Independent Entities
Chief of Staff
Hannah Gilson
Bio: Hannah Gilson is a second-year Master’s in Public Policy candidate at Duke University’s Sanford School of Public Policy, where she focuses her studies on the social determinants of health, economic development, and government affairs. Prior to her studies at Duke, Hannah served for two years as an English Teaching Assistant (ETA) Fulbright Scholar in Bulgaria. Upon returning to the US in 2024, she worked to provide translation support services and English language education for immigrant and refugee students in the Cleveland, OH area. Hannah graduated summa cum laude with a BA in Political Science and Economics from Denison University in 2022. In addition to her studies, Hannah enjoys reading, cooking, spending time outdoors, singing with Duke’s Chapel Choir, attending basketball games, and exploring the Durham restaurant scene.
Treasurer
Anvita Kulshrestha
Bio: Anvita is a fifth-year Genetics and Genomics PhD student in the lab of Dr. Allison Ashley-Koch. She is interested in understanding complex disease genetics through computational approaches. Specifically, she is looking to identify outcome modifying genes (and variants) in Sickle Cell Disease. In addition to her research work, she is involved with multiple on-campus organizations like Society of Duke Fellows, India Forum at Duke, among others. In her free time, Anvita enjoys making mandala art, doing calligraphy, and meeting new people!
Chief Justice
Vacant
Bio:
Responsibilities: The Chief Justice shall possess jurisdiction for conflict resolution concerning executive, independent entities, and legislative branches. The Chief Justice is responsible for any disciplinary recommendations for issues that arise within GPSG.
Contact the Chief Justice: For questions, thoughts, or concerns regarding GPSG rules, bylaws, and ethics.
Director of Communications
Peiyao Guo
Bio: Peiyao Guo is a Ph.D. student in Classical Studies at Duke University and the Director of Communications for the Graduate and Professional Student Government (GPSG). A former GPSG Senator, Peiyao has held leadership roles across Duke student and the broader community, including serving on the City of Durham Human Relations Commission and the Duke Human Rights Center Student Advisory Board. He holds an M.A. in Humanities from Duke University and a B.A. Summa Cum Laude in History from Stony Brook University.
Contact the Director of Communications: For general inquiries concerning GPSG communications and social media.
Director of Events Planning
Vacant
Bio:
Responsibilities: The Director of Events Programming plans and executes Campus-wide events programming, in conjunction with partner organizations. The portfolio of the Director shall be enacted by the Events Committee. The Director of Events shall be responsible for the transparent, efficient, and effective execution of GPSG events including Fall Camp Out, Winter Formal, and Spring GPSG Student Appreciation Event.
Contact the Director of Events Programming: For general inquiries concerning GPSG-hosted events.
