Executive Committee

Speaker • Steven Medarev, MS
Steven Medarev is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Sciences at FSU’s College of Medicine. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, he earned his bachelors in Biochemistry from FSU and a masters in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Tulane University School of Medicine. Steven’s research focuses on how adiponectin signaling influences cardiac and microvascular adaptations to aging and exercise. Beyond the lab, Steven joined COGS during the 31st Congress and has recently been serving as Chair of Internal Affairs for the 33rd Congress of Graduate Students, where he works to support graduate student initiatives and advocate for student welfare. In his free time, Steven enjoys golfing and relaxing with his cats.
If you’d like to schedule an appointment with this COGS Executive Board Member, please contact them at the above email with the time during their listed office hours. These office hours are in person, please send an email if you would prefer to have your appointment by Zoom.
Office Hours:
TBD
Deputy Speaker for Finance • Joey Serrone
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Tuesdays: 12 p.m.-4 p.m.
Thursdays: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fridays: 12 p.m.-3 p.m.

Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs • Nicholette Lanane
Nicholette Lanane is a first-year law student at FSU Law. She moved from her hometown of Peoria, IL, to Fort Lauderdale, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies from Nova Southeastern University. Since beginning law school, she has engaged with FSU by joining organizations and working with the with the Alumni Affairs Office. She previously served a brief term as Chair of Internal Affairs in the 33rd Congress and now serves as the Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs in the 34th Congress.
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Monday: 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
Tuesday: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Wednesday: 3:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Thursday: 5 p.m.-8 p.m.

Deputy Speaker for Communication • Noah Kirchmeyer-Baez
SGA-COGS-Communication@fsu.edu
Noah Kirchmeyer-Baez is a second-year graduate student representing the College of Education. Noah is currently studying higher education at FSU. Noah came to Tallahassee, FL, in 2018 for his last two years of high school. During his time as an undergraduate student here at FSU, Noah participated in various organizations across the FSU campus, including being an RA, Student Senator for the College of Criminology, and an event coordinator for the Puerto Rican Student Association. Noah is one of the graduate assistants for Student Conduct and Community Standards at Florida State.
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members. While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Mondays: 8 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Wednesday: 1:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Thursday: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
(Office Hours will be in-person, with a potential for Zoom [Meeting ID: 737 699 3000])
Deputy Speaker for Advocacy • DaSean Stokes
DaSean Stokes (he/him/his)
Please schedule an Office Hours Appointment with COGS Executive Board members.
While walk-ins are always welcomed, this form will help streamline our meetings with stakeholders to avoid any wait times for you, and help us come better prepared to discuss your topics.
Office Hours:
Mondays: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdays: 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Zoom Link: for meetings.

Michael "Tanner" McKinley
Assistant Director, Policy & Budget
mtm22k@fsu.edu
(850) 644-4850
Student Union Rm. 3265
