2024 - 2025 STUDENT COUNCIL

PRESIDENT

“Hey y'all I'm Damon Ross Jr. I'm from Kansas City, Missouri and graduated from Emory University with a Bachelors in Biology. I aspire to be an orthopaedic surgeon. In my first year of being on STUCO, I like the ability of representing the student body and enjoy working with this amazing, hard-working team! Fun fact: I'm missing a chunk of my left chest.”

VICE PRESIDENT

“I’m from Dallas, Texas, and I attended the real HU (Howard University) for undergrad. I graduated from GW with a Master of Public Health. I’m currently pursuing a specialty in neurosurgery. In my two years of being on StuCo,  I have loved identifying areas of need and finding creative solutions to problems; I appreciate that I can perform beyond the duties of my intended role to serve the student body and interact with people from different classes and campuses. Fun fact: I'm an avid gamer and collect retro gaming consoles!”

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

“Hey guys! I’m Destyni, a second-year medical student from Virginia. I’m HBCU bred and proud to be a graduate of the illustrious Norfolk State University. I love good music, good food, and all things fun. Excited to join STUCO for the first time as the Administrative Assistant and help make this year great!”

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI AFFAIRS

DIRECTOR OF ACTIVITIES & WELLNESS

“Hi hi! I am Igbo girl from Enugu, Nigeria. I went to undergrad for 2 years at Howard before transferring to University of Maryland Baltimore for Nursing. I worked as a Surgical ICU nurse for a year and a half before starting med school. I love watching movies (hit me up if you're on Letterboxd :) ), reading books and taking photos. This is my first year on STUCO and I'm excited to help the student body establish a good and lasting work-life balance, support professional development and be a safe space for everyone!”

DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS

“Hi! I was born in Brooklyn, NY and raised between Brooklyn, NY and Beirut, Lebanon. I went to school right here in DC at AU and I have an interest in pediatric and CT surgery. This is my second year on STUCO (I was Director of Activities and Wellness in my 2nd year). A fun fact is that I speak three languages!”

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION

“Hi! I was born and raised on the Jersey Shore before moving to Northern Virginia for high school. I attended the illustrious Morgan State University for my undergraduate studies (Go Bears)! I am passionate about music, working as a professional violinist, and I am also a linguistics enthusiast. I speak three languages and am currently learning a fourth. Traveling is another one of my great joys. I am excited to serve on STUCO and advocate for the educational needs of the HUCM community!”

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

“Hey! I am a Baltimore native and a proud Morgan State Bear turned Bison! I have a passion for dance; I participated in the marching band danceline and the modern dance ensemble in college, and danced in ensemble and theater after graduating. Off stage and outside the classroom I seek adventure through roller coasters, zip lining, ropes courses, and I even climbed the Himalayan mountains! This year I am joining STUCO for my first year in a new position with a dedication to keeping our facilities ordelry and conducive for learning. I look forward to serving and working with everyone this year!”

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

“My name is Cliffic Guidry III, born and raised in Houston Texas. In undergrad I attended Langston University and graduated from Prairie View A&M university. I'm a sports fanatic, I played collegiate basketball, professionally in the American Basketball Association, and in Mexico prior to medical school. My hobbies include reading, physical fitness (anything from weightlighting to any sport with a ball), personal training, meal prepping, nature walks, and bike riding throughout the city. This is my first year in STUCO and I'm excited to work with everyone!”

DIRECTOR OF FUNDRAISING

“Hello, I'm a second year student from the DMV. My undergradtuate education was in biochemistry at the University of Pennsylvania. My home is Virginia and Al-Ain in the UAE.”

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH

Hello! I’m a proud Boston native and die-hard Celtics fan. When I’m not buried in the books, you can find me brunching, working out, or journaling. I graduated from a small women’s college in California, which helped shape me into a passionate advocate for health equity and reproductive justice.

This is my first year on STUCO, but I wear quite a few hats. I’m currently in my second year as VP of Research and Technology for my class, I serve as the Advocacy Chair for HUSSOG, and I sit on the Board of Directors for a pre-med mentoring program, DMV Black Excellence in Medicine Mentoring Program (DMV BEMMP). Whether it’s organizing an event for SGA, HUSSOG, or DMV BEMMP, I genuinely love bringing people together and am super excited about the future collaborations ahead!

GSA REPRESENTATIVE

GSA REPRESENTATIVE

GSA REPRESENTATIVE

“Hi! I am a Filipina who grew up in Brandywine, Maryland. I graduated undergrad from University of Maryland, College Park. I love to dance anywhere and at any time. I enjoy cooking, watching YouTube, playing videos games, and doing anything with nature. This is my first year on STUCO so I am very excited. I hope to be more involved with campus events especially collaborating with other graduate schools as a graduate student assembly representative. I'm currently the coordinator for SNMA's HPREP pipeline program for the 2nd year in a row. I truly cherish being a mentor and giving back to the community.”

HUSA SENTATOR

Hi! I am a second-year medical student from Arizona. I attended Arizona State University for undergrad and Johns Hopkins for my graduate degree. Outside of being a student I am a traveler, hiker, movie goer, dancer, and reader. Throughout the year you will likely find me in other roles such as a MedStar Tutor and Middle School Mentor. This is my first year in STUCO, but I am very excited to be a part of the team and represent the College of Medicine.

HUSA SENATOR

Hi! I was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. I attended Baylor University and received a B.S. in Chemistry for undergraduate school and post-bac at Northwestern University. My position in STUCO is HUSA senator.

WEBMASTER

"Hi everyone! I’m originally from Miami, FL, and I graduated from Nova Southeastern University with a double major in Biology & Neuroscience. I have a strong interest in surgical specialties, and I’m excited to explore these fields further. This is my second year in STUCO (served previously as M1 class representative), and I absolutely love it—it’s the perfect blend of creativity, collaboration, and meeting new people. A fun fact about me: I hold three valid passports and citizenships (USA, Jamaica, and India)!"

M4 CLASS PRESIDENT

“I'm from Phoenix, Arizona and attended Xavier University of Louisiana for undergrad. I will be applying into OB/GYN this year. As a member of student council I have loved representing my class in important decisions and advocating for my peers. I look forward to leaving a positive mark on the school when I graduate this Spring!”

M2 CLASS PRESIDENT

“Heyy! I am originally from Long Island,New York. I am Jamaican and Caymanian. Im a double bison (HU-undergrad). I like to spend my free time at brunch, or watching TV, dancing, maybe reading a book and ccoking! Fun fact: I was a part of a Show Choir in high school and we would compete nationally and were the first minority choir to win a natioanl show choir championship! We also performed for a lot of sports teams and celebs (Giants, Mets, Nets, Islanders, etc.) This is my first year on STUCO and I am really excited to have a strong relationship and comradery with all the classes and bring a lot of fun and collaboration to this school year!”

M2 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

M1 CLASS REPRESENTATIVE

“Hi everyone, I am a first generation Ghanaian who grew up in Crofton, MD (about 35 min from Howard on a good day). I went to the University of Maryland College Park where I received a B.S. in General Biology, and also played football (I walked-on to the team my freshman year). Some things I love to do are exercising/working out, playing pick-up basketball or 7on7 football, watching shows (love anime) or sports (preferably basketball, football, or soccer), and spending time with friends/family. Look forward to meeting and working with all of you this year!”