Elected Representatives
The Elected Representatives are committed to being the first line of advocacy for graduate workers, ensuring that TAs' and GAs' rights are protected.
Business Agent/Chapter President
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Department of Media Study Research Interest: Media Theory, Inscription and Writing Technologies, Experimental Media On Why the Union Matters: As an international student, I see firsthand how graduate workers can be placed in vulnerable spots by the system. What we might feel like a temporary stage in life—completing a degree in a few years—is part of a larger story about labor rights and workers’ dignity. GSEU has shown me that our rights aren’t just words on a contract—they become norm when we come together and advocate for them. |
Chief Steward/Co-vice President
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Department of Psychology Research Interest: I'm currently a 4th year in Social Psychology researching close relationships. In particular, I'm interested in how relationship processes interact with personal identities like gender and race. On Why the Union Matters: The union matters to me because UB relies on our labor as graduate workers and as a result, we need to ensure we are treated respectfully and compensated fairly. Being a part of the union is important to me because when I want my voice to be heard, I know that it is amplified by the collective and that together we have the power to effect change. |
Chief Steward/Co-vice President
⭐️Eugene is also an Organizer!Pronouns: He/Him/His
Department of Comparative Literature Research Interest: Philosophy, art, social movements. On Why the Union Matters: Corporate greed destroys community. Labor unions, solidarity and movements for justice matter because we realize that we are already deeply connected and dependent on the people around us. By acting together, unions and movements give us the here-and-now sparks of strength and care for a better world to come. |
Campus Organizers
The Organizers are the backbone and foundation of UB GSEU. Their commitment is what turns solidarity into real change.
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Department of Global Gender and Sexuality Studies Research Interest: Asian-Black solidarity, community building, and social movements On Why the Union Matters: The union matters to me, as a representation of the community that we as graduate workers are able to build with one another. It helps us know that we are not alone and that we are always supported by people who will fight for and alongside us. |
Eugene KoveosLooking for Eugene? Check their bio above under Elected Leadership ⬆️
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State-wide Representatives & Staff
Andrew DobbynCWA 1104 Executive Vice President of the Education Division
Pronouns: He/Him/His Biography: Andrew studies Philosophy at Stony Brook University, and is in the last semester of his PhD program. From 2017-2020, Andrew was the GSEU Business Agent at Stony Brook and has been in his current position since 2020. |
Lawrence Lorraine MullenCWA 1104 Education Division Legal Specialist
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs Biography: Lawrence studies English at the University at Buffalo, and is in the last semester of their PhD program. From 2020-2023, Lawrence was the GSEU Business Agent/Chapter President at Buffalo. |
Emily BlakleyCWA 1104 Education Division Organizer
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers Biography: Emily studied Psychology at Binghamton University, and recently graduated with her PhD. From 2020-2023, Emily was the GSEU Business Agent at Binghamton and has been in her current position since 2023. |
Department Mobilizers
Departmental mobilizers are the dearest friends of GSEU who serve as the bridge between the union and graduate workers in each department, helping GSEU spread information, recruit members, and mobilize graduate workers for our campaigns and events.