The Presidential Board for Jagathon 2024 is a group of hard-working and compassionate leaders. These 6 incredible women oversee the Jagathon Executive Board with the intent to make an impact on the lives of the children and families at Riley Hospital for Children.
President: Hannah Romero De Gante
First up, the President herself, Hannah! Hannah is a senior and this will be her fourth year in Jagathon! In 2021 she was a Committee Member for the Family Relations Committee, in 2022 she was the Family Events Chair for the Family Relations Committee, and in 2023 she was the Director of High School Dance Marathons. As the President of Jagathon, her role is to oversee the Jagathon organization year-round to make sure Jagathon is successful!
Vice President of External Relations: Emma Bucher
Next up is the Vice President of External Relations, Emma Bucher! Emma is a senior and this will be her fourth year in Jagathon! In 2021 she was the Color Wars Chair on the Recruitment Committee, in 2022 she was the Cause Connection Chair on the Family Relations Committee, and last year she was the Director of Recruitment and Retention. As the Vice President of External Relations, her role is to oversee and lead the External Relations Division and support her directors with Jagathon’s social media accounts, website and blog, external relationships, and Riley families!
Vice President of Finance: Michaela Di Palmo
Next up is the Vice President of Finance, Michaela Di Palmo. Michaela is a senior and this will be her fourth year in Jagathon! In 2021, she was the Fundraising Education Chair for the Fundraising Committee, in 2022 she was the Fundraising Challenges Chair for the Fundraising Committee, and last year she was the Director of Fundraising. As the Vice President of Finance, her role is to lead four individuals in all things finance including tracking revenue and expenses, fundraising strategies, stewardship of donors and members, and mentoring our High School Dance Marathons!
Vice President of Governance: MaKayla Waugh
Up next is the Vice President of Governance, Makayla Waugh. MaKayla is a sophomore, and this will be her second year in Jagathon! In 2023, she was the Director of Corporate Partnerships! As the Vice President of Governance, she will implement research and guide her director in executing diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in recruitment and events throughout the year like Weeks of Welcome, Battleships, Marathon to Miracles, and the Capstone Event in March of 2024! Her role focuses on the implementation of DEI practices into Jagathon as well as researching best practices and ongoing philanthropic trends. She will also amend the Jagathon constitution to aid in the transition from IUPUI Student Foundation to the IUI/IU Student Foundation.
Vice President of Membership: Nicole Cremasco
Up next is the Vice President of Membership, Nicole Cremasco. Nicole is a junior, and this will be her third year in Jagathon! In 2022, she was a committee member on the Entertainment Committee and in 2023 she was the Director of Committee Relations. As the Vice President of Membership, she oversees the four directors within the Membership Division. Her division is responsible for recruiting and retaining members, participants, and student organization partners for Jagathon!
Vice President of Operations: Carolyn Boone
Our last Vice President is Carolyn Boone! Carolyn is a senior and this will be her fourth year in Jagathon! In 2021, she was on the Entertainment Committee, in 2022 she was the Director of Strategic Communications, and last year she was the Director of Hospitality. As the Vice President of Operations, her role is to oversee the Operations Division who plan and execute all major events that Jagathon hosts including Main event, Battleships, and the Jagathon Carnival!
