Biographies for candidates for the SGA Executive Committee and contested races are listed below. All information is not edited and is directly from the candidate.

President

Erin Chambers Greeting Fellow Skyhawks! My name is Erin Chambers. I’m Political Science major from Bartlett, TN. I am currently a member of the Student Government Association, serving as a Senator from the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences. During my two years in SGA, I have served as Freshman Council Procedures Committee Chairperson and many other leadership roles. Just a few of my external leadership positions include: Resident Assistant in McCord and Browning Halls, Assistant Vice President for SIFE (Students in Free Enterprise), Red Carpet Day Committee Chairperson for BSA, a mentor for the 2005 and 2006 Tennessee High School Leadership Conference and much more. I believe I would make an excellent President for the student body working hard to influence positive change on the campus of UT Martin. If elected, I would be honored to serve as your President for the upcoming 2006-2007 Fall and Spring semesters. Vote Erin Chambers!!!

James Orr Effective Connections My name is James Orr and I’m running for RE- Election as Student Body President at our University. The University is searching for a Vice Chancellor, Sodexho is looking for ways to better serve the student body, the Recreational Center Proposal goes before the Board of Trustees in June, the parking analysis will be conducted in the fall, and next year the SGA constitution will be revised. With all of these things going on it is important to have a representative in office that is experienced. We need someone that can come into office and fight for students without having to learn the process. I have chosen to run for Re- Election because I have a great passion for serving the Student Body at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Please come out and vote to re-elect me as your Student Body President. Also, vote to elect Chris Cherry as Student Body Vice President, Lindsey Sutherland as Student Body Secretary General, and all of the qualified members of Effective Connections.

Vice President

Chris Cherry Effective Connections My name is Chris Cherry and I am seeking the opportunity to serve the students of UTM as their Student Body Vice President. I am a sophomore agricultural education major from Henderson, TN. This past year in the Student Government Association, I have served as a Senator from the College Of Agriculture and Applied Sciences as well as the Senate Procedures Committee Chairperson. I have also served as chairman of the Senate’s Special Committee on Possible Game Room and Food Court Renovations. I am very excited about the upcoming elections, and I hope to have the opportunity to serve the student body once again in the coming year. Please support all of the members of Effective Connections.

Secretary General

Lindsey Sutherland Effective Connections My name is Lindsey Sutherland and I am from Martin, Tennessee. I am a junior English major also pursuing a minor in Political Science. Over the past three years at UTM, I have performed numerous leadership roles in Alpha Delta Pi, Sigma Tau Delta, English Society, and Rho Lambda. More recently I was inducted into the Gamma Beta Phi honor society’s local chapter at UTM representing the top ten percent of my class. I had the privilege of serving the student body as a senator for the college of Humanities and Fine Arts last year and would appreciate the opportunity to continue representing the students of UTM as Secretary General for the upcoming term. I know I can effectively represent the wants and needs of our student body at UTM if given the chance. I encourage everyone to come out and vote April 12 and 13 for the Effective Connections.

SGA Senate: Humanities and Fine Arts

Andrea Cash Andrea Cash was born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Kirby High School with honors in 2004. She enrolled in the University of Tennessee at Martin in the fall of 2004 and is currently a sophomore majoring in International Studies, with a minor in Spanish and a concentration in Political Science. She as been active on campus and has joined organizations such as SAC and BSA. She is also an active member of organizations such as Alpha Psi Omega, International Students Association and College Democrats.

Cash has participated in Memphis in May’s student exchange to Seoul, South Korea in 2003. She has also received numerous awards through Business Professionals of America, including second in the state of Tennessee and eleventh in the nation for interviewing skills. Cash has also interned for a number of summers in the Shelby County Mayor’s Office.

Ms. Cash plans to attend graduate school to continue her study of foreign affairs. She also intends to join the Peace Corps. She hopes to one day work for the Federal Government.

Beau Grant No biography provided.

Amelia Kosta Effective Connections No biography provided.

Cassi Keeton My name is Cassi Keeton and I am a freshman here at UT Martin. I am from Decaturville, Tennessee. I am running for one of the SGA Senate positions in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. This past year I have served as part of the Freshmen Council and really enjoyed it. I would love to continue my SGA experience as a Senator.
I graduated from Decatur County Riverside High School in 2005. There I was the FCCLA Vice-President, Class Reporter, member of the Beta Club and I played basketball. I came to the University of Tennessee at Martin in the fall of 2005. I am a communications major with a sequence in broadcast. I am a member of Women in Communications and Freshmen Council. I work at Food Giant in Parsons, Tennessee on weekends and during breaks. I think UTM is a great place to go to school with lots of great people. This school also has many great organizations, with SGA being one of them. This past year has been a learning experience and I have loved every thing I have been a part of.

Erin Smith No biography provided.

Lara Casey My name is Lara Casey and I am applying for the position of senator in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. I am a freshman from Jackson, Tennessee with an undeclared major. I am currently serving as a member of Freshman Council and am on the Academic Affairs committee. I have been a Freshman Council representative for SGA Networking Weekend, a mentor for the Youth Summit High School Leadership Conference, and attended a senator retreat to further understand what it takes to become a successful senator. I am, also, a member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority and am a LEAD Level 1 student. I feel that my well-rounded and versatile organizations have allowed me to be a qualified candidate for the position of senator in the College of Humanities and Fine Arts. I would love the opportunity to further serve the Student Government Association so your consideration and vote would be greatly appreciated.