External Assistant Chief Justice Taylor Calfee is a junior from Lakewood Ranch, FL, majoring in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science. Over the past two years, Taylor has been actively involved in Student Government, beginning her journey as a member of the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council during her freshman year. At the start of her sophomore year, she was confirmed for her seat position and subsequently appointed as the External Assistant Chief Justice at the beginning of her junior year. In this role, Taylor oversees and manages the outreach efforts and events of the Judicial Branch and is one of the coordinators for SGLC and JLC. In addition to her main responsibilities, she serves on the Judicial Outreach Committee, the Judicial Experience Committee, and the Budget Committee, and is a member of the Women’s Caucus. Passionate about her future, Taylor aspires to attend law school after graduation.
Internal Assistant Chief Justice Bella Pazera is a sophomore from Boca Raton, FL, originally Klaipeda, LT, studying International and Global Studies with a minor in Intelligence and National Security. Being a part of the SGLC and JLC programs her freshman year, Bella started her involvement in student government by becoming Internal Vice Chair of the SGLC Experience Committee. Today, she serves on all five Judicial Committees, is a coordinator for the SGLC and JLC programs, and is an active member in the Women’s Caucus. In the future Bella aspires to pursue a masters degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs.
Chief Justice Daniel Rivera is a senior from Pembroke Pines, FL majoring in Political Science. Outside of Student Government, Daniel serves the Burnett Honors College as a member of the Dean’s Leadership Council and a Student Assistant. Daniel joined Student Government in his freshman year through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council. He then went on to serve as Associate Justice. In the 2023-2024 Judicial Council, he served as the External Assistant Chief Justice, overseeing the outreach efforts of the Branch and the SGLC/JLC program. Additionally, Daniel has worked at the U.S. Department of State, involved with high-profile diplomatic events. In his role as the Chief Justice, he leads and manages the operations and student service arms of the Judicial Branch. Daniel’s favorite part about the Branch is working with students on various appeals and the outreach initiatives to inform the student body on their rights.