The mission of the NYU SAAC is to empower athletes to flourish academically, athletically, & personally via promotion of resources in collaboration with Athletics administration. In addition to the SAAC's work within the athletic department, the Committee is dedicated to providing opportunities for all NYU student-athletes to participate in University and community service events that foster positive relationships between our students and the environment in which they reside. SAAC strives to uphold the following four core values:
- Serve as a liaison between student-athletes and administration,
- Provide community service opportunities for teams,
- Foster engagement and a sense of community between teams, and
- Support student-athlete's career development and post-graduate plans.
Contact SAAC
- Instagram: @nyu_saac
- Email: athletics-saac@nyu.edu
Meeting Dates
Meetings are typically held every other Thursday at 7:00pm. Dates for the 2026-2027 academic year are TBA.
Executive Board
New York University's Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) has announced its Executive Board for the 2026-27 academic year.
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Annabelle Booker, President
Sport: Women's Soccer |
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Vic Williams, Vice President
Sport: Men's Soccer |
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Sarah Pierson, Head of Career Development
Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving |
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Maya Williams, Head of Community Engagement
Sport: Women's Swimming & Diving |
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Emma Kast, Head of Communications
Sport: Women's Tennis |
2026 - 2027 SAAC Team Representatives
Representatives attend monthly meetings and report updates and needs to their respective team and the SAAC e-board. All 2026-2027 representatives will be listed here once they are selected.
Commitment to Serve
I commit to serve on the New York University's Student Athlete Advisory Committee for the remainder of the 2025-2026 Academic Year. As a member of this committee, I commit to the following:
- I will uphold the mission and goals of SAAC.
- I will represent my team by attending bi-weekly SAAC meetings. When I am unavailable, I will find a substitute, so that our team is always represented.
- If my team cannot attend a meeting due to practice or competition, I will read the meeting recap in the GroupMe.
- I will forward information and materials from SAAC to my teammates to ensure they are aware of upcoming events and opportunities.
- I will ask my teammates for feedback and suggestions for events and present this information in SAAC Meetings on behalf of my team.
- I will work with SAAC to create opportunities to build the student-athlete community and engage the larger campus and neighboring communities.
- I will assist with event planning for SAAC sponsored events whenever possible.
- I will participate in all SAAC sponsored events and encourage teammates' attendance.
- I will vote on behalf of my team when necessary.
- I will ensure that my team completes the community service requirement established by the committee.
Our student-athletes accomplish amazing things, whether it's on the field, in the pool, or in their communities. The Athlete Spotlight is a way for students to highlight the hard work that their teammates and friends are doing, whether it be in their sport, classroom, or professionally. If you have an example of an athlete doing something outstanding, let us know in the
athlete spotlight submission form.
2026 - 2027 SAAC Advisor
Michele Canning
Assistant Athletic Director for Strategic Initiatives and Student Development
