Information about the Board
The Center for Student Legal Services takes pride in our student Board of Directors, which governs CSLS and ensures that we are serving the best interest of Ohio University's student body. Composed of 11 students from Appalachian locals to international students, Greek Life members to Student Senators, Residential Housing Assistants to Learning Community Leaders, Student Trustees to student activists, our Directors represent the diverse perspectives of Ohio University's students.
The Center's Board of Directors accepts applications for one-year and two-year positions each spring for the following academic year. Candidates are interviewed upon submission of completed applications. New members are required to attend the last meeting of each spring semester.
Meet the officers of the board
Zach Donaldson,
Executive Chair
Zach is a junior political science student also looking to pursue a certificate in Law, Justice & Culture. He is currently the assistant opinion editor for The New Political, a member of the Ohio University Mock Trial team, and works in the Center for Law Justice & Culture as a Pre-Law Associate. After serving a one-year term on the CSLS 2022-2023 Board of Directors, Zach was re-elected to serve another one-year term and was elected Executive Chair for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Zach hopes to attend law school after graduation to work in criminal litigation. Outside of class, Zach is an avid fan of country and folk music, hiking, and reading up on political news.
cslsbodec@studentlegalrights.org
Executive Chair Account
Hannah Louck,
Executive Vice Chair
Hannah (She/They) is an undergraduate student in the College of Art & Sciences studying History Prelaw and Sociology Prelaw. Hannah is currently serving on the CSLS Board of Directors and as Deputy Director of the ACLU Campus Action Team. They're passionate about criminal justice reform and hope to use their degree to expand and protect human rights. Hannah is serving their second of two years on the Board of Directors and was elected Executive Vice Chair for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
As Executive Vice Chair, one of Hannah’s responsibilities is to oversee and administer the Client Complaint Procedure for the Center's clientele and he can be contacted with concerns.
cslsbodevc@studentlegalrights.org
Executive Vice Chairperson Account
Cara Finnegan,
Treasurer
Cara is a junior studying Sociology and receiving a certificate in Environmental Studies. Along with serving as a board member for the CSLS, Cara also serves as the Alumni Relations Liaison for the Honors Tutorial College Student Advisory Council. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, working out, traveling, and watching sports. After serving a one-year term on the CSLS 2022-2023 Board of Directors, Cara was re-elected to serve a two-year term and was elected treasurer for the 2023-2024 Board of Directors. Cara is excited to begin her knew position on the board and looks forward to serving the Ohio University community!
Dylan Demonte,
Communications Liaison
Dylan is a senior political science pre-law and economics BA student serving a one-year term on the CSLS 2023-2024 Board of Directors. He is also an undergraduate intern for the Columbus Society of Legal Aid. Dylan worked as a resident advisor, peer tutor, and academic coach at Ohio University. He is continuing into his third year as the Academic Affairs Commissioner of the Undergraduate Student Senate. Dylan is currently writing an honors thesis on the US Supreme Court's "major questions doctrine" and administrative law; he plans to become a dual JD/Ph.D. candidate post-graduation.