Meet the E-Board

Your GMU College Republican Executive Board Members are:

CRAmanda Johnson, Chairman - Amanda is a sophomore at Mason studying English and the Renaissance.  Amanda has been involved in politics since the age of 5 and has worked in the Virginia House of Delegates since 2004. Amanda isn’t content unless she is campaigning, at a political event, or fighting for constitutional rights. When she’s not studying or doing something “CR” related, you’re most likely to find her at Fenwick Library in the Mason stacks looking for something new to study. Amanda hopes to get her Ph.D. in Shakespeare and Renaissance studies and teach at a master level.  You can reach her at  ajohnsr@gmu.edu

Josh St. Louis, 1st Vice Chairman - Josh is a Junior at Mason, majoring in Government and International Politics, with a concentration in American Politics. He is also pursuing a minor in  Administration of Justice. While his father was serving in the Army, Josh was born in Frankfurt, Germany, and grew up in Arlington, VA.  He is also very involved with the GMU Catholic Campus Ministry, serving as an Eucharistic Minister and a member of the Bellarmine Board.  Aside from his duties as 1st Vice Chairman, he serves the Republican Party by being the 8th District College Republican Representative, a member on the RPV’s New Media Committee and as a blogger for Red NoVa and for the CRFV. After Mason, he hopes to go to law school. He can reached at jstloui1@gmu.edu or found on twitter at twitter.com/joshstlouis

Lauren Fusaro, 2nd Vice Chairman – Lauren Fusaro is a Sophomore at George Mason seeking a Bachelor of Music in Music Education with emphasis on violin study.  Lauren is from New York and has worked on various campaigns and worked with organizations such as Suffolk County Young Republicans in her hometown in effort to keep the conservative movement alive.  Lauren enjoys grassroots activism and has attended many rallies and tea parties across New York City.  Aside from campaigning both in New York and Virginia, Lauren also plays in the George Mason University Symphony and Chamber orchestra, various chamber ensembles and teaches violin.  Lauren looks forward to a very productive year for both GMU College Republicans and all of the campaigning for a successful 2009 election season in Virginia. She can be reached at lfusaro@gmu.edu

Secretary- [Vacant]

treyRodger “Trey” Easton, Treasurer -

Trey Easton is an economics major in the first semester of his junior year here at Mason. As tresurer for GMUCR, his first priority is to safeguard and enhance the club’s financial viability and, secondly, to procure funding for current and future events. Trey was a general member of CR for a year before applying for appointment to the E-board, during which time he was honored to serve the McCain campain as well as other local candidates. Trey ultimately wishes to continue his involvement in politics throughout his career, which he hopes will come in the field of economic policy analysis at the Heritage Foundation. GMUCR is very close to Trey’s heart, he is proud to represent its members on the E-board and looks to every meeting with anticipation. He wishes his fellow E-board members and general club members the best and invites everyone involved to continue their participation and help to expand the best organization on campus! He can be reached at reaston1@gmu.edu

Non-Voting Members/Appointments to local Committees

Kyle McDaniel, Fairfax County GOP Representative-

Kyle McDaniel is a Public Administration major graduating in May.  Originally from Mississippi, he moved to Fairfax County 5 years ago.  He has been actively involved in politics since 13; in both constituent service and campaign capacities.  At age 18, he was named field coordinator for a state-wide primary campaign in Mississippi.  He has served the GMU CRs in the past as Director of Development.  He ran a successful school board race during the 2009 Virginia elections and defeated the democratic opponent in the County’s most liberal district.  He is currently the Deputy Campaign Manager for Steve Hunt for State Senate.  Aside from political service, Kyle serves the people of Fairfax County as a representative on the Advisory Social Services Board, and the Consolidated Community Funding Advisory Committee.  He is also the Treasurer of the Randolph-Macon Academy Alumni Association Board of Directors.  Kyle will remain at GMU for a Masters of Public Administration degree with a concentration in Public and Non-Profit Finance, and a PhD in Political Science before moving on to Law School.  Kyle’s goal as FCRC liaison is to ensure that GMU CRs are given a voice in the County Committee and that all opportunities to get involved in county campaigns are capitalized on by CR members. He can be reached at robertkmcdaniel@gmail.com



State and National Leadership:

11th District College Republican Representative: David Skiles college@Va11GOP.org

College Republican Federation of Virginia Chairwoman: Lena Morril

College Republican National Committee Chairman: Zach Howell zhowell@crnc.org