Associate Justice Krystal Porlles is a senior double majoring in Political Science – Pre Law and Industrial/Organizational Psychology with a certificate in Paralegal Studies. She was raised in Lima, Peru. Krystal joined Student Government in her sophomore year through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council. During her time in the judicial branch, Krystal has served as Vice Chair for the Judicial Outreach Committee and is the current Chair for the Internal Rules Committee. In previous years, Krystal has worked as a Peer Mentor at the UCF Ginsburg Center for Diversity and Inclusion. She has also served in Fundraiser Coordinator, Cultural Director, and Secretary positions in the Peruvian Student Association. And was part of the UCF Speech and Debate Team. Krystal currently serves in the President’s Leadership Council and is working as a research intern at The Immigration Lab 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 and internal initiatives for the branch.
External Assistant Chief Justice Villadarez is a junior from Southwest Florida with a major in Finance. Within Student Government, Victoria Marie serves as Vice-Chair of the APIA Caucus and member of the Inter-Campus & Transfer Caucus. During her role as Associate Justice she served as Chair of the Judicial Experience Committee, Vice-Chair of the Women’s Caucus, and member of the Budget Committee. In these roles she strives to further the very 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 across branches to foster a reliable community at UCF.

Chief Justice Bella Pazera is a junior from Boca Raton, FL, originally from Klaipėda, Lithuania. She is pursuing a degree in International and Global Studies with a minor in Legal Studies. Bella
began her involvement in Student Government during her freshman year through SGLC and JLC, later serving as the Internal Assistant Chief Justice in her sophomore year. Beyond Student Government, she works with Undergraduate Admissions as a Campus Ambassador, is an active member of the UCF Panhellenic community, and is a Burnett Honors Scholar. She is currently
beginning her Honors Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Thesis on the cultural preservation of Lithuania’s history during the USSR era. Looking ahead, Bella aspires to pursue a master’s degree in Diplomacy and International Affairs

Associate Justice Samantha Nerro was born and raised in Havana, Cuba. Samantha is a junior pursuing a degree in Political Science on the Pre-Law Track. Justice Nerro joined Student Government through the Student Government Leadership Council and the Judicial Leadership Council her freshman year. She currently serves as the Precedent Committee Chair and has also served as the Internal Rules Committee Chair, Budget Committee Chair, and Vice Chair of the Internal Rules Committee. In these roles, Justice Nerro has led precedent-setting discussions, overseen rule amendments, and designed merchandise to strengthen the Judicial Branch’s outreach. After graduation, Justice Nerro plans to pursue a law degree with the goal of working in international human rights

Associate Justice Nick Rezek is in his third 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 trauma surgeon 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. Nick is involved outside of student government as a practicing EMT, undergraduate researcher, and a member of the Deans’ Leadership Council in the Burnett Honors College. Aside from his commitments and studies, Nick enjoys snowboarding, running marathons, and cooking. When you see him on campus, make sure to say hi!

Associate Justice Madeline Grady is a senior Biomedical Sciences major from Pensacola, FL. She began her Student Government journey in SGLC and is currently serving in her second year as an Associate Justice. She previously served as the Precedent Committee Chair and is currently supporting the Internal Rules Committee as Vice Chair. In addition to Student Government, she is a Burnett Honors Scholar and is involved with SARC as a Supplemental Instructor Leader, supporting an Organic Chemistry II class. She is on the pre-medical track, with hopes of one day becoming an OB/GYN. In the far future, she would like to teach at a medical school.

Associate Justice Samantha Rose Toscano is a sophomore from Boca Raton, Florida, majoring in Business Economics with a minor in Legal Studies. She joined Student Government through the Judicial Leadership Council (JLC) during her freshman year and now serves as Vice Chair of both the Judicial Experience Committee (JEC) and the Precedent Committee. Samantha’s favorite part of serving on the Judicial Branch is providing a student-centered perspective to support the greater student body. After graduation, she plans to attend law school and pursue a career in the legal field.

Internal Assistant Chief Justice Hoffner is a sophomore from Columbus, OH majoring in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Political Science. Collin joined Student Government through the Student Government Leadership Council and then the Judicial Leadership Council during his freshman year. He is involved in Knights Experimental Rocketry as well as AIAA here at UCF. After graduation, he hopes to obtain his master’s in Aerospace Engineering as well as a law degree with the hopes of becoming a patent or intellectual property lawyer.

Associate Justice Noémi Tilky is a sophomore from Saint Petersburg, FL majoring in International and Global Studies with a minor in Intercultural Communications. Noemi joined Student Government her freshmen year through SGLC and the Judicial Leadership Council. Noemi serves as a member on the Judicial Outreach Committee, and Judicial Advertising and Marketing Committee. Outside of Student Government she is involved with UCF CHAARG and serves on the Sports Club Council. Noemi hopes to one day use what she learned during her time in Student Government to become an International Lawyer.