Spring 2026 ASWU Senate candidates

The Willamette University Mill Stream. Photo by Iris McClure.

This information was provided by ASWU Director of Communications Katelyn Beissel Rosales and compiled by Alma Snortum-Phelps, publication editor for The Collegian.

Here are the candidates for the Spring 2026 ASWU Senate elections, organized by graduating class.

Voting begins Friday, Jan. 23 at 8 a.m. and will end Monday, Jan. 26 at 5 p.m.

Class of 2027

Ella McComas

Hi Bearcats! My name is Ella McComas (she/her), and I am running to be one of your class of 2027 ASWU senators. As a double major in Civic Communication and Media & Public Health, I am committed to strengthening communication between students and administration. My current campus involvement includes being a member of the women’s soccer team, a student representative for the fall Public Health faculty hiring committee, serving as a voting member of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, and participating in various campus and classroom opportunities. Through my experience, I’ve seen how student input can shape programs and opportunities offered at Willamette. I am committed to representing diverse perspectives through listening, supporting, and uplifting students to create a more engaged campus experience. As a senator, I want you to feel heard in campus decision-making, and my priority is to ensure your ideas are reflected and accomplished. This role is about student voice, and I intend to amplify it!

Aggie Hunziker

Hey Bearcats! My name is Aggie (she/her) and I am running to be one of your class senators for the class of 27’! I am from Maui, Hawaii, and I am majoring in PPLE. I am running as your class senator with two years of experience and lots of ideas for this semester! Over the past two years I have coordinated and hosted a comprehensive self-defense class accessible to all Willamette students. I believe that it is our job to provide meaningful and engaging opportunities for you all to have an enriching experience at Willamette. Having returned from a semester abroad, I would love to create meaningful events to foster collaboration between all students regardless of background, age, and beliefs. To do so, I would like to continue providing self-defense classes and facilitate conversations between student organizations and community organizations to create learning experiences for you all. I am ready to listen to your thoughts, take any feedback, and be here to support you in any way. I look forward to working with you all and creating lasting memories!

Class of 2026

Sean Olson

Hi! I’m Sean (he/him), a senior majoring in Economics and Japanese Studies. I’ve been involved on campus as an RA, CA and student organization leader, where I work on events, budgets, and supporting students day-to-day. I have served in the student government for two years, including the finance board and anti-racism plan committee, gaining experience with budgeting, policy discussions, and representing student voices. During my time here, I have worked closely with other student

leaders to support student organizations and improve campus life. I strongly value collaboration and believe the best outcomes come from working across committees, organizations, and perspectives. I’ve enjoyed partnering with various people to student-centered solutions. Through these experiences, I’ve learned the importance of transparency, accountability,

and listening to students. My goal is to continue advocating for students, making responsible decisions with student resources, and help create a campus environment where students feel heard, supported, and empowered to succeed.