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SUOC runs on leaders! You may be thinking- ‘Wait, I’ve already read that on the Becoming a Leader Page!’ and you’d be right! But SUOC doesn’t run solely on trip leaders!
SUOC has a whole slew of different leadership positions for which members can run!
When you think of the people who run every single aspect of the club, you’re thinking of Executive Council; our President, Vice President, Treasurer, DEIA Chair, Secretary, and our Equipment Room Chair- they make up ‘Exec’.
Then of course, our trip leaders themselves, who lead and run trips for the activities they can, and the Activity Chairs, who spearhead everything related to their activity and give new leaders their leaderships!
Or maybe you’re wondering who types out our websites (fourth wall break hehe) and who runs our social media; Those people would be our Members at Large.
Many SUOC Leaders hold leaderships in several groups mentioned above, so this place is the one-stop-shop to find out a bit more if you’re curious about someone who is leading your trip!
There are many different kinds of leaders in SUOC, and this page is dedicated to all of our current and official ones!
E-Board
Emma Covey
President
(she/her)
Graduating: 2026
From: New York City
Club Leadership Involvement:
Current: President 2025-2026
Mountain biking chair 2025-2026
Trip Leadership(s):
Mountain Biking!
Bio:
Hi! My name is Emma, and I love all things outdoors! Recently, I’ve been biking, climbing, and caving. I am so excited to get to be SUOC president this year. SUOC has showed me that there’s so much living to do! Say yes to everything what you thought you never would, and get outside! Hope to see you at the meetings 🙂
Josie Smith
Vice President
(She/Her)
Graduating: 2027
From: Bridgeport, Conneticut
Club Leadership Involvement:
Current: Vice President 2025-2026
Assistant Eroom Chair 2024-2025
Trip Leadership(s):
1 Backpacking Ghostlead, 1 Backcountry Skiing Ghostlead (no leadership yet lol)
Bio:
I love doing rad stuff outside with friends. I’m a skier, hiker, biker, sometimes a climber, and a yoga instructor. I try to live by the motto: “you can do hard things.” If you can’t reach me, I’m probably on a mountain.
Sofia Self
Treasurer
(she/they)
Graduating: 2027
From: Dover, New Hampshire
Club Leadership Involvement:
Treasurer 2025-2026, & Publicity Chair 2024-2025
Bio:
Hi! I’m Sofia-I’m an avid paddler and caver! I grew up outside and I’ve been there ever since!! SUOC is my home away from home and I can’t wait to continue to serve this wonderful community.
Diya Bardwell
DEIA Chair
(she/they)
Graduating: 2026
From: Washington, D.C.
Club Leadership Involvement:
DEIA Chair 2024-2025
Bio:
Hey! My name is Diya and I am currently serving as the DEIA Chair. This is my second year in SUOC and my goal for this year is to go on at least one trip for every activity! Although I am excited to try everything, my favorite activities include backpacking, caving and climbing. As DEIA chair, I am working to make sure that everyone has the opportunity to participate in our trips. I am excited to work with chairs, leaders, and the club as a whole to advance DEIA initiatives!
Orly Zuckerman
Secretary
(They/Them)
Graduating: 2027
From: Northbrook, IL
Club Leadership Involvement:
Secretary 2025-2026, Webmaster 2024-2025
Trip Leadership(s):
Horizontal Caving
Bio:
Howdy!! I’m Orly, the current Secretary of SUOC! When I’m not writing meeting notes, you will probably find me in a tree on the quad, drawing, climbing, caving, or animating! I have been in the outdoors for as long as I can remember, and I want to be outside for as long as I can be! If you want to join SUOC but are nervous to do so, please reach out to me!!! 😀
Ben Zangas
E-Room Chair
(He/Him)
Graduating: 2027
From: Cleveland, Ohio
Club Leadership Involvement:
E-room chair 2025-2026
Trip Leadership(s):
Backpacking and climbing
Bio: What’s up! I’m Ben, a SU sophomore and the current e-room chair! I love hiking, climbing, biking and all sorts of fun—types 1, 2 and even 3. Other things I enjoy include chilling, kicking back and taking it easy. If you like these things, catch me at the e-room!
Members at Large
Sylvia Prehmus
First Aid Chair
(She/Her)
Graduating: 2028
From: Littleton, Colorado
Club Leadership Involvement:
First Aid Chair 2025-2026
Bio:
Sylvia is a green penguin. When she is not under or above ground she is a grad student in chemistry and likes painting, knitting, and Formula One. Her natural habitat is Jahn Lab or occasionally out looking for other bird species along Onondaga Lake.
Lavi Hammel
(He/Him)
Graduating: 2027
From: Riverwoods, Illinois
Club Leadership Involvement:
Assistant Eroom Chair 2025-2026
Trip Leadership(s):
Bio:
Hey y’all, I’m Lavi! You can catch me backpacking, caving, or leading whatever random SUOC community event I can think of. I think that the trips are the most important part about SUOC (behind the people, of course), and I always want to get outside & try something new!
Mia Feinberg
Webmaster
(She/her)
Graduating: 2028
From: Highland Park, Illinois
Club Leadership Involvement:
Webmaster 2025-2026
Trip Leadership(s):
Bio:
Hi I’m Mia! I’m a sophomore at Syracuse majoring in illustration! I love backpacking, hiking, backcountry skiing, and hanging out with cool people
Owen Sailus
Budget Chair
(he/him)
Graduating: 2027
From: Newark Valley, New York
Club Leadership Involvement:
Budget Chair 2025-2026
Trip Leadership(s):
Caving
Bio:
Owen is a rising junior in chemical engineering here at Syracuse University. His first experience with the outdoors was backpacking and hiking with his family when he was small. Now Owen is either underground, on the water, doing work, or hanging with suoc!