Executive Board

  • Eli Scott

    President

    Eli Scott is a Senior from McKinney, Texas, majoring in Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a minor in Business Finance at USC. He has worked on numerous political campaigns on both sides of the aisle, and serves on the board of the LA Screening Club. He is a member of the Warren Bennis Scholars Program at Marshall School of Business. In his spare time, he enjoys film photography, urban exploring, hiking, and guerrilla filmmaking.

  • Eleanor Love

    Vice President

    Eleanor Love is a Sophomore from Sacramento, California pursuing a B.S. in Public Policy. Eleanor is an Administrative Coordinator for the USC Center for Political Future, and contributes to research for USC’s Center for Inclusive Democracy. She is particularly passionate about voting and representation. In her free time she enjoys swimming, going to the beach, and exploring LA.

  • Duncan Law

    Director of Communications

    Duncan Law is a Senior from Council Bluffs, Iowa pursuing both a B.A. in Political Science and a Master of Public Policy degree. He has worked on a variety of political and issue advocacy campaigns across the country. In his spare time, Duncan enjoys climbing, watching hockey, and trying new restaurants.

  • Hector Espinoza

    Director of Finance

    Hector Espinoza is a Sophomore from Los Angeles, California, pursuing a B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics and a B.A. in Environmental Studies. He helps manage and operate his family’s taqueria, Tacos Mexico, and has interned in a small-scale law firm and for Assemblymember Anthony Rendon’s district office. In his free time, he loves gardening, playing Pokemon, and boxing.

  • Sana Mahmud

    Sana Mahmud

    Social Chair

    Sana Mahmud is a Junior from Pennsylvania pursuing a degree in Journalism with a minor in Business at USC. She works at the media center as a radio host for the show From Where We Are and on the Politics desk and Entertainment, Arts and Culture desk. In her spare time she enjoys watching movies, reading, and listening to music.

  • Ethan Dilgard

    Social Chair

    Ethan Dilgard is a Junior from San Diego, California, studying Political Science with a minor in Human Security and Geospatial Intelligence. He is a USC IC CAE Scholar and has worked in various internship roles at the local and federal government levels. In his free time, Ethan enjoys adventuring, watching baseball/college football, and trying new coffee spots.

  • Ysabelle Buenavista

    Director of Standards, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

    Ysabelle Buenavista is a Junior from Chicago, Illinois pursuing a B.A. in Political Science with a minor in Data Science. She works at the Rossier School of Education as well as at Bet Tzedek as an intern. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching hockey, and trying new boba shops.

  • Ellen Woodhouse

    Audio/Visual Director

    Ellen Woodhouse is a Junior from Bentonville, Arkansas pursuing a degree in Political Science with a minor in Psychology at USC. Ellen is involved in multiple organizations on campus, works as a student-athlete tutor, and assists with research in the Political Science department. In her free time, Ellen enjoys reading and watching baseball.

  • Magdalena Palomares

    Director of Social Media & Graphics

    Magdalena Palomares is a sophomore from Colorado pursuing a degree in Public Relations and Advertising. Magdalena is involved in a multitude of legal and political organizations on campus. She is currently interning for a House of Representative. In her free time, Magdalena enjoys hiking, rafting, and skiing.