Head Delegates are student leaders who are responsible for informing their institution’s delegates about NDSA and upcoming meetings, submitting a roster of all voting and non-voting delegates prior to each meeting, informing their student body about NDSA, and serving as a contact point for NDSA on their campus.
To do this, they work directly with the NDSA’s Executive Team. Policies on selecting Head Delegates differ based on the institution, but it is required that a policy be in place to do so. If you’re interested in joining or learning more about NDSA, contact your institution’s Head Delegate with the information listed below.
BISMARCK STATE COLLEGE 
El Jay Dugenio
Email: eljay.dugenio@bismarckstate.edu
DAKOTA COLLEGE OF BOTTINEAU 
Laura Halverson
Email: laura.halverson@dakotacollege.edu
DICKINSON STATE UNIVERSITY 
TBD
Email: TBD
LAKE REGION STATE COLLEGE 
Scott Dunbar
Email: scott.dunbar@lrsc.edu
MAYVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY 
Sophia Hanson
Email: sophia.l.hanson@mayvillestate.edu
MINOT STATE UNIVERSITY 
Kaden Wass
Email: kaden.wass@minotstate.edu
NORTH DAKOTA STATE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE 
Jenilynn Hanson
Jenilynn Hanson represents the North Dakota State College of Science as Head Delegate and serves as the 2026-2027 Student Senate Vice President at NDSCS. She first became interested in student government when NDSCS’s previous head delegate encouraged her to join. This year, in her new position, she hopes to build on previous experiences as a senator and work towards networking with other campuses. On campus, Jeni is active in the performing arts, including choir, band, and jazz band. She is also employed as an apartment manager for the college’s residential life department.
Jeni comes from a family farm and ranch operation in McGregor, North Dakota. As a student, she is part of NDSCS’s agriculture department, majoring in Precision Agronomy. She plans to earn her associate degree this coming spring before transferring to North Dakota State University to continue her education. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, listening to and making music, driving around to look at crop fields, and watching movies.
Email: jenilynn.hanson@ndscs.edu
NORTH DAKOTA STATE UNIVERSITY 
Connor Greni
Connor Greni is the Head Delegate for North Dakota State University and currently serves his student government as Commissioner of External Affairs. He is a sophomore studying cybersecurity with interests in cloud security. His motivation for student advocacy comes from a desire to ensure every student has a voice in shaping and improving their educational experience. On campus, he is a part of the fraternity Alpha Tau Omega, where he serves as the Scholarship Chair.
Connor enjoys meeting new people and building connections whenever he can. He looks forward to representing NDSA, including engaging with students across the state and strengthening student advocacy and collaboration. In his free time, you can find him golfing, at the gym, or watching a Bison football game. He is also a lifelong Minnesota sports fan and loves talking about any sport he can.
Email: connor.greni@ndsu.edu
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA 
Mason Brew
Mason Brew is a second-year Biology, Pre-Dental student at the University of North Dakota and serves as the institution’s next Head Delegate. Originally from Mandan, North Dakota, he has been a lifelong supporter of UND hockey and is committed to serving his university. His goal this year is to represent UND and its ideas to the other institutions throughout the state.
Mason is actively involved in campus life as a student ambassador, a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity, and a dedicated student leader. He first became involved in student government during his first year at UND. Outside of his academic and leadership responsibilities, Mason enjoys spending time outdoors. His interests include hunting, fishing, hiking, biking, and other outdoor activities, which he often enjoys with family and friends. On campus, he values maintaining an active lifestyle by utilizing the Wellness Center. During the winter months, he can frequently be found at the outdoor hockey rinks.
Email: mason.brew@und.edu
VALLEY CITY STATE UNIVERSITY 
Brett Puliafico
Brett is a sophomore attending Valley City State University. He likes to play volleyball at the wellness center in his free time and fishing with his friends. Brett is currently majoring in Human Services with a concentration in Criminal Justice, along with 3 minors in Psychology, Sociology, and Human Resources. He mainly got into this position because of the government and leadership roles that come with it. Brett enjoys having conversations about the government and law enforcement, as his dream job is to be a North Dakota State Highway Patrol Officer.
Email: brett.puliafico@vcsu.edu
WILLISTON STATE COLLEGE 
TBD
Email: TBD