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EXECUTIVE BOARD
PRESIDENT & SUNY TRUSTEE
LUCA RALLIS
Luca O. Rallis is a Trustee of the State University of New York and President of the SUNY Student Assembly (SUNY SA), representing 1.4 million students across 64 campuses.
Prior to serving as President, Rallis was SUNY SA's Executive Director of Policy and Government Relations. In this role, he led the development and execution of their annual policy agenda, advocating for student priorities through policy research, strategic relationship-building, targeted advocacy campaigns, and coalition partnerships. He organized and led student delegations to meet with state legislators and executive branch officials, communicating student perspectives on critical issues such as cost of attendance, capital funding, and access to support services.
Before joining SUNY, Rallis was active in shared governance at Stony Brook University. He served two terms in the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) Senate before joining USG's Office of University Affairs. Rallis was also a member of the University Senate Executive Committee, the Board of Directors of the campus's auxiliary services corporation, and a number of other campus governance organizations. In these roles, he oversaw multimillion-dollar budgets, spearheaded advocacy initiatives, and partnered with university administration to enhance campus life for more than 17,500 undergraduates. He is widely recognized for co-authoring a transformative course retake policy at Stony Brook, a change lauded by university leadership as a model for shared governance and student engagement.
Born and raised on Long Island, NY, Rallis is an undergraduate student at Stony Brook University pursuing a Bachelor's in Political Science.
Rallis continues to champion student voices and strengthen the partnership between students and University leadership across the SUNY system.
Email: luca.rallis@sunysa.org
Home Campus: Stony Brook
VICE PRESIDENT
SOPHIE COKER
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Sophie Coker, a senior at the University at Albany, is majoring in political science and communications. With full-time professional experience in the New York State Assembly and the private communications sector in Washington, D.C., she approaches her work with thoroughness and attention to detail.
The power of public higher education has been a constant part of Sophie’s life: She was raised by two Binghamton University employees. Sophie is an advocate for accessible and inclusive education for all. She has dedicated her undergraduate career to highlighting student success, writing stories for the UAlbany Office of Communications and Marketing about outstanding scholars and student groups. As a communicator and student leader, she enjoys helping others find their voice.
Sophie served as the director of media communications at SUNY SA before her election as vice president. Beyond SUNY SA, Sophie has held leadership roles in UAlbany Mock Trial and plays trumpet in the university jazz band.
Email: sophie.coker@sunysa.org
Home Campus: UAlbany
SECRETARY
DAKOTA RICHTER
Hello! My name is Dakota, and I proudly serve as the Executive Secretary for the SUNY Student Assembly, where I work to ensure effective communication, organizational transparency, and strong coordination across our leadership team and student body.
In this role, I manage internal documentation, support meeting logistics, and help ensure the voices of over 1.4 million SUNY students are uplifted through efficient and inclusive practices. In order to do this I’ve taken college keyboarding classes and can type 100+ words per minute.
I earned my Bachelor of Science in Biology with a minor in Communication from SUNY Fredonia, where I also served as the President of the Student Association. Before being elected Executive Secretary, I was honored to serve as a University Representative and Caucus Chair within SUNYSA, experiences that deepened my commitment to student advocacy. I am now pursuing my master’s degree in Higher Education and Student Affairs at Buffalo State University, continuing my dedication to student leadership and equity across the SUNY system
If you need anything at all please reach out to my email: dakota.richter@sunysa.org!
Email: dakota.richter@sunysa.org
Home Campus: Buffalo State University
TREASURER
OGHENETEGA "TEGA" ADJOH
Email: oghenetega.adjoh@sunysa.org
Home Campus: SUNY Oswego
Hello! My name is Tega, and I am currently a Senior at SUNY Oswego. I firmly believe that "what you leave behind is not what is engraved on your stone monuments but what is woven into the lives of others." With this philosophy in mind, I am dedicated to serving as your Treasurer with a commitment to promoting financial transparency, equity, and accessibility.
In this role, my goal is to ensure that the financial operations of our organization are clear and open to all, fostering an environment where every student feels empowered and informed. I am here to advocate for the needs and concerns of the SUNY community, and I am always available to assist you in any way I can.
Please feel free to reach out to me at any time. Together, we can create a more inclusive and supportive campus experience for everyone.
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