Current GHA Officers

Officer Duties & Responsibilities

The GHA Executive Board officers manage group funds, plan events, update the GHA website, maintain transparent communications with GHA membership, and foster partnership and communication with the Department of History faculty and the UB Graduate Student Association. GHA officers are elected representatives. Elections are held at the end of the spring semester each academic year, and all graduate students in the Department of History is encouraged to run for office. Further information can be found in the GHA Member Standards.

While officers provide guidance for the direction of GHA, all motions concerning event planning, the spending of GHA funds, and representing our community must be passed by a majority vote during GHA meetings.

GHA Officers, 2025-2026

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Alyssa Martin
President
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Crystalina Peterson
Vice President
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Damilola Fagite
Treasurer
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Kevin Kostin
Secretary
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GSA Board of Directors Representatives

The GSA Board of Directors is the elected body that manages and allocates the activity fees paid by all registered graduate students at the university. As a recognized member organization of the GSA, the GHA has the right and obligation to have at least one board member elected by GHA membership at every Board of Directors meeting to maintain good standing.

Board Members, 2025-2026
  • Primary Member: Kevin Kostin
  • First Alternate: Alyssa Martin
  • Second Alternate: Lina Peterson

GHA Department Committee Representatives

GHA members serve on committees within the history department to ensure that graduate student voices are heard in departmental operations. These representatives are elected by popular vote during a membership meeting which meets quorum (ten members).

Committee Representatives, 2025-2026
  • Faculty Committee: Alyssa Martin
  • Speakers Committee: Fernando Jauregui
  • Diversity Committee: Kevin Kostin
  • Graduate Student Council Committee: Jenna Labbie