Student-Athlete Advisory Committee
SAAC Purpose -
The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is comprised of representatives from each team in an effort to create a cohesive voice for all student-athletes at Rider. As the NCAA highlights, "the mission of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare and fostering a positive student-athlete image."
Meet Rider's SAAC

President - Rachel Schwenk
Vice President - Paola Carlesso
Treasurer - AJ Labrusciano
Secretary - Ellie Sciancalepore
Mental Health Chair - Julie Ruskan
Social Media/Graphic Design Co-Chair - Nakia Watson
Social Media/Graphic Design Co-Chair - Sarah Fondacaro
Community Service Co-Chair - Carley McAleavey
Community Service Co-Chair - Zach Moyer
SAAC Advisor - Liz Sapudar
The Responsibilities of SAAC Representatives:
- Promote a positive student athlete image
- Generate a student athlete voice from within the Athletic Department
- Actively participate in SAAC meetings
- Report information from SAAC meetings to teammates
- Generate ideas to enhance the overall student athlete experience
- Advocate from teammates at SAAC Meetings
Links
What is SAAC (NCAA SAAC Website)
Follow Rider SAAC on Instagram