The student trustee, a voting member of the nine-member USI Board of Trustees, brings a student's perspective to the governing board. For more than 30 years, a student has served on the USI Board of Trustees. The first student trustee, Eric R. Williams '89, began his term on July 1, 1985.
Current Student Trustee
Fouad Hamami '25
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb has appointed Fouad Hamami to the University of Southern Indiana Board of Trustees as the University’s student trustee beginning July 1, 2023.
Hamami, USI Class of 2025, will serve a two-year term as student trustee. A native of Evansville and graduate of Signature School, Hamami is the Founder of USI’s Mock Trial Team and a member of Student Government Association. He currently volunteers at Oasis Dementia Care assisting with resident activities, including playing the piano and arranging arts and crafts and special events. As Student Trustee, Hamami plans to bring a unique perspective to the Board in how to further connect USI students with the Evansville community. He wants to deepen his connection with the University, advocate for USI students and better connect with Evansville.
Former Student Trustees
- Liam H. Collins '23
2021-2023 - Josi M. Barscz '22
2019-2021 - Anjali Patel '19
2017-2019 - Evan K. Stieler '17
2015-2017 - Brenden Davidson '15
2013-2015 - Susan E. Ellsperman '13
2011-2013 - Lauren K. Gilliam '11
2009-2011 - Jamie L. Mull '09
2007-2009 - Lauren C. Lutz '07, M'16
2005-2007 - Samuel J. Tucker '05
2003-2005 - Walter J. Jermakowicz III '03
2001-2003 - Ryan A. Helzerman '01
1999-2001 - Brian E. Pauley '00
1997-1999 - Nicole L. Hume '97
1995-1997 - Brent A. Auberry '95
1993-1995 - Kristel M. Swan Griffin '93
1991-1993 - Brad A Schepers '91
1989-1991 - Patrick Leahy '91
1987-1989 - Eric Williams '89
1985-1987