Amanda Bardonner, St. Cloud State University, Minnesota

Amanda Bardonner, a junior at St. Cloud State University, is an active student leader currently serving as the Student Association President and recently has been elected to serve as the State Chair for the Minnesota State University Student Association. Throughout her term, Amanda has engaged students in community-wide discussions and transformed the reputation of Student Government.  As an extension of her role, Amanda has strengthened relationships with community members and built relationships with state legislators while fighting for funding for higher education. Amanda also serves on the St. Cloud City Student Advisory Committee that reports directly to the St. Cloud Mayor.