2013-2014 Term

President: Michael Masi, '14, '16, '18

Michael Masi served as the Judicial Council President from April 1, 2013 to April 1, 2014. As President, he nominated and presided over Parliamentarian Mariana Stanson, Vice President of Elections Dr. Kathryn Peruski, and Vice President of Peer Advocacy Erin O'Brien. While a Notre Dame undergraduate, Michael resided in Siegfried Hall and majored in Political Science (Pre-Med). He would go on to get two Master's Degrees from Notre Dame, the first being in Middle School Education, and the second in Educational Leadership and Administration.

Before assuming his role as Judicial Council President, Michael served on FUEL for the 2010-2011 term, as Student Union Parliamentarian for the 2011-2012 term, and as the Director of the Department of University Affairs and a member of the Junior Class Council for the 2012-2013 term. He was nominated to serve as Judicial Council President by Michael Thomas—his predecessor and the 2012-2013 Judicial Council President—and was confirmed by the Student Senate.

Following a year of service, Michael successfully nominated Dr. Kathryn Peruski as his successor. 

Today, Michael is an Elementary School Principal.

Parliamentarian: Mariana Stanson, '16

On April 3, 2013, Michael Masi successfully nominated Mariana Stanson to serve as the Student Union Parliamentarian. Mariana served as Parliamentarian from April 3, 2013 to April 2, 2014. Noted by Michael in her nomination, Mariana  "served as Student Body President and was exposed to parliamentary procedure in her participation in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls State program" while in high school. Mariana resided in Pasquerilla West Hall and majored in Finance (Cum Laude).

Today, Mariana is a Senior Healthcare Consultant at ZS.

Vice-President of Elections: Dr. Kathryn Peruski, '15

On April 17, 2013, Michael Masi successfully nominated Dr. Kathryn Peruski to serve as the Judicial Council Vice President of Elections. As noted by Michael, Kathryn's prior service on the Election Committee helped her gain "an awareness and understanding of the elections process and regulations." Kathryn served as Vice President of Elections from April 17, 2013 to April 16, 2014. While a Notre Dame undergraduate, Kathryn resided in Pasquerilla East and Farley Hall and majored in Environmental Geosciences. She served as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Notre Dame, then would got on to get a PhD in Environmental Engineering & Sciences from Clemson, hence her title of doctor.

Dr. Kathryn Peruski was nominated to the role of 2014-2015 Judicial Council President by Michael Masi and confirmed by a vote of the Senate.

Today, Kathryn is a Staff Radiochemist at Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Vice-President of Peer Advocacy: Erin O'Brien, '15

On April 17, 2013, Michael Masi successfully nominated Erin O'Brien to serve as the Judicial Council Vice President of Peer Advocacy. Erin served as Vice President of Peer Advocacy from April 17, 2013 to April 16, 2014. Erin served as a Peer Advocate before assuming this position, and was characterized for her gaining of "invaluable experience with the process of Office of Community Standards hearings and conferences." While a Notre Dame undergraduate, Erin resided in Lewis Hall and majored in Mechanical Engineering.

Today, Erin works for the US Military as a Systems Engineering Manager at Bell Flight.