Vote Michelle And Noel: Get To Know Our Steering Team

Favorite Artist: Taylor Swiss Cheese

Michelle Bennett // Presidential Candidate

Name

Michelle Bennett

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Cambridge, OH

Position within USG

Chief of Staff

Involvement outside of USG

Chair of the Council of Student Affairs, Bucket and Dipper Junior Class Honorary, Alpha Chi Omega, Politics Society and Law Scholars Program

Favorite TV Show

Friends

Favorite Movie

You've Got Mail

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Gennifer Goodwin

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Secilia's

Celebrity Crush

Jimmy Fallon

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

An elephant because they are wise and comforting

What is your dream job?

To be a Supreme Court Justice

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability for in state, out of state, and international students

Why do you believe in our team?

I believe in this team because we all have a shared vision of inclusiveness for this organization. We all have a common goal of providing a stronger voice for the student body and listen to their needs. We have a dream and together we can make it a reality.

Noel Fisher (Vice-Presidential Candidate)

Name

Noel Fisher

Major

Political Science and Geography

Hometown

Lawrence, Kansas

Position in USG

Off-Campus Senator

Current music obsession

Ed Sheeran

Favorite TV Show

The West Wing

Favorite Movie

The Pianist

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Daniel Radcliffe

Celebrity Crush

Olivia Wilde

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

Lemur

Dream Job

A Shark on The Shark Tank

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Mental Health awareness and services

Why do you believe in our team?

I believe on our team because we work harder than anyone on campus. Each and every member of our team genuinely cares for the well-being of the students at Ohio State, and finding solutions to the problems they face. They all come from different walks of Ohio State life, and provide different perspectives on every issue that our campus faces.

DaVonti' Haynes // Campaign Manager

Name

DaVonti' Haynes

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Cleveland, OH

Position in USG

Director of the Health and Safety Committee

Involvement outside of USG

Buckeye REACH, Buckeye Civic Engagement Connection (BCEC), Buck-I-SERV, Delta Sigma Phi

If you were an animal which animal would you be?

I wouldn't be because I hate animals, so I'd hate myself!

Celebrity crush

Kerry Washington

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Mental Health Stigma

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Their dedication and commitment to making The Ohio State University, the best place for ALL undergraduate students.

Natalie Davis // Deputy Campaign Manager

Name

Natalie Davis

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Chagrin Falls, OH

Involvement outside of USG

College Democrats, Multi-Partisan Coalition, PSL Scholars

Favorite TV show

Parks and Recreation

Celebrity crush

Ben Wyatt

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Mental health awareness and access to resources; ending the negative stigma.

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe that Michelle and Noel are the only candidates who can create a more inclusive and productive USG that provides important resources for all students.

Matthew Parthun // Treasurer

Name

Matthew Parthun

Major

Mathematics and Economics

Hometown

Hilliard, OH

Position within USG

Off-Campus Senator

Involvement outside of USG

Phi Gamma Delta, College Democrats, Chimes Junior Class Honorary

Favorite TV show

The Office

What actor/actress would play you in a movie?

John Krasinski

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Catfish Biffs

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in their extensive experience in USG and commitment to improving the university for the entire student body.

Daniel Zimmerman // Ground Game

Name

Daniel Zimmerman

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Hamilton, OH

Position within USG

Regional Campus Outreach Director

Involvement outside of USG

Buckeyes Against Hunger, Student Leadership Advocates, Beanie Drake Endowment Fund Board

Current music obsession

Uptown Funk

Favorite TV Show

Madam Secretary, Scandal, Friends, Burn Notice, and Leverage

Celebrity Crush

Queen Latifah

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe their experience combined with their passion for bettering this university makes them the most qualified candidates for the job!

Merritt Ogle // Ground Game

Name

Merritt Ogle

Major

Public Affairs/Public Health

Hometown

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Position within USG

Upper Arlington, Ohio

Involvement outside of USG

Gamma Phi Beta Scholarship Chair, Romophos Sophomore Honorary Event Chair, Buckeyes Against Hunger Vice President, Honors and Scholars Ambassador

Current music obsession

Catfish and the Bottlemen

Favorite Movie

National Tresure

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Lena Dunham

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

A bunny

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Sexual Assault

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Michelle and Noel have creative solutions to difficult problems that undergraduate students have faced for many years. It is important to look at problems through a different lens in order to actually address them instead of just passing them on for the next generation of OSU students to address.

Logan Phares // Social Media

Name

Logan Phares

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Germantown, OH

Position within USG

Internal Events Director within Internal Affairs; Sexual Violence Task Force

Involvement outside of USG

Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Politics Society and Law Scholars

Current music obsession

"Style" by Taylor Swift. Also, every song by Taylor Swift.

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Mindy Kaling. 100%. After reading her book I am convinced we are the same person.

Celebrity Crush

Harry Styles, Jesse Williams, Justin Timberlake, Tim Riggins (Texas forever, y'all), Richard Gere in Pretty Woman

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

A lioness. The lionesses are the boss ass bitches of the animal kingdom. They do all of the hunting for the pride. They leave the lion cubs with the male lions while they go hunting. I would be honored to be a lioness.

What is your dream job?

I want to move to Washington D.C. and be Olivia Pope. If that doesn't work out I want to lobby for Women's Rights/Gender equality.

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

I am extremely passionate about Sexual Violence Prevention. During my time in USG and on the Sexual Violence Task Force I have become increasingly aware of the importance of educating and raising awareness among students as well as advocating for sexual violence prevention and rehabilitation services .

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in Michelle and Noel because I believe in the importance of the work that the Undergraduate Student Government does. The leaders of USG are the ones representing the Ohio State student body to upper-level administration, legislators, and other universities. It is important that the leaders of USG are qualified, intelligent, passionate, and dedicated. I see these qualities within Michelle and Noel. They are the most qualified candidates for the position and I wouldn't trust anyone else to represent the organization or the student body in the 2015-2016 school year.

Emily Underation // On-Campus

Name

Emily Underation

Major

Public Affairs - Education Policy

Hometown

Broadview Heights, OH

Position within USG

Director of Academic Affairs

Involvement outside of USG

Students for Education Reform, Kappa Phi Kappa

Current music obession

Tori Kelly, because she slays on "Nobody Love"

Favorite TV Show

The West Wing

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Secilia's

Celebrity Crush

Kevin Spacey (have you seen House of Cards?!?!)

What is your dream job?

Working as a senior aide to the President of the United States

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability and Accessibility. It shouldn't be as hard as it is to pipeline students from high school to college, no matter what zip code you're from. Tuition needs to be reasonable, especially at universities like Ohio State, where we have two school districts in our backyard and no representation of those schools in college.

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in Michelle and Noel because they are passionate and driven leaders who have all of the skills to run USG. Also, I respect them and look up to them and know that they are exactly what this Univeristy needs to affect change.

Michael Arato // Off-Campus

Name

Michael Arato

Major

Food Science

Hometown

Setauket, NY

Position within USG

Deputy Director Health and Safety

Involvement outside of USG

Phi Gamma Delta Recruitment Chair, Encompass volunteer, Food Science research, Eminence fellow

Current music obsession

Taylor Swiss (Cheese)

Favorite TV Show

SpongeBob

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Michael Cera

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Secilia's

Celebrity Crush

Jennifer Aniston

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

An octopus

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Rising cost of attendance

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Michelle and Noel bring the most experience to the job. They will continue advocating for students and continue making campus better.

Sarah Hudacek // Oval Coordinator

Name

Sarah Hudacek

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Republic, OH

Position within USG

Deputy Director of Academic Affairs; Sexual Violence Task Force

Involvement outside of USG

STEP, Intl Affairs Scholars, CCWA, SFER

Current music obsession

Florence + The Machine

Favorite Movie

The Theory of Everything (because Eddie Redmayne)

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Catfish Biffs

Celebrity Crush

Duh... Eddie Redmayne

Dream Job

Chief of Staff for the POTUS

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Sexual violence

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Michelle is a wonderful person and I'm so grateful for everything she's done for me. She deserves to impact the entire student body as much as she has impacted the lives of those around her over the past three years.

Alys Brown // Residence Halls

Name

Alys Brown

Major

Political Science and Public Affairs

Hometown

Fairfield, OH

Position within USG

Deputy Director of Student Affairs

Involvement outside of USG

RA, Board Immersion Program

Favorite TV Show

Scandal

Favorite Movie

Hercules

Catfish Biffs or Secilia's?

Late Night Slice

Celebrity Crush

Jake Gyllenhall

Dream Job

National Geographic Photographer

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in Michelle and Noel because they are two of the hardest working people I know. They are driven and passionate about improving the lives of Ohio state students. They are also two of the most honest and genuine people I know

McKinzie Harper // Student Organization Outreach

Name

McKinzie Harper

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Canal Winchester, OH

Position within USG

Deputy Director of Governmental Relations

Involvement outside of USG

Mount Leadership Scholar, Delta Delta Delta Sorority, University Ambassadors

Current music obsession

Logan's "Cold" Spotify Playlist

Favorite Movie

Forrest Gump & Star Wars

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Meryl Streep

Celebrity Crush

Jake from Scandal

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

Dolphin

Dream Job

To work in the UN

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Safety in every sense- sexual violence, off campus, mental health

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Through all of my experiences on campus and off campus I have learned the value of servant leadership and leading by example; for these reasons I chose to join Michelle and Noel’s Campaign Team. They embody the idea of servant leadership. As the next leaders of our Undergraduate Student Government I am confident that they would continue to make inclusivity and innovation a priority. 

Sam Whipple // Policy

Name

Sam Whipple

Major

Political Science and Economics

Hometown

Lincoln, Nebraska

Position within USG

SBS Senator, Deputy Director for Academic Affairs

Involvement outside of USG

Intern at Policy Matters Ohio, Buckeye Philharmonic Orchestra

Current music obsession

Uptown Funk

Favorite Movie

Harry Potter - all of them!

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Definitely John Krasinski

Celebrity Crush

Emma Watson

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

I'd be an eagle - for America

Dream Job

Be Stephen Colbert

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Academic Advising - With so many pursuing complex graduation plans with multiple majors and minors, students need the flexibility of calling several advisers into a single appointment.

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Michelle and Noel have unmatched experience in working with university administrators, and I'm inspired by their passion for making a difference.

Nick Lo // Graphic Design/Website

Name

Nick Lo

Major

Industrial Design

Hometown

Cincinnati, OH

Involvement outside of USG

Phi Gamma Delta, Ohio Staters Inc., Bucket and Dipper Junior Class Honorary, Industrial Designers Society of America, Mobile Designer for the OSU Mobile App

Current music obsession

MisterWives

Favorite TV Show

American Horror Story

Favorite Movie

Shrek

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Bruce Lee

Celebrity Crush

Meryl Streep

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

Giraffe

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Mental Health availability

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

Because of their constant commitment to their work and the university in order to better serve the welfare of the student population

Lisa Combs // Greek Outreach

Name

Lisa Combs

Major

Political Science and English

Hometown

Cuyahoga Heights, OH

Involvement outside of USG

SLA, Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority, Bucket and Dipper, Orientation Leader

Current music obsession

TAYLOR SWIFT

Favorite TV Show

Scandal

Favorite Movie

Any romantic comedy

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Audrey Hepburn

Celebrity Crush

Taylor Swift

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

Cheetah

Dream Job

Wedding Planner or President of a University

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Affordability

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in them because they are two of the most compassionate people I know! They are great friends and I know I can always count on them

Halie Vilagi // Senate Slate Coordinator

Name

Halie Vilagi

Major

Public Affairs

Hometown

Amherst, Ohio

Position in USG

John Glenn College, Senator

Current music obsession

Alt-J

Favorite TV Show

Parks and Recreation

Favorite Movie

The King's Speech

Which actor/actress would play you in a movie?

Amy Pohler

Celebrity Crush

Ronald Reagan (In his prime)

If you were an animal, which animal would you be?

Koala

Dream Job

POTUS

What is one issue that undergraduate students face for which you are passionate about finding a solution?

Mental health

Why do you believe in Michelle and Noel?

I believe in Michelle and Noel because they're passionate about bettering the lives of all Ohio State students.

Now you've met our team, find out what we are all about at michelleandnoel.com!