Meet the Team!

The Student Elections Commission (SEC) is an independent student-led entity. The commission’s purpose is to administer elections for the Boston University Student Union as well as elections for those College governments that wish to leverage the SEC as a supporting organization. The SEC accepts petitions from students wishing to run for office, maintains guidelines surrounding candidates’ campaign processes, oversees candidates to ensure adherence to the Elections Code and university policy, works with the appropriate offices to maintain the online voting system, promotes and executes a fair election cycle, and publishes the results of the elections. It is the commission’s continuing goal to provide the Boston University Student Body with just and fair Student Government Elections and to promote increased student participation in every aspect of the election.

Commission Co-Chairs

Felicity Ong (she/her), Pardee 2025: fmong@bu.edu 

Majoring in International Relations; Minoring in Business 

I like to crochet but I am not good at it. I have started so many projects but have not finished anything yet.

 

Matthew Bergin (he/him), CAS 2027: mbergin@bu.edu

Majoring in Political Science & History

I’m Matt, and I am a sophomore in CAS. I like listening to music and enjoying nature. I joined SEC to be more involved around campus and to ensure that all students are represented in Student Government.

 

Phyliss Darko (she/her), ENG 2026: phylissd@bu.edu

Majoring in Computer Engineering

I’m Phyliss, a junior studying CE. I enjoy playing video games, reading, and binge-watching shows since I don’t know the next time I’ll have free time. I decided to join SEC because I wanted to learn about the BTS that goes into electing a new student government and wanted to aid in whichever way I could to bring on a set of student leaders who are dedicated to supporting and representing the BU student body.

Commissioners

Ruomu Li (she/her), CFA 2027

Majoring in Graphic Design; Minoring in Psychology

Hi! My name is Ruomu and I am from California. I love to go cafe hopping and traveling. I joined SEC to be more involved in the community on campus.

 

Ciaran Douglas (he/him), CAS 2026

Majoring in Political Science

My name is Ciaran. I’m a junior here at BU. I enjoy playing video games, learning about history and politics, working out at the gym and talking to my friends. I joined SEC because I wanted to get involved in school politics and help out.

 

Cassandra Fitts (she/they), CAS 2028

Majoring in Political Science & Philosophy

I am a member of debate society, pre-law society, and marching band. In my free time I like to draw, play instruments, play video games, and watch movies. I joined SEC to get involved in the BU community in a way that aligns with my interests and values.

 

Will Fuller (he/him), CAS 2026

Majoring in International Relations; Minoring in Statistics 

In my time at BU, I’ve been most heavily involved with BU Prison Outreach Initiative, where we work in advocacy for prison reform and actual direct outreach and action. Further, I’ve had the privilege of writing for the International Relations Review, editing for the BU Beacon, and working for BU in varying capacities as an Orientation Leader and Pardee Dean’s Ambassador! In my own time, I love to spend time with friends, write, study maps, and more. I joined the SEC because one of my personal passions is the study of voting patterns and democratic trends. More importantly, though, I joined because I believe one of the best ways to help the growth of community on campus is to ensure that all students can partake in our own democratic process and trust in the integrity of that same process!

 

Kashai Minott (she/her), CAS 2026

Majoring in Neuroscience 

I am a mentor for strong women strong girls, i am a study abroad ambassador. My hobby is playing the guitar.