Saint Michael's College

Amanda Donahoe, Senior, President

Major: Psychology
Sport: Women's Ice Hockey

Leah Seften, Senior, Co-Vice President

Majors: Neuroscience and Psychology
Sport: Women's Cross Country

Joining the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee was an opportunity for me to meet other athletes, get more involved on our campus, and volunteer in the Vermont community. It has been inspiring to work alongside the other SAAC members this past year. Whether it be through Special Olympics, Woodside, Make-A-Wish Vermont or Hope Happens Here, our athletes are passionate about serving our community and supporting the student-athletes at Saint Mike's. The committee is always open to new ideas and strives to make the greatest impact possible. I have been grateful for the experience to have been a part of SAAC this past year and look forward to another year of service, friendship, and leadership with the committee. 

William Santangeli, Sophomore, Co-Vice President

Major: Political Science
Sport: Men's Ice Hockey

Jenna Deschaine, Senior, Secretary

Major: Biology
Sport: Field Hockey

Elizabeth Doherty, Junior, Social Media and Media Relations Co-Coordinator

Major: Business Administration
Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving

I chose to be a part of SAAC because I enjoy being a part of the community of athletes on campus, and being able to affect change through SAAC has been an amazing experience. Being able to give a voice to this community of athletes is an amazing opportunity, and especially now being on the E-Board, I understand fully the positive impact we can have on the entirety of campus and the surrounding communities.

Dan Fortier, First-Year, Social Media and Media Relations Co-Coordinator

Majors: Business and Math
Sport: Men's Swimming & Diving

Lance Reynolds, Junior, Social Media and Media Relations Co-Coordinator (Studying Abroad, Spring 2018)

Major: Media Studies, Journalism & Digital Arts
Sport: Men's Cross Country

Being an active part of SAAC is such a rewarding experience because it lets me have the opportunity to represent one of the most unique aspects of the St. Mike's community. Student-athletes here really define student-athlete to its fullest, as we not only put time and effort into our sports, but we also excel in the classroom. To go along with those responsibilities, we also think about the greater good of the community. With SAAC, we are given an outlet to voice our thoughts on how we can share our passion of serving the community within the community. Through Special Olympics, Woodside, Make-A-Wish and Hope Happens Here, it is clear that we are passionate of touching the hearts of those around us.