and women who are serving, and have served, in our Military. I will also use my degree to be a counselor for those who find themselves in homeless and domestic violence shelters. On my campus, I am the secretary for my SGA. I am so honored to have been chosen to serve as your Community Service representative and look forward to working with each of you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. Remember, you have two hands. One to help yourself, and one to help others.
communityservice@fcssga.org
Hello fellow FCSSGA members! I am currently attending Hillsborough Community College majoring in Psychology. With my degree I will work as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the men and women who are serving, and have served, in our Military. I will also use my degree to be a counselor for those who find themselves in homeless and domestic violence shelters. On my campus, I am the secretary for my SGA. I am so honored to have been chosen to serve as your Community Service representative and look forward to working with each of you. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or suggestions. Remember, you have two hands. One to help yourself, and one to help others.
