Executive Branch
The Executive Branch is headed by four elected undergraduate students who fulfill the roles of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Comptroller. As members of the Executive Board, they represent American University’s undergraduate population of just under 8,000 students. Each position is equipped with its own unique set of responsibilities and Cabinet oversight. The Executive Branch also serves as an important check on the Judicial and Legislative Branches.
The Executive Board is committed to represent and advocate on behalf of American University’s (AU) undergraduate student body, all the way up to the highest levels of University Administration and the Board of Trustees. We are dedicated to advancing student interests and will continue to uplift marginalized voices and back student-led, campus-wide initiatives for systemic change. From academic affairs to financial aid to diversity and inclusion, we’ve got your back!
Arusa Islam
Student Body President
Contact: President@ausg.org and Arusa.Islam@ausg.org
Pronouns: She/Her
As President, Arusa serves as the chief advocate and spokesperson of Student Government and the Undergraduate Student Body.
Julia Comino
Student Body Vice President
Contact: VP@ausg.org and Julia.Comino@ausg.org
Pronouns: She/They
The Vice President is responsible for organizing Student Government programming and presiding over the Undergraduate Senate.
Aidan Palmer
Secretary
Contact: secretary@ausg.org and Aidan.Palmer@ausg.org
Pronouns: He/Him
The Secretary serves as the Chief of Communications for Student Government, an organization with over 100 members.
Sal Cottone
Comptroller
Contact: comptroller@ausg.org and Sal.Cottone@ausg.org
Pronouns: He/Him
The Comptroller of the Student Government is responsible for administering the AUSG budget and representing students’ financial interests.