Introducing the 2026-27 GSA Executive Board

The Knight Campus Graduate Student Association (GSA) has announced its Executive Board for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. The GSA serves graduate students working in Knight Campus labs across all degree programs by fostering an inclusive and supportive community, advocating for student interests, and creating opportunities for professional development and networking. A new First-Year Representative will be elected in November. Members include:

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2026-27 Knight campus GSA Executive Board: (L. to R.): Frank Pittman, Elizabeth Amponsem, Samantha Watson, Taylor Patino, Anika Moorjani, Austin Clark, 
  • Chair: Samantha Watson, 3rd-year Bioengineering (BioE) PhD Candidate in Willett and Guldberg Labs
  • Vice Chair: Taylor Patino, 2nd-year BioE PhD Student in Peeler Lab
  • Treasurer: Anika Moorjani, 3rd-year BioE PhD Candidate in Ong and Guldberg Labs
  • Communications: Frank Pittman, 5th-year BioE PhD Candidate in Willett Lab
  • Events & Outreach Team: Elizabeth Amponsem, 3rd-year BioE PhD Candidate in Benoit Lab & Austin Clark, 3rd-year Biochemistry PhD Candidate in Hettiaratchi Lab
  • First-year Representative: Taylor Patino, 2nd-year BioE PhD Student in Peeler Lab

"We look forward to working with faculty, staff, and postdoctoral scholars across Knight Campus in the coming year and appreciate your continued support of our graduate student community," Watson said.