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Hampton University
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Hampton Virginia 23668
Student Government Association
About Us
The Student Government Association (SGA) offers students an opportunity to develop sound judgment, maturity, and leadership skills by taking an active role in issues that govern student life at Hampton University. The SGA is composed of an Executive Cabinet, Student Senate, and Men and Women’s Caucuses. The Student Government Association is primarily charged with the task of representing all students and promoting the general welfare for every Hamptonian. The SGA works tirelessly to help provide a Hampton all students feel included, welcomed and supported.
Mission Statement
The Mission of the 2024-2025, Student Government Association is to elevate and sustain the quality of students’ life by increased collaboration and communication. We are committed to upholding the University’s longstanding traditions while innovatively creating new traditions for the Hampton University Student Body. We will strive to continue to help the university grow and move forward with a student minded perspective. The Student Government Association is completely dedicated to upholding Hampton University’s Mission Statement, and fostering unity among the students with the utmost dignity and respect.
SGA Officers
Shavonne Hines-Foster
SGA President
Shavonne Hines-Foster is a graduating Senior, Political Science Major on the Pre-Law Track from San Francisco, CA. At Hampton University, Shavonne remained active in the Student Government Association, serving as Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Co-Chair in Senate. Also, as a member of Cabinet and Women’s Caucus.
Kendall Rahim Yancey
SGA Vice President
Kendall Rahim Yancey is a senior majoring in International Studies with a focus on Foreign Relations and Cybersecurity from Detroit, Michigan. He serves as the 79th Student Body Vice-President. Kendall is a Human Rights Campaign HBCU fellow and is passionate creating more inclusive and equitable spaces
for LGBTQ+ students at HBCUs. He is a dedicated leader and servant for his community.
Jessica Nicole Johnson
Student Representative to the Board of Trustees
Jessica Nicole Johnson is a graduating senior majoring in kinesiology with minors in leadership studies and Spanish, from Bowie, Maryland. Passionate about serving others, she has held various leadership roles at Hampton University, including Chief of Staff for the 78th Student Government Association, William R. Harvey Leadership Institute Fellow, Upward Bound mentor, Pirate Pantry volunteer, Resident Assistant, and Vice President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She currently serves as the 79th Student Trustee, focused on transforming the campus community through unity, service, and transparency.
