Office of the President
Cedric K. Bandoh
Student Body PresidentCedric is serving a second term as Student Body President of the University of Houston. When elected in 2012 he was the youngest person to be elected President of the UH Student Body. Previously he served as Chief of Staff under the Harding administration and as an undergraduate at-large senator and intern under the Wilson administration. In 2011, Cedric also served as the Vice President for the Mr. UH competition.
On campus he is a member of the Institute for Supply Management (ISM) and nationally a member of the National Campus Leadership Council (NCLC), a coalition of student body presidents from around the country. He has served on many university committees, search committees, and has played an integral role in many university-wide initiatives including the University Center Transformation Project and new athletic facilities. Cedric is a Supply Chain Management major and a proud member of the Class of 2014!
President's Office Staff
Rani Ramchandani
Student Body Vice PresidentRani is the Student Body Vice President of the University of Houston. She previously served as the Chair of the Senate Committee on Administration & Finance and two terms as an SGA senator representing the Bauer College of Business. Rani was also the co-founder of the Mr. UH competition and the Vice President of Marketing for APICS now renamed the Institute for Supply Management. She is a Supply Chain Management major and proud member of the Class of 2014! Rani is the first female of Indian and Filipino descent to be elected as the Vice President of the student body.
Email Rani (832) 842-6227
Munim Khan
Special Advisor to the President for University ServicesThe Special Advisor to the President for University Services will lead and implement all executive initiatives pertaining to an array of university services (Dining Services, Transportation & Parking Services, and Sustainability). The Special Advisor works closely with the Chair of the Senate Committee on Administration & Finance and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Student Life.
Shane Smith
Attorney GeneralThe Attorney General advises the President and ensures the legality of legislation and activities of SGA with respect to the Constitution, Bylaws, and University policy. The Attorney General also appoints the Chief Election Commissioner and oversees the Election Commission.
Angela Kao
Chief of StaffThe Chief of Staff serves as the senior advisor to the Student Body President and oversees all internal operations and staff of the Executive Branch. The Chief of Staff facilitates coordination and communication between the President and Student Government Association officers, leads the implementation of executive initiatives, and coordinates the SGA internship program.
Email Angela (713) 743-4630
Leo Mata
Deputy Chief of StaffThe Deputy Chief of Staff serves as an advisor to the President and Vice President and assists the Chief of Staff with operations for the Office of the President. The Deputy Chief of Staff also leads the organization's data & policy analysis efforts and serves as the social chair for the organization.
Kyle Spears
Special Advisor to the President for Safety & SecurityThe Special Advisor to the President for Safety & Security will lead and implement all executive initiatives pertaining to campus safety & security. The Special Advisor works closely with the Chair of the Senate Committee on Student Life.
