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2025-2026 Executive Board

Thank you to everyone who voted in our 2025-2026 Graduate and Professional Student Government Executive Board elections! Congratulations to our new executive board for 2025-2026!

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Vice President
of Communications

Becky King

School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences

Candidate Biography:

My name is Becky King, and I am a graduate student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a master’s in health informatics with a specialization in Health Care Supervision and Management. I also work at Pitt as an Application Support Specialist, where I assist research teams with REDCap, Advarra OnCore, and other research-related technologies. I hold a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and an MS in Management of Information Systems.

Beyond my academic and professional work, I actively contribute to student engagement as a representative for the SHRS Student Sustainability Committee. I am also involved in research support and compliance, strengthening my ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders. As a first-generation and non-traditional student, I understand the challenges of navigating graduate school from multiple perspectives. My leadership experience spans student organizations, research initiatives, and technology implementation projects, all of which have enhanced my skills in outreach, strategic communication, and community engagement.

 

Candidate Statement:

As Vice President of Communications, my goal is to enhance transparency, engagement, and accessibility in GPSG communications. I plan to streamline communication channels across Pitt’s graduate and professional student community by improving the clarity and reach of GPSG updates, events, and initiatives. By leveraging digital tools, social media, and campus-wide platforms, I aim to ensure that every student is well-informed and connected to GPSG resources.

Additionally, I am committed to amplifying student voices and fostering open dialogue between GPSG and the diverse graduate student population. I want to ensure that both traditional and non-traditional graduate students feel included, represented, and informed about opportunities available to them. Whether through newsletters, social media campaigns, or interactive forums, my goal is to make GPSG an accessible and inclusive resource for all students, regardless of their academic journey.

My experience in research support, compliance, and technology implementation gives me a solid foundation to effectively manage and enhance GPSG communications. I would be honored to serve as your VP of Communications and look forward to the opportunity to strengthen the connection between GPSG and the student body.

Election Timeline

Call for Candidates:

January 27 - February 14

Zoom Info Sessions:

Q&A with the Executive Administrator and a current board member. 

Link: https://pitt.zoom.us/j/97499473349  updated as of 1/22

Wednesday January 22nd 7pm-8pm 

Monday January 27th 7pm-8pm 

Campaign Week:

February 17 - 23

Voting:

February 24 - 28

Notification of Results:

February 28

Executive Board Transitions

Individuals elected into positions are expected to attend executive board transitions and installations on the following dates:

TBD

EXECUTIVE BOARD POSITIONS

Meet the current GPSG executive board members and the duties of their role!

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John E Danvers

president.gpsg@pitt.edu

Duties of the President

  • To preside over meetings of the AB and the EB.

  • To coordinate relations with the administration at the University of Pittsburgh and with organizations external to the University of Pittsburgh.

  • To convey the recommendations and decisions of the AB to the administration at the University of Pittsburgh and to organizations external to the University of Pittsburgh.

  • Attend and report on (when permitted by committee policy) meetings of the Board of Trustees Student Affairs Committee, the University Senate-Assembly Board, and the University Council for Graduate Studies if possible.

  • To perform such other duties as are normally required of the Office of President and as the AB may determine.

  • To report their actions to the Assembly at each meeting of the AB.

  • To hold open office hours in the GPSG office for a minimum of 1 hour per week.

  • To meet with students by appointment when requested at a mutually convenient time during regular university hours.

  • To provide agenda items and other information for the Assembly Board meetings to the Executive Administrator a minimum of 10 calendar days before each AB meeting.

  • To chair (or appoint a chair) the External Affairs Committee.

  • To cast tie-breaking votes in both AB and EB proceedings.

  • To ensure at the end of the position’s term that all technicalities of the post are passed onto the next President.

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