Our Mission: The purpose of the SGA shall be to: encourage communication between students, faculty, and administrators; promote and coordinate Laurel Ridge Clubs & Organizations and activities that promote a wide range of interests; encourage and develop students as effective members of the College and community; encourage school spirit; and act as the official voice of the student body. All students are members of the SGA and are invited to participate in any and all events hosted by the SGA. Student Government officers facilitate activities for students to feel heard and to get responses to their questions.
Benefits of Participating in SGA: Students gain significant leadership skills that are transferable to their future goals. Participation in SGA has led to scholarship, internship, and career opportunities at Laurel Ridge and beyond!
Officers
Jamal Plummer, President
J is a passionate philosophy major transferring to George Mason next fall. With a love for singing, running, and journaling, J finds joy in creative expression — especially through writing. Grounded by faith and family, J brings heart and purpose to everything they do. As SGA President, J is committed to fostering a campus culture where every student feels seen, heard, and supported. Their guiding belief? That with confidence and determination, anything is possible.
Joel Ruano, Vice President
Joel is a Science major who cares deeply about helping others and making campus a better place. As part of the SGA, Joel wants to encourage students to get involved and share their ideas. His goal is to help create a college where everyone feels welcome and supported.
Valeria Villarreal, Secretary
Valeria is a sophomore Engineering major with a focus on electrical and aerospace applications. She serves as the Secretary of the Student Government Association and joined SGA to be a voice for students and promote transparency on campus. This year, Valeria is working on projects to help students connect more with the local community. In her free time, she enjoys swimming and reading horror fiction.
John Redden, Public Relations
John is a dedicated student pursuing majors in General Studies, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. With a deep commitment to community and collaboration, John believes in the power of student voices to shape a better college experience for everyone. As an SGA leader, his primary goal is to boost student engagement and create a space where every opinion is valued. John is passionate about building a campus where ideas flourish and every student feels empowered to make a difference.
Officer-only meetings: Every other Monday from 4-5 PM via Zoom
Open-session meetings (all students are invited): Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 4-5 PM in SUB conference room & Zoom
Suggestions or Comments for the SGA?
The suggestion box is here for students to voice their comments or concerns to the Student Government Association. We can take your comments to the college to make improvements or give kudos to processes and employees that are making a difference in your educational journey.