Student Library Council Board

Originally from Rye, New York, Christian is an Economics major with Music and Theology double minors. He serves as Co-Chair of the council. He joined the SLC because he is passionate about libraries and reading, and think that Georgetown would be better served if students took better advantage of its library resources. Christian also serves as undergraduate Co-Chair of the Honor Council, a senator in GUSA, and chair of the Council of Advisory Boards.

Sarah is currently one of the co-chairs on the Student Library Council Board. She is from New Jersey and expects to graduate in May 2026 with a BA in English and two minors in Spanish and Creative Writing. She first joined the SLC in the spring of her sophomore year, mainly because she likes libraries so much that she hopes to work in one after graduating, so she’s eager to learn by assisting at Lauinger as much as possible. (She’s already enjoyed helping to lead tours of the library for prospective Georgetown students!) Her favorite thing about the library is the incredible number of resources it provides for free—it’s hard to walk a few feet in Lau without having something incredibly useful within view!

Catherine is the Communications Chair for the SLC. She is a sophomore in the SFS studying International Politics. Catherine is from Philadelphia where she works in an independent bookstore. She joined SLC because she grew up loving her local public libraries. You can find her on Lau 3, by the big windows.

Philip Szczechowicz is a sophomore in the McDonough School of Business, double-majoring in Finance and Operations & Analytics. As treasurer of the Student Library Council, he manages the SLC budget and brings a student perspective from his work at LAU. His favorite feature of the library is that patrons can borrow equipment for free. Outside he is a Member Service Representative at GUASFCU, tutors with FGI, a mentor for BUILD, a part of PwC Smart Start, and in GSP.

Hi, I’m Reeba, a first-year English MA student (’27) from Brooklyn, New York. I joined SLC as the corresponding secretary because bridging gaps between the library and students is important. My favorite library feature is Interlibrary Loan for its amazing research access, and I use it all the time! I also serve as GradGov’s deputy chief of staff, where I help support student initiatives and work to strengthen access to community connections.

Basia is a freshman in the SFS planning to major in International Economics, and she’s originally from New York City. She serves as the Membership Secretary on the Student Library Council. She joined because she values libraries as open, inclusive spaces that make knowledge more widely accessible. Her favorite place to work is the second floor of Lau since its bright, collaborative space make studying feel less solitary. She also enjoys exploring the quieter, more hidden corners of the Georgetown library system, including Riggs and the Bioethics Library. One of her favorite features of the libraries is the team of subject-specialist librarians because they are both incredibly knowledgeable and supportive. Outside the SLC, Basia enjoys audiobooks and writing for The Georgetown Voice.

Major: Nursing. Expected to graduate: 2029. Hometown: Duluth, MN. Current role for SLC: Vice Chair for the Freshman Class. Why I joined SLC: I deeply enjoy going to the library and I was interested in improving the opportunities open to Georgetown students to better our experiences in the library. Favorite spot in Georgetown library: Lau 2 as I love the social aspect of the floor so I can be with my friends while I study!

Sarah Brannigan is a sophomore at the McDonough School of Business from the Bronx, New York. She plans to study Finance and Accounting with a minor in Entrepreneurship. She serves as Vice Chair of the sophomore class on the Student Library Council. She decided to pursue this role because of her love for reading and her desire to give back to the Georgetown community. In her free time, Sarah enjoys golfing, writing, and exploring new restaurants.

I’m pursuing a math major in the college, Class of 2027, from Manhattan and serve as Vice Chair of the Junior Class. I decided to join the SLC because I have a deep appreciation for books and learning. I help plan events to help the Georgetown community engage with library resources. My favorite spot is Lau 5 cubicles. I’m here to represent the junior class, so please reach out if there’s anything you'd like me to advocate for or represent!

I am in my second year of the Executive MBA program within the McDonough School of Business, graduating in May 2026. My hometown is Midland, Texas and I am serving on the board of the Student Library Council as one of the Graduate Student Advisors. My decision to be on the board is to promote and be an advocate for the library to the business students at Georgetown, specifically those in the graduate programs. At Georgetown, I am also a member of the Black MBA Association, the Georgetown Wine Society, and the Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital Club.

Jac Rusher is a first year English master's student. Expected to graduate in 2027, they have an interest in literature and philosophy in the Victorian period. Jac grew up in San Diego, California, but spent that last four years in Northern California getting their BA in English at UC Davis. As an English major, all they do is spend time at the library and can be found losing their mind in a private study room or roaming the stacks. Jac believes that the library is an extremely valuable resource for all students and wants to raise awareness for all the fun stuff the library has to offer! Their favorite feature in the Georgetown library system is simple but invaluable: interlibrary loan.