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the legislative branch

Meet your senators

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senate leadership

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Speaker of the Senate

Nick Petreikis
(HE/HIM)

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Nick is a senior majoring in Public Policy and Administration. He was originally appointed in Fall 2022, previously serving as Senate Parliamentarian, Deputy Speaker of the Senate, and as a member of the Segregated University Fee Allocation Committee (SUFAC) for nearly three years. He most recently served as its Chairman, where he oversaw the annual allocation and review of over $13 million in student's segregated fees, before resigning to accept the role of Speaker of the Senate.
As Speaker, Nick is committed to fostering a more engaged and effective Senate by increasing opportunities for student involvement and ensuring that student voices are actively represented in university decision-making processes. He is focused on building a Senate that not only represents students, but works for them.
Outside of student government, Nick is actively involved on campus and in the broader community, serving as Vice President of Finance for Enactus and as Vice Chair of the City of Whitewater’s Board of Zoning Appeals, while continuing his commitment to public service and leadership.

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Deputy Speaker of the Senate

Elizabeth Vanderhei
(sHE/Her)

Elizabeth Vanderhei is a freshman 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 performance in 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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Senate Outreach Officer

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Election: September 14th, 2026

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Senate Parliamentarian

​Jordyn Purnell
(HE/Him)

​​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 as the Vice President of the Political Science Student Association or at The Young Performing Arts Center, where he works as a backstage manager.
Before his time in WSG, he volunteered with the Walworth Democrats, briefly serving as the Treasurer of the UWW College Dems.

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!

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Drumlin District Senators

Jordyn Purnell WSGParli@uww.edu

Elizabeth Vanderhei WSGDeputy@uww.edu

Josh Woerner WoernerJD14@uww.edu

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esker districts Senators

Gabriel Giannetti GiannettGI14@uww.edu

Nathan Guelig GueligNR19@uww.edu

Thomas Kewou KewouDjoT16@uww.edu

Zaniya Richardson RichardsZ21@uww.edu

Emily Thompson ThompsonEG13@uww.edu

off-campus district Senators

Courtney Majeres MajeresC14@uww.edu

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at-large Senators

Alex Arnett ArnettA16@uww.edu

Danny Lange LangeDG22@uww.edu

Nick Petreikis WSGSpeaker@uww.edu

Tadyn Punzel PunzelTE01@uww.edu

Melina Wells WellsMK06@uww.edu

Emily Wiitanen WiitanenEA22@uww.edu

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Rock county Senators

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