Graduate Student Association

Jasmine Rao, President

Melanie Rao, Vice President (West Chester Campus)

Jayelah Hayes - Vice President (Philadelphia Center)

Oluwatosin Awujoola, Vice President, Online Programs

Hello! I'm Oluwatosin Bukola Awujoola, an international graduate student at West Chester University pursuing a Master of Public Health in Healthcare Management. I earned my MD from Windsor University School of Medicine and have experience in clinical care, teaching, and public health outreach across Nigeria, the Caribbean, and the United States. I am passionate about improving access to quality healthcare and believe firmly in collaboration to build healthier communities. I have volunteered with the American Red Cross and various community initiatives. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, swimming, and spending quality time with my family, especially my two wonderful kids who inspire me daily. I am thrilled to serve as the Vice President of the Graduate Student Association for the online graduate programs. I look forward to working with and advocating for my fellow students' needs and success.

Janice Thompson, Vice President, Graduate Center

My name is Janice Thompson, and I am the Graduate Student Association representative for the Graduate Center. I am a licensed physical therapist who also holds a Masters in Education (Educational Psychology) and a certificate in Paralegal Studies. I have worked in a variety of settings and am passionate about advocating for others. In pursuing an EDD in Higher Education (Policy, Planning and Administration), I hope to engage in creating systems that welcome, inspire and encourage collaboration and facilitate positive change in the world. I am excited to serve such a rich community of learners!