Meet the Executive Board
Elishai Riley
President
Kenosha, WI | Senior
Major
Political Science
Why I Chose PSG
I joined PSG because I believe in the power of unity and the potential to create a better future for all students. I wanted to foster an environment where every individual feels valued and respected. Being a part of PSG offers me a vibrant canvas to artistically contribute to the creation of an inclusive, thriving, and nurturing campus for all. I'm deeply appreciative of this remarkable opportunity!
Involvement at Parkside
UW System Shared Governance Student Representative and former intern for the Arts and Humanity Department.
Fun Fact
I can draw with both hands!
Sarah Plutchak (she/her)
Vice President
Kenosha, WI | Senior
Major
Biological Sciences
Why I Chose PSG
N/A
Involvement at Parkside
N/A
Fun Fact
I'm always rewatching New Girl.
Sheridan Ewald (she/her/hers)
Secretary
Kenosha, WI | Sophomore
Major
Nursing
Why I chose PSG
I started being involved with PSG to get outside my comfort zone as I was not involved with an organization at the time. I also feel that PSG aligns with my values which are to let everybody have a voice and to keep up the progression of change. There will always be room for change on campus, however, if nobody voices they want a change, it will never be executed. I also find it important to understand the processes of Parkside on the back end, especially regarding where our funding goes. Since being in PSG, I have learned the ins and outs of many processes on campus in addition to being more mindful of my peer's perspectives and what they struggle with day-to-day. All of these parts of PSG have made me a better leader, listener, advocate, and person.
Involvement at Parkside
I am the Head Coordinator of PSG's Event committee and an SSS Peer Mentor.
Fun Fact
A shrimp's heart is in its head.
Elvira Bolanos-Bautista (she/her)
Speaker of the House
Tampa, FL
Education
Business Administration and Management
Why I chose PSG
To grow and experience more things in life to make me a stronger leader for the people, I also wanted to challenge myself to try something new.
Involvement at Parkside
I'm also involved with Latinos Unidos where I bring stories, cultures, and struggles to our students on campus. In addition, throw fun events surrounding our cultures, foods, and customs. I also enjoy volunteering with my friends. Some future plans I would like to see are if we can create a resource center for first-generation students. Being a first-generation myself, there were a lot of things I had to figure out myself which got really stressful so I feel creating that option would benefit our university. Another thing I would like to do is create more events where our commuters can be more involved instead of just coming to class.
Fun Fact
I went to nationals for acting when I was in grade school and got to interact with a lot of different countries trading pins.
Fernando Vargas (he/him)
SUFAC Director
Milwaukee, WI | Senior
Major
Computer Science
Why I chose PSG
I strongly believe PSG is the perfect way for me to share my voice to make UW-Parkside a safer and better place.
Involvement at Parkside
VP Studio Parkside
Fun Fact
I like to think hot chocolate contains caffeine.
Grant Pitts (he/him)
Parliamentarian
Kenosha, WI | Junior
Major
Sociology
Why I chose PSG
I chose PSG because it's a diverse, student-oriented institution right in my community.
Involvement at Parkside
Presently, I serve as Parkside's Newman Civic Fellow, who functions as a leader in civic engagement. I also work in student voter outreach and civics education through the Andrew Goodman Foundation. Just this semester, I became VP of Parkside's new chapter of Planned Parenthood Generation Action.
Fun Fact
I can fold my ears inside out.