Student-Athlete Engagement: Empower
Cultivating Leaders
Providing opportunities for leadership development that prepare student-athletes for not only their current roles as leaders but also their future roles as leaders in their families, careers, and communities.
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The Student Athlete Advisory Committee advocates for the welfare of student-athletes in athletics, on campus, within the SEC, and the NCAA. This includes fostering open lines of communication to ensure that student athletes can share their experience & concerns effectively. SAAC focuses on enhancing interactive opportunities among student athletes, coaches, and administrators, promoting collaboration and understanding. Student athletes are encouraged to use their voices to share relevant information with peers and the broader campus community, all while embodying the core values of Texas A&M.2024-2025 Executive Board
- Rylee Shufelt – President, Equestrian – Senior
- Devon Thomas – Vice President of Selfless Service, Equestrian – 5th year
- Shawn Mohseni – Vice President of Selfless Service, Swimming & Diving – Junior
- Joelle Reddin – Vice President of Finance, Swimming & Diving – Senior
- Alexa Leong – Vice President of Student Athlete Experience, Equestrian – Junior
- Clara Nemeth – Vice President of Marketing/Communications, Equestrian – Junior
For information about SAAC, please contact Amanda Hernandez.
W(E)3 – Women Encourage, Equip, Empower
W(E)3 (WE cubed) was created to encourage, equip, empower, and unify female student-athletes at Texas A&M through mentorship and professional development. Female student-athletes serve as the leaders of the group and are responsible for holding meetings and planning events to aid in the personal and professional development of female student-athletes.2022-2023 Executive Board
- Karsen Kaiden, Equestrian – Vice President of Social Media & Marketing
- Jada Malone, Women’s Basketball – President
- Halina Panczyszyn, Swimming & Diving – Vice President of Student-Athlete Development
B.L.U.E.print – Black Leaders who Undertake Excellence
B.L.U.E.print aims to provide leadership opportunities and educational experiences for all while building a sense of community and leaving a lasting “print” on the student-athlete experience.2024-2025 Executive Board
- Sahara Jones, Women’s Basketball – President
- MaKhiya McDonald, Soccer – Vice President
- Jordan Chopane, Track & Field – Chief Student-Athlete Engagement Officer
- Devante Mount, Track & Field – Chief Communications Officer
- Wade Taylor IV, Men’s Basketball – Chief Business Officer
- Ifenna Cos-Okpalla, Volleyball – Chief Marketing Officer
