The North Dakota Student Association is led by an executive team composed of six student leaders. The President, Chief of Staff and three Vice Presidents are elected directly by the General Assembly during the April meeting each year. The Chief Administrator is appointed by the NDSA President and confirmed by the General Assembly.
Sarah Kempel
President
Sarah Kempel is the elected 2025-2026 President for the North Dakota Student Association. The president is responsible for chairing the General Assembly meetings and the executive functions of the organization. This will be Sarah’s third year involved with the NDSA organization. Previously, she has served as the Chief of Staff (2024-2025) and Director of Governmental Affairs (2023 – 2024). She hopes to bring inclusivity and community within student populations, and greater representation of students to the state of North Dakota.
Sarah grew up in Casselton, ND with her two sisters, Katie and Melody. She is currently in her third year of undergraduate work studying Atmospheric Science at the University of North Dakota. In her free time, she likes to curl up with a good book, spend time with her friends, sew new clothes, and scrapbook.
Email: sarah.kempel@und.edu
Dylan Campbell
Vice President of Finance and Operations
After a year of involvement with the NDSA as the Director of Finance, I serve as the Vice President of Finance & Operations for the ’25 – ’26 academic year. Originally from Mandan, North Dakota, I moved to Grand Forks to attend the University of North Dakota to pursue my bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance.
Outside of the NDSA, I am the editor of UND’s student-run newspaper, the Dakota Student, and I enjoy staying active, reading books, learning foreign languages, playing games, and hanging out with friends.
Email: dylan.campbell@und.edu
Eniola Soetan
Vice President of Governmental Affairs
Eniola Soetan serves as the 2025-2026 Vice President of Governmental Affairs (VPGA). She acts as the chair of the State Legislative Affairs Committee and is responsible for NDSA student advocacy on the legislative level.
This is Eniola’s second year with the NDSA. As the VPGA, she hopes to get to know the NDUS student body and their concerns, empower their voices, and be a strong advocate for student needs across the NDUS.
Eniola was originally born in Lagos, Nigeria but lived most of her life in Winnipeg, Manitoba up in Canada. She is in her final year of pursuing an Exercise Science degree from Dickinson State University. Eniola enjoys sports, reading and writing poetry and other literature, and spending time outside with friends and family
Email: eniola.soetan@dickinsonstate.edu
Savana Anderson
Vice President of Communication
I have attended the NDSA for two years. This will be my third year. It will be my first time holding a position. I am on the VCSU student senate. I am from Sheldon, ND. I am double-majoring in human services and psychology. In my free time, I like to read and watch movies.
Email: savana.anderson@vcsu.edu
Blaize Morris
Chief of Staff
Blaize Morris serves as the 2025–2026 Chief of Staff for the North Dakota Student Association (NDSA). In this role, Blaize coordinates the operations of the Executive Team, creates the annual NDSA schedule, hosts meetings, and provides training for Head Delegates from all 11 NDUS campuses. Their goal this year is to support NDSA’s mission of uniting and representing all North Dakota higher education students by building strong communication, providing consistent support to Head Delegates, and ensuring every student voice has a place at the table.
This is Blaize’s second year with the NDSA. Previously, they served as Head Delegate for Bismarck State College, where they worked to strengthen connections between local student governments and statewide advocacy. Beyond NDSA, Blaize has attended national leadership conferences in Washington, D.C., and continues to expand their involvement in student leadership and policy.
Originally from Bismarck, ND, Blaize is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Business Management at the University of North Dakota. In their free time, they enjoy volleyball, reading, ceramics, gaming (including past involvement in college esports), writing, and building their creative brand.
Email: blaize.morris@und.edu
Neil Person
Chief Administrator
Neil Person currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer for the North Dakota Student Association (NDSA), where he plays a key role in supporting student advocacy and higher education initiatives across the state. He is also the Student Senate President at Williston State College, where he actively represents the student body and promotes campus engagement. In addition to his leadership roles, Neil contributes to campus life as the Assistant Head RA and works with the college’s admissions team. He is pursuing his undergraduate studies at Williston State College with plans to transfer and complete a degree in psychology, aiming to build a career centered on understanding and supporting mental health and human behavior.
Email: neil.person@willistonstate.edu
