Graduate Student Association

The Graduate Student Association (GSA) of the Institute of Fine Arts acts as a liaison between students and administration at the Institute, advocating for student interests and working to create a welcoming community of peers. The GSA holds regular meetings for GSA officers, hosts town halls throughout the academic year to serve as forums for student issues and concerns, and meets regularly with Institute administration and staff. The GSA conducts an orientation meeting and reception for new students at the beginning of the fall semester, organizes many of the Institute’s social events during the academic year, and coordinates with the library to hold the annual library sale.

2025-2026 GSA Executive Board

Co-Presidents

Jessica Lightfoot

Neil Polich

Social Chair

Cordelia Leigh

Library Services Liaison

Claire Charvet

International Student Representative

Fang-I Wu

Alumni Representative

Ciara Colgan

Conservation Center Co-Representative

Natalie Naor

Conservation Center Co-Representative

Jennifer Kim