Student Organization Directory
Student Organizations Registered in 2025-26
Arab Club
President: Judy Al Trabulsi, altrabulsi517@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Noor Al Huda Al Ibrahim, alibrahim280@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Nabil Atamni, atamni732@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Tina Lerch, lerch747@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Asthma Alsulaiman, alsulaiman246@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Basma Akhdar, akhdar984@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Rhennystella Raphael, raphael947@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Nickolas Neibauer, nneibauer@fus.edu
Arab Club is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the rich tapestry of Arab culture. Our mission is to provide a platform for individuals to explore, appreciate, and share the diverse traditions, history, language, and customs that define Arab heritage.
Christian Fellowship
President: Kisakyake Mwandenga, mwandenga990@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Vitória Gomes Araújo, gomesaraujo951@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Emily Blonsky, blonsky279@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Jasmin Rocha Jotter, rochajotter090@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Marcus Pyka, mpyka@fus.edu
The Christian Fellowship Club at Franklin University Switzerland seeks to be a welcoming community that grows together in faith, friendship, and purpose. We aim to provide a supportive space where students can ask questions, share learnings, and engage in meaningful conversations about life and Scripture. Through fellowship, prayer, and dialogue, we encourage one another to live out our faith with authenticity and love.
Franklin Alpine Club
Head Goat: Isabella Smith, smith552@student.fus.edu
Papa Goat: Sawyer Villanueva, villanueva499@student.fus.edu
Billy Goat: Maggie Ast, ast265@student.fus.edu
Baby Goat: Sam Feeney, gerolmo187@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Silvia Piccinelli, spiccinelli@fus.edu
The Franklin Alpine Club works to make enjoying the beautiful nature around our campus more accessible. The FAC builds community through providing opportunities. resources, and gear.
Franklin Business and Finance Club
President and Founder: Denzel Louis, louis523@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Noah Savoie, savoie548@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Davin Louis, louis567@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Cheyenne Ramsey, ramsey843@student.fus.edu
Advisor: David Suleiman, dsuleiman@fus.edu
The Franklin Business Club allows Franklin students to get ahead of the competition. We aim to utilize our network of friends, family, and alumni to connect with industry professionals to enhance our knowledge, allowing for a more beneficial approach to running the club. We will also work on case studies, simulations, and run mock interviews to allow for practical experience within the business world, specifically one’s desired industry. Beginning in Fall 2025, the club will also collaborate with USI's investment fund, Edelweiss Capital. In doing so, we will learn the fundamentals of equity research, understanding current market conditions, and financial modelling.
Franklin Forum
President: Mael Metis, metis685@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Jesse Fioranelli Jr., fioranelli469@student.fus.edu
Treasurer: Qiwen Lin, lin437@student.fus.edu
Marking Lead: Sophie Rosenstock, rosenstock608@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Elisa Volpi, evlopi@fus.edu
At the Franklin Forum, our mission is to foster intellectual and respectful debate pertaining to the most pressing political issues of the past, present, and future. In achieving this, we promote an inclusive environment for every student to become tomorrow's leaders.
Latin Club
President: Ashley Arthur, arthur681@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Clementine De Lussac, delussac222@student.fus.edu
Secretary: Lya Dell'Acqua, dellacqua449@student.fus.edu
Treasurer: Rebeca Silva, silvasucilla022@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Hrisanta Trebici-Marin, htrebicimarin@fus.edu
Our mission is to celebrate and share the richness of Latin American culture through language, traditions, food, music, and community. We aim to create an inclusive space where students can connect, learn, and engage in cross cultural exchange while fostering pride in our diverse heritage.
Latin Dance Club
President and Main Instructor: Liah Garron Fournier, homework.6235@gmail.com
Instructing Assistant: Travis Minor, TravisCMinor@gmail.com
Master of Twirls: Eleanor Mcdermott, mcdermott089@student.fus.edu
CEO of Movement: Kieran Peterman, peterman092@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu
Our mission at the Latin Dance Club is to help students connect with their roots, embrace different styles of dance, and learn to express themselves through movement. Regardless of one's level of expertise this will always be a place to enjoy yourself freely without judgement. What is most important to us is that students are happy learning and they have fun while staying active.
Naman'ny Boky Mamiko
Board Member: Julianna Rosenbaum, rosenbaum390@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Laura Lebmeier, lebmeier826@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Clementine de Lussac, delussac222@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Aiyah Morsy, morsy452@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Rossana Galli, rgalli@fus.edu
Naman’ny Boky Mamiko’s mission is to provide support through volunteerism and funding to the Swiss NGO Boky Mamiko in alignment with their goal of increasing quality education in rural Madagascar. The NGO works towards its goal through the creation and provision of books and learning materials to rural schools, scholarships for Malagasy high school and university students, employment of local teachers and librarians, teacher training, volunteer teaching, environmental education, as well as health and nutrition care. The NGO also promotes academic research in line with these aims.
Rethinking Economics
President: Magi Lynch, lynch953@student.fus.edu
Co-Vice President: James Benini, benini011@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Jan Padola, podola178@student.fus.edu
Board Member: Asthma Alsulaiman, alsulaiman246@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Vera Dianova, vdianova@fus.edu
Rethinking Economics is an organization across Switzerland. Franklin University Switzerland's chapter is to educate students on the current economic status, network with other young business professionals, and bring together a community of people who are eager to learn about international affairs. In addition, we promote a more diverse, inclusive, and pluralistic approach to the study and practice of economics. Advocating for a broader range of economic perspectives and encouraging critical thinking and debate about economic issues.
Senior Executive Board (Class of 2026)
Co-Chair: Nathan Pierce, pierce432@student.fus.edu
Co-Chair: Jesse Fioranelli Jr., fioranelli469@student.fus.edu
Vice Chair: Ashton Kordas, kordas550@student.fus.edu
Secretary: Leah Tullberg, tullberg611@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Ebonie Rayford, erayford@fus.edu
The Senior Executive Board is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive university community by leading initiatives that strengthen connection, celebrate diversity, and enrich campus life. Through meaningful events, collaborative programs, and student-driven leadership, we create opportunities that inspire engagement, encourage personal growth, and build lasting traditions.
Student Government Association
President: Kisakyake Mwandenga, mwandenga990@student.fus.edu
Vice President: Kezia Volinsky, volinsky272@student.fus.edu
Head of Finance: Brielle Landry, landry599@student.fus.edu
Public Relations: Lex Wolfson, wolfson133@student.fus.edu
Head of Finance: Monia Boyoma, boyoma280@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Deborah Knaust, dknaust@fus.edu
SGA, student government association, is an elected body representing the student voice across academics, club activities, community initiatives, and institutional policymaking. Essentially, we are a bridge between students, faculty, and administration.
The Arts Club
Director: Piper Berry, berry580@student.fus.edu
Modeling Assistant: Rikki Crossland, crossland384@student.fus.edu
Assistant: Liliia Khudiieva, khudiieva105@student.fus.edu
Assistant: Ksenia Egorova, egorova467@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Clarice Zdanski, czdanski@fus.edu
The Arts Club hopes to serve Franklin's artistic community outside of the classroom. We plan to meet regularly twice a month on Tuesdays for Art Evening. This will start on the 23rd of September!As a member of the club students are free to join any number of the events we create for them, including outdoors field trips, Art Evenings, and more.
United in Diversity
President: Monia Boyoma, boyoma@student.fus.edu
Officer: Brielle Landry, landry599@student.fus.edu
Officer: Clementine DeLussac, delussac222@student.fus.edu
Officer: Rhennystella Raphael, raphael947@student.fus.edu
Advisor: Fabio Ferrari, fferrari@fus.edu
United in Diversities mission is to create a safe space where the students of Franklin can come together despite different backgrounds and cultures. We host fun, entertaining and educational events curated for the students of Franklin.