OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD
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VICTORIA CARLSON
Chairwoman
Victoria Carlson is a junior from New Jersey in the Elliott School of International Affairs studying International Affairs and Economics. Having served as Freshman Representative and Director of Public Relations, she is excited to continue being a part of College Republicans in her new role as Chairwoman. Outside of College Republicans, Victoria has interned for Congressman Derrick Van Orden and enjoys playing golf.
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EMAIL: vcarlson26@gwu.edu
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KIERAN LAFFEY
Vice Chairman
Kieran Laffey is a sophomore studying Political Science at The George Washington University. Born and raised on Long Island, New York, Kieran founded one of the largest Teenage Republicans Chapters in the nation back in his hometown. Politics is his passion, as he has also managed two school board campaigns, worked for his New York Government, and interned for Congressman Anthony D’Esposito at the U.S. Capitol building. Aside from politics, Kieran has been playing ice hockey throughout his life, currently a center for the George Washington Men’s Ice Hockey Team. Now serving as Vice Chairman of the GW College Republicans, he looks forward to advancing the conservative movement on campus.
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EMAIL: kieranlaffey91@gmail.com
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ROB BURKE
Secretary
Rob Burke is a senior at the George Washington University.
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EMAIL: robertjburke12@gmail.com
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JOSH NESLER
Treasurer
Josh Nesler is a sophomore and current treasurer of George Washington University College Republicans. He enjoys policy, specifically foreign and energy policy. Last year, Josh had the privilege of working for Congressman Ken Buck and Senator Chuck Grassley. He enjoys exploring the city, finding new restaurants, and skeet shooting in his free time.
EMAIL: joshnesler@gmail.com
CARSON STURGIS
Director of Political Affairs
Carson Sturgis is a sophomore and is currently the Director of Political Affairs. He loves working on campaigns and in politics with previous experience with congressional candidate Casey Wardynski, U.S. Representative Max Miller, and the NRCC. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf and going out in the city with his friends.
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EMAIL: car.sturgis@gmail.com
CHRISTINA CARRIS
Director of Public Relations
Christina Carris is a junior majoring in International Business and minoring in Political Science. She is from Lake Forest, IL. Previously, she was Treasurer for GWCRS, and has interned at the NRCC, Majority Whip’s Office, and the Committee of Ways and Means-Tax Subcommittee. Other than politics, she is a sister of Alpha Epsilon Phi, and is in a business fraternity called Alpha Kappa Psi. Currently, she work for the Carris for Congress campaign (yes, her dad is running for congress! Check out his website: carrisforcongress.com as a Special Assistant and Director of Youth Outreach.
If you ever have any inquiries or want a statement from GWCRS, feel free to email her at:
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EMAIL: Christinacarris@gwu.edu
CONNOR WASIK
Director of Membership
Connor Wasik is a senior studying political science. Within that field, his interests include constitutional law, firearms policy, and immigration policy. His hometown is Madison, New Jersey, and in his spare time he likes to surf, watch NHL hockey, and read about American history.
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EMAIL: connorwasik@gwu.edu
ZIENAB ROUISSIYA
Director of Marketing
Zienab Rouissiya is a junior from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania but lives abroad in France. At the George Washington University, she is pursuing a double major in Criminal Justice and Psychology, with a minor in Law & Society. She has previously interned for Congressman David Schweikert. In her spare time, Zienab enjoys spending time with her friends exploring DC, reading, and trying new restaurants.
EMAIL: zrouissiya@gwu.edu
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