Kylie Cimillo, a 3rd-year Health Science major from Palm Harbor, Florida, is a proud student advocate actively engaged to bettering her UCF community. She began her journey in student governance with SGLC and has since made significant contributions. Kylie serves as an Orientation Leader for First Year Experience, a former Senate member, and the former Chair of CRT. Currently, she holds the role of Comptroller, ensuring accurate records within Student Government, sitting on the A&SF Budget Committee, and overseeing the Finance Office.
Jonathan Polera is a senior majoring in Legal Studies with a minor in Marketing and pursuing a Certificate in Litigation and Advocacy. Originally from Central New Jersey, Jonathan has actively contributed to campus life and governance. He served in the Student Body Senate during the 55th session as Seat #2 for the College of Community Innovation and Education. Currently employed at the Office of the President for over a year, Jonathan functions as a Student Assistant. He also conducts Legal Research specializing in Plans of Safe Care.
In his leisure time, Jonathan volunteers as an assistant basketball coach for the Lockwood Allstars. His professional experiences include participating in the Legislative Scholars internship, where he worked with Representative Roach and Representative Berfield of the Florida House of Representatives, and a previous internship at Wills and Trust Express.
Jonathan currently holds the roles of Attorney General and Judicial Advisor. As Attorney General, he serves as the legal advisor to the President and provides opinions on constitutional matters, statutes, and student rights and responsibilities upon request. Additionally, the Attorney General undertakes statutory revisions in this capacity. The Judicial Advisor advises students appearing before the SG Judicial Council, the Office of Student Conduct, or any other University-sanctioned board.
Christina Cabrera, a junior Advertising/Public Relations major from Indialantic, Florida, serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff at the University of Central Florida. Actively involved in campus life, she has participated in Knight-Thon, the Student Government Leadership Council (SGLC), the Executive Leadership Council (ELC), and is a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority where she serves as New Member Director. Previously holding the position of Safety and Transportation Coordinator, Christina now works closely with the Vice President, overseeing student outreach initiatives across the UCF main campus, Rosen, Downtown, and Lake Nona. Her role also includes coordinating SGLC and executing ELC.
Luci Blanco, originally from Naples, Florida, is a junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies with aspirations to attend law school. Luci has been involved in Student Government for the past two years, previously serving as the Academic Affairs Coordinator, Scholarship Committee Chair, and a graduate of the Student Government Leadership Council program. Luci is passionate about student advocacy and bringing impactful change to this campus and her UCF community. As the Chief of Staff, she plays a crucial role in coordinating initiatives, assisting special projects, and supporting the executive team, especially the Division of Student Affairs and President Lister. Luci is also a published author and enjoys writing in her free time. Outside of the SG Office, Luci is a member of the Cuban American Student Association and a sister Kappa Alpha Theta, where she currently serves as the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.
The Comptroller serves as the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Student Senate and of Student Government in general, heading the $20.4 million budget paid by students through the Activity and Service Fee. The Comptroller acts as a liaison between student government and entities receiving funds, including student organizations and SGA agencies. The Comptroller is responsible to the student body, the student senate, and student body senate, and for accurate and up to date maintenance of records and transactions made.
The ED of Operations works directly with the Vice-President and supports special projects. This includes advising, as well as playing an essential role in decision making. The EDO oversees the Division of Student Affairs and all the Coordinators in the Division of Communications. The EDO also has the responsibility of overseeing all student affairs. Lastly, the EDO serves an operations role over the cabinet alongside the EDA.
The Deputy Chief of Staff works directly with the Vice-President and supports special projects. This includes advising, as well as playing an essential role in decision making. The DCoS oversees the Division of Student Affairs and all the Coordinators in the Division of Communications. The DCoS also has the responsibility of overseeing all student affairs. Lastly, the DCoS serves an operations role over the cabinet alongside the EDA.
The Chief of Staff works directly with the President and supports special projects. This role also oversees the Division of Community Affairs and serves as a facilitator for the Director of Community Affairs and the Director of Communications. This includes advising, as well as playing an essential role in decision making for the Executive Cabinet. Lastly, the EDA serves alongside its operations counterpart, the EDO, who is the mirror position working with the Vice President.