Executive Board

Co-President - Bridget Bernard

Bernard is a senior softball student-athlete who is majoring in exercise science. Bridget was a CNE SAAC Representative last year for Hartford and was elected as a co-president for the 2026-27 year.

"I'm really excited and honored to serve as a Co-President of SAAC this year and have the opportunity to represent Hartford Athletics. I'm especially looking forward to working on events that bring all of our teams together, build relationships across teams, and create a stronger sense of community within Hartford Athletics."

Co-President - Emil Johnson

Johnson is a senior men's lacrosse student-athlete who is majoring in business management & finance. Emil was a CNE SAAC Representative last year for Hartford and was elected as a co-president for the 2026-27 year.

"I'm excited to serve as a SAAC Co-President this year and help create the best possible experience for our student-athletes. SAAC is important because it gives every student-athlete a voice and an opportunity to support one another while making a positive impact on Hartford Athletics and the surrounding community."

Secretary - Hailey Pruett

Pruett is a senior softball student-athlete who is majoring in exercise science. Hailey was a member of SAAC last year and was elected to the executive board in 2026-27 and will serve as the secretary.

Treasurer - Thomas O'Toole

O'Toole is a sophomore men's lacrosse student-athlete who is majoring in business. O'Toole was a member of SAAC last year and was elected to the executive board in 2026-27 and will serve as the treasurer.

Community Outreach - Ayden Rzewuski

Rzewuski is a junior women's cross country and track & field student-athlete who is majoring in computer and electronic engineering. Ayden was a member of SAAC last year and was elected to the executive board in 2026-27 and will serve as the community outreach officer.

Social Media - Angela Chávez

Chávez is a junior women's soccer student-athlete who is majoring in physical therapy. Angela was a member of SAAC last year and was elected to the executive board in 2026-27 and will serve as the social media manager.

CNE Representative - Jared Similien

Similien is a senior men's basketball student-athlete who is majoring in exercise science. Jared was a member of SAAC last year and will now represent Hartford in the Conference of New England SAAC.

CNE Representative - Lauren Santos

Santos is a senior field hockey student-athlete who is majoring in business management. Lauren was a member of SAAC last year and will now represent Hartford in the Conference of New England SAAC.