What services does this association provide to members?

The organization provides advocacy representation, professional education programs, industry research and resources, networking events, and support services. With $2.8M in annual revenue and 65 employees, it serves members through programs designed to advance professional success and industry interests.

How does the association advocate for the industry?

Advocacy activities include monitoring legislation and regulations affecting members, developing policy positions, and engaging with government officials and agencies. The organization represents member interests before policymakers and promotes positions supporting favorable industry environment and business success.

What professional development opportunities are available?

Members access educational programs including conferences, workshops, webinars, and training courses advancing professional knowledge and skills. The association also provides certifications, publications, and online resources supporting continuous learning and career development.

How can organizations benefit from membership?

Membership benefits include advocacy representation, access to educational programs and industry resources, networking opportunities with peers, participation in standards development, and visibility through association channels. Members gain competitive advantages through knowledge sharing and collective voice in policy matters.

The Student Association At The State

Albany, NY · Founded 2008

Enhancing student life at University at Albany

Primary audience

Professionals

Work area

Industry Support

Topic

Member Services

Contact

Goudiaby Abdoullah

Website Contact

About Organization

The Student Association provides social, recreational, educational, cultural, and spiritual opportunities beyond the formal curriculum for University at Albany students. Based in Albany, NY, the organization generated $2.8 million in revenue in 2021 with 65 employees and 60 volunteers supporting campus activities.

What They Focus On

Industry Advocacy

Represents member interests in policy processes and advocates for legislative and regulatory positions supporting industry success.

Member Education

Delivers professional development programs, conferences, and resources advancing member knowledge and competencies.

Standards Promotion

Develops and promotes industry standards, best practices, and quality improvement initiatives enhancing professional excellence.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2021)

$2.8M

+5% vs 2020

Expenses (2021)

$3.0M

+59.9% vs 2020

Assets (2021)

$3.5M

-10.4% vs 2020

Employees (2021)

+0% vs 2020

Historical financial data from IRS Form 990
Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Employees
2021	$2,791,298	$3,038,435	$3,460,656	65
2020	$2,659,588	$1,900,397	$3,861,192	65
2019	$2,795,452	$2,031,520	$3,006,548	60
2018	$2,939,703	$2,597,972	$2,226,583	57
2017	$2,950,061	$2,816,670	$1,980,421	56

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

01

Serve Members

Recruit and engage members providing value through advocacy, education, resources, and networking opportunities.
02

Advocate Industry

Monitor policy issues and advocate for positions supporting member interests and favorable industry environment.
03

Develop Standards

Promote best practices, professional standards, and quality improvement initiatives advancing industry excellence.
04

Share Knowledge

Disseminate research, industry data, and insights informing member operations and strategic decisions.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Student Association At The State

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests in legislative and regulatory processes affecting industry practices and business environment.

Professional Development

Delivers education programs, conferences, and training advancing member knowledge and professional competencies.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Student Association At The State.

Angel Ford

Assistant Professor, Department of Information Sciences and Technology

Rongwei Yang

Professor, Department of Mathematics & Statistics

Amanda Crowell-Broadleaf

University Academic Advisor, Academic Support Center

Stephanie Snyder

Communications & Marketing Strategist, Alumni Association

Goudiaby Abdoullah

President (To May 2022)

10 hrs/week

Compensation: $7,560

Williams Mya

Vice-President (To May 2022)

10 hrs/week

Compensation: $5,144

Boutin Barbara

Chief Justice (To May 2022)

10 hrs/week

Medrano Ciarra

Vice-President (From May 2022)

10 hrs/week

Walker Enid

President (From May 2022)

10 hrs/week

Donelan Molly

2008

Established to represent industry interests and provide member services supporting professional excellence.

2024

Current Operations

2024

Operating with $2.8M in revenue and 65 staff serving member professionals.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

Chin Nick Senator: Senate Chair (From May 2022) 10.00 hrs/week · $2,444

Tulsiani Divya Senator: Vice Chair (To May 2022) 10.00 hrs/week · $1,750

Devaney Catherine Elections Commisson Chair (To May 22) 10.00 hrs/week

Velezz-Galan Niashly Senator: Senate Chair (To May 2023) 10.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2021)

$24K

Highest Paid

$8K

Goudiaby Abdoullah

Compensated Officers

Executive compensation for 2021
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Goudiaby Abdoullah	President (To May 2022)	$7,560	—	$7,560	10
Donelan Molly	Comptroller (To May 2022)	$7,289	—	$7,289	10
Williams Mya	Vice-President (To May 2022)	$5,144	—	$5,144	10
Chin Nick	Senator: Senate Chair (From May 2022)	$2,444	—	$2,444	10
Tulsiani Divya	Senator: Vice Chair (To May 2022)	$1,750	—	$1,750	10

Executive compensation for 2020
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Adesanya Damilola	President	$6,400	—	$6,400	10
James Isaiah	Executive: Comptroller	$6,400	—	$6,400	10
Hurtado Dylan	Executive: Vice-President	$4,250	—	$4,250	10
Magana Thomas	Chief Justice	$4,250	—	$4,250	10
Ramsaran Bryan	Senator: Senate Chair	$4,250	—	$4,250	10
Ozley Jordan	Senator: Vice Chair	$3,214	—	$3,214	10
Thakur Prakash	Senator: Appropriations Chair	$1,134	—	$1,134	10
Quian Ana	Elections Commisson Chair	$1,125	—	$1,125	10
Garcia Victoria	Senator: Oversight And Reform Ch	$450	—	$450	10
Scott Andrew	Senator: Rules And Administration Ch	$450	—	$450	10
Shwani Shaho	Senator: Ethics Subcommittee Ch	$350	—	$350	10
Strand Erica	Senator: Constituent Relations Ch	$300	—	$300	10

Executive compensation for 2019
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Dee Chin-Carty	President	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Nicholas Chin	Senate Chair	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Tony Kelley	Comptroller	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Ariel Nuez	Vice President	$1,750	—	$1,750	10
Tanner Mccracken	Vice Chair	$1,229	—	$1,229	10
Amy Zhang	Chief Of Staff	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Fae Simpson	Gender And Sexuality Concerns Director	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Isaiah James	Deputy Comptroller	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Jazmine Francis	Community Engagement And Outreach	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Joy Darko	Programming	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Kianna Pitoy	Communications Director	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Malik Dorant	Public Relations	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Mashaal Bhatti	Civic Action Chair	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Michelle Ferriano	Academic Affairs Director	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Owens Howard	Appropriations Chair	$1,075	—	$1,075	10

Executive compensation for 2018
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Langie Cadesca	Chief Of Staff	$5,900	—	$5,900	10
Brandon Holdridge	Senator	$2,125	—	$2,125	1
Jarrett Altilio	Senate Chair	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Jerlisa Juju Fontaine	President	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Nicholas Hackshaw	Interim Comptroller	$2,125	—	$2,125	10
Madeeha Mady Khan	Vice President	$1,750	—	$1,750	10
Joey Fambrini	Director, Programming	$1,250	—	$1,250	10
Aniel Luna	Director, Intercultural Af	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Brian Polanco	Deputy Comptroller	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Darien Randolph	Director, Marketing	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Hallie Landwehr	Director, Gender & Sexuali	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Joel Duran	Director, Information Tech	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Katherine Mcdermott	Director, Health & Sustain	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Monica De Jesus Ramirez	Chief Justice	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Ryan Maestre	Director, Public Relations	$1,075	—	$1,075	10

Executive compensation for 2017
Name	Title	Base	Other	Total	Hrs/Wk
Mitchell Rybak	Senator	$6,110	—	$6,110	1
Jerlisa Juju Fontaine	President	$5,514	—	$5,514	10
Darien Randolph	Director, Marketing	$4,732	—	$4,732	10
Joey Fambrini	Director, Programming	$4,639	—	$4,639	10
Jarrett Altilio	Senate Chair	$4,250	—	$4,250	10
Ryan Maestre	Director, Public Relations	$3,575	—	$3,575	10
Langie Cadesca	Chief Of Staff	$3,389	—	$3,389	10
Madeeha Mady Khan	Vice President	$2,825	—	$2,825	10
Nicholas Hackshaw	Interim Comptroller	$1,863	—	$1,863	10
Monica De Jesus Ramirez	Chief Justice	$1,747	—	$1,747	10
Brian Polanco	Deputy Comptroller	$1,403	—	$1,403	10
Aniel Luna	Director, Intercultural Affairs	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Hallie Landwehr	Director, Gender & Sexuality Concerns	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Jazlin Perez	Director, Student Group Affairs	$1,075	—	$1,075	10
Joel Duran	Director, Information Technology	$1,075	—	$1,075	10

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with The Student Association At The State

Phone

(518) 442-5640

Visit Website

1400 Washington Campus Ctr 116 Albany, NY 12222

The Student Association At The State

What They Focus On

Financial Information

How They Work

Serve Members

Advocate Industry

Develop Standards

Share Knowledge

Programs and Initiatives

Member Advocacy

Professional Development

Team & Leadership

Angel Ford

Rongwei Yang

Amanda Crowell-Broadleaf

Stephanie Snyder

Goudiaby Abdoullah

Williams Mya

Boutin Barbara

Medrano Ciarra

Walker Enid

Donelan Molly

Ageh Efe

Alli Kenny

Anikulapo Joanna

Arshad Mahad

Awopetu Semi

Boone Tayvone

Burke Kevon

Cooke Daniel

Cooper Kayla

Crawford Amelia

Daiz Martinez Jesus

Deloatch Deja

Elbliety Zeyad

Ezedum Chidalu

Galvin Griffin

Ganeshaan Sri

Goldsmith Timothy

Johnson Davon

Kaminski Danielle

Kazer Harrison

Kinney James

Klein Dylan

MacAna Kylie

Maguire Cian

Martinez Justin

McGrath Erin

McLeggon Dani

Mohammed Clint

Oo Hetet Naing

Ortiz Briana

Rose Jalen

Ross-McGuire Julia

Saddler Imani

Sarwar Nazeer

Skamperle Anton

Strand Erica

Thomas Andrew

Thompson Jay

Thothawala Shikha

Tracey Shante

Vaitkus Liam

Valez Galen Naishaly

Yates Noah

Yeager Alexandra

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