2022-2023 CAS Student Government Leaders

Leilani Hopkins, is a nursing major, a  5th Generation Washingtonian, and a product of the DC Public School system. Before graduating from McKinley Technology High School she was very active at school. She served as the President of not only the student body but also the class of 2020, where she worked hard to improve her class’ school experience. Additionally, she was proud to serve as the captain of the girls’ softball team where she played 3rd base since freshman year.  In addition to her leadership roles at school, she was also a member of the Robotics team, Recycling club, The Gay Straight Alliance (GSA), and Theater Club. In addition, she was also a member of the D.C. Youth Orchestra Program (DCYOP) from the age of six until she graduated high school, playing the violin and viola. Before transferring to Trinity, she was a Senator at large for her previous college student body. 

Outside of school, Leilani worked in the nursing unit at Howard University Hospital for three years, gaining experience and exposure and further fueling the fire that burns inside her to become a nurse and researcher.   She loves kids and hates to see them hurting and in pain, and the best way to help them was by becoming a nurse. In the meantime, she has worked with DC Parks & Recreation (DPR) for the past two years as a Roving leader going to locations around the city and taking activities to the children. 

Ammi Cabrera was born in Ciudad Juarez in Mexico. She is currently a Senior, majoring in English, and minoring in Africana and Religious studies. She is hoping to go into law school afterward to pursue a career as an immigration lawyer. Currently, she is part of the soccer team as  #16. Her goal as CAA President is to be able to support and connect club leaders on campus. She is an advocate for DACA rights. She also loves watching movies, reading books, and taking naps. She also loves taking care of her plants. Her favorite Starbucks drink is the dragon drink.

Born and raised in Jamaica, Annissa migrated to the United States with her sisters when she was 15. She is a first-generation college student that is determined to be a successful young woman in the sustainable development field and a role model for other young ladies, especially her sisters. Currently, she is a senior at Trinity, double-majoring in Business Administration and Psychology with a concentration in Global Business/Sustainable Development and Developmental Psychology. Also, she is the president of the Commuter Student Association(CSA), one of the founders and V.P. of the Sustainable Initiatives Club (SIC)) and the secretary of the Business and Economics Club. With her acquired knowledge, Annissa’s goal is to preserve the Earth for future generations by inflicting the necessary changes needed.

Jamileth Mendez is a senior at Trinity, where she is majoring in Business Administration with a concentration in Global Business while double minoring in both Early Childhood Education and Environmental Justice. She was born in Washington, D.C., but raised in Prince George’s, Maryland. She is a first-generation Mexican American student. Although she is a full-time student, she serves as the club President for the “Business and Economics Club,” Vice President for the “Commuter Student Association,” social media director for “The Sustainability Initiatives Club,” and works as a writing tutor at the Writing Center. During her free time, she likes to go on walks, visit places, paint, and spend time with her family. She also loves her daily French vanilla iced coffee. Her ultimate goal is to serve as a role model for her siblings and other family members. More specifically,” anything is possible to do in life!”

Karen was born and raised in Washington, D.C. She is a Senior at Trinity Washington University double majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. She is the president of the senior gold class. As a Sophomore in High School, she became a student ambassador which opened a door of interest in politics and foreign policy. In her senior year of High School, she decided she would pursue a degree that would teach her more about the political system in the United States. Karen’s struggles at the beginning of her college career did not stop or discourage her but developed her determination to succeed and achieve her goals. In her spare time, Karen is the President of the new Sustainability Initiatives Club at Trinity.

Deborah Delcid is a current senior at Trinity Washington University, double majoring in political science and international relations. Over the years, she has tapped a strong passion for advocacy. Deborah has participated in the Trinity fellowship at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, received a research grant through Trinity Global Leadership Initiative, and is a member of Trinity’s Sustainable Initiatives Club. Her experiences have inspired her to pursue a career in the policy field where she will continue to serve her community.

Michelle was born in San Miguel, El Salvador. Michelle is pursuing a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice at Trinity Washington University. She is an aspiring lawyer who wants to help her community have a better quality of life. As a DMV youth leader, Michelle has served the immigrant movement through grassroots organizing. She is a current fellow at PoderLatinx. On campus, Michelle founded Trinity  Women in Law to help her Trinity sisters through their journey in pursuing the legal field. Outside of school, she loves listening to Bad Bunny, dancing, and animals. Additionally, she will help improve all aspects of campus life by planning events that place inclusion and enriched college experiences at the forefront. Michelle is committed to making Trinity a student lead campus.

Originally from Nigeria and having spent 14 years of her life there, Oluwatobiloba (Tobi) Ayodeji is fluent in both English and her native language; Yoruba. She majors in psychology with a particular interest in industrial psychology. She is the psychology club president and the vice president of the class of 2024. She also spent her 2022 summer serving as a Cunneen fellow at the Latin American Youth Center. She has very few hobbies but they are mind-calming and some of them include: swimming, crocheting, baking, and cooking. In addition to these, she loves to stay home in solitude and watch crime shows, or period dramas. While she is not restricted to just one music genre, if she had to choose, her favorite music genre would be classical music because of how soothing it is. She also loves two types of foods which are: Italian and African food because she loves pasta and its versatility, and African food because it is what she grew up eating.

Christy Ramos is originally from Maryland and a freshman at Trinity Washington University. She is majoring in elementary education and aspires to be a teacher for second graders. Christy is the acting president of the freshman class. Christy likes to sing and dance in her free time as well as do her makeup. Christy’s favorite color is purple and lavender.

Jamilehy is a freshman majoring in business at Trinity Washington University. Jamilehy’s nickname is Jam since her name tends to be difficult for people to pronounce. Although Jam was raised in Maryland, she was born in New Jersey—Newark. Just like Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, and Shaquille O’Neal. Both of Jamilehy’s parents are from El Salvador, so that makes her a full Salvadoran. Jam and her twin sister are the first members of their family to attend college. Jam says that she finds happiness when she is singing and dancing in her free time. Her favorite colors are pink and black.