Student Groups

Human Development and Family Science Graduate Student Group

Leadership


Suzanne Holland portrait

Secretary: Suzanne Holland

suhollan@syr.edu

Hello! My name is Suzanne Holland, and I am a second-year MS student at Syracuse University in the Human Development and Family Science program. I have lived in various places across the United States and found a community worth supporting here on the east coast in beautiful Syracuse! This academic year I will serve as secretary of the HDFS Graduate Student Organization. I look forward to collaborating with fellow students and faculty to enhance the professional climate that we have in our department.


Qingyang Liu portrait

Student Liaison: Qingyang Liu

qliu08@syr.edu

Hi Everyone! My name is Qingyang Liu, and I am originally from Guangzhou, China. I am a third-year Ph.D. student in Human Development and Family Science. During the 2020-2021 academic year, I served as the group’s secretary, and during the 2021-2022 academic year, I served as the group’s treasurer. This year, I am very excited to shift roles to the Graduate Student Liaison position! I look forward to working with our leadership team, graduate fellows, and department to strengthen the community for our graduate students! If you would like further information or want to share any ideas, please don’t hesitate to contact me!


Human Development and Family Science Undergraduate Student Group

Kappa Omicron Nu (KON) Honor Society

Julia Rizzo Portrait

President: Julia Rizzo

jurizzo@syr.edu

Hello everyone! My name is Julia Rizzo and I’m from Long Island, NY. I am a senior majoring in Human Development and Family Science with a minor in psychology, and this is my second year on the KON executive board. I served as Secretary last year, and I am excited to now serve as President of the chapter. KON accomplished many wonderful things over the past year, and I look forward to continuing our involvement in Falk College and expanding our outreach. As we transition back to a more traditional academic year, our goals are to guide and support Falk students and create a greater sense of community. If you would like further information or want to share any ideas, please don’t hesitate to contact me!


Celeste Henry Portrait

Vice President: Celestine Henry

cehenry@syr.edu

Hello! My name is Celest Henry, I am a senior double majoring in Psychology and Human Development and Family Sciences (HDFS). I am excited to be serving as Vice President for the HDFS Honors Society this year. I am looking forward to supporting this year’s President and work with the leadership team to bring a year full of great events that help bring students together.


Maddy Rubler Portrait

Secretary: Maddy Rubler

mlrubler@syr.edu

Hello everyone! My name is Maddy Rubler and I’m From New York City. I am a junior majoring in HDFS and minoring in Child and Family Policy. I was inducted into KON last spring, and I am so excited to be the Secretary of our chapter this year. I hope that KON can bring a close community to Falk students and create resources to help them succeed with their goals during this challenging time. I look forward to showing everyone my ideas and collaborating with other organizations at Syracuse University and in the community. If you would like any other information, please do not hesitate to contact me!


Daphne Budin Portrait

Treasurer: Daphne Budin

dvbudin@syr.edu

Hi Everyone! My name is Daphne Budin, and I’m a junior from Deerfield IL (a suburb of Chicago). I’m majoring in Human Development and Family Science, with a minor in Disability Studies. I was inducted into KON last spring, and I’m excited to be the Treasurer of our chapter this year. I’m excited to help HDFS students adjust to the university and meet other students within the major. I also look forward to meeting with different organizations on campus to collaborate. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for KON! If you have any further questions or ideas, please feel free to contact me or any other board members. Thank you!


Madison Roberts Portrait

Communications and Outreach Team: Madison Roberts

mmrobert@syr.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Maddie and I am a junior majoring in Human Development and Family Science, with two minors in public health and nutrition. I plan on getting my master’s in public health and eventually working in maternal and child health promotion. I’m from Rochester, NY which is only about an hour and a half from Syracuse. This is my first year in KON and on the executive board. I am super excited to be a part of KON and to connect with more students in HDFS this semester!


Danielle Rubenstein Portrait

Communications and Outreach Team: Danielle Rubenstein

drrubens@syr.edu

Hi everyone! My name is Danielle Rubenstein and I am from Sharon, MA. I am currently double majoring in Human Development and Family Science and Neuroscience with the hope of pursuing pediatric psychology in the future! I am so excited to be part of the Communications and Outreach Team for KON this year! This is my first year in the organization, and I cannot wait to plan activities that can bring Falk students closer together and to help provide resources to students! Please reach out if you have any questions!