Graduate Student Association
The Saint Louis University Graduate Student Association is the representative student organization for graduate students at SLU.
The mission of GSA is to advocate for SLU graduate student needs, foster a dynamic community of graduate students across campus, and empower graduate students through professional development opportunities. GSA is made up of an elected executive board and representatives across the University’s graduate programs.
The GSA is governed by elected officers, and its general assembly consists of one representative from each graduate department (or in some cases, a degree program). GSA sponsors the annual Graduate Student Research Symposium, which showcases graduate student research in both paper and poster formats. Graduate students may also apply for GSA awards for conference presentation and attendance, publication assistance, as well as summer research support toward thesis, dissertation and exam preparation.
Learn more about GSA-sponsored events, funding opportunities, and how you can get involved by exploring our website.
Graduate Student Association Website
GSA Executive Board
- Danielle Hopkins, president
gsa.president@slu.edu - Sarah Burt, vice president for North Campus
gsa.academic@slu.edu - Katherine Walcott, vice president for South Campus
gsa.academic@slu.edu - Joe Cherullo, vice president for finance
gsa.finance@slu.edu - Merlin Jenitia, vice president for administration
gsa@slu.edu - Grace Biju Thomas, vice president for international affairs
gsa.international@slu.edu - Chelesa Holden, vice president for diversity and inclusion
gsa.diversity@slu.edu - Nghia (Jacob) Mai, vice president for communication and community
gsa.social@slu.edu - Carly Koppe, external affairs officer
gsa.external@slu.edu
GSA Committee Information
Standing Committees
- Brennan and Recognition Awards - gsa.brennan@slu.edu
- Conference Awards - gsa.conference@slu.edu
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion - gsa.diversity@slu.edu
- Graduate Research Symposium - gsa.symposium@slu.edu
- Social Events - gsa.social@slu.edu
- Wellness - gsa.wellness@slu.edu