Saint Michael's College

What is SAAC?
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a student-led group consisting of members from each of our 21 varsity sports, including an executive board. Saint Michael’s SAAC has four main focuses, including: NCAA Legislation, Community Service, Campus Engagement and Leadership. Through each of these four themes, SAAC has a commitment to both the Saint Michael’s and surrounding communities, but also to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

The group meets monthly and discusses the student-athlete experience, NCAA legislative proposals, and also plans and implements fundraisers and activities for the campus and local community. Saint Michael’s SAAC is committed to enhancing the student-athlete experience through the voice of student-athletes as well as using this platform to engage the local and campus communities.

Our SAAC Division II Mission Statement
To enhance the overall student-athlete experience by giving opportunities to student-athletes, protecting student-athlete welfare, and creating and fostering a united and positive student-athlete image.

Division II SAAC Guiding Principles
The Division II SAAC will be guided by the following principles: ethics, integrity, fairness and respect for diversity, which shall include attention to gender, race, ethnicity and sport.

Governing Rule
We, as the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, will ultimately hold one another accountable for all actions, particularly those actions taking place during the SAAC meetings.

Social Media
The SMC SAAC is on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Follow us to see what we're up to!

2026-27 SMC SAAC Executive Board 

	Meredith Reilly, Senior, President Majors: Education Studies, Psychology, Equity Studies Sports: Women's Cross Country, Outdoor Track
	Cooper Brennan, Junior, Co-Vice President Major: Biology Sports: Men's Cross Country, Outdoor Track
	Leah DeFilippo, Junior, Co-Vice President Major: Political Science Sport: Alpine Skiing
	Bridget McLoughlin, Senior, Secretary Majors: Political Science, Environmental Science Sport: Women's Soccer
	Grace Almeida, Senior, Co-Social Media Coordinator Major: Business Administration Sport: Women's Volleyball
	Anna Daggett, Junior, Co-Social Media Coordinator Major: Digital Marketing Sport: Women's Volleyball
	Layne Doherty, Senior, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair Majors: Elementary Education, Psychology Sport: Women's Lacrosse
	Maddie Quinn, Senior, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Co-Chair Major: Economics Sport: Women's Ice Hockey
	Jordan Munro, Junior, SGA Secretary of Athletics Majors: Biology, Pre-Pharmacy Sports: Women's Cross Country, Outdoor Track