Executive Officer Biographies

Dillon is a senior History major from Maple Lake, MN. Dillon likes to keep himself busy by reading books, and being very involved in student life at UMM. One time, Dillon climbed a tree by the White House when Osama Bin Laden was announced killed. Dillon generally likes to go on adventures, and truly wants to help students at UMM and work with them to make Morris an all-around better place. Feel free to stop him anytime to ask questions, or if you just want a smile and a conversation.

Josh is senior Biochemistry major from St. Cloud, MN. Along with MCSA, Josh is a Hall Director of Pine, ESL teacher, and involved in many campus clubs/organizations. He enjoys getting to know the stupendous student body and taking advantage of the numerous opportunities offered at Morris. Josh’s interests and hobbies are varied and numerous so don’t be afraid to say “hi,” you probably have something in common with him.

My name is Bryce Blankenfeld and this is my second year in MCSA. I am currently the Secretary of Resources and Operations and the ranking student member on the Finance Committee. I am a Psychology and Statistics major with a minor in Biology and am doing research with a psychology faculty member.

My name is Zac Van Cleve and I am a political science and sociology major from Saint Paul MN. This is my third year in MCSA and I am looking forward to working as the Secretary of Academic Affairs this year. Outside of MCSA I am a member of student DFL, League of Legends Club, and play a few intramural sports every session. If you have any questions about academic issues on campus I can certainly point you in the right direction.

Holly has served on MCSA since freshman year, when she won a spot on First Year Council (she suspects) based on campaign posters she hung in the bathroom stalls of Pine Hall. When not dealing with angry CAs, Holly happily serves as Secretary of Student Services. Particularly interested in making sure EVERY SINGLE person on campus knows what the acronym MCSA stands for, Holly is eager to garner project ideas from the larger student body. In her free time, she plays several intramural sports and watches The Price is Right in Louie’s.

Allison is a sophomore double majoring in Sociology and LAHS while pursuing a minor in Communications from Brooklyn Park, MN. Outside of MCSA, she is incredibly involved on campus with University Choir, Campus Ambassadors, New Student Orientation, Campus Assembly, various volunteer opportunities and working as the Events Manager for campus events. While she may be busy, Allison is dedicated in her work through MCSA to helping the students of UMM and always welcomes suggestions from anyone about how to make Morris a better place!

Zak is a senior Political Science and GWSS major from St. Paul, MN. Zak is focusing on reducing the campus’s utility usage along with the members of the MCSA Resources and Operations Committee. He also works as an Office Assistant in the Welcome Center.

H. F. Hazen Fairbanks is a Junior double-majoring in Psychology and Liberal Arts for Human Services and is also pursuing a minor in Sociology. This is her third year serving on the MCSA executive board and election commission. This year she will also be a Co-Chair of MCSA’s First Year Council. In conjunction with MCSA Hazen is also a member of Campus Assembly and is a student representative on the Student Affairs Committee. Apart from MCSA, Hazen is involved in New Student Orientation, Morris Peer Health Educators, and Students Today Leaders Forever. If you have any questions about MCSA, or if you just want to hand-hold for a little bit you can find Hazen churdin’ around campus singin’ songs on any given day. She is ready, willing, and waiting to become your friend. :-)

Evan Vogel is a senior majoring in Political Science and minoring in Philosophy. He is a second year member of MCSA, but that has not stopped him from being very active. He is on the executive committee, Faculty and P&A Affairs Committee, Campus Assembly and is a member of the MSLC. He is very excited to work with the whole of MCSA to help his fellow students, and the whole of the Morris Campus.

My name is Ben Baglio, I'm a political science major and a senior here at UMM. In addition to being a member of the MCSA Executive Committee, I am also a Senator in the All-University Student Senate which represents all of the University of Minnesota campuses. I was born in Palmer, Alaska and grew up primarily in the Pacific Northwest. When I’m not busy on campus I’m usually hanging out with friends or cheering on the Green Bay Packers!

Emily is freshman majoring in Global Business and Communications in hopes of eventually attending the University of Minnesota Law School. In addition to MCSA, Emily is a part of Community Council, International Friends Program, and a member of the golf team. In her spare time she enjoys drinking Caribou Coffee, hunting, and fishing.The Student Center is her favorite place on campus because she loves seeing new faces and ordering a Caramel High Rise from Higbies.