Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of the Student Government Association represents the student body, carries out SGA initiatives and works with university leadership on issues affecting Texas Tech students.
The branch is led by four student officers elected by the student body and supported by appointed student leaders who serve in the Executive Cabinet.
2026-27 Elected Officers
The elected executive officers serve during the 2026-27 academic year and represent students across Texas Tech University.
Grayson S. King
Student Body President
grayking@ttu.edu
Grayson King serves as the 102nd Student Body President for the 2026-27 academic year. He is a senior majoring in finance with a minor in political science and is pursuing a certificate in real estate through the Rawls College of Business.
As president, he leads the Executive Branch, represents the student body and works with students and university leadership on priorities affecting the Texas Tech experience. His goals include strengthening SGA outreach and increasing engagement with students across campus.
Charleigh K. Feuerbacher
Internal Vice President
cfeuerba@ttu.edu
Charleigh Feuerbacher serves as Internal Vice President for the 2026-27 academic year. She is a junior studying agricultural and applied economics and general business through the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and the Rawls College of Business.
The Internal Vice President works closely with the Student Senate and helps coordinate the internal operations of student government. Feuerbacher previously served as an at-large senator, participated on the Rules & Administration Committee and was involved with First Year Council.
Melanie R. Aguilar
External Vice President
melanagu@ttu.edu
Melanie Aguilar serves as External Vice President for the 2026-27 academic year. She is a junior majoring in agricultural communications with a minor in political science in the Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources.
The External Vice President focuses on relationships and initiatives beyond the internal operations of SGA. Aguilar's priorities include Red Raider civic engagement, youth and educational outreach and partnerships with the Lubbock community.
Prince Emmanuel
Graduate Vice President
prince.emmanuel@ttu.edu
Prince Emmanuel serves as Graduate Vice President for the 2026-27 academic year. He is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry.
The Graduate Vice President represents graduate student interests within SGA and works to connect graduate students with university resources and decision-making. Emmanuel previously represented graduate students in the Student Senate and served in Senate leadership roles.
Executive Leadership
Luke Thurmond
Chief of Staff
lthurmon@ttu.edu
The Chief of Staff supports the Student Body President and coordinates the work of the Executive Branch and Executive Cabinet. Luke Thurmond serves as Chief of Staff for the 2026-27 academic year.
Executive Cabinet
The Executive Cabinet supports the elected executive officers through specialized areas of student government. Cabinet members are appointed by the Student Body President and confirmed through the Student Senate.
Leadership & Administration
Jake Gilbert
Deputy Chief of Staff
Jacob.Gilbert@ttu.edu
Sara Beth Beasley
Attorney General
Sara.Beasley@ttu.edu
Academics & Student Affairs
Brooke Reininger
Director of Academics
brreinin@ttu.edu
Thomas Mann
Director of Affordability
thomann@ttu.edu
Jason Llewellyn
Director of Athletic Relations
jallewel@ttu.edu
Andrew Graham
Director of Housing Relations
O'Brien Underwood
Director of Sustainability
ounderwo@ttu.edu
Outreach & Communications
Addie Carlson
Director of Communications
addcarls@ttu.edu
Sabrina Mannucci
Co-Director of Public Relations & Digital Media
samannuc@ttu.edu
Delaney Saunders
Co-Director of Public Relations & Digital Media
delsaund@ttu.edu
Tanusha Nath
Director of Outreach & Ambassadors
tannath@ttu.edu
Ella Webb
Director of First-Year Engagement
ellwebb@ttu.edu
Government & Partnerships
Rylee Sassenberg
Co-Director of Big 12 Relations & Conference
rsassenb@ttu.edu
Abigail Vega
Co-Director of Big 12 Relations & Conference
abivega@ttu.edu
Ahmari Collins
Director of Governmental Relations
ahcollin@ttu.edu
Hunter Hamilton
Director of Development
hunthami@ttu.edu
Aayliyah Enos
Director of Special Projects
aaenos@ttu.edu
University Liaisons
Jaden Martin
Director of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Liaison
jademart@ttu.edu
Evan McAllaster
Director of Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine Liaison
emcallas@ttu.edu
Get Involved
Students interested in SGA leadership can learn about first-year involvement, committee service, SGA Ambassadors and elected positions through the Get Involved page.
Contact SGA
Student Government Association
Student Union Building, Room 302
Phone: 1 (806) 742-3631
Email: sga@ttu.edu
Student Government Association
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Email
sga@ttu.edu