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the Whitewater Student Government

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Nick is a senior majoring in Public Policy and Administration and is the longest-serving current Senator, having previously served as Senate Parliamentarian, two-term Deputy Speaker of the Senate, and for nearly three years on the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC). He most recently served as its Chairman, overseeing the annual allocation of over $13 million in students’ Segregated Fees, before resigning to accept the role of Speaker of the Senate.

As the first among equals, the Speaker sets the agenda and presides over weekly Senate meetings, determines student appointments to institutional committees, and serves as the primary representative of one of the two branches of student government. His tenure has been marked by a sustained commitment to strengthening the legitimacy, professionalism, and effectiveness of student governance at UW-Whitewater through multiple historic reforms, including a complete overhaul of the rules governing student elections, a fundamental reshaping of Senate Leadership, a modernization of the Seg. Fee policy, and an overhaul of the structure of Advisory Councils.

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Elizabeth Vanderhei is a sophomore majoring in Actuarial Science and Business Analytics. She joined WSG in fall 2025, where she serves as a Senator and member of the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC). Outside of student government, Elizabeth is a dual-sport athlete, competing on both the Women's Golf and Women's Bowling Teams.

She was recently named the NTCA Division III Rookie of the Year for her bowling performance. Competing at the varsity level, she helped lead the team to several tournament wins and has quickly established herself as a strong contributor. Through golf, she has developed discipline and a willingness to learn from those around her, putting her in a position for continued growth and success.

As Elizabeth continues gaining more experience in student government, she is committed to improving efficiency across the Senate, from meetings to the legislative process, and continuing to build well-rounded relationships with all Senators.

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Keaton Turner is a senior from Fall River, Wisconsin, studying History Education. He serves as an at Large WSG Senator and as the second-ever Senate Outreach Officer. In that role, he is rethinking how the Senate connects with the students it represents. He has set new outreach expectations for senators, built tools to track that work, and designed a standard tabling setup. His goal is to make sure every Warhawk knows who their senators are and how to reach them.
Keaton brings wide campus experience to the role. He is Vice Chair of Operations for SUFAC, a Resident Assistant, an Intern for Residential Life, and President of Phi Alpha Theta. He previously served as WSG's Associate Director of Student Affairs. As a first-generation college student, he cares about making campus resources easy to find and making sure student voices reach the people who make decisions.

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Jordyn Purnell is a Political Science Education major here at UW-Whitewater. He joined student government in spring 2025 and looks forward to serving all his constituents throughout the 2026-27 term. Beyond WSG, Jordyn spends his time at home, with friends, or at The Young Performing Arts Center, where he works as a lead technician.
Before his time in WSG, he volunteered with the Walworth Democrats, briefly serving as the Treasurer of the UWW College Dems. Jordyn has continued his leadership by serving as an executive board member of multiple other student organizations. As a result of his dedication to the student experience, Jordyn was named as one of the recipients of the 2026 Lucy Baker Involvement Award.
As Parliamentarian, Jordyn is the resident expert in all things parliamentary procedure and rules of order. He is committed to ensuring processes are followed correctly and being a resource to all. He is dedicated to supporting an effective Senate and continuing to foster a sense of belonging across campus. Please feel free to reach out to him if you ever want to chat!