Mission Statement of the EVMS SGA

The EVMS Student Government Association exists to promote leadership, service and a sense of solidarity between the various classes and organizations at Eastern Virginia Medical School. As the head of student government, our role is to represent the EVMS student body to the staff, faculty, administration and alumni. Our strategic goals are to better our school, our community and our society at large by encouraging social responsibility and supporting active participation in student government, student organizations and service to our communities. We believe in an open culture of progress and change; and, ultimately as a group, we believe that we can foster and help sustain efforts that lead us all towards a better and brighter future.  

Executive Leadership

Suhas Bharadwaj

Student Body President

MD-2021

Hey everyone!  I am a fourth year medical student from Louisville, Kentucky.  I'm looking forward to working with all of the elected leaders to help guide EVMS's policies and make sure they are fair to all students.  

Riley Suter

Meghan Stufflebeem

Student Body Vice President

MD-2023

Vice President of Administration

MPA-2021

Hi, Everyone! My name is Riley. I am an M2 and former MM from South Bend, IN, and this year I will be serving as the Student-Body Vice President. Part of my responsibilities involve managing all clubs and student organizations, but feel free to reach out to me for anything!

Hello! I am a candidate for the MPA Class of 2021. I am a graduate of the College of William & Mary and a Virginia Beach resident. I am really looking forward to serving the EVMS student body as the VP of Administration! Please don't hesitate to email me at stufflmr@evms.edu.

Taylor Rickenbaker

Vice President of Finances

MPA-2021

My name is Taylor Rickenbaker. I am part of the MPA class of 2021 and serving SGA as VP of Finances. I'm looking forward to being a steward of the finances and best applying them to assist in advancing the mission and works of each class of EVMS. 

Margaret Sarcone

Vice President of
Health Professions 

MPA- 2021

Hi everyone! I am a second year PA student and Vice President of the MPA Class of 2021. I am from Norfolk and attended the University of Virginia for my undergraduate degree (Go Hoos!). I am very excited to not only work with SGA Exec, but promote the School of Health Professions and organize Champion’s Cup!

Ciara Jenkins

Vice President of

Community Outreach

MD-2022

I’m a rising M3 who is passionate about patient advocacy and loves being at EVMS! I’m looking forward to working more closely with members of our community to ensure we fulfill our mission statement to become the most community-oriented medical school. 

Aria Jensen-Wachpress

Vice President of

Wellness

MPH-2021

Hello! I am an EVMS MPH candidate (class of 2021) with future career aspirations in public health policy issues such as equitable access to healthcare, health insurance, and big pharmaceutical corporations.

I am enthusiastic about connecting with constituents and campus leaders to prioritize the health, safety, and wellness of the EVMS student body. I intend to advocate specifically for mental health resources and work closely with the new student clinic on campus. In my free time, I enjoy spending time outside, cooking, and playing board games with friends.