Cheyenne Trujillo was born in Albuquerque and raised in Moriarty, New Mexico. She still lives and commutes every day to Albuquerque from Moriarty. She received her undergraduate degree in criminology and political science with a minor in chicana/o studies. She is currently an MPA student with a concentration in public management, and last year, she served as vice-president for PAGSA. She is excited to continue working on student outreach, team building and organizational relationships/networking for this coming year.

Sara Gutierrez is a native New Mexican, who is in her second year of the MPA program. She earned a B.A. in Political Science and a B.A. in Philosophy from The University of New Mexico. She currently works at UNM's Global Education Office, and has a passion for international relations and diplomacy. In her free time, she loves to try new foods, dabble in photography, and travel.

Kathy Korte is in her final year of her master's program at the School of Public Administration. She is also the training coordinator in the Bernalillo County Clerk's Office, Bureau of Elections. Kathy is a native of El Paso, Texas, graduating from UTEP with a bachelor's degree in journalism. Kathy has four children with husband Tim Korte, a UNM and SPA alumnus. Three of her kids are also N.M. college students (UNM, NMSU, and ENMU). Her youngest daughter is in high school. Kathy enjoys spending time with her family and loves hiking, backpacking, and the Riverpoint gym.

Samantha Ragan was born and raised in Rio Rancho, NM and has worked for UNM for 12 years. She earned her bachelor’s degree in heath information systems, and is pursuing an MPA degree with a concentration in public management. She also plans on completing an MHA degree after she graduates in Spring 2020. Additionally, Samantha is preparing to welcome her first child in October.

Eunice Amoah is a first year MPA student at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She received her undergraduate degree in psychology and arabic from the University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana, in 2015. She currently volunteers at a non-profit organization that helps refugees with English as a second language. Eunice does home visits with the refugee families to follow up on their well-being by teaching them personal hygiene and helping them to access useful resources. She also works as a part-time catering attendant. While a PAGSA officer, her focus is to foster a strong relationship between students, professors and stakeholders through effective communication. As well, she wants to plan educational, inspiring and entertaining events that create more awareness and develops a positive image about PAGSA. She expects to graduate in Spring 2020.

Ben was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He received his B.A. in American Studies from UNM in 2015. During his time in undergrad, his research focused on misogyny in hip-hop culture and the saturation of derogatory language in rap lyrics. Currently, his research interests are on healthcare systems, healthcare finance and campaign public financing. Ben loves basketball and sneakers and can be found chasing "hoop dreams" in Johnson or watching the Lobos play in The Pit. Ben is honored to represent and advocate for PAGSA and all SPA students in the Graduate and Professional Student Association.

Alejandra began working for the UNM Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs upon graduating in December 2016 from UNM with a double major. Alejandra is currently finishing her second year of her MPA program with an emphasis in public management. She anticipates graduating in December 2019. In her free time, she loves to work out and travel with her husband and French Bulldog, named Tigger.