Student Government Association (SGA)

Akai Martin is the president of the Central Piedmont Student Government Association for the 2025-26 school year. Akai’s mission is to bring the “community” to community college. That means starting new clubs, hosting more events, listening to you (the students), and staying active and involved around campus. He hopes to see you all spry and ready to engage around campus this year!

Responsibilities 

• serves as chief executive officer of the SGA
• coordinates and oversees committees
• presides over SGA meetings
• serves as an ex-officio member of the Central Piedmont Board of Trustees

Basira Ayazi is honored to serve as the vice president of the SGA for the 2025-26 school year. Basira began taking classes at Central Piedmont in high school and officially became a Central Piedmont student in Fall 2024. She is currently working towards getting her Associate in Science in Biology and credits her enjoyment of her experience to being able to learn from the Central Piedmont community. She is now excited to give back to her fellow students and offer them a similar experience. As vice president, she aims to help students feel supported and encourages engagement on campus, whether that be through joining clubs, attending events, or addressing pressing matters.

Responsibilities 

• assumes the duties of the president if they are unable to fulfill their duties
• assumes the duties delegated to them by the SGA president and SGA advisor
• manages the application, recruitment, and training of other SGA members
• monitors committees

Julia Huff is a second-year student at Central Piedmont majoring in anthropology and history. She is proud to serve as the secretary of SGA for the 2025-26 school year. As secretary, she is responsible for organizing SGA documents, recording agenda information at weekly meetings, and overseeing our membership committee. Julia’s mission is to host monthly events as a recruitment tool for prospective SGA members and to offer information to students interested in learning more about Student Government.

Responsibilities

• creates and maintains permanent records and reports for the SGA
• maintains the record of attendance for all SGA meetings
• prepares and distributes a copy of meeting minutes to all SGA members and advisors

Garrett Palmer is a second-year associate of arts student at Central Piedmont, concentrating in finance and business administration. As treasurer of the SGA, Garrett oversees budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring every dollar brings value to campus life. With a passion for creative engagement and supportive leadership, Garret will work to deliver a vibrant and inclusive student experience.

Responsibilities

• works with Student Life staff to make purchases as needed by the SGA
• works and communicates with clubs/student organizations requesting student fee funds
• keeps and updates SGA financial records
• provides SGA financial reports as necessary

Jay Driver is a dedicated Central Piedmont student, and ever-present energy on our Central Campus. He has been studying Communications with a concentration in Marketing and Public Relations since Summer 2024. As our PIO, it is his sworn duty to ensure that students are well-informed about the happenings on campus. His greater goal is to ensure that students are seen, heard, and have tools for their imminent success, and that students have fun while they are here. He looks forward to using his last year at Central Piedmont to be of service to all students.

Responsibilities

• prepares and releases clear and concise publicity to the clubs, student organizations, and the college community as directed by the SGA members and advisors
• advertises SGA events and initiatives across the college
• presents a unifying message to students that reflects the one college model
• maintains SGA related documents, social media, and websites