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OFFICERS

OFFICERS

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PAIGE FOSTER

Governor

University of Memphis
Class of 2024, Finance with a Minor in Business Information Technology
Hometown: Collierville, TN
 
Paige Foster will be serving as the Governor for the 54th General Assembly. This will be her third year at TISL and second year on the Executive Council. Paige previously served as the Deputy Secretary of State at the 52nd General Assembly and the Secretary of State at the 53rd General Assembly.

At the University of Memphis, Paige is a first-generation honors student. She serves as the President of the Student Ambassador Board as well as an Associate Justice and the Secretary of Government Relations for the Student Government Association.

Outside of school, Paige will be participating in an internship with Bass, Berry & Sims in the Spring as a Government Advocacy Consultant along with an internship with International Paper in the Summer as a Financial Analyst. 

Once Paige obtains her bachelor's at the University of Memphis, she plans to further her education and get a master’s degree in business or finance hoping to pursue a future in corporate finance or politics. 

 

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KENDALL ROBERTSON

Secretary of State

East Tennessee State University
Class of 2026, International Affairs Major 
Hometown: Nashville, TN

Kendall Robertson will be serving as the Secretary of State for the TISL 54th General Assembly. This will be her third year working in the Secretary of State office at TISL. In her previous years Kendall has served as a Page and as Deputy Secretary of State. This will be her first year on the Executive Council. At East Tennessee State University, Kendall is part of a Global Citizens Honor Cohort. She is also involved in the ETSU orchestra program and various study abroad programs

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TRENT WHITE

Attorney General

East Tennessee State University
Class of 2025, Political Science Major
Hometown: Erwin, TN

 

Trent is serving as the Attorney General of the Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court for the 54th General Assembly. This will be his second year at TISL and his first year serving on the Executive Council.

At East Tennessee State University, Trent is Secretary of Public Relations for the Student Government Association, President and founder of the Mock Trial team, and Vice President of the Pre-Law Society. 

Outside of college, Trent is an intern at Baker Donelson, an Am Law 200 law firm.  He has also spent time interning in Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger’s office, the Johnson City Chamber of Commerce, and multiple statewide and local political campaigns. 

After graduating from ETSU, Trent plans to attend law school and achieve a successful law practice. From there, the plans on pursuing a career in public service. 

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BRAXTON WESTBROOK

Lt. Governor and Speaker of the Senate

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville

Class of 2024, B.S. in Computer Science conc. Cybersecurity; B.S. in Political Science

Hometown: Johnson City, TN

Braxton will be serving as Lieutenant Governor for the 54th General Assembly. He previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Senate during the 53rd General Assembly, as a Senator during the 52nd General Assembly, and as Lobbyist for Organized Labor during the 50th General Assembly. This will be his fourth year at TISL and his second year on the Executive Council.

At Tennessee Technological University, Braxton serves as the Chief of Staff in the Student Government Association, after having  previously served as Executive Judicial Liaison and as a Senator. He is also the President of the Associated Scholars’ Guild, the Secretary of the Association for Computing Machinery, and a representative on the Tech Honors Council. Braxton has served on many university and student-run committees, including the Administrative Council, Academic Council, the IT Committee, the Curriculum Committee, and others.

Upon graduation, Braxton plans to get his Masters in Computer Science. He then plans to work for the United States Department of Defense.

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ELI TIDWELL

Speaker Pro Tem of the Senate

Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville
Class of 2024, B.S. in Computer Science conc. Data Science; B.S. in Mathematics
Hometown: Spring Hill, TN

Eli will be serving as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Senate for the 54th General Assembly. This will be his third year at TISL and first year serving on the Executive Council. In previous General Assembly Sessions, Eli has served as a Representative for Tennessee Tech’s delegation and as the Deputy Clerk of the Senate.

At Tennessee Tech, Eli serves as the Secretary for Judicial Affairs for his Student Government Association. He has served on many University Committees including, but not limited to, Administrative Council, Information Technology Committee, and University Research Advisory Committee.

Upon graduation, Eli plans to pursue a Master’s in Computer Science. He then plans to work in the United States Intelligence Community.

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AIDEN GRAYBEAL

Speaker of the House

East Tennessee State University

Class of 2025

Political Science/Classics

Northeast State Community College

Class of 2025

Agriculture

Hometown: Johnson City, Tennessee

 

Aiden Graybeal is proud to serve as Speaker of the House of Representatives at TISL 54. He has served in the House as a Representative at the 52nd and 53rd General Assemblies. He is a proud Carlisle recipient and a member of a Best Delegation. This will be his third year at TISL. Aiden anticipates an expansion of the House Clerks and a reform of the placard system, and is excited to address any concerns by members of the House. His door is always open to delegates

 

At East Tennessee State University, Aiden is a member of the Student Government Association as an Associate Justice of the Student Court, a member of Model United Nations at ETSU and President of Agriculture Club at ETSU.

 

Upon graduation, Aiden intends to go to law school and complete an undergraduate degree in agriculture. From there, he intends to enter agriculture and politics, hopefully earning a place in the United States Senate.

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LEVI JONES

Speaker Pro Tem of the House

East Tennessee State University - Johnson City
Class of 2024 - B.S. Political Science with a double minor in Theatre and Communication Studies
Hometown - Soddy Daisy, Tennessee

Levi Jones is serving as the Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives for the 54th General Assembly of the Tennessee Intercollegiate State Legislature. This will be his fourth and final year at TISL, serving as a Representative for the past three years and Head Delegate of ETSU for the last two years.

Outside of TISL, Levi is a member of the Tennessee Legislative Internship Program for the 113th Tennessee General Assembly, the founder of ETSU College Democrats, a three-year leader of the ETSU Preview and Orientation Leader Organization, and a member of the ETSU Honors College.

After graduation, Levi plans to continue his studies in Political Science specifying in domestic affairs. 

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CINDY SOLIS

Lobbying Director

University of Tennessee at Martin 

Class of 2024, Political Science Major with a Minor in Accounting 

Hometown: Shelbyville, TN 

 

Cindy Solis will be serving as the Lobbying Director for the 54th General Assembly. This will be her third year at TISL and her first year serving on the Executive Council. 

 

At the University of Tennessee at Martin, Cindy serves as the President of her TISL delegation. She also serves as a member of the student advisory board for the College of Business and Global Affairs at Martin. Outside of college, Cindy has worked as a Deputy Clerk in Bedford County for 3 years. She is also interning in Nashville during the one-hundred-thirteenth General Assembly this Spring. 

 

Upon graduation, Cindy plans to pursue a career in lobbying. Furthermore, with her education and experience she plans on one day opening a lobbying firm of her own.

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CHANCE HALE

Chief Justice

Tennessee Technological University 
Class of 2025, Finance Major
Hometown: McMinnville, TN

Chance is serving as the Chief Justice of the Tennessee Intercollegiate Supreme Court for the 54th General Assembly. This will be his second year at TISL and his first year serving on the Executive Council and the Supreme Court. 

At Tennessee Tech, Chance is an Associate Justice on the Student Government Association’s Supreme Court and a resident assistant in residential life. Outside of college, he is an aspiring real estate entrepreneur and investor, working towards his affiliate broker license and growing his company. 

After college, Chance plans on building a career in business, law, and politics. He intends to attend law school focusing on international affairs or business law. 

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REBEKAH ALLEN

Communications Director

East Tennessee State University

Class of 2024, History with Minors in Secondary Education and Appalachian Studies

Hometown: Jefferson City, TN

 

Rebekah will be serving as the Communications Director for the 54th General Assembly. This will be her third year at TISL and second year on the Executive Council. Rebekah previously served as a Magistrate at the 52nd General Assembly and the Media Director at the 53rd General Assembly.

At East Tennessee State University, Rebekah is a University Honors student. She works as an Academic Coach and Social Media Manager in the Center for Academic Achievement and serves as an organizer for TEDxETSU. Outside of school, she works as a substitute teacher for Washington County Schools. 

Once she graduates, Rebekah plans to obtain a Master of Library and Information Science degree and work as a researcher and librarian for a public institution.

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MARC HARDIN

Treasurer

Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville

Class of 2025, B.S in Secondary Education – History, with a minor in political science

Hometown: Cookeville, Tennessee

Marc will be serving as the State Treasurer for the 54th general assembly. This will be his 2nd year at TISL and first year serving on the Executive Council. During the 53rd general assembly, Marc severed as Deputy State Treasurer.

 

At Tennessee Tech, Marc has severed as an SGA senator representing the college of education. He also is the chair of the Universities Student Affairs committee, while also being a student member on the current committee. He is also the Treasurer of his TPUSA chapter, and is involved in Kappa Delta Pi, the American federation of teachers, TTU miracle, and various other activities.

 

Upon graduation, Marc plans to pursue a Masters in higher education administration, and a Ph.D in history. He then plans to become a professor of either history or education.

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