SGA Branch Leaders 2024-2025

 

Executive Branch

 

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Zayla Bryant
Student Body President & University Student Trustee

Zayla Bryant is a third- year business administration scholar hailing from Atlanta, GA. She currently serves as the 54th Student Senate President for the 2024-2025 Academic year at Florida A&M University. Bryant has previously served in the 52nd and 53rd Student Senate. She served in the Elections and Appointments committee where she carried out confirmations of members of SGA, revised election codes, oversaw elections, and assisted with voter awareness efforts. During her sophomore year, she was also tasked as being a member of the acting Electoral Commission for the 2024 Miss FAMU elections. She concluded her sophomore year term with her committee being acknowledged as the Committee of the Year.
Alongside her duties and responsibilities within the Student Government Association, Bryant is heavily involved on campus. Zayla is a Spring 2024 initiate of the REAL Beta Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. She is also a Freshman Year Experience Peer Mentor serving in the Office of Freshman Studies. She currently serves as the 2023- 2024 Miss Black for the Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, and she holds membership in Atlanta Club and FAMU College Democrats. Zayla has always made it a point to do meaningful work with long lasting impact. She looks forward to leading in this academic year with resilience, discernment, and efficacy.
 

Email: zayla1.bryant@famu.edu | sga.president@famu.edu

Term: May 2025- May 2026

 

 


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Kennedy Williams
Student Body Vice President

Kennedy Williams is a junior History Pre-Law scholar from West Palm Beach, Florida. She currently serves as the Student Body Vice President for the 2025–2026 academic year at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University. Passionate about advocacy and student development, Kennedy is committed to ensuring students feel represented, supported, and empowered during their time on campus.

Kennedy’s student leadership journey began when she was elected Freshman Senator during the 53rd Student Senate, where she was honored as Freshman Senator of the Year and served as Chairwoman of the Freshman Caucus. She continued her service as a Sophomore Senator in the 54th Student Senate. Throughout her tenure, Kennedy authored and passed legislation focused on diversity, mental health, and institutional reform, including a policy that grants students two excused mental health days per semester. As Chairwoman of the Election Reform Committee, she led efforts to strengthen transparency and voter engagement on campus.

Outside of student government, Kennedy is highly involved in university life. She is the Founder and President of the South Florida United Club, Political Activism Chair and Elder for SISTUHS, Incorporated, and a proud member of the FAMU Concert Choir and FAMU Connection. She also is a member of Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity International.

Kennedy broadened her academic and professional experience through a study abroad internship in London with the Centers for Education Abroad, where she gained a global perspective on historical research and professional etiquette. She also interned with the Meek-Eaton Black Archives, creating youth outreach initiatives to connect local schools with the legacy of HBCUs.

Kennedy is on track to graduate in December 2027 with a Bachelor of Arts in History and minors in Pre-Law and Vocal Performance. She has maintained a 3.5 GPA and has consistently earned a place on the Dean’s List. Her favorite scripture, 2 Timothy 1:7, inspires her purpose-driven leadership: *“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”

Email: Kennedy7.Williams@famu.edu | sga.vicepresident@famu.edu

Term: May 2025- May 2026

Legislative Branch

 

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Nikiyah Brown
55th Student Senate President

Nikiyah Alana Brown, a rising fourth - year Psychology scholar minoring in Criminal Justice from the syrup city, Cairo, GA and strikingly serve as the 55th Student Senate President for the 2025-2026 academic year! "God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved; God will help her when morning dawns."

Email: nikiyah2.brown@famu.edu

Term: May 2025 - May 2026

 

 

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Tamya Braclet@famu.edu
55th Student Senate Pro-Tempore

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Email: tamya1.braclet@famu.edu | sga.senatepresidentp@famu.edu

Term: May 2025 - May 2026

 

 

Judicial Branch

 

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Jaylen Butler
Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court

As a fourth-year Supply Chain Management major from Orlando, FL, Jaylen Butler is honored to serve as Chief Justice for the 2024-2025 academic year. Following in the footsteps of his parents, both proud alumni of Florida A&M University, Jaylen is deeply committed to upholding the values and traditions of our esteemed institution.

Prior to his current role, Jaylen gained valuable experience and insight serving as an Associate Justice, which has prepared him to lead with fairness, integrity, and dedication. He is excited to represent the student body and work tirelessly to ensure that every voice is heard and respected within our university community.

Jaylen's goal as Chief Justice is to foster a just and inclusive environment, promoting transparency and accountability in all student government affairs. He looks forward to collaborating with his peers and university officials to make a positive impact and continue the legacy of excellence at FAMU.

Email: jaylen1.butler@famu.edu | sga.chiefjustice@famu.edu

Term: May 2025 - May 2026

 

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Associate Chief Justice of the Student Supreme Court

 
Shirley Chisholm, "Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth."