About Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
York College’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a committee consisting of student-athletes dedicated in representing the best of the York College student-athlete experience under the NCAA. One of the main missions for SAAC is enhancing the total student-athlete image by promoting opportunities and protecting student-athlete welfare. As SAAC students, the committee is dedicated to obtaining excellence in academics and athletics, sportsmanship, and community service to promote a positive student-athlete image.
Bylaws
York College Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is intended to serve the following purposes:
- Act as a cooperative committee between the administration and student-athletes, which can influence the student-athletes with a voice in the Athletic Department decision-making process.
- Alert student-athletes to issues which concern them.
- Encourage any involvement of student-athletes on and off campus and build a sense of community within the athletics program.
- Provide a location for a seminar to discuss any NCAA legislation.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletic teams.
SAAC Constitution (PDF)
SAAC Advisor: Romario DePalmer
2023-24 SAAC Executive Board
- President - Emperatriz Cesar (Women's Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis)
- Vice President - Jasmin Rodriguez (Softball)
- Secretary - Glenver Stuart (Men's Cross Country, Track & Field, Volleyball)
- Treasurer - Altenor Molien (Men's Soccer)
2022-23 SAAC Executive Board
- President: Emily Cabrera (Women's Volleyball)
- Vice President: Nayelly Rojas (Women's Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field)
- Secretary: Melanie Guerrero (Women's Soccer, Softball, Swimming)
- Treasurer: Krisitna Sierra (Women's Basketball)
2021-22 SAAC Executive Board
- President: Emily Cabrera (Women's Volleyball)
- Vice President: Shevon Walker (Men's Cross Country, Track & Field)
- Secretary: Nayelly Rojas (Women's Cross Country, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field)
- Treasurer: Krisitna Sierra (Women's Basketball)
2021-22 SAAC Team Representatives
Men's Basketball
- Devine Chisholm
- Austinson Cooke
Women's Basketball
- Kristina Sierra
- Madison Plaza
Cheerleading
Men's Soccer
- George Molina
- Adedayo Epemolu
Women's Soccer
- Elodie Dorville
- Gema Guillen
- Melanie Guerrero
Men's Swimming
Women's Swimming
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
Softball
- Kayla McLaughlin
- Chelsie Perez
- Aliyah Martinez
- Amelia Pacheco
- Mary Cuevas
Men's Track & Field
Women's Track & Field
- Jaylene Coye
- Shalanie McIntosh
Women's Volleyball
Men's Volleyball
- David Heyliger Jr.
- Shawn Nemoto
2020-21 SAAC Executive Board
- President: Veena Karupen (Softball)
- Vice President: Keyla Cabrera (Women's Basketball)
- Treasurer: Kristina Sierra (Women's Basketball)
- Secretary: Emily Cabrera (Women's Volleyball)
2020-21 SAAC Team Representatives
Men's Basketball
Women's Basketball
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Destiny Bradshaw
- Keyla Cabrera
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Alicia Gumbs
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Oyin Oke
- Kristina Sierra
Men's Cross Country
- Terrell Trumpet
- Shevon Walker
Women's Cross Country
- Emely Cuevas
- Shalanie McIntosh
Men's Soccer
- Adedayo Epemolu
- Fabrice Pierre-Paul
Women's Soccer
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Mary Cuevas
- Elodie Dorville
Softball
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Veena Karupen
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Kayla McLaughlin
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Chelsie Perez
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Jesscia Perez
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Dorianny Rojas
Men's Swimming
Women's Swimming
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Nayelly Rojas
- Shanice Welcome
Men's Tennis
Women's Tennis
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Monique James
- Alyssa King
Men's Track & Field
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Terrell Trumpet
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Shevon Walker
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Quavan Maupin
Women's Track & Field
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Jaylene Coye
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Shalanie McIntosh
Men's Volleyball
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David Heyliger, Jr.
- Shawn Nemoto
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Justin Saji
- John Vitor
Women's Volleyball
Three way that you can join SAAC and help make a difference on campus:
- Tell your Coach you want to join SAAC!
- Email: Amy O'Connor: aoconnor2@york.cuny.edu
- Stop in: Speak with Amy O'Connor in Athletic Training Room 109B located in the Health and Phys Ed Complex.
Previous SAAC Events
Volunteering at Soccer Clinic
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Midnight Madness
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Military Appreciation Night
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Functions of campus SAACs:
- Promote communication between athletics administration and student-athletes.
- Disseminate information.
- Provide feedback and insight into athletics department issues.
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the campus athletics department formulation of policies.
- Build a sense of community within the athletics program involving all athletics teams.
- Solicit student-athlete responses to proposed conference and NCAA legislation.
- Organize community service efforts.
- Create a vehicle for student-athlete representation on campus-wide committees (e.g., student government).
- Promote a positive student-athlete image on campus.
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Functions of the National SAAC:
- Generate a student-athlete voice within the NCAA structure.
- Solicit student-athlete response to proposed NCAA legislation.
- Recommend potential NCAA legislation.
- Review, react and comment to the governance structure on legislation, activities and subjects of interest.
- Actively participate in the administrative process of athletics programs and the NCAA.
- Promote a positive student-athlete image.
Though the focus
of campus SAAC is intended to be more parochial in nature, communication among campus and national SAAC offers student-athletes the opportunity to shape the landscape of intercollegiate athletics.
2019-20 SAAC Team Representatives
- Devine Chisholm (Men’s Basketball)
- Keyla Cabrera (Women's Basketball)
- Ellma Hodzic (Women's Basketball)
- Shawn Nemoto (Men's Cross Country)
- Jaylene Coye (Women’s Cross Country)
- Emely Cuevas (Women’s Cross Country)
- Elodie Dorville (Women's Soccer)
- Adedayo Epemolu (Men's Soccer)
- Jasper McLeod (Men’s Soccer)
- Fabrice Pierre Paul (Men's Soccer)
- Kayla McLaughlin (Softball)
- Alex Winter (Men’s Swimming)
- Che’rel Haywood (Women’s Swimming)
- Tanvir Hossain (Men's Tennis)
- Monique James (Women’s Tennis)
- Alyssa King (Women Tennis)
- Nayelly Rojas (Women’s Tennis)
- Shalanie McIntosh (Women's Track & Field)
- Terrell Trumpet (Men’s Track & Field)
- Justin Saji (Men’s Volleyball)
- John Vitor (Men’s Volleyball)
2018-19 SAAC Team Representatives
