The Executive Branch comprises four elected undergraduate officers - President, Vice President, Secretary, and Comptroller - who collectively represent American University's nearly 8,000 undergraduate students. Each officer holds distinct responsibilities and oversees specific Cabinet departments while serving as an essential check on the Judicial and Legislative Branches.
The Executive Branch advocates for student interests at all levels of university governance, from administration to the Board of Trustees. Its work encompasses academic affairs, financial aid, diversity and inclusion initiatives, and support for student-led programs. The branch maintains policy oversight while amplifying student voices and addressing campus-wide concerns to foster institutional progress.
President
Contact: President@ausg.org and carly.castaldy@ausg.org
Pronouns: She/Her
The President serves as the chief advocate and spokesperson of Student Government and the Undergraduate Student Body.
Sebastian Sanchez-Clavel
Vice President
Contact: VP@ausg.org and sebastian sanchez-clavel@ausg.org
Pronouns: He/Him
The Vice President is responsible for organizing Student Government programming and presiding over the Undergraduate Senate.
Brady Sternberg
Comptroller
Contact: comptroller@ausg.org and brady.sternberg@ausg.org
Pronouns: He/Him
The Comptroller of the Student Government is responsible for administering the AUSG budget and representing students’ financial interests.
Que Riggins
Secretary
Contact: secretary@ausg.org and que.riggins@ausg.org
Pronouns: He/Him
The Secretary serves as the Chief of Communications for Student Government, an organization with over 100 members.