Overview
USC’s First-Generation Center launched the First-Generation Student Advisory Board (FG SAB) in Spring 2025 to amplify first-gen student voices and strengthen support on campus. The board elected leaders in January and established committees focused on community service, programming, and student engagement. Their mission: advocate for first-gen students, create leadership opportunities, and bridge the gap between students and First-Gen Center staff.
Upcoming Meetings & Elections
- October 2, 2025 @ 7pm in Maxcy College. All first-gen students are invited to attend.
- November 13, 2025 @ 7pm in Maxcy College. Elections for leadership positions which will start in Spring 2026.
Spring 2025 - Fall 2025 Leadership
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Shalaia Myers
President
African American Studies & Psychology -
Parth Dave
Vice President
Biological Sciences -
Itzeli Cruz
Programs & Activities Chair
Public Health -
Aryana Hughey
Social Media & Marketing Chair
Psychology -
Emma Fuller
Treasurer
Geological Sciences -
Samantha Kohlmann
Community Service Chair
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Last semester, the board focused on building a sustainable structure, gathering student feedback, and launching initiatives that support first-gen success. Committee chairs presented top ideas in February, shaping the board’s priorities for Spring & Fall 2025.