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SAAC Executive Board 2022-23
 
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Bennie Anderson HS Rachel Brown.
President:
Chelsea Kung | Women's Tennis
“I hope to continue the success SAAC has had in years past with a goal to further create and foster more
meaningful connections and experiences within our student-athlete communities.”
Vice President:
Bennie Anderson | Football
“I look forward to serving as a bridge between student-athletes and athletics to help foster an environment
where student-athletes feel represented, supported, and proud to compete at Yale.”
Events Chair: 
Rachel Brown | Field Hockey
“As Events Chair, I plan to create joyful events to help unify Student-Athletes across campus. From study
breaks to fun activities, these events will provide Student-Athletes a break from their hectic lives and
encourage their well-being."
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Sherry Wang.
Communications Director:
Ashley Au | Women's Golf
“I want to effectively communicate SAAC’s initiatives, goals and events for Yale’s student-athletes, along
with providing a platform for student-athletes who want to share their stories.”
NCAA DI SAAC Representative:
Ami Gianchandani | Women's Golf
"This year, I hope to elevate and amplify the voices of student-athletes in conversations on campus to not
only give them a platform to speak but to turn their thoughts into actionable steps that we can take as a
school to improve the lives of our student-athletes."
Director of Administration:
Sherry Wang | Gymnastics
"I hope to continue to foster inter-sport relationships between members as well as emphasize a larger
sense of community throughout SAAC by connecting student-athletes on a larger scale through SAAC’s
future initiatives."
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Bulldog Cup Chair:
Bharathi Subbiah | Track & Field
"I hope to work towards fostering a supportive environment that encourages healthy competition and a
passion for giving back to our community.""
YUMatter Chair:
Marymegan Wright | Women's Lacrosse
“This year, I hope to increase accessibility to Yale’s mental health resources and mobilize the
student-athlete network to present a united front for mental health advocacy on campus.”
 
DEIB Council Chair:
Kaity Chandrika | Track & Field
“This year, I hope to enhance the Yale student-athlete experience through community building initiatives
that celebrate our diverse backgrounds.”
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Ivy League Representative:
Helen Tan | Women's Fencing
“I hope to be an approachable spokesperson for all student-athletes at Yale by representing their voices
and advocating their ideas in meetings and conferences at both Yale and the Ivy League.”