Our Executive Board
Every member of RASI's Executive Board is a rural student with first-hand knowledge of the unique struggles rural students face. We strongly encourage you to reach out to any Executive member with any questions you may have about their college experience!
Executive Board
2024- 2025
Sophie Chiewtrakoon
President
Major(s): Information Science and Sociology
Hometown: Waldron, Arkansas
Year: Senior
Ellie Parker
Membership Director
Major(s): Brain and Cognitive Science
Hometown: Marissa, IL
Year: Senior
Trinity Glodo
Vice President
Major(s): Communications and Public Relations
Hometown: Sparta, IL
Year: Senior
Murphy Foster
Treasurer
Major(s): Marketing and Information Systems
Hometown: Ridgway, IL
Year: Senior
Elena Jackson
Secretary
Major(s): Kinesiology
Hometown: Kewanee, IL
Year: Sophomore
Kirsten Twenhafel
Engagement Officer
Major(s): Communications
Hometown: Nashville, IL
Year: Senior
Our Founding Executive Board
2022 - 2023
Liz Soellner
Founder & President
Kaleb McFarland
Co-Founder & Treasurer
Paige Tewell
Vice President
Emmi Frieden
Membership Director
Steven Adamson
Secretary