Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Terry Thomas Graduation
Success is a STATE of Mind
Georgia State University Panther Athlete Support Services, with the support of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, makes a continued commitment to providing Georgia State student-athletes with the personal tools and resources necessary to develop the total person, in addition to enhancing their success on the playing field. The department actively participates in the NCAA's Leadership Development programming, which aims to:

1. Promote student-athletes' ownership of their academic, athletic, career, personal, and community responsibilities.

2. Meet the changing needs of student-athletes.

3. Promote respect for diversity and inclusion among student-athletes.

4. Assist student-athletes in identifying and applying transferable skills.

5. Enhance partnerships between the NCAA, member institutions, and their communities for the purpose of education.

6. Foster an environment that encourages student-athletes to effectively access campus resources.

7. Encourage the development of character, integrity, and leadership skills.
2021-22 Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC)
President: Andreea Stanescu Women's Golf: Kelly Strickland
Vice President: Charlie Flint Women's Golf: Maria Blasco
Secretary: Daisy Hess Softball: Daisy Hess
Treasurer: Andrei Duarte Softball: Jaycee Goodwin
Communications/Social Media: Maria Blasco Men's Soccer: Stephen O'Hearn
Baseball: Luke Boynton Men's Soccer: Simon Carlson
Baseball: TBA Women's Soccer: Brisa Zavala
Men's Basketball: Eliel Nsoseme Women's Soccer: Kelsee Holloway
Men's Basketball: Joe Jones III Men's Tennis: Diego Pahilha
Women's Basketball: Kamryn Dziak Men's Tennis: Andrei Duarte
Women's Basketball: Ciara Smith Women's Tennis: Eva Chivu
Women's Cross Country/Track & Field: Imani Flanagan Women's Tennis: Andreea Stanescu
Women's Cross Country/Track and Field: Frankie Muldoon Volleyball: Truth Hafey
Football: Michael Hayes Volleyball: Jha'Meisheia Griffin
Football: Charlie Flint Beach Volleyball: Becky Tresham
Men's Golf: TBA Beach Volleyball: Bailey Martin-Hatchett
Men's Golf: Mason Dean
Spirit: LaCheree Loveless

Function of GSU SAAC

  1. Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
  2. Disseminate information.
  3. Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
  4. Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
  5. Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
  6. Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
  7. Organize community service efforts.
  8. Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
  9. Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
GSU SAAC Subcommittees
  1. Panther Fit
  2. Panther Pantry
  3. Mental Health
  4. Community Service
  5. Golden Panther Awards