Biographies

Kaylynn Hill, President

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
rimblertk@xavier.edu

My name is Kaylynn L. Hill, I am from Dayton, Ohio. I am a graduate of Wittenberg University where I double majored in Communication and Psychology. Currently I am in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master's program here at Xavier. Personally, I love to travel, trying new foods, meet new people, going to the beach, watching new tv shows or specials, and I love napping! A few passions of mine are mental health, DEI initiatives and competencies, equity in education, healthcare and career development, social justice, sexual health and HIV/ AIDS de-stigmatization, neuroscience and of course student success!

Courtney Renaye Ellerbee, Vice President

Master of Business Administration
ellerbeec@xavier.edu

My name is Courtney Renaye Ellerbee. I am a graduate student obtaining my Master's degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance at Xavier University. I am in the final year of my program with an expected graduation date of May 2024. I'm also a Xavier Alumni wherein I obtained a B.A. in Liberal Arts. I was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio. Some of my favorite activities are writing (I'm a published author - Courtney Renaye's I Am A Friend of God), spending time with my family, and catching up on episodes of Bridgerton and All American. I'm pescatarian and I love any food that is Mexican or Italian. My favorite color is white. My dream is to retire early and volunteer my time helping youth who are in need with regard to housing, food, education, and cultural exposure as I believe that everyone deserves a fair chance to succeed in life.

I'm honored to be able to serve as the Vice-President of the GSA Executive Board and I look forward to partnering with my peers and building the Graduate Student community.

Iyanna Bruce, Treasurer

Master of Science in Nursing
brucei@xavier.edu

My name is Iyanna Bruce and I am a second-year student in the MIDAS program getting my masters in nursing. I will be serving as the Treasurer for GSA's Executive board. I am so excited to meet people from different graduate programs and help host events to bring us all together. I can't wait to meet you all!

Kirsti Pellegrini, Secretary

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
pellegrinik1@xavier.edu

My name is Kirsti Pellegrini and I am a graduate student in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. I am passionate about social justice for marginalized populations, environmental advocacy, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and all things Cincinnati. In my free time, I enjoy playing my cello, taking spin classes, baking and decorating layer cakes, writing, and hanging out with my 15-year-old geriatric dachshund, Millie. One of my hidden talents is having a Spongebob reference for almost any situation. I am looking forward to serving GSA as secretary this year!

Katie Saba, Social Chair

Doctor of Psychology
sabak@xavier.edu

My name is Katie, and I'm a 3rd year in the Doctor of Psychology program. I'm from North Carolina, and I love coffee shops, plants, and my two cats Sammi and Shiloh! As social chair, I'm excited to meet and connect with other graduate students. And, in the same way I love advocating for my clients' mental health, I look forward to doing the same for fellow grad students.

Prithvi Sharma, Online Student Advocate

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
sharmap5@xavier.edu

Hello, I’m Prithvi Sharma. I am currently in my second year of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Master’s Program at Xavier University. I am passionate about mental health advocacy and equity for all. I really enjoy hiking, running, snowboarding, disc golfing, and really any way to connect with nature. Collaboration is one of the most rewarding endeavors and I can’t wait to join the team!