Student Assembly Elected Board

Historian

Makayla Chapman is a sophomore who serves as historian of the Student Assembly. As the historian, Makayla is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the students here at Richard Bland. Her primary focus is to launch a student-run newsletter to inform others better.

Responsibilities:

● Design and implement systems to document student assembly events and initiatives

● Record crucial moments in the academic year

First-Year Representative

Lillian Thirion is a first-year student dedicated to representing her peers. Lillian strives to advocate for students’ needs to ensure success and build a stronger community at our college.

Second-Year Representative

Sakara El, a second-year student at Richard Bland College, is deeply committed to community and amplifying student voices. Born and raised in Richmond and the oldest of six, Sakara is a natural leader and advocate who believes in turning words into action. Her mission is to show up, listen, and ensure every student feels confident and comfortable using their voice.

Responsibilities:

● Provides crucial feedback from the second-year student perspective

● Assists the student assembly by motivating second-year students to participate in campus events

● Promotes the student assembly mission by designing programming for second-year students

Public Relations Officer

Seanon Duncan is the Public Relations Officer, who is the link from the student assembly to the public. It’s their job to advertise SGA Events, manage how the SGA presents itself, and serve as another friendly figure the student body can go to for information about the Student Assembly.

Responsibilities:

● Leads and maintains the relationship and communication between the student assembly and the Richard Bland  College community

● Manages student assembly’s branding and image

● Directs public interaction during open meetings

International Representative

Richard Agbo, I’m the International Representative for the Student Assembly at Richard Bland College. I’m originally from Nigeria and now live in Richmond, Virginia. I’m a second-year student and the oldest of my siblings, which has shaped my leadership and teamwork skills. I also play basketball for Richard Bland College, which has helped me build strong discipline and school spirit. I’m passionate about connecting international and local students, celebrating diversity, and creating a welcoming community for everyone at RBC.

Responsibilities:

● Provide the international student perspective

● Report on matters regarding the international student community

● Promotes the student assembly mission by designing programming for international students

Commuter Representative

Kayla Patton is a sophomore graduating in Fall 2025 who serves as the Commuter Representative for the Student Assembly. In this role, she works to strengthen the commuter experience by promoting open communication, gathering student feedback, and encouraging a stronger sense of community among those who travel to campus. Kayla is dedicated to ensuring that commuter voices are heard and that their unique needs are recognized and supported throughout the academic year.

Responsibilities:

● Encourages commuter student involvement on campus

● Represents matters pertaining to the commuter student community

● Promotes the student assembly mission by designing programming for commuter students

Residential Representative

Terrell Crawley, a first-year honors student from Charles City, Virginia, is a premedical honors student pursuing a Ph.D. in psychiatry with a passion for leadership grounded in service, empathy, and community growth. As the founder of God’s Disciples Clothing LLC, he merges faith and fashion to inspire confidence, discipline, and purpose. Beyond entrepreneurship, he mentors youth in his hometown, guiding them in business management and athletics to build discipline, leadership, and resilience. Now serving as Residential Representative and Chairperson of the Communications Committee for Richard Bland College’s Student Assembly, Terrell strives to strengthen campus unity through meaningful events and traditions, leading with grace and fostering community connection.

Responsibilities:

● Provides the voice and perspective of the residential students

● Communicates residential student matters to the student assembly

● Promotes the student assembly mission by designing programming for residential students

Student - Athlete Representative

Shyla Cooper is a sophomore and serves as the Student Athlete Representative of the Student Assembly. Dedicated to amplifying the voices of student athletes, she works to improve resident life, athletic participation, and the overall student-athlete experience. In this position, she focuses on creating a more cohesive student body at RBC.

Campus Relations Intern

James Revere – I am a second-year student at Richard Bland College. I continue to aim to improve Richard Bland’s College relations on campus and within the student community. I also help the Student Assembly with tasks and management. I work directly with the Student Assembly Advisor as his Lead Campus Relations Intern. I am interested in law, justice, policy, leadership, and service. Upon my transfer, my passion is to attend an Ivy League school and pursue law school.

Responsibilities:

• Helps plan and manage tasks and events with Student Assembly
• Works closely with campus and non-campus departments and the Student Assembly to support student events and activities and encourage student involvement.
• Build strong partnerships with campus departments and community organizations as a key liaison to coordinate student-focused events, activities, and initiatives.