Committees play a crucial role in bringing SGB services and initiatives to life, serving as the primary avenue for their implementation. These committees, led by chairs and composed of board member liaisons and fellow students, form the core of SGB's activities.
Many committees are open to all students, and all interested students are encouraged to email the chair for more information on getting involved!
Chair Joshua Saldaña / sgballocations@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
Provides financial assistance by equitably distributing a portion of the $3.5 million Student Activities Fund to student organizations in need.
Chair Rachel Smookler / rms278@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
Facilities funding to student organizations via the Traditions, New Initiatives, and Service Funds to support programs that may fall outside the traditional Allocations process.
Chair Colin Eccher / colineccher@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
The Communications Committee supports the Communications Director as the main source of marketing and outreach of Student Government Board.
Chair Alyssa McCoy / alm800@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
Conducts a fair, honest, and efficient campus-wide election in accordance with the Student Government Board Constitution and the Elections Code for the students wishing to serve on SGB as Board Members and President.
Chair Brendan White / bfw9@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
Works to foster an ethical working environment both within the University of Pittsburgh Student Government Board and within the academic community as a whole.
Chair Erin Stephenson / eos10@pitt.edu / Meets Mondays, 8:00-9:00 PM in WPU 848
The Academic Affairs Committee serves as a liaison between the students and administration to convey opinions and impact change on academic aspects of the University.
Chair Isaiah Louis-Jacques / ibl4@pitt.edu / Meets Fridays, 3:00-4:00 PM in WPU 542
The Campus Operations and Innovations Committee’s main goals are to improve campus facilities, advocate to advance transportation on campus, and keep informed about the changing technology.
Chair Aairah Kulthum / aak234@pitt.edu / Meets Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in WPU 848
The Community and Governmental Relations Committee serves as a liaison between the University of Pittsburgh students, the Pittsburgh Community, and local, state, and federal governments.
Chair Macy Kiker / mek413@pitt.edu / Meets Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 PM in WPU 848
The Disability Resource Committee aims to advocate for the needs and common goals of students with disabilities at the University of Pittsburgh.
Chair Alina Sharifi / als1088@pitt.edu / Meets Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 PM in WPU 848
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee acts as a group to support the University’s initiatives in diversity and inclusion and to advocate for cultural competency on campus.
Chair Mikayla Hesdon / mgh83@pitt.edu / Meets Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 PM in WPU 848
The Support, Advocacy, and Prevention Committee is tasked with all Student Conduct and misconduct-related concerns.
Chair Louis Flowers / lbf36@pitt.edu / Meets Sundays, 1:00-2:00 PM in WPU 310
The Wellness Committee is dedicated to improving the physical health, mental health, nutritional health, and overall lifestyle of undergraduate students on Pitt’s campus.
FYC Liaisons Sofia Doval and Olivia Budike / svd35@pitt.edu, ojb17@pitt.edu / Closed Meeting
The First Year Council offers a space for first-year students to learn and refine their leadership skills such as public speaking, time management, and effective leadership, and to assist in various SGB initiatives.
Looking for more opportunities to get involved? Check out this year's Ad Hoc Committees chartered by the Board!