Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (S.A.A.C.)


The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) represents the Division III student-athlete voice in the Division III governance structure here at Gwynedd Mercy University and on a national level by reviewing legislation; identifying significant student-athlete issues; implementing national student-athlete based initiatives; encouraging community outreach; and enhancing Division III student-athlete involvement in and understanding of Division III in general. The SAAC is also the committee that is primarily responsible for maintaining and coordinating the division's nationwide partnership with Special Olympics.

COMMUNITY SERVICE QUESTIONNAIRE - This form is to be completed in connection with an upcoming or recently completed community service project. Please answer all questions with as much detail as possible. In addition to this form, please email our Director of Athletic Communications, Greg Gornick (gornick.g1@gmercyu.edu) any related pictures and quotes. *Keep in mind...If you would like the release about your project to help attendance and raise funds it is better to fill out the form prior to the event so that the prepared release can help you accomplish your goals. If you would like your release to just summarize the event then it can be completed after your project has taken place.

2026-2027 SAAC Officers:
President - Brayden Scott (Baseball)
Vice Presidents - Zoe Davis (Women's Soccer),  Ethan Zimmerman (Men's Soccer)
Secretary/Social Media - Fanta Dukuly (Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field)
Treasurers - Brynn Crooks (Women's Volleyball), Evelyn Yun (Women's Cross Country)
Conference Representatives - Emma Hastings (Women's Volleyball/Women's Lacrosse), Caleb Kane (Men's Soccer), Gavin Rice (Men's Track and Field), Nikki Williams (Field Hockey/Women's Lacrosse),

2025-2026 SAAC Representatives:
Baseball - Casey Fletcher, Brayden Scott
Men's Basketball – TBA
Women's Basketball – Kailyn Bell
Cross Country – Jake Killen, Evelyn Yun
Field Hockey – Nikki Williams
Men's Lacrosse – Ethan Galvan, Edson Robles
Women's Lacrosse – Emma Hastings, Rebecca Gordon
Men's Soccer – Jamar Gauda, Caleb Kane, Ethan Zimmerman 
Women's Soccer – LaNya Bracero, Zoe Davis, Paige Fienman
Softball – Maya Hellyer, Ashlyn Merz
Track & Field – Conner Brennan, Fanta Dukuly, Gavin Rice 
Women's Volleyball – Brynn Crooks, Marley Robbins
Men's Volleyball - Broderick Ehrenfeld, Mark Kimo Villejo

Staff Contact:
Branden Soubik '24, '25
soubik.b@gmercyu.edu
215-646-7300 x21324


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