The WLP Student Advisory Board
Our Mission
The Elizabeth J. Somers Women’s Leadership Program Student Advisory Board works collaboratively to establish itself as a prominent and influential team of student leaders, ensuring its presence as student activists is felt by both peers and administration alike. We are dedicated to making the board accessible to all and fostering an environment where everyone feels heard, recognized, and supported. We aim to create an approachable, trusted, and respected platform for our fellow community members. Central to our mission is being a powerful voice for students, advocating for their needs, and enhancing the program for current and future WLP members through both long and short-term projects.
We believe in the power of good vibes and a strong, supportive community in our competitive university landscape. Most importantly, we work to make all members of our community feel valued, heard, and supported. Ultimately, the EJS WLP SAB stands for the growth and success of every member of the Women’s Leadership Program. Empowered women empower women!
Meet the WLP Student Advisory Board
Tazana Gordon
Chair
SHM Cohort, Class of 2027
Cognitive Neuroscience and Criminal Justice double major, minoring in Emergency Health Services. She loves to cook and bake.
tazana [dot] gordon
gwu [dot] edu (tazana[dot]gordon[at]gwu[dot]edu )
Juliette Teutsch
Vice Chair
IP Cohort, Class of 2028
Political Science and Spanish major, and a member of the Global Bachelor's Program. She enjoys traveling and performing.
j [dot] teutschgwu [dot] edu (j[dot]teutsch[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Savannah Jones
DEI Advocate
IP Cohort Alum, Class of 2029
Asian Studies and International Affairs double major, concentration in Contemporary Cultures and Societies. She loves theatre and enjoys being involved in the performing arts community at GWU.
savanna [dot] jonesgwu [dot] edu (savanna[dot]jones[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Feven Hulgize
Communications Coordinator
SHM Cohort, Class of 2029
Health Data Science major with a pre-med concentration. She enjoys getting into a good read and going on hikes.
f [dot] hulgizegwu [dot] edu (f[dot]hulgize[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Samantha Burchard
Events Coordinator
IP Cohort, Class of 2029
International Affairs & Political Science double major with concentrations in the Middle East and Security Policy. She wants to be a foreign correspondent and White House Chief of Staff in the future!
samantha [dot] burchardgwu [dot] edu (samantha[dot]burchard[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Sam Ott
Mentorship Coordinator
IP Cohort, Class of 2028
International Affairs major with concentrations in Europe & Eurasia and Conflict Resolution. After spending four years living in Germany, she developed a strong interest in Eastern Europe.
s [dot] ottgwu [dot] edu (s[dot]ott[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Rae Tatel
SHM Cohort Liaison
Class of 2029
Biology Major with Molecular & Cellular Biology concentration, and Public Health & Emergency Health Sciences minor
rae [dot] tatelgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (rae[dot]tatel[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Nigsti Asmerom
GEB Cohort Liaison
Class of 2029
Systems Engineering Major with Business Analytics concentration
n [dot] asmeromgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (n[dot]asmerom[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Hana Mahmutbegovic
IP Cohort Liaison
Class of 2029
International Affairs Major with Conflict and Conflict Resolution concentration
h [dot] mahmutbegovicgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (h[dot]mahmutbegovic[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Cat Everett
IAC Cohort Liaison
Class of 2029
International Affairs Major with Security Policy concentration, and Mathematics, Applied Ethics Minor
catherine [dot] everettgwmail [dot] gwu [dot] edu (catherine[dot]everett[at]gwu[dot]edu)
Resources
Syllabus Bank
The Syllabus Bank is a data bank where you can hear feedback from WLP alums about different classes and what you should expect. If you would like to use it or submit your own syllabus review, the board made an instruction manual on this document and a syllabus bank walk through video.
Internship Bank
The Internship Bank is a data bank where WLP students can share and gather information on professional experiences or internship opportunities available through one another. You can access your peers' experiences here and, if you have trouble navigating it, the board has also made a video tutorial on how use the internship bank! If you would like to submit an experience, please use the Internship Bank Google Form here!
Past Leadership Practicums
See more examples on the Leadership Projects page
Feedback Form
The Student Advisory Board wants to make itself as approachable and accessible as possible to the WLP community. Don't hesitate to reach out! Please leave your name and feedback below so we can address your concerns as soon as possible. You can remain anonymous by forgoing the name box in submitting your feedback.