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Cabinet

Comprised of 7 student leaders, the USS Cabinet serves as the overarching leadership team for the USS. Each year, the USS President and 5 Vice Presidents are elected by the student body. The Vice President and Representative to the Board of Visitors (BOV) is appointed by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. Their responsibilities include regularly meeting with administrators, working to support students and initiatives to create positive change on campus, and represent the organization externally.

Alexander Efird

President

  • Alexander Efird
  • he/him
  • aefird@vt.edu
  • Hey Hokies! I’m a Senior in my fourth year in USS, now serving as Student Body President. I’m pursuing a dual degree in Political Science and Smart & Sustainable Cities, while also working towards a Master of Public Administration. In all our work here in USS, I’m constantly ensuring that the ultimate goal is to enhance the undergraduate student experience for today’s Hokies and for those to come. Always feel free to connect with me on any issues you may have!
Chloe Ebert

Vice President of Issues & Policy

Kylie Seckinger

Vice President for Administration

O'Brian Martin

Vice President of Inclusive Excellence

  • O'Brian Martin
  • obrian@vt.edu
  • I’m an Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Technology Management major, a Senior, and a 3rd-year Cabinet member. As the Vice President for Inclusive and Strategic Affairs, I review pertinent pieces of legislation, creates resolutions that empower our inclusive campus community, serves as the USS point of contact for all UCSOs, as well as oversees our governmental relations efforts.
Leslie Orellana

Vice President of & BOV Rep

  • Leslie Orellana
  • leslieorellana@vt.edu
  • Hi everyone - my name is Leslie, and I am the Board of Visitor's Undergraduate Student Representative! I am super excited to work with USS to identify concerns and solutions to advance Virginia Tech. I hope to amplify the voices of the students to the Board of Visitors and collaborate with them to make positive changes to student life and experience.
Henry Berger

Vice President of Finance

Aarav Parikh

Vice President of Shared Governance