First in excellence
We pursue ambitious, practical ideas that strengthen academic life and the everyday Carolina experience. Excellence means listening carefully, setting a high standard, and following through on work students can feel.
UNC Student Government Executive Branch
The Duncan Administration is creating a Carolina that is first in excellence, best in integrity, and for every student.
Our vision
Our vision for Student Government is a Carolina that continues to lead, remains grounded in its values, and works every day to deliver on the promise of this University for every student.
Best in integrity
We lead transparently, communicate progress honestly, and hold ourselves accountable to the students we serve. Integrity guides how we make decisions, build partnerships, and earn trust across Carolina.
For every student
We are building a Carolina where every student is seen, supported, and able to belong. Our work starts with the full range of student experiences and makes access, dignity, and opportunity central to every initiative.
Our priorities
- 01
Academic success
Reimagine advising, mentorship, and learning support so every Tar Heel has the guidance to thrive.
Our approach: Expand peer support and early feedback while advancing accessible, student-centered innovation in teaching and learning.
- 02
Basic needs and wellbeing
Help every student reliably access food, housing, transportation, health, and safety resources.
Our approach: Centralize support, reduce practical barriers, and pursue partnerships that make essential resources easier to find and use.
- 03
Civic and community engagement
Strengthen Carolina's culture of service and the connection between students, campus, and the wider community.
Our approach: Create more routes into public service, civic participation, respectful dialogue, and town-university collaboration.
- 04
Student success and belonging
Build a Carolina where every student feels seen, supported, respected, and able to participate fully.
Our approach: Invest in belonging, cultural programming, shared understanding, and equitable access across campus life.
- 05
Communication and transparency
Tell Carolina's story authentically and ensure student voices help shape university decisions.
Our approach: Publish clear benchmarks, timelines, and progress updates so students can see what the administration is doing and hold it accountable.
Executive offices and cabinet departments
Executive offices
Office of the Student Body President
Sets the administration's agenda and leads student advocacy, university partnerships, and executive action.
Devin DuncanStudent Body President
Office of the Vice Student Body President
Supports the President and helps coordinate the Executive Council, student engagement, and cross-office initiatives.
Ben JonesVice President
Office of the Treasurer
Oversees Executive Branch finances and promotes responsible, transparent stewardship of student government resources.
Hadi RahimTreasurer
Office of the Student Body Secretary
Maintains official records, supports administration-wide operations, and helps keep the branch's work organized and accessible.
Hailey ShapiroSecretary
Office of the Chief of the Cabinet
Coordinates cabinet departments and keeps shared priorities, staff collaboration, and implementation moving together.
Finlay CullenChief of Cabinet (Interim)
Office of Communications
Shares authentic student stories and publishes clear updates, benchmarks, and progress from across the administration.
Hailey ShapiroChief Communications Officer
Cabinet departments
Academic Affairs
Strengthens advising, mentoring, academic support, and innovation in teaching and learning so every Tar Heel can thrive.
Matthew HowardDirector
Basic Needs
Connects students with food, housing, transportation, and financial-stability resources that make daily life at Carolina more secure.
Chloe JohnsonDirector
Civic Engagement and Outreach
Builds pathways to service, civic participation, and stronger partnerships between Carolina and the surrounding community.
Shakila CanteburyDirector
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Fosters belonging, celebrates identity, and advances equitable access and participation across campus life.
Cameron LeeDirector
Environmental Affairs
Leads campus sustainability, waste reduction, food recovery, and shared stewardship of Carolina's environment.
Ellie ProsserDirector
State and External Affairs
Represents student priorities beyond campus and connects Tar Heels with public officials, policy, and public-service partners.
Sophia FontecchioDirector
Student Safety and Wellness
Improves access to mental and physical health resources while advancing prevention, preparedness, and campus safety.
Lauryn Sidni CooperDirector
Management and Budget
Supports cabinet operations through budgeting, resource planning, and accountable management across the Executive Branch.
Timothy GaylordDirector
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