Executive Committee
Speaker • Jack Rowan
Jack Rowan is a first-year student at the Florida State University College of Law from Jacksonville, Florida. He graduated magna cum laude from FSU in the fall of 2022 with his BS in Political Science and a minor in History. During his time as an undergraduate student, Jack participated in a range of organizations on campus and an array of roles in the Student Government Association, including as a member of the PAC Committee, Senate Parliamentarian, and Chair of the Commission on Student Government. Outside of academia, Jack occasionally writes guest columns in news publications around Jacksonville and maintains a keen interest in the structures of local governments throughout the State of Florida. The son of two public school teachers, Jack joined COGS during the 31st Congress with a keen interest in student welfare and working for the betterment of all graduate, post-baccalaureate, and professional students at the great Florida State University.
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:
Mondays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Wednesdays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Fridays: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
(Out of Office 6/14-6/21)
(Office Hours will be in-person, with a potential for Zoom [Meeting ID: 380 479 5522])
Deputy Speaker for Finance • Joshua Burns
Josh Burns (he/him/his) is an MS candidate for the Higher Education program at Florida State University. He received his BA from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro where he majored in History and Secondary Education with a minor in Political Science. At FSU, he serves as one of the graduate assistants in the Center for Undergraduate Research and Academic Engagement (CRE). Other involvement includes the Higher Education Student Association (HESA) and the FSU-FAMU PURPOSE research program. As a first-generation student himself, he holds a passion for researching the experiences of first-generation, low-income, and traditionally underrepresented students in higher education. He is currently conducting a research study on the transitional and first-year experiences of first-generation and low-income students, and the challenges or barriers faced in finding support.
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 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Wednesdays 2:30 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Thursdays 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6946842389
Deputy Speaker for Judicial Affairs • Ridwan Balogun
Ridwan Balogun (he/him/his) is a second-year Ph.D. student in the Religion Department at Florida State University. He earned his BA and MA in Islamic Studies from the Department of Religions and Peace Studies at Lagos State University, Ojo, Nigeria. At FSU, he serves as an Instructor and Teaching Assistant for Introduction to World Religions (REL 1300) courses. His research interests center on the history and ethnography of Muslim networks in Nigeria and the Nigerian diaspora. He explores how Muslims adapt their Islamic worldview to Nigeria’s contemporary religious and cultural pluralism climate. Currently, he is conducting ethnographic research on Yoruba Salafis, a conservative Muslim minority group, and their efforts to transform their thoughts and practices, originally from Saudi Arabia, into a uniquely Nigerian Islamic tradition on par with Islamic currents in Nigeria. As a first-generation and international student, Ridwan is enthusiastic about supporting students in related categories and helping them transition into the US educational system. He actively sponsors and represents these students, advocating their concerns to the appropriate authorities.
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:
Wednesdays: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Zoom Link: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/6188758296 for meetings.
Deputy Speaker for Communication • Laura Vaughn
SGA-COGS-Communication@fsu.edu
Laura Vaughn (she/her/hers) serves as a representative for the College of Education. She is a Ph.D. student in the Higher Education program with a graduate assistantship in the Leadership Learning Research Center. She received her international business double bachelor's degrees in business and foreign language from Mississippi State University. She got her master's degree in higher education and an MBA degree from the University of Mississippi. As a student at Florida State, she has been involved with the Higher Education Student Association. Her research interests include international student leadership development and engagement. She has been able to present on the topic of leadership education at various national and international conferences over the past year and hopes to continue her research on the topic of leadership education and engagement for many years to come.
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:
Fridays: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Zoom: https://fsu.zoom.us/j/97390235656
COGS | SGA Staff Profiles
Student Program Coordinator: Kyanna Austin
COGS and SGA are supported by a team of professional staff, who ensure that our student officers, representatives, and constituents get the most out of our student government. The full team is listed on the SGA Advising and Accounting website.
