President | Daniel J. Kimmel
Contact at gsopresident@syr.edu
Daniel J. Kimmel (they/them) is a seventh-year Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Religion. They specialize in religion, philosophy, and magic in the classical and late ancient Mediterranean (c.500BCE-500CE), especially the history of Christianity in the Roman Empire. Their doctoral research focuses on the early-third century /Divine Institutes/ of Lactantius and its role, among other things, in advocating for human rights and religious liberty under the “law of humanity”.
Daniel is currently serving their second term as President & Chief Executive Officer of the graduate student government (2023-2024; 2024-2025). During their tenure, Daniel has continued their record of institutional reform by, for example, leading the development and implementation of measures that rebalanced the GSO budget to end a years-long trend of deficit spending, promote the equitable distribution of the graduate student activity fee and cost-sharing, reduce wasteful expenditures, and route more funds back into the hands of graduate students travelling to present their research via the improved GSO PAC grant program. Prior to the Presidency, Daniel served two terms as the GSO’s Vice President of Internal Affairs & Chair of the Senate (2021-2022; 2022-2023), advancing key institutional reforms and augmenting graduate student representation in and outside of the GSO Senate; before that, they served three terms as a University Senator (2018-2019; 2019-2020; 2020-2021).
Vice President | Roger Rosena
Contact at gsointernalvp@syr.edu
Roger Rosena is in his 6th year in the Department of Philosophy. He specializes in philosophy of mind and epistemology. He is currently writing on the relationship between imagination, knowledge, and what role imagination plays in the acquisition of knowledge.
Roger is currently serving as Vice President of Internal Affairs and Chair of the Senate of the GSO. This is his fourth year serving with the GSO, previously serving as Academic Plan Senator of Philosophy (2021-2022), At-large Senator (2022-2023), University Senator and President Pro Tempore of the Senate (2023-2024), and two years as Vice Chair of the Professional, Academic, and Creative (PAC) Grant Committee (2022-2024).
As Vice President of Internal Affairs, Roger plans to increase the graduate student body’s engagement with the GSO Senate and educate graduate students on the GSO Senate and its internal affairs. He is very excited to serve as Vice President of Internal Affairs this year and is very happy to answer any and all questions related to the GSO Senate and GSO Internal Affairs.
Director of External Affairs | Becca Vinciquerra
Contact at gsoexternalvp@syr.edu
Becca Vinciquerra is a second-year master’s student in the Department of Political Science at the Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs. Specializing in American Politics, her work focuses on civil rights and media, particularly investigating the role of media and its effects on voting behavior.
Becca is serving her second term as Director of External Affairs and Co-Chair of the Outreach and Civic Engagement Committee of the Graduate Student Organization. Her previous roles as Co-Chair of the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Committee, University Senator and Director of Health and Sustainability of the Student Association at University at Albany have provided her with the opportunity to represent students and implement innovative initiatives. These experiences have informed and enriched Becca and have provided a foundation upon which her continuing acquisition of involvement and knowledge is predicated on.
In her work, she emphasizes the importance of serving as a bridge between the graduate student population and University Administration, highlighting engagement, outreach, and service. Her time in office is dedicated to strengthening a sense of community for graduate students and increasing external relations in the Syracuse area. She looks forward to representing her fellow graduate students and working with the members of the Graduate Student Organization in a variety of capacities.
Comptroller | Aditee Malviya
Contact at gsocomptroller@syr.edu
Aditee Malviya is a dedicated master’s student in the Department of Computer Science at Syracuse University, expected to graduate in May 2025. Her academic journey is characterized by a focus on algorithms, data management, and web development, with a particular interest in leveraging technology to drive innovation and efficiency.
Currently, Aditee serves as the Comptroller of the Graduate Student Organization and held the position of Finance Secretary in the previous academic year. She is serving as the Chair of Finance Committee. She is also actively involved as a Campus Ambassador for the New York State Business Plan and the Hult Prize, where she has worked to represent and support student initiatives across campus.
In her current work, Aditee emphasizes the importance of bridging the gap between academic theory and practical application. Her time at Syracuse University is dedicated to not only advancing her technical skills but also to enhancing the sense of community and collaboration among her fellow graduate students.
Looking ahead, Aditee is eager to continue representing her peers and contributing to the vibrant academic and professional community at Syracuse.