University of North Florida

Legislative Branch

The Legislative Branch consists of 46 student senate seats consisting of appointed and elected students. Elections, which take place both in the spring and the fall, act as the voice of the student body. They are responsible for allocating and overseeing the $3.1 million dollar Activity and Service Fee Budget. Each senator is required to serve on various committees in the Senate representing different student concerns.

For information about being appointed or elected Senator, please visit the get involved page or visit our offices for an application.

Senate President

James Paul Cima was born in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The son of James and Gloria Cima, James is one of four children. James attended The King’s Academy of West Palm Beach and graduated in 2005. James was involved in football, basketball, and track throughout his high school years.

James was elected into the Student Government at UNF as the Brooks College of Health Seat in fall 2007 and has been serving as a senator ever since. James was the Budget and Allocations Chair for the 2008-2009 term and was elected as Senate President for 2008-2009. In addition to Student Government, James is also the President of the Exercise Science Student Association, vice-president external of the College Republicans club, treasurer of Converge Campus Ministry and the Chaplain of Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Upon graduation, James plans to pursue a career in chiropractic medicine.

Senate President Pro-Tempore

Jessica Antionette Amick was born and raised is St. Petersburg, Florida. Daughter of John Amick, Jessica is one of three girls. Jessica attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School and was on the varsity swim team all four years. She also spent many ours volunteering around her community.

Jessica was elected to serve UNF in fall 2008 as a Senator and served on the Elections, Selections, and Appointments Committee. Jessica was elected as the Senate President Pro-Tempore and also serves on the Constitution and Statues Committee.

In addition to Student Government, Jessica is a member of Kappa Delta Sorority and is focusing on her major in Education. After graduation, she wants to peruse a career in Elementary Education and work towards a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education.

Committees

Budget & Allocations Committee

Chair: Mack Volk - sgabac@unf.edu

The Budget and Allocations Committee is the gatekeeper to the Activity and Service Fee Budget. The Committee allocates funds to registered student organizations and allocates the yearly A&S Fee Fiscal Budget.

Constitution & Statutes Committee

Chair: Melissa Ashley - sgacsc@unf.edu

The Constitution and Statutes Committee oversees and continually reviews the SG Constitution and Statutes. The Committee interviews appointees to the Judicial Counsel. CSC essentially serves as the Senate's "Rules" Committee.

Elections, Selections & Appointments Committee

Chair: Erica Richey - sgaesac@unf.edu

The Elections, Selections, and Appointments Committee coordinates the two elections each year and interviews appointees to the Senate. This committee's chairperson acts as the SG Elections Supervisor.

Student Advocacy Committee

Chair: Danielle Tarangelo - sgasac@unf.edu

The Student Advocacy Committee is the liaison between the Student Body and the Student Senate. They focus on the issues of students and promote programming for the student body as a whole.

Senators

Seat	Name	Position
1	Jessica Amick	Senate President Pro-Tempore
2	John Hodges	Senator
3	Pricscilla Perez	Senator
4	Katelin Swift	Senator
5	open
6	Melissa Ashley	Senator - CSC Chairwoman
7	Scott Archey	Senator
8	Chris Hovel	Senator
9	open
10	Kyle Speckman	Senator
11	Troy Barret	Senator
12	Jessica Roden	Senator
13	open
14	Mack Volk	Senator - B&A Chairman
15	Miguel Ortigao	Senator
16	John Jordan	Senator
17	Andreea Light	Senator
18	open
19	open
20	Christen Robertson	Senator
21	Nicole Finkel	Senator
22	Danielle Tarangelo	Senator - SAC Chairwoman
23	Miranda Tiona	Senator
24	Lindsay Calkins	Senator
25	Laura McGregor	Senator
26	Otis Green	Senator
27	Rachael Nolan	Senator
28	Thomas Walker	Senator
29	Megan Chiarello	Senator
30	Mary Vale	Senator
31	Kyle Nelson	Senator
32	Shennette Sheffield	Senator
33	Erica Richey	Senator - ESAC Chairwoman
34	Andrew Collette	Senator
35	Abhishek Bera	Senator
36	Mersilda Kasemi	Senator
37	Bradley Talbert	Senator
38	Jose Barrientos	Senator
39	Manuel Roman	Senator
40	open
41	open
42	open
43	Josh Cox
44	James Cima	Senate President
45	Lindsay Perkins	Senator
46	Katie Caston	Senator