GLC Vice President of Finance Candidate

Biography

Gustavo Marangoni is a Brazilian student who grew up in Uruguay, where he graduated from high school. He came to the United States in 2020 through a college tennis scholarship and graduated from the University of Virginia’s College at Wise in May 2024. During his undergraduate studies, he majored in Political Science with a Foreign Affairs concentration.

At American University, Gustavo is currently a second-year master’s student at the School of International Service, where he is specializing in Global Governance, Politics, and Security. Gustavo has served as a Senator-at-large at the SIS Graduate Student Council, where he gained skills in project management and organization of student events.

Apart from his academic achievements, Gustavo has worked at a consulting firm located in Uruguay, and has also worked as a tutor for two of his years during his undergraduate studies. Currently, he works as a Research Assistant for an International Political Economy professor at SIS and also is an Event Assistant at American University’s Katzen Arts Center.

As the next Vice President of Finance, Gustavo plans on applying his experience on allocating the necessary resources to support all of the GLC’s events and initiatives, which are aimed at enhancing the overall graduate student experience at American University

Mission Statement

Dear AU Community, I am excited to announce my candidacy for Vice President of Finance on the American University Graduate Leadership Council. 

My team and I will be running on the same ticket in the elections that will be taking place between March 31 – April 10. 

Our team includes several amazing students who are driven by a passion to empower and bring together all students in our American University graduate community. These team members include: 

  • Sebastian Barassi, President
  • Johanna Rothe, Vice President of Management
  • Erica Jones, Director of Programming 
  • Damiano Trovato, Director of Clubs & Campus Relations
  • Jennifer Blandín, Director of Communications 

Our mission is to foster a more inclusive and engaging AU graduate community, ensuring that every student’s voice is heard. We plan to host networking events that allow students from different schools to connect and create opportunities for socializing within and outside of academic programs. Additionally, we aim to collaborate with embassies and organizations throughout Washington D.C., to raise cultural awareness and offer alternative platforms for professional growth.

As a Senator-at-Large in the Graduate Student Council at the School of International Service, I have developed a strong understanding of the diverse needs of AU graduate students. As Vice President of Finance, my leadership experience will allow me to allocate resources efficiently to support our events and initiatives. I am passionate about making a positive impact and encourage you to vote for me and my team to help enhance the graduate student experience at American University.

Thank you,
Gustavo Marangoni