Lauren Lawson, President
 My name is Lauren Lawson, and I am currently a junior at AU. I graduated from Oswego High School in Oswego, Illinois. I am a pre-med and Spanish major with minors in biology, chemistry and physiology. My ultimate goal is to become an orthopedic surgeon with a focus on bilingual medicine. At AU, I was previously the AUSA Vice President, and I am currently a member of the Honors Program, Honors Peer Advisory Board, Peer Conduct Board and the Latin American Student Organization. My proudest accomplishment came in 2008 when I co-founded a non-profit organization, Miles for Matt, which raises funding for suicide awareness and prevention programs in the Fox Valley area. My interests include traveling, cooking, movies, music, natural phenomena and driving. I believe that if you never settle and never quit, then you shall never fail. |
Emma Hill, Vice President
 My name is Emma Hill, and I am from San Diego, California. I am a junior pre-med major with minors in chemistry, physiology and criminal justice. I aspire to become a reconstructive plastic surgeon in an effort to improve the quality of life for those in need. In addition to school, I am a peer advisor and a member of the women's soccer team. I am filled with Spartan pride and love going all out for AU sporting events in between studying at the library. I love Vans, skinny jeans and bright-colored makeup. In addition, I can juggle a soccer ball while brushing my teeth and extension dive over three people lying on the ground. Like some of history's greatest leaders, I am also left-handed. Lastly, I can rap the lyrics of every Lil Wayne song, and the Pittsburgh Steelers are my favorite professional football team. |
Gina Alcobia, Senate Chair
 My name is Gina Alcobia. I was born and raised in San Diego, California, until the age of 16. I am a super-senior getting a major in social work with a minor in psychology. I am currently living on the East Side of Aurora; however, I lived on campus for four years. Throughout my five years, I have continuously been actively involved in many organizations such as Native American Club, Future Educators of Aurora University, Circle K, Activities Programming Board, Latin American Student Organization and Colleges Against Cancer. My goal is to help others in need, specifically working in schools or possibly with the elderly. I enjoy spending time with friends, dancing, volunteering, listening to music, traveling, taking pictures and being spontaneous. I love traveling home to California and to New York to visit my family. Some fun facts about me would be that I used to play the violin and viola. One of my favorite quotes is from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." |
Belinda Alvarado, Secretary
 My name is Belinda Alvarado. I grew up in a Palatine, a Chicago suburb, and later moved to Rolling Meadows, Illinois. I graduated in 2008 from Rolling Meadows High school. I am a sophomore pre-nursing major. Aside from my involvement with AUSA, I am involved in the Latin American Student Organization. My hobbies include rollerblading, drawing, reading and dancing. I have three brothers and three sisters. My favorite animals are peacocks and wolves. My favorite color is midnight blue. I love helping people and always try to put smiles on faces. |
Alex Kline-Wedeen, Treasurer
 My name is Alex Kline-Wedeen. I am from Aurora, Illinois. I am a double major in business and commerce, and finance, with a minor in sales. I am on the men's golf team here at Aurora University. I am President of The Student Marketing Association and the American Marketing Association chapter, and I am also a Dunham Scholar. My favorite quote is, "If you're not first, you're last," from the movie "Talladega Nights." |
