Associate Justice Krystal Porlles is a junior double majoring in Political Science – Pre Law and Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, who was raised in Lima, Peru. Krystal joined SG in her sophomore year through SGLC and the Judicial Leadership Council. During her time in the judicial branch, Krystal has served on the Precedent Committee, Internal Rules Committee, as Vice Chair for the Judicial Outreach Committee, and the Latin/Hispanic Caucus. She is currently working at the Ginsburg Center for Diversity and Inclusion, is involved as the Secretary for the Peruvian Student Association, and plans on attending law school. Krystal’s favorite part about the Judicial Branch is being able to exemplify the student body’s voice and collaborating in outreach initiatives for the branch.
Associate Justice Victoria Marie Villadarez is a sophomore from Southwest Florida with a major in Finance and a minor in International & Global Studies. Within Student Government, Victoria Marie serves as Chair of the Judicial Experience Committee, Vice-Chair of the Women’s Caucus, and member of the Budget Committee and the APIA Caucus. In these roles she strives to further the culture of collaboration and connection that first drew her to the branch while still a freshman in SGLC. That being said—the people make the place, and Victoria’s favorite part of serving as a Justice is meeting the greater student body where they are and working with the branch to foster a reliable community at UCF
Associate Justice Victoria Lopez is a sophomore from Palm Coast, Florida majoring in Accounting. As a member of the judicial branch, she serves as the vice chair of both the Internal Rules Committee and the Budget Committee. During her time at UCF, she has been involved with Strike Magazine Orlando as a Staff Writer and Knight Pops! as a member of their publicity team. After graduation, she aspires to become a CPA.

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.

Associate Justice Samantha Nerro who was born and raised in Havana,Cuba. Samantha is a sophomore majoring in Psychology with an undergraduate certificate in Behavioral Forensics. Samantha joined Student Government her freshman year through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council. She is the current Budget Committee Chair and a Judicial Experience Committee member. Her goal after graduation is to get her masters in Psychology.

Associate Justice Nick Rezek is in his second year here at UCF studying Biomedical Sciences on the Pre-Med track. Following his time in college and medical school, Nick has the goals of becoming a doctor in the military and one day, opening his own restaurant. As an out-of-state student from Washington State, he feels that UCF is his home and wants every student to feel the same – no matter if their home is a car ride or a plane trip away. With a passion for fostering a positive campus community, Nick serves as the chair for the Judicial Outreach Committee and is involved outside of student government as a member of the Deans’ Leadership Council in the Burnett Honors College and as a member of the LEAD Scholars Academy. In between studying
and his commitments, Nick enjoys snowboarding, running marathons, and bringing people together through food. When you see him on campus, make sure to say hi!

Associate Justice Maya Netto is a sophomore from Miami, Florida majoring in Psychology and minoring in Biomedical Sciences. In addition to Student Government, Maya serves as a Team Leader for Honors Symposium, is a Dean’s Leadership Council member, works as a Registered Behavioral Technician, and volunteers at a local hospital. Maya became involved with Student Government through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council. She now proudly serves as an Associate Justice and takes on the role of the Vice-Chair of the Precedent Committee and member of the Internal Rules Committee. Maya looks forward to growing her connections with the rest of the justices and contributing to the council’s exceptional work in assisting students in especially vulnerable situations. After UCF, Maya wants to attend medical school!

Associate Justice Meera Lakshmanan is a junior from Boca Raton, FL, majoring in Biomedical Science with a minor in Diversity and Social Inequality. She participated in the SGLC and JLC program during her sophomore year, and joined the Judicial branch in February 2024. During her time on the branch, she has served on the Judicial Experience Committee and the Judicial Outreach Committee. Outside of Student Government, she is involved in International Medical Outreach, PERIOD. @ UCF, and participates in research on-campus. Outside of school, she loves photography, working out, and hanging out with friends. After graduation, she hopes to attend medical school!

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.

Associate Justice Victoria Rosario is a driven and passionate Political Science major with a focus on Pre-law, hailing from Carolina, Puerto Rico. She is actively involved in campus leadership, serving as Vice Chair of the Judicial Elections Committee (JEC) and a member of both the Judicial Outreach Committee (JOC) and the Student Conduct Board. Victoria is also an ICCAE scholar, and a committed participant in the Women’s Caucus and Latino/Hispanic Caucus. With a strong desire to make a lasting impact, Victoria aspires to pursue a career in law after graduation, motivated by her belief in giving back to the community that has supported her.