Zarra Elias, Senior President

Zarra is currently a third year law student at the University of Florida Levin College of Law and a Summa Cum Laude graduate of the University of South Florida, where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Criminology.  Zarra was born in Manila, Philippines and lived eight years in Hong Kong before moving to the United States in 2002.  She speaks four languages:  Tagalog, Cantonese, Mandarin, and English.  Zarra is very much involved with student organizations in the law school, having memberships in Florida Journal of International Law, International Law Society, and Phi Alpha Delta.  She also currently serves as the Managing Editor of the Journal of Technology Law and Policy.  One of Zarra’s goals is to become a Certified Mediator before graduating from law school.  She will have the opportunity to do so, as she will take part in the law school’s Mediation Clinic in Fall 2009.

Jennifer Leitner, Junior President

Prior to coming to the University of Florida Levin College of law, Jennifer Leitner graduated from University of South Florida with her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science focused in political science, psychology and criminology.  While attending school, she was employed as a legal assistant to a solo practitioner who specialized in family law firm.  Jennifer is also part of the Ambassador team at the law school and volunteers at the local legal services center.  Two of her long term goals are to become a mediator and eventually work in the judicial aspect of the law.  

Chase Wiley, Vice-President

Chase Wiley achieved his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Florida and is now pursing his Juris Doctorate at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.  Chase was drawn to the legal profession by the allure of being able to affect positive social change— an end he believes can be attained through dispute resolution.  A native of Florida, Chase makes time to enjoy fishing, sailing and other outdoor adventures.

Anushree Nakkan, Secretary

Anushree Nakkana has a BA Magna Cum Laude in Anthropology and a minor in African Studies from University of Florida where she is currently finishing up her first year in Law School at Levin College of Law. She has been involved in both community service (Gators for Asha) and social organizations (SAASA, ISA), having a leadership role in both during her undergraduate career. She is especially interested in legal issues in the international community including commercial arbitration and mediation. Her interests include writing, reading, traveling, trying new cuisine, and volleyball.

Sara Hall, Treasurer

Sara Hall is a rising 2L at the University of Florida Levin  College of Law. She has just completed a Masters in Mass Communication at the University of Florida and hopes to become a corporate tax attorney.

Lourdes Cortizo, Membership Chair

Lourdes Cortizo graduated with Honors from Florida International University (FIU) and its Honors College in 2007.  Upon graduation, she was given and took advantage of the opportunity to intern for Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen in Miami, Florida.  Meanwhile, she also took a position with FIU's School of Criminal Justice, Public Administration and Social Work and Kaplan Test Prep, Inc.  In August of 2008, Lourdes began her legal education at University of Florida's Levin College of Law and hopes to continue using the strategies she has learned in her career and political experience towards her legal education and profession

Zane Altman, Publications Chair

Zane is from Miami, Florida, and Boulder, Colorado. After writing a master's thesis on the lack of social service usage by religious minorities, Zane realized that our legal system desperately needs more access points.  Hence, Zane’s natural next step was a law degree and skills in alternative dispute resolution.  

Sasha Funk, Events Chair

Sasha Funk, a first year law student at UF’s Levin College of Law, graduated from FSU with a B.S. in International Relations.  Sasha has worked as a paralegal, gaining drafting and trial preparation experience, and as a legal marketing specialist for various law firms.  She currently serves on a Florida Bar Grievance Committee.