Office of the President

Email: cos@asmsu.msu.edu

Isabel Buckles (She/Her/Hers) currently serves as the Chief of Staff for ASMSU. In this role, she  provides  support to staff and ensures that all staff operations are managed properly. Additionally she manages the ASMSU internship program and acts as the MSU liaison to the Association of Big Ten Students. 

Prior to serving as the Chief of Staff,  Isabel has been involved in ASMSU since she was a freshman at MSU.  She served as the Freshman and Sophomore Class Council Public Relations Director, along with serving on the ASMSU Central Staff as the Recruitment and Engagement Coordinator. At Michigan State she is also a member of the Professional Foreign Service Sorority,  Delta Phi Epsilon and is a member of the German Honors Society, Delta Phi Alpha. Isabel has loved all the time she has spent within ASMSU and hopes to help emerging student leaders find their place on campus. 

Isabel is a rising junior majoring in International Relations and German and minoring in Business. When she is not in the office, she enjoys watching Formula 1, reading, traveling, and dancing. If you ever want to connect with Isabel about anything, please reach out to cos@asmsu.msu.edu. 

Email: cdeio@asmsu.msu.edu.

Rehana Mirza (she.her) currently serves as the Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer (CDEIO) for ASMSU. In this role she acts as a bridge between CORES & CAMS groups and ASMSU. As the CDEIO, she fosters inclusion on campus, coordinates DEI efforts and leads diversity trainings within ASMSU. As an advocate for marginalized student groups she also serves on university committees, ensuring the presence of diverse perspectives in policy discussions. Her goal this session is to grow as an advocate for communities that need support and continue learning from the student leaders she has the privilege of working with.

Rehana has been involved in ASMSU all three years she has been at Michigan State. During her freshman year she served as the Vice President of Freshman Class Council. She also had the opportunity to attend the Association of Big Ten Students (ABTS) Big Ten on The Hill Conference in Washington DC, where she advocated for her peers at the federal level, alongside other Big Ten student government leaders. She also attended the ABTS Summer Conference hosted by Michigan State. In her second year she was elected Vice President of Sophomore Class Council and served as the Associate DEI Officer for ASMSU. She also attended the ABTS Fall Conference hosted by the University of Iowa. She is excited to expand her involvement in ASMSU through her role as CDEIO and continue amplifying student’s voices.

Rehana is a junior from Columbus, Ohio majoring in Human Biology with a minor in Pharmacology and Toxicology. She hopes to attend pharmacy school following her graduation from Michigan State and is passionate about assessing the disparities in the health care system using her experience with DEI efforts and the lens it has provided her. Outside of ASMSU, she is involved in Alpha Epsilon Delta, MSU’s pre-health professional honor society, and also works as a pharmacy technician! When not in the office, she loves to travel and spend time with her friends and family! If you would like to contact Rehana about any questions, comments or concerns feel free to reach out at cdeio@asmsu.msu.edu!

Email: vpaa@asmsu.msu.edu

Email: vpfo@asmsu.msu.edu

Anna Burk (She/Her/Hers) currently serves as the Vice President of Finance and Operations for ASMSU. In this role, she manages ASMSU’s budget and 12 services, along with maintaining contracts and relationships with third-party vendors and university administration. As VPFO, she seeks to promote transparency within ASMSU and build a more responsive, student centered organization.

Before serving as VPFO, Anna has been involved in ASMSU since her freshman year, starting on class councils, then working as an Emerging Leader Intern then, most recently, Executive Assistant to the Office of the President. Anna has truly valued all the time she’s spent in ASMSU and hopes to encourage others to get involved wherever they can.   

Anna is a rising junior studying Human Resources/Labor Relations and Political Science Pre-Law with a minor in Business. When she is not in the office, she enjoys watching movies, spending time with friends, traveling, and thrifting. If you ever want to connect with Anna about anything, please reach out to vpfo@asmsu.msu.edu

Email: vpga@asmsu.msu.edu

Deonte Sparks (he/him) currently serves as the ASMSU Vice President for Governmental Affairs, where he acts as a liaison between ASMSU and officials or partners at the local, state, and federal levels. In this role, he promotes civic outreach and engagement, while actively advocating for students by collaborating with ASMSU leadership, fellow students, and various groups & individuals. 

Before stepping into his current position, Deonte was deeply involved in ASMSU as a General Assembly Representative for the College of Social Science and a member of the ASMSU Class Councils. He also serves as the President of the MSU South Neighborhood Black Caucus, where he has built meaningful and influential connections within the MSU community. 

Deonte is majoring in Political Science with a minor in Law, Justice, and Public Policy. Following his undergraduate studies, he plans to pursue a career in public service. Outside of his academic and leadership commitments, Deonte enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling to new places, and reconnecting with nature as an Eagle Scout. 

Email: vpsa@asmsu.msu.edu.