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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! 

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Liz Soellner

Founder & President

Major(s): Neuroscience and Sociology 

Hometown: Chester, IL

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Emmi Frieden

Membership Director

Major(s): Molecular and Cellular Biology

Hometown: Monmouth, IL

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Kaleb McFarland 

Co-Founder & Treasurer 

Major(s): Accounting

Hometown: Lawrenceville, IL

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Sophie Chiewtrakoon

Secretary

Major(s): Sociology

Hometown: Waldron, AR

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Paige Tewell 

Vice President

Major(s): Crop Science

Hometown: Lawrenceville, IL

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Our Founding Executive Board
2022 - 2023

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Liz Soellner
Founder & President

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Kaleb McFarland
Co-Founder & Treasurer

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Paige Tewell
Vice President

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Emmi Frieden
Membership Director

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Steven Adamson
Secretary

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