Yumna Ali is a current sophomore and 2023 Boettcher Scholar from Denver, Colorado. She is relentless in her passion for business and advocating for social issues that affect underrepresented and minority communities. At CC, she enjoys participating in student organizations and clubs including the Muslim Student Association, Women in Business, and Clay Club. Previously, Yumna served as a Business Operations Associate at Denver International Airport, where she developed various professional skills in the workplace. Now, she hopes to use her experiences as part of the President's Council to further advocate and enhance the student experience throughout campus. Plus, you can always find a bright smile on her face!

My name is Nick Bradley. I am from Chicago, a Sophomore, and a Molecular Biology Major and HBK Minor on the pre-med track. I am the founder of the CC Spikeball Club and am active in a variety of health clubs on Campus

Hi, my name is Samuel Carr, and I use he/him pronouns. I am a junior from Seattle, Washington, majoring in Mathematical Economics. I am a captain of the club baseball team and plan to further my involvement on campus this year! I enjoy skiing, fishing, hiking, and spending time with friends in my free time. At home, I appreciate working outside and Seattle during the summertime. This year I am excited to help everyone make a difference at school!

Hello! My name is Finn Donahue. I am a Sophomore Mathematical Economics Major and Technology Portfolio Manager in the CC Investments Club. I enjoy anything and everything with numbers and math. I am also a Music Minor and Guitarist in Tiger Jazz and other bands around campus. Outside of class, I love to run, ski, and guide trips through Outdoor Education. I am very excited to be a part of the President's council this year so that I can be a better advocate for the aspirations and voices of my fellow peers. I am very excited about what the future holds for CC!

Hi, my name is Royce Hinojosa (he/him) and I'm a junior from Durango, CO, double majoring in Business, Economics, and Society and Philosophy on the pre-law track as a 2022 Boettcher Foundation Scholar. I have numerous manuscript publications focusing on environmental and rural education in partnership with Fort Lewis College, the Gates Family Foundation, Mountain Studies Institute, and University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. And I am excited to continue advocating for students, especially here at CC! I am deeply passionate about our community and am involved with Outreach on CCSGA, the club Nordic Ski team, and the SoCC. 

Hello! My name is Ilene Kruger and I'm a senior Geology major from Arlington, Virginia. I'm interested in the overlap between science and social change and believe Colorado College is the perfect place to explore these connections. Outside of the classroom, I serve on the executive board of CC's local sorority, Delta Mu, play on the club ice hockey team, and occasionally can be found printmaking in the Worner studio. I'm so excited to be a part of the President's Council and can't wait to see what the rest of this year holds!

Hi everyone! My name is Charlotte and I'm a junior who is majoring in Philosophy and minoring in Spanish and Journalism. I am a writer for The Catalyst student newspaper and a freshman peer mentor, as well as an active participant of Dance Workshop and an unofficial cosmetologist for college students. In my free time, I love to write, cook, watch films, and work at the farmer's market. I'm so honored to be a member of the President's Council this year, and I'm very excited to learn, grow, and help my community through such a wonderful avenue.

My name is Ben Murphy, and I am a senior majoring in Business, Economics, and Society. I am from Seattle, Washington but grew up abroad in South Africa, Israel, and Japan. Much of my involvement outside of the classroom takes place in the City of Colorado Springs where I worked with the Quad Innovation Alliance and Exponential Impact. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be more involved on campus through the President's Council.

My name is Willa Schendler, and I am an interdisciplinary History-Philosophy major with minors in Spanish and Religion, and a Boettcher Scholar. I’m especially interested in the History and Philosophy of radical social movements. I work as a consultant at the Writing Center and as the Co-Editor in Chief at Cipher Magazine. I’m especially interested to talk about issues of justice, equity, and integrity at Colorado College as a member of the President's council this year.