The 2016-2017 Student Government senior staff was approved by the Senate Wednesday night. “The Daily Reveille” interviewed some of the new staff members about their reasons for applying and what they hope to accomplish. Other positions include chief of staff Drake Boudreaux, senior adviser to the president Devan Richard, senior adviser to the vice president Kat Lantier, as well as executive assistants Eric Pierce and Taylor Wainwright, chief adviser Zach Barnett, director of governmental relations Caroline Bascle, presidential press secretary Jayce Genco, vice presidential press secretary Avery Woodard and director of communications Therese Walker. 
Leah Sanders
Year and major: petroleum engineering sophomore
Senior staff position: deputy chief of staff
Why did you apply? “I was a senator for this year, so I saw how much Student Government can make a difference on campus, and I wanted to make an even bigger impact, so I decided to move to exec.”
Goals for the upcoming year: “In the past, [deputy chief of staff] has been under-utilized, so I want to use my position to expand to the different areas of exec that need a little more attention, because my position has room to grow.”
Jacques Petit
Year and major: political communication and economics junior
Senior staff position: director of policy
Why did you apply? “I think Student Government is the best organization to outreach to students…and by working with [the “Forward” administration] would lead to a year of changing students’ lives.”
Goals for the upcoming year: “My main goal is to make meaningful changes that may not be seen within a year that students are going to use for a while.”
Monturios Howard
Year and major: political science and African American studies senior
Senior staff position: director of policy
Goals for the upcoming year: “Our main goal is to attempt to bridge together different communities at LSU into one coexistence.”
Heather Sullivan
Year and major: geography sophomore
Senior staff position: director of student outreach
Why did you apply? “I’ve seen an increase in my past two years in Student Government, but there’s so much more that could be done. I plan on helping every part in Student Government to make sure that they are reaching out to the departments they’re supposed to reach.”
Goals for the upcoming year: “LSU Student Government puts on a Welcome Week every year, but I’m hoping to team up with Bengal Bound … so everyone knows what’s going on and every single student has an opportunity to be involved.”
Hayden Pizzolato
Year and major: business sophomore
Senior staff position: attorney general
Why did you apply? “When Zack and Lindsey approached me to run for them, I really liked all of their initiatives. I really love Student Government because I feel like it’s the best way to help students and see a change on campus.”
Goals for the upcoming year: “Definitely to see our campaign promises become a reality, and to see everything we said we were going to do come into reality.”