University of Richmond Athletics
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC)
The University of Richmond Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) intends to enhance the student-athlete experience by facilitating opportunities for leadership, community engagement, personal development, and camaraderie. SAAC provides student-athletes the opportunity to communicate with athletic administration on local and national issues, while members of the committee work together to discuss innovative ways to enhance the quality of the athletic experience at the University of Richmond. In addition, the NCAA seeks student-athlete input on various topics, and SAAC members have an official role as voting members in recommendations on issues that affect student-athletes life and welfare.
At the University of Richmond, SAAC is made up of at least two representatives from each athletic team, and these individuals represent their teams’ perspective on various topics. SAAC essentially represents the student-athlete “voice” within the University. The committee meets monthly to share and discuss different ideas and developments that affect student-athletes at the University of Richmond. Every meeting is open to all student-athletes.
2026-27 SAAC Executive Board
President Maya Beasley (Women's Golf)
Co-Vice President (Campus Liaison) Elizabeth Darcy (Women's Lacrosse)
Co-Vice President (Community Engagement) Gabrielle Cummings (Women's Cross Country and Track & Field)
Treasurer Emme Hinson-Hasty (Field Hockey)
A10 Representative Paul Witkop(Baseball)
A10 Representative Trinity Schulze (Swimming & Diving)
Secretary Lainey O’Neil (Women's Tennis)
Mental Health & Well-Being Co-Chair Brayden Penafeather-Stevenson (Men's Lacrosse)
Mental Health & Well-Being Co-Chair Presley Baber (Swimming & Diving)
Inclusion & Belonging Co-Chair Logan Jackson (Women's Soccer)
Inclusion & Belonging Co-Chair Jeremiah Washington (Football)
Social Media Chair Sydney Bortz (Women's Soccer)