Lucas Hjertberg, FCRH ’26, and Eron Maltzman, GSB ’25, will serve as the executive president and vice president of the Fordham University Rose Hill United Student Government (USG) for the 2024-25 academic year. The USG election began on April 21 and concluded on April 23.
Hjertberg and Maltzman have both previously served on USG’s Budget Committee. In Hjertberg and Maltzman’s platform, the pair emphasized responsible financial management, transparent decision-making and inclusive governance. The ticket’s platform also detailed specific proposals such as implementing a fixed tuition rate, installing air conditioning units in residence halls, pushing for equitable distribution of career resources across both Fordham College at Rose Hill (FCRH) and the Gabelli School of Business (GSB) and adding IDs to students’ Apple Wallets.
“Our understanding of the Fordham University community goes beyond numbers and budgets. We have actively engaged with students from all walks of life, listening to their concerns, advocating for their needs, and championing their aspirations. We have collaborated with student organizations, faculty members, and university administrators to foster a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and respect on our campus,” reads their published platform.
Additionally, the ticket’s platform calls for increased funding and staffing for the Office of International Services (OIS) to ensure that international faculty receive adequate support from the university.
Hjertberg and Maltzan received 818 votes. The runners-up, Ava Coogan, FCRH ’25, and Zachary Visconti, FCRH ’25, received 616 votes. Andrew McDonald, FCRH ’26, and Samuel Daniels, FCRH ’26, received 502 votes. Deborah Adebanjo, FCRH ’26, and Nicola D’Abundo, FCRH ’26, received 434 votes.
“Our campaign was one of possible and positive change, and I think students were very receptive to that idea. I called Eron earlier and both of us are really excited to just get off the ground running. Obviously, he’s in London, but we are more than excited and honored to be blessed with the roles of USG president and vice president. Again, very very excited to get to work; could not have done this without everyone around us, who campaigned for us, who voted. Genuinely very honored to be able to represent the school at this level,” said Hjertberg.
The remaining members of the executive board of the 2024-25 academic year are as follows:
Megan Ruzicka, FCRH ’27, will serve as vice president of operations.
Joseph DaProcida, FCRH ’25, will serve as vice president of student experience.
Reese McDonnell, GSB ’26, will serve as vice president of budget and finance.
Angel Madera, FCRH ’26, was a write-in candidate and will serve as the vice president of communications.
Emma Blake, FCRH ’25, will serve as vice president of FCRH.
Catie Flores, GSB ’25, will serve as vice president of the GSB.
Aidan Costella, FCRH ’27, will serve as vice president of health and security.
Nyla Patel, FCRH ’25, will serve as vice president for diversity and inclusion.
Isaac Muir, FCRH ’26, will serve as vice president of sustainability.
Chris Konefal, GSB ’25, will serve as vice president of facilities and dining.
The USG senators for the 2024-25 academic year are as follows:
Luke Stinson, FCRH ’25, will serve as the sole senator for the class of 2025.
Ava Cascella, Joshua Fiorentino and MaryClaire McAdams will serve as the FCRH senators for the class of 2026. Ananya Grover and write-in candidate Adil Kadirov will serve as the GSB senators for the class of 2026.
Anna Brown, Mike Rodriguez and Laila Sayegh will serve as the FCRH senators for the class of 2027. Adivka Dushyanth and Carter Soderberg will serve as the GSB senators for the class of 2027.
