Executive Board

The Graduate and Professional Student Assembly is led by an elected Executive Committee. These officers coordinate advocacy efforts, manage finances, and oversee the organization's committees and programming.

Additional Executive Positions

The Executive Committee also includes officers responsible for communications, finance, advocacy, and programming. These roles support the day-to-day work of the GPSA and its standing committees.

The leadership roster above reflects the Executive Committee and committee chairs as documented during the 2010–2012 period. For current officer information, please contact gpsa@cornellgpsa.com.

The Cornell Graduate and Professional Student Association's leadership structure is designed to amplify the voices of graduate and professional students across all disciplines. Elected representatives work collaboratively to address the unique challenges facing advanced-degree candidates, from funding and housing to academic policy and campus resources. The executive committee, supported by dedicated officers and committee chairs, ensures that student concerns are translated into actionable advocacy at the university level. Regular meetings and open forums provide transparency and invite broad participation, making sure that every graduate student has a pathway to engage with governance. This representative model strengthens community ties and fosters a more responsive, student-centered academic environment.

Serving on a GPSA committee offers graduate and professional students a direct opportunity to shape campus life and policy. Committees focus on areas such as advocacy, communications, finance, and programming, each playing a vital role in the association's mission. Through these working groups, students develop leadership skills, build professional networks, and contribute to meaningful initiatives that improve the graduate experience. The committee structure encourages diverse perspectives and collaborative problem-solving, ensuring that decisions reflect the needs of the wider student body. Participation is open to all members, making it possible for anyone with dedication and ideas to help guide the association's work throughout the academic year.