Student Government Association

Student Government Association

UNCSA’s Student Government Association (SGA) serves as an advocacy-centered governance model where the Student Body President and members of SGA focus their time and energy on observing, listening, and responding to student feedback, questions, and concerns. SGA continues to prove itself as a respected and reliable resource for the students of UNCSA.

Jack Sargeant

Jack Sargeant (he/him/his)
2024-25
Student Body President
School of Music '25
North Carolina

"I am a fourth year voice student in the School of Music. I am also an alumni of UNCSA’s high school program. I grew up in High Point, North Carolina. This will be my fourth year participating in student government and I am excited to take on the role of Student Body President. I love creating ideas to make the school better. I am excited to represent the voices and needs of the School of Music and of all the arts schools. I look forward to collaborating with other departments at UNCSA in order to advocate for better campus communication, student health and wellness, campus safety and any other needs of the student body. I can’t wait for another year of fantastic performances and meeting new faces!" – Jack Sargeant

Trey Mazza

Trey Mazza (he/him/his)
2024-25
Student Body Vice President
School of Design & Production '26
Florida

“I am a rising 3rd year stage manager, playwright, and director from South Florida. I love all things theatre, film and literature, and love chatting about them with my fellow artists. I am so excited to serve as a member of the SGA team and look forward to engaging with the campus community!" —Trey Mazza

SGA Executives

SGA Executives serve as the primary student representatives on campus committees with staff, faculty, and executive leadership. They meet weekly as a team to discuss current student concerns, committee progress on various student services/concerns, and the results of their conversations with key leaders of UNCSA administration.

Student Government Association Constitution

Executive Team
School of Film '26
Rachel Owens
Rachel Owens (she/her)
Virginia
Hello! I’m a rising third year producing student from Lynchburg, Virginia. Last year, I was an SGA associate which gave me a ton of insight that I now get to utilize as an SGA executive. I have a big passion for the UNCSA community as I’ve also had the privilege of being the head teaching assistant for Summer Intensive. Having recently been accepted into the producing concentration, I’ve realized how much I enjoy collaborating as a team and being able to help the fellow students around me. I’m very excited to get to represent the School of Film and to serve the student body for the new school year!
School of Music '26
Jacob Burnette
Jacob Burnette (he/him/his)
North Carolina
Hello! I am a third-year music composition student in the School of Music. I grew up in Rutherfordton, North Carolina. I became motivated to support our school community through working with the Student Advantage Week program at UNCSA as a mentor for the past two years. I am very passionate about creating a safe space where art and creativity can thrive on campus. I am eager to advocate for the student body with the rest of the SGA team! 
School of Drama '26
Ari Khavin
Ari Khavin (he/him)
New York
Hey! I am a second-year Acting student in the School of Drama and am very excited to join the SGA Executive Team. I am also the ASG Campus Liaison for this year, and a UNCSA Ambassador. I’m passionate about creating more interdisciplinary opportunities at UNCSA and bringing together the campus community. I hope to continue strengthening a stimulating and inclusive learning environment at UNCSA, and I am proud to represent the School of Drama for SGA.