Student Advisory Council

The College of Arts & Sciences Dean's Student Advisory Council was formed to ensure that student voices are heard and included in decision making at the college level. The student representatives serve as a vital bridge between the student body and the administration, keeping the Dean informed of student concerns, perspectives and ideas. They offer valuable insight on what’s working well, where there are challenges, and how we can continue to improve the student experience both inside and outside the classroom.

Leadership positions:

President: Janjay Greene
Vice President: Janelle Leija
Secretary: Kristalyn Dilley
Treasurer: Kayla Shepherd
Communications & Outreach Coordinator: Shayan Bangash
Co-Event Coordinators: Ray Manriquez, Erica Walsh

Shayan Bangash

Major: Graphic Design

Goals: to work as a full time graphic designer and also become an author.

Interests:  I enjoy making art, exploring coffee shops and antique stores, and writing horror and psychological fiction novels.

Jessie Brauer

Major: graduate student majoring in Psychological Science

Goals: to produce meaningful research and achieve several academic publications while expanding my knowledge in preparation for acceptance into a PhD program.

Interests: I enjoy spending time in nature with my daughters, traveling and gardening.

Agnes Browning

Major: Multicultural Women's and Gender Studies

Goals: my passion is social justice advocacy, so I want to build a career that centers those values.

Interests: Reading, painting, collecting zines and attending local art shows and exhibits.

Kanchan Budhathoki

Major: Biology

Goals: to be a research scientist and understand more about human disease mechanisms. I want to establish a research laboratory that advances scientific research and opportunities in my home country Nepal.

Interests: I love exploring new creative pursuits, especially crocheting and mandala art, which bring me joy and relaxation.

My family’s unwavering love and support have been my greatest inspiration, giving me the strength and motivation to pursue my dreams in a foreign land and push myself to work harder every day.

Ashley Bundrick

Major: Master's of Informatics Data Science/Data Analytics

Goal: to work as a data scientist for a large business.

Interests: I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, watching movies, and I learning Krav Maga.

D'Mia Burke

Major: Social Work

Goals: continue my education and receive my MSW to become LCSW or LMSW. Through this I want to work with children and adolescence, individuals with disabilities, and women in medical settings and emergency services. My ultimate career goal is to create nonprofits that advocate for children and women who are victims of IPV and abuse or living with chronic illness. My aspiration is to create a substantial amount of international change and to be nominated for a Nobel peace prize.

Interests: art, film, wellness and spirituality and reading.

I am inspired by the work and literature from women such as Angela Davis, Zora Neal Hurston, Daniella Mestyanek Young and Leymah Gbowee.

Emma Camp

Major: Master of Fine Art in Studio Art

Goals: to be a scientific artist and educator. I see myself teaching at the collegiate/university level while pursuing grants/fellowships/commissions as a scientific artist. By bridging the gap between science and art, scientific artists are able to take complex scientific concepts, enhance them through art, to help promote learning and understanding. Interdisciplinary collaborations can be critical to connect viewers to ideas. At Lehigh, I created an interdisciplinary undergraduate art experience. At Texas Woman’s, I have had the opportunity to continue this work and have also had the opportunity to interact with students in teaching and coaching/mentoring environments. It is my goal, through my graduate experience, to expand my work into additional multimedia inquiries and learn new techniques to communicate and refine science-based ideas, as well as share my passion/knowledge with students and peers.

Interests: I love being outdoors/hiking, going to museums, and anything art related, especially art show opening and closing receptions in which I have the opportunity to meet other artists. Being in the art world makes me so incredibly happy. My interests include collaboration with other artists and scientists, and expanding my portfolio into a diverse multimedia collection. I also have an interest in traveling, especially to the U.S. national parks, but also outside the United States.

I find inspiration in beauty, especially the natural beauty all around us. You can find me taking pictures of shadows, textures and other interesting objects and arrangements I stumble upon throughout my day. I pride myself on having an eye for small details and moments that often go unrecognized.

Kristalyn Dilley

Major: Political science

Goals: to attend law school in Texas in the next year. My long-term aspiration is to build a career rooted in advocacy, public service and community engagement through the practice of law.

Interests: I serve as president of Chapters & Chats, TWU Denton’s on-campus book club, where I lead bi-weekly discussions and foster a welcoming space for diverse voices and perspectives.

One of my strengths is turning big-picture goals into practical actionable steps. Whether it’s establishing an new org on campus or beginning a community advocacy initiative, I thrive when bridging vision with logistics. I’m driven by the idea that change doesn’t always start in courtrooms or protests—it can begin in classrooms, book clubs and even just a simple meeting. I want to use my voice and future legal training to uplift others and challenge systems that need reform.

Janjay Greene

Major: Biology, pre-med

Goal: to work in pharmacy

Interests: Civic engagement, cooking, crocheting and volunteering

Eva Keirns

Major: Fashion Merchandising

Goals: to become a buyer for a sustainable fashion brand where I can impact ethical and strategic purchasing decisions.

Interests: I love reading and running.

Tim Gunn inspires me, and his motto, 'make it work,' serves as a reminder to put my best foot forward when facing adversity.

Miranda Kuehmichel

Major: Rhetoric and Composition PhD program

Goal: Teaching at a university

Interests: Reading and walking/spending time with my two dogs

My dad inspired me to pursue a PhD.

Janelle Leija

Major: MS in Chemistry

Goals: work as reconstructive surgeon

Interests: reading, crocheting, exercising

Inspiration: my family. My superpower is overthinking

Rey Manriquez

Major: Counseling Psychology doctoral student

Goals: center on providing trauma-informed, multi-culturally responsive therapy while contributing to mental health research, program development and policy advocacy. I hope to expand my clinical expertise in a hospital setting, working with diverse populations facing acute mental health challenges. I am also passionate about higher education mental health and aim to advocate for equitable services for BIPOC, first-generation students and other marginalized communities. Long-term, I plan to integrate private practice, specializing in culturally affirming care for BIPOC clients navigating racial identity, intergenerational trauma and systemic stressors.

Interests: I love crafting, rom-coms, traveling and listening to live music.

I'm an advocate for reproductive justice.

Abbey Parker

Major: History

Goals: attend graduate school for history and become a public historian working in a museum.

Interests: Art, popular histories, reading, trivia, and movies and TV

I am a first generation college student.

Jasmine Serrano

Major: Aeronautical science

Goals: to be a commercial pilot

Interests: I like learning about different aircraft.

Erica Walsh

Major: Theatre Arts

Goals: Theatre education

Interests: Anime, cooking, gardening and going to concerts

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Kendrick Lamar are my inspirations to achieve greatness in spite of any negativity from others.