Executive Board

2021-2022 Executive Board

Presidents

Daniel Harris

Favorite Detroit Restaurant: Lafayette Coney Island
Study Spot: The Fisher Building! The lobby has tables and is a beautiful place to study.
Hopes for Detroit: I hope to see recovery and revitalization hit all residents and areas of the city, especially those who have been hurt most by racism, exclusion, and economic downturns. The people here are absolutely amazing and I know we can all work together to make that happen!

Marissa Ray

Favorite Restaurant: Ima- I order the forest udon or golden curry with roasted tofu
Favorite Detroit Musician: The Hard Lessons
Hopes for Detroit: I hope to see Detroit continue to grow and develop into a thriving city while still maintaining its unique charm. I hope to see the community empowered and the city put it's incredible people at the forefront of its progress.

Vice President

Hannah Shuman

Secretary

Ryan Nolan

Detroit Gem: The Detroit Riverwalk! I know this is a Detroit classic, but I've recently learned about a lot of the statues along the walk that pay tribute to Detroit's unique history! For example, there's the Gateway to Freedom International Memorial to the Underground Railroad, which is dedicated to the ~45,000 people that escaped American slavery and fled to Windsor, Canada, on the opposite bank. Fun fact: there's a corresponding statue in Windsor across the river.
Study Spot: The Student Center on WSU's undergraduate campus. It's open late, has a Starbucks, and is right next to the gym.
Hopes for Detroit: I hope that as Detroit continues to grow and become more affluent, small businesses and local communities are also included in the big picture and are given the opportunity to strengthen the city from within.

Favorite Detroit Restaurant: Roccos Italian Deli
Detroit Gem: Detroit Fowling Warehouse - Its a unique environment and a really great way to unwind from exams and have some fun with your friends!
Hopes for Detroit: That Detroit continues its revitalization and returns to be the vibrant, cultural center that its great people can enjoy.

Co-Treasurers

Margaret Bove and Sara Koussa

Activities Coordinators

Brigid Jacob

Allison Surma

Trishya Srinivasan

Favorite Dessert Place: Astoria
Detroit Gem: The Riverwalk
Hopes for Detroit: That the city's energy continues to grow, its culture continues to flourish, and its underserved have access to resources to achieve futures they dream of building.

Favorite Restaurant: Motor City Brewing Works
A WSUSOM volunteering experience you enjoyed: Volunteering with Know Allegiance Nation!
Hopes for Detroit: I hope to see the city continue to recover and increase accessibility of essential commodities for its' citizens. This includes things such as adequate transportation, housing, fresh foods, clean water, and public education. As someone passionate about pediatrics, I hope there is continued effort to invest in the educational system and increased efforts in providing after school programs and activities that invest in the future of Detroit.

Favorite Detroit Dessert: Sister Pie (their lemon drop cookies and savory hand pies are *chef's kiss*
Favorite study spot/coffee shop: The Congregation (outdoor tables coming in clutch during COVID!)
Hopes for Detroit: Continued investment and elevation of homegrown community initiatives for sustainable and affordable access to healthy foods and clean water

Lampoon Coordinators

Kenan Alhayek

Michael Moentmann

Rafael Ramos

Favorite Detroit Restaurant: Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken
Study Spot: Shiffman Library
Hopes for Detroit: That Detroit and her resilient people continue the city's revitalization through today's struggles and continue to nurture the rich culture the city has to offer.

Favorite Detroit Restaurant: Yum Village, get the akara and ginger curry with chickpeas
Detroit Gem: Detroit Public Library, main branch
Hopes for Detroit: Our neighbors in this city have so much persistence and drive, and I am always impressed by people's ingenuity and resourcefulness. My biggest hope for Detroit is that it will continue to be filled with joy, and that people have many opportunities to direct their energy towards helping others and making the city a better place.

Favorite Restaurant: Detroit Vegan Soul
Detroit Gem: Dequindre Cut, Belle Isle, Riverwalk. All the beautiful outdoor spaces!
Hopes for Detroit: I hope to see Detroit continue to grow and develop into a thriving city while still maintaining its unique charm. I hope to see the community empowered and the city put it's incredible people at the forefront of its progress.

Historian

Webmaster

James Ninia

Roxanne Ilagan

Favorite Restaurant: Mike's Famous Ham Place
Favorite Detroit Musician: J Dilla
Hopes for Detroit: While Detroit has famously been making a comeback and prospering in recent years, I would like to see the folks who never left the city take a greater share in that prosperity. With greater investment in education, public transit, healthcare, and local food infrastructure, I am confident that the City of Detroit can live up to its motto and "Rise from the Ashes."

Favorite Restaurant: Takoi (get the Khao Soi!) and Ima
Detroit Gem: Going to Eastern Market and then taking a stroll down the Dequindre Cut
Hopes for Detroit: That as the city undergoes its widely known 'comeback' we don't leave behind the ones who had never left. Detroit's rich culture was created by its residents and we cannot improve the city without caring for those who made the city great.