How does the National Level work?
The national leadership of HSDA consists of three main bodies: the National Committee, the National Staff, and the National Executive Board. The National Committee, which votes on proposals from the Committee or Executive Board such as bylaw amendments, consists of two representatives from each chartered state/territory, the Diversity Director, and the chair and vice chair of each caucus.
The National Staff consists of members appointed by the Executive Board to provide input, work on specific tasks and initiatives, and serve as a cabinet.
The National Executive Board consists of six officers democratically elected by HSDA’s national membership: the Chair, the two Vice Chairs, the Communications Director, the Programs Director, and the Development Director.
In addition, there is a National Caucus System consisting of the AANHPI Caucus, Black Caucus, Disabled Persons Caucus, First Generation Caucus, Hindu Caucus, Jewish Caucus, Latino Caucus, LGBTQ+ Caucus, Muslim Caucus, Women’s Caucus, MENA Caucus, and Indigenous Persons Caucus.
2025-2026 Executive Board
Chair, Zayed Kadir (he/him)
Vice Chair, Isabelle Enriques (she/her)
Vice Chair, Milan van Dam (he/him)
Communications Director, Ashva Ramesh (he/him)
Programs Director, Ankita Jaikumar (she/her)
Development Director, Eli Steinberg (he/him)