MEET OUR TEAM

Mock convention is a nationally recognized and respected organization as well as one of w&l’s oldest traditions. meet the students working to keep it that way.

RAMSAY TRASK

General Chair

Ramsay is a junior from Wilmington, North Carolina, majoring in Global Politics. As the General Chair of Mock Convention, Ramsay and her department oversee the organization’s leadership and are responsible for upholding and furthering the mission of Mock Convention: to inspire enthusiastic engagement and active participation in the electoral process in both the Washington and Lee University community and the public.

traskr24@mail.wlu.edu

BRANDON KONLIAN

Financial Chair

Brandon is a junior from Salisbury, Maryland. He is majoring in Accounting within the Williams School. As Financial Chair, Brandon is responsible for building the organization’s Strategic Financial Plan, managing the organization’s multi-million-dollar budget, and ensuring the financial success of future conventions. The Financial Chair is also responsible for overseeing all fundraising, merchandising, grants, and corporate partnerships.

konlianb24@mail.wlu.edu

FOSTER HARRIS

Political Chair

Foster is a junior from Charlotte, North Carolina. He is majoring in American Politics with a minor in Philosophy. Serving as the Political Chair, Foster oversees all political components of the Convention. As head of the Convention’s largest department, he is responsible for the distribution and management of more than 1,500 student delegates. The Political Department works to achieve Mock Convention’s core mission: correctly predicting the Presidential nominee for the nation’s out of power political party.

harrisf24@mail.wlu.edu

ANNA CONNOLLY

Director of Communications

Anna is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas. She is double majoring in Accounting and Spanish. She serves as the Director of Communications. The Communications Department is responsible for developing the brand identity for Mock Convention as well as overseeing their online presence, media relations, marketing strategies, and merchandise. They coordinate all internal and external communication of the organization to promote productivity and efficiency throughout.

connollya25@mail.wlu.edu

CARLY SNYDER

Director of Operations

Carly is a junior from Longview, Texas. She is majoring in Journalism with a minor in Education Policy. As the Director of Operations, Carly and her department manage all operational, logistical, and contractual obligations of the Mock Convention. An integral part of the Convention’s direction, her department ensures that the organization has the resources and capacity to achieve success on the highest level.

snyderc24@mail.wlu.edu

PEYTON PACK

General Secretary

Peyton Pack is a junior from White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, majoring in Accounting through the Williams School. He serves as the Convention’s General Secretary. As a part of the General Department, Peyton facilitates in the internal communication throughout members of the organization. Peyton is also responsible for the meticulous recordkeeping of the organization.

packp24@mail.wlu.edu

ANNA CONNOLLY

Director of Communications

DEPARTMENTS

MOCKCON 2024 IS MADE UP OF FIVE DEPARTMENTS, ALL OF WHICH WORK TOGETHER TOWARDS THE ULTIMATE SUCCESS OF THE CONVENTION.

***The General Department*** from left to right: Martha Ernest (Director of Community Outreach), Ramsay Trask (General Chair), Peyton Pack (General Secretary), Madison McGinley (Speakers Chair)

***The Financial Department*** from left to right of top: Andrew Abernathy (Fundraising Committee), Philip Schuerer (Fundraising Committee), Sydney Heifner (Director of Merchandising and Sales). Bottom: Libby Kerr (Director of Auction and Sales), Virginia Hatcher (Alumni Chair), Gabriel Stulce (Fundraising Chair), Brandon Konlian (Financial Chairman), Walker McPhail (Vice-chairman of Finance), Josh Fingerhut (Financial Controller), Abigail Hanson (Fundraising Committee). Not pictured: Shauna Muckles (Director of Grants)

***The Political Department*** from left to right of top: Henry Haden ’25, Beau Hancock ’26, Jake Winston ’24, Avery Lynch ’24, Patrick France ’25, Kate Hannon ’24, Robert Mish ’24, Connor McNamara ’24, Ford Webb ’25. Bottom: Claire Cerone ’24, Foster Harris ’24, Pierson Gammage ’24

***The Communications Department*** from left to right: Julie Ham (App Chair), Demetri Patrinos (Web Chair), Anna Connolly (Director of Communications), Lilly Jordan (Marketing Chair), and Bella Ferrate (Photographer)

***The Operations Department*** from left to right: Merritt McCaleb (Events Chair), Carly Snyder (Director of Operations), Chase Stadtler (Security Chair). Not pictured: Justin Le (Logistics Chair)

Mock Con Represented States

As our organization on campus grows, so does the map! Hover over each state to see how many students from each state are involved with Mock Con so far.