The Student Leadership Council (SLC) advances the preeminence of the College of Business and promotes student engagement, collaboration and connection both within the college and among the broader stakeholder community. The mission of the Council is built in alignment with the goals of the college's dean and the College of Business Board of Governors.
The SLC is comprised of approximately 20 discipline-specific, exemplary business students representing each of the departments within the College of Business. The SLC assists with administration of mentoring programs, faculty-student networking events and other student-focused initiatives within the college. Members meet bi-weekly to discuss council business, participate in professional development activities and engage in service projects.
Meet the Members
Karly Cantrell
President
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Majors: Finance and International Affairs
What is an interesting fact about you?
I can’t snap my fingers.
What is your favorite place to study on campus?
My favorite place to study when I don’t mind chatting or background noise is the new Student Union, and my favorite place when I want peace and quiet is Dodd Hall.
Joseph Cofer
Executive Vice President
Grad Year: Spring 2025
Majors: Marketing & Finance
What is an interesting fact about you?
I performed in the London New Years’ Day Parade.
What is your favorite FSU tradition?
Apart from the war chant and fight song, my favorite tradition is jumping in Westcott Fountain on your twenty-first birthday.
Natalie Faith Timm
VP of Communications & Development
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Majors: Real Estate and Finance
What is an interesting fact about you?
I run a travel account on Instagram, giving tips and tricks while traveling. I have been to 40 different countries.
What are three essential elements to succeeding as a College of Business student?
- Get involved
- Go to class
- Be involved – you can’t be too involved!
Jamie Saturno
VP of Operations
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Major: Marketing
What is an interesting fact about you?
I love to travel and have been to 22 countries.
What is your favorite place to study on campus?
My favorite place to study is definitely Dodd Hall. I love the stained-glass windows and quiet study area.
Serena Barker
VP of Programming
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Major: Management
What is an interesting fact about you?
Louis Tomlinson is my favorite member of One Direction. I could definitely recite most of his interviews.
What is your favorite FSU tradition?
I love the fountains on campus. I am looking forward to jumping into the Westcott Fountain on my 21st birthday.
Keane Creager
Grad Year: Summer 2023
Major: Finance
What is an interesting fact about you?
I grew up being a military brat and lived in England for about four years and have been to about 12 different schools.
What are three events at FSU you can’t miss out on?
Seminole Futures, Market Wednesdays, and of course our awesome football games. Seminole Futures is an especially great opportunity to expand your network and better your professional experience.
George Duffy
Grad Year: Spring 2025
Major: Finance
What is an interesting fact about you? I was state runner-up in the shot put in high school.
What has been your favorite memory as a College of Business student?
Attending the Legacy Hall groundbreaking ceremony in the fall of 2022. To see alumni who have achieved such great things, and who were in the same position I am was very inspiring, and I am glad I got to meet and talk to them.
Aryana Hashemian
Grad Year: Summer 2024
Major: Management
What is an interesting fact about you?
I designed a dress in high school and was able to wear my own design to a party.
What has been your favorite memory as a College of Business student?
Taking unique courses such as the Business of Beauty and being introduced to some of the coolest professors who are deeply passionate about teaching. A specific memory from the Business of Beauty course was having the founders of many amazing makeup and skincare brands, such as Thrive Cosmetics, meet with us, some of whom are even FSU alumni!
Erika Krohomer
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Major: Finance
What is an interesting fact about you?
I have been to Canyonlands National Park and stood under the Delicate Arch.
What are three events at FSU you can’t miss out on?
The Seminole Futures career fair, football games and the Summit for the Advancement of Women.
Jaclyn Madson
Grad Year: Spring 2026
Major: Marketing
What is an interesting fact about you?
I’ve been on the Teen Choice Awards red carpet twice.
What is your favorite FSU tradition?
The war chant that every FSU student, faculty member, alumni, and fan participate in. It is the coolest thing to watch when you look around and see everyone in unison cheering on the Noles!
JT Marting
Grad Year: Fall 2024
Major: Real Estate
What is an interesting fact about you?
I moved six times before turning 18.
What are three essential elements to succeeding as a College of Business student?
- Networking! I can’t stress this enough. You never know who will help you stumble across a new opportunity, plus opening your circle to an assortment of students and alumni will build your interpersonal skills.
- Getting involved. Different clubs will help supplement your education through professional events and, most importantly, introduce you to new friends.
- Being open to new experiences, opportunities and people. You never know who you’ll meet and what you’ll get to be a part of.
Alejandro Navarro
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Majors: Finance & Commercial Entrepreneurship
What is an interesting fact about you?
I went to a military boarding school and graduated with the second highest rank.
What has been your favorite memory as a College of Business student?
Transitioning to upperclassman courses and taking in-depth courses related to my major, as well as connecting and networking with other students who are also on the same path as I am.
Nicolas Sanchez
Grad Year: Summer 2023
Major: Masters in Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)
What is an interesting fact about you?
I was born in Lima, Peru, and lived there until I was 2 years old. I'm fully bilingual and visit Peru all the time!
What is your favorite FSU tradition?
I love the spirit of game day. I love to wake up early, put on a garnet and gold outfit and spend the day tailgating with friends!
Ross Scaglione
Grad Year: Summer 2023
Major: Masters in Business Administration (Full-Time MBA)
What is an interesting fact about you?
I aim to read a new book every two to four weeks. It helps me learn about my interests outside of my academic focus.
What are three essential elements to succeeding as a College of Business student?
Having determination, staying open-minded and getting involved are key to succeeding. Most opportunities as a business student will come not in the classroom, but in other events that involve networking and collaboration.
Austin Wyatt
Grad Year: Spring 2024
Major: Finance
What is an interesting fact about you?
I studied abroad in Valencia, Spain.
What are your top three study tips?
- Go to office hours
- Print out notes and annotate them
- Start early so you can break up the test by sections
Events & Activities
The Student Leadership Council hosts and participates in many College of Business events and programs throughout the year including:
Back to Business
The SLC serves as a co-sponsor of this event, which includes student organization and departmental informational tables, games and activities, swag giveaways, and refreshments. Back to Business provides students the opportunity to not only learn more about the college, but to also meet members of the college's community in a fun and relaxed environment. The event is hosted in the fall during the first or second week of classes to welcome new and returning students to campus.
College Tours
Members of the SLC serve as ambassadors to prospective students and provide guided tours of the college when requested. Each tour lasts approximately 30 minutes, with SLC members providing information on networking and engagement, student life, and academic options in the college. For more information on tours, or to register, please see Visiting the College of Business.
Family Weekend
On Friday afternoon of FSU's Family Weekend, SLC members host an open house for the College of Business. This event provides an opportunity for current business students to bring their families to the college. The SLC provides each visiting family member with a small welcome bag and offers guided tours of Rovetta.
Legends & Leaders Day
SLC members assist with hosting visiting Alumni Hall of Fame guests on campus each fall for our annual Legends & Leaders Day. The half day event provides an opportunity for our Alumni Hall of Fame members to return to the college and connect with students by speaking to classes, holding roundtable discussions and participating in other activities throughout the day.
Peer Connect (IDS 1107)
Peer Connect is an introductory course that serves as the college's FSU Engage 100 offering for first-year business students. SLC members serve as peer mentors to course participants, providing additional support, guidance based on their personal experiences and help with weekly guided discussions to assist incoming students with networking and navigating the college as a new business student.
To register for the course:
- Log in to myFSU
- Click on "Student Central"
- Click the "My Classes" tile
- Click on the "Schedule Assistant" to find IDS (Subject) 1107 (Course)
- Click on "Sections" and search for the Business Peer Connect
- Add the course to your schedule
Student-Faculty Mixer
This annual event, held in the spring semester, provides an opportunity for students in the college to connect with our faculty members outside of the classroom. Students and faculty members are invited to drop-in as their schedule allows to enjoy refreshments and networking in a casual setting.
Volunteering & Community Service
Each semester, members of the SLC choose a community charity or organization to support through their time, talent and treasure. Recent projects have included the following:
- FSU Childcare Center – leading arts and crafts projects with kids at the center
- Kearney Center – preparing and serving lunch to residents and collecting needed toiletries and supplies to donate
- Elder Care Services – creating hand-made Thanksgiving and holiday cards for senior citizens in the community
- Big Bend Heart Walk – fundraising for the American Heart Association and participating in the local heart walk as a group
How to Join
Membership in the SLC is a year-long commitment, beginning in the fall semester and running through the following summer semester. To be considered for SLC membership, students must:
- Be an undergraduate degree-seeking student with a declared major in the College of Business, or a degree-seeking graduate student in the College of Business who has held previous membership on the SLC;
- Have a minimum FSU GPA of 3.3; and
- Be able to serve on the council for a full term of three consecutive semesters, beginning in the fall semester.
Applications to join the SLC will open at least one week prior to the start of the fall semester and remain open for approximately two weeks after the first day of fall class. A link to apply to the SLC will be sent via email to all students with declared business majors.
Connect with Us
Marissa Mainwood
Student Leadership Council Advisor
(850) 645-1005
mmainwood@business.fsu.edu
You can learn more about the Student Leadership Council, or connect with members, by visiting Nole Central.
