CHARLOTTE, N.C. (theACC.com) – The Atlantic Coast Conference has announced the members of its 2025-26 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board, a dynamic group of leaders representing the voice and vision of more than 12,200 ACC student-athletes.
 
Florida State junior men’s tennis standout Azariah Rusher and Wake Forest redshirt senior football kicker Matthew Dennis will lead the board as Co-Chairs. In addition to his Co-Chair duties, Dennis will represent the ACC on the NCAA Division I SAAC, which reports directly to the NCAA Division I Council.
 
“At both the institutional and conference levels, ACC SAAC is a trusted partner in shaping policy and priorities,” said ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips, Ph.D. “Their voices ensure our decisions reflect the needs, ambitions and values of the more than 12,200 student-athletes who define the ACC.”
 
Temple Landry of Stanford women’s gymnastics will serve as the ACC’s alternate representative to the NCAA Division I SAAC, while Jentry Lamirand of SMU women’s volleyball will take on the role of Communications Chair.
 

In its second year of expanded governance, the ACC has also appointed student-athletes to four ACC Standing Committees: Azariah Rusher (Florida State) – Media Committee; Jentry Lamirand (SMU) – Infractions & Sportsmanship Committee; Amelia Frey (Wake Forest) – Nominating Committee; and Daniel Kaelin (Virginia) – Legislation Committee.
 
Each of the ACC’s 18 member institutions nominates SAAC representatives, with Executive Board members elected through a conference-wide vote of their peers.
 
ACC SAAC serves as the essential bridge between student-athletes and conference leadership, ensuring their voices influence key legislative decisions, community engagement initiatives, and the overall student-athlete experience. Members not only address policy changes but also champion community service, uphold sportsmanship, and promote a positive image of collegiate athletics.
 
2025-26 SAAC representatives
Senior Women’s Administrator Representative: Reyna Gilbert-Lowry, Virginia Tech
Faculty Athletics Representative: Krista Wallace-Boaz, Louisville
NCAA Division I SAAC Representative: Matthew Dennis, Wake Forest, Football
 
Boston College
Grace Milliken, Volleyball
Kyle Wolff, Baseball
 
California

Dylan Bissell, Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field
Khalen Curry, Men’s Gymnastics

Clemson

Brie Clark, Gymnastics

Mia Moore, Women’s Basketball

 

Duke

Millie Muir, Volleyball

Sydney Smith, Women’s Lacrosse

 

Florida State

Justin Cryer, Football

Azariah Rusher, Men’s Tennis

 

Georgia Tech

Makayla Coffield, Softball

Henry Gibbs, Men’s Swimming & Diving

 

Louisville

Fernando Sanchez, Men’s Soccer

Hadley Snyder, Women’s Soccer

 

Miami

Robert Joseph, Men’s Track & Field

Sarah Sensenbrenner, Women’s Swimming & Diving

 

North Carolina

Carmen Sagues, Rowing

Chelsea Thorpe, Volleyball

 

NC State

Isaiah Shirley, Football

Jordan Snell, Men’s Basketball

 

Notre Dame

Logan Imes, Men’s Basketball

Cassandre Prosper, Women’s Basketball

 

Pitt

Gianna Cagliola, Women’s Cross Country and Track & Field

Gracie Kahoun, Women’s Lacrosse

 

SMU

Aubrey Brown, Women’s Soccer

Jentry Lamirand, Volleyball

 

Stanford

Zach Buckey, Football

Temple Landry, Gymnastics

 

Syracuse

Ruben Rojas Betanzos, Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field

Cornell Perry, Football

 

Virginia

Daniel Kaelin, Football

Kyle Montaperto, Wrestling

 

Virginia Tech

Zach Glesius, Men’s Soccer

Kayl Petersen, Women’s Basketball

 

Wake Forest

Matthew Dennis, Football

Amelia Frey, Field Hockey

 

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