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Student Leadership Council

Meet the Council

All SLC members serve in volunteer positions chosen through an application and interview process. They commit to serving an entire semester and fulfilling assigned office hours according to their position. In addition, they sit on administrative councils, which meet at different times throughout the week.

Student Leadership Council Members

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Kate Timmerman, Director
Kate Timmerman is from Sandy Utah! She is a second-year student at BYU-Idaho, studying Marriage and Family studies. Kate loves BYU-Idaho because of the spirit that is on campus! She is grateful for the opportunities Student Leadership Council has brought for her to communicate with students to gain their perspective and share it with administrators on campus! As the director, Kate leads the Student Leadership Council and directs the Student Leadership Coordination Council, consisting of student directors from other organizations and departments across campus. In her role, she has the privilege to meet with Vice Presidents, and other administrators on campus.

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Ari Guerra, Program Assistant
Ari Guerra is from Pullman, Washington. She is a junior studying History Education. She loves BYU-Idaho and the opportunities the university provides for both spiritual and intellectual growth! What she loves most about SLC is the daily interactions she has with students across campus! As the Program Assistant, Ari has various responsibilities around the office and provides support where needed.
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Hannah Waters, Social Media Coordinator
Hannah Waters is from Idaho Falls, Idaho. She is studying Business management and marketing with a minor in graphic design. She is a sophomore. Hannah loves being a member of SLC and getting involved on campus here at BYUI! She loves that members of SLC and students here are friendly and kind to all. She strives to help students and exemplify Christ. Something that’s amazing to her is the difference that can be made by simply being a good friend, smiling at people, and listening when someone is struggling. It’s really helped her value the relationships she has with her roommates, classmates, and with the Lord. Hannah’s responsibilities include: creating content for Instagram, flyers, Digital Screen Ads, and utilizing marketing tools here at BYUI to promote events!
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Henry “Hank” Christensen, Administrative Councils Coordinator
Hank Christensen is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas studying Healthcare Administration. He loves working on the Student Leadership Council because of the friendships he’s made and the opportunity to be involved with his BYU-I community. Hank works as the Administrative Councils Coordinator; he organizes student volunteers to attend various on-campus councils comprising students, faculty, and campus administration.
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Tai Tumanuvao, Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
Tai Tumanuvao is from Camas, Washington. He is a sophomore studying exercise physiology. Tai’s favorite part of SLC is his coworkers! He said that the best laughs he has had this semester have been with coworkers. As the Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator Tai and his volunteers promote all of the SLC events and activities while promoting disciple leadership opportunities, and the mission of BYU-Idaho.
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Jay Olsen, DLT Coordinator
Jay Olsen is from Waterford, California, he is a sophomore with a Psychology major with a minor in English. He loves the Camaraderie in the SLC that is reflected throughout campus! Jay is responsible for hosting the Thursday Disciple Leader Trainings and assists in the building of it’s curriculum.
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Tyler Torrens, DLC Coordinator
Tyler Torrens is a sophomore from San Jose, California studying Communications with an emphasis on Public Relations. He loves working on the student leadership council because of the fun and inspired environment he feels working on campus at a Church-endorsed school. Tyler works as the disciple leader conference coordinator where he organizes and plans volunteers and students to attend the DLC conference, which is hosted by the SLC every semester.
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Joshuah “Josh” R. Calderon, Involvement Coordinator
Josh R. Calderon is the SLC Involvement Coordinator. He is from Apex, North Carolina. It is his 2nd year at BYU-Idaho, and he is studying Computer Information Technology. Josh enjoys the collaboration and the atmosphere of diligence and joy on the team. He also loves the BYUI mission statement to build disciple leaders. Josh works with Society Presidencies, and he coordinates specialized events to help students connect.

Get Involved with the Student Leadership Council

We would love to have you volunteer with us! The Student Leadership Council is looking for new volunteers every semester! Volunteers help us to host and promote events and activities, promote the mission of BYU-Idaho, and gain hands-on experience in building their own disciple leadership. If you are looking to be more involved on campus and want to feel like you belong, then come volunteer with the SLC!

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Disciple Leader Conference Committee Member
Volunteer committee members help plan, recruit volunteers, and advertise for the upcoming D.L.C.
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Disciple Leader Conference Volunteer
Volunteers will attend planning meetings and training sessions leading up to the Disciple Leader Conference. At the conference, they coordinate the set-up, take-down, welcome guests, and help with the execution of the conference.
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Administrative Council Representative
Volunteers attend various administrative councils throughout campus which are comprised of students, faculty, and administrators. These volunteers represent the student perspective in those meetings, take notes to report back to the Student Leadership Council, and help to develop ideas to assist in the solving of complex campus issues.
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Outreach and Recruitment
Volunteers experience the power of invitation by helping to put up and pass out media such as posters and fliers while talking about opportunities at BYU-Idaho. They exhibit the courage to start conversations to invite students to attend SLC events and activities while promoting the unique culture of BYU-Idaho.
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Social Media Creators
Volunteers use their creative skills and talents to discuss social media strategy, design concepts and create new media to promote the SLC and the mission of BYU-Idaho. Their work is generally displayed on the SLC Instagram and campus TVs.