Advisor: Elizabeth Eckelkamp
☼President: Hiromi Kasuga
My name is Hiromi Kasuga and my majors are finance and accounting. I am from Nagano, Japan, and I enjoy meeting people, snowboarding, and attending social events. I came to the United States in June 2007 and I have been a JASA member since August 2007. I work at the Center for International Studies and have been doing so since May 2009. This job has helped me interact with and meet all sorts of new people and I enjoy having this opportunity. I am happy to be JASA president because I believe I can bring my talents to the position to plan JASA events, increase membership, and make more of a difference than I can being just a member. Thank you.
CONTACT: hkckf@umsl.edu
☼Vice President: La’Ondrill Brown
Hello, my name is La’Ondrill Brown and for the last two years I have served JASA as vice-president under two amazing presidents. Being able to continue this into the 2010-2011 school year will be wonderful. I work well with others and am willing to do whatever it takes to move this organization forward. And with the knowledge I have gained from being a part of everything, it is certain that disappointment is the last thing anyone will see with me.
CONTACT: lob522@umsl.edu
☼Secretary: Xuandrea Tullie
Hello Im Xuandrea Tullie but every one calls me Drea. I am happy to be secretary because I really enjoy all the JASA events I have been to they are loads of fun. I believe the position will be a fun new challenge. I am currently a freshman soon to be sophomore. I am a first year Japanese student and im going to continue with my studies. Im not positive what I want to do in life yet but I have a list of things I hope to do and accomplish.
CONTACT: xmfxtd@umsl.edu
☼Treasurer: Masashige Hayashi
My name is Masa Hayashi from Japan. Now, I am a junior, and studying for accounting. I am looking forward to get to know all the new people in JASA!!
CONTACT: mhmtf@umsl.edu
☼SGA Representative: Alexander Kosuge
Hello, my name is Alexander Kosuge. I’m a senior majoring in political science, and am JASA’s SGA Representative. As a second generation Japanese, I am looking forward to learning more about JASA and what is has to offer. Though I’m relatively new to the organization, I have a lot of familiarity with SGA and have strong ties with many on its student senate and executive council. In terms of experience, I’ve just finished serving my term as President of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, which was a runner up for this years Student Organization of the Year Award.
CONTACT: aykbq2@umsl.edu
☼SGA Representative: Kevin Grigoryan
CONTACT: kyg4g2@mail.umsl.edu
☼Public Relations Officer: Justin Bello
CONTACT: jebq48@umsl.edu
☼Public Relations Officer: Katarina Geronsin
My name is Katarina Geronsin. I am 21 years old and a sophomore at UMSL. My academic major is Cultural Anthropology. My most recent semester was spent in Japan at Jogakkan University. I am happy to be Public Relations Officer to assist with and coordinate JASA events. I also want to help more students become involved in JASA, and work with UMSL’s Japanese students. I really enjoy working with different people, and making sure everyone possible is included in the events. It would be an accomplishment to assist students to join JASA and learn more about Japanese culture and language.
CONTACT: kagxw7@umsl.edu
