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: Junior

Ellie Parker
Membership Director
Major(s): Brain and Cognitive Science
Hometown: Marissa, IL
Year: Junior

Elena Jackson
Social Media Chair
Major(s): Kinesiology
Hometown: Kewanee, IL
Year: Freshman

Trinity Glodo
Vice President
Major(s): Communications and Public Relations
Hometown: Sparta, IL
Year: Junior

Murphy Foster
Treasurer
Major(s): Marketing and Information Systems
Hometown: Ridgway, IL
Year: Junior

Gen Campbell
Website Manager
Major(s): Computer Engineering and Mathematics
Hometown: Saint Francisville, IL
Year: Junior

Paige Stees
Secretary
Major(s): Psychology and Chemistry
Hometown: Dixon, IL
Year: Senior

Gabby Schmeiderer
Professional Development Officer
Major(s): Integrated Biology
Hometown: Coulterville, IL
Year: Freshman

Kirsten Twenhafel
Engagement Officer
Major(s): Communications
Hometown: Nashville, IL
Year: Junior
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