Council Member Directory

William began his journey at Columbia GS during fall of 24, he is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Financial Economics (Class of 2028). Prior to Columbia, he served in the U.S. Army from 2018 to 2024, holding several high-responsibility positions across command headquarters such as Cultural Advisor, Protocol Officer, Executive Assistant, Budget Analyst, and Linguist. During the 24-25 academic year, he served as Director of Public Affairs for the MILVETS, planning coordinating, and executing engagement events and liaising with university leadership. In addition, he also served as a member of the food insecurity committee of the university. Since staring at GS, William have planned and executed numerous large events such as the Military Ball, Food drive, Campus Social, and Toys4tots drive, along with numerous smaller events, he also help mentor veteran applicants through the Service to School program. William joined the GSSC with a commitment on promoting and fostering a more positive and engaging campus culture, providing the best possible for the community.

Paul is a senior in the SciencesPo Dual BA program, majoring in Economics and Political Science. A dedicated advocate for the blind and low-vision community, he served on GSSC as Students with Disabilities Representative last year. Returning as Chief of Finance, he is excited to leverage his past managerial and internship experiences to ensure that GSSC’s resources are managed strategically and in a way that reflects the diverse needs of the student body.

Oscar Wolfe is a junior in Columbia’s dual degree program with The Jewish Theological Seminary of America (JTS). He is pursuing degrees in American Studies and Jewish Ethics.

Oscar began serving on GSSC in his freshman year as the Student Services and Academic Affairs Representative. In this role, he spearheaded the effort to permanently extend the pass/fail deadline for General Studies and Columbia College students, writing a statement that was unanimously passed by GSSC, cosigned by CCSC, and implemented by the Committee on Instruction.

As a sophomore, Oscar led GSSC’s Policy Committee as Vice President of Policy. As VP Policy, he more than doubled funding for GSSC’s subsidized MetroCard program, and wrote a statement signed by ten student councils throughout Columbia advocating for a University-wide version of the program. Oscar also founded the Stakeholder Committee, which ensures that student leaders throughout GS have access to council leadership, and provides GSSC with advice from the school’s diverse communities.

Outside of GSSC, Oscar has interned for two congressional campaigns, the Minnesota Senate, the Minnesota House of Representatives, and a tech startup. At JTS, he was elected First-Year Class President, and is currently serving as an Admissions Intern and Resident Advisor for the dual degree program. When Oscar’s not working, you can find him pacing the length of the Tomb of Ulysses S. Grant on 122nd St.

Nora is a senior in the Dual BA Program with Sciences Po, majoring in Economics and Political Science. She is passionate about student advocacy and fostering inclusive environments. This past year, she served as the Academic Affairs Representative on GSSC’s Policy Committee, leading initiatives to expand research opportunities for students and reform the Latin Honors system. 

Nora takes a collaborative approach to policy, with a focus on balancing long-term strategies and achieving tangible results. Her work this past year has reinforced her belief in the power of listening, staying organized, and committing to advocacy that truly benefits the community. As the incoming Vice President of Policy, she’s excited to continue building on the momentum of the Policy Committee and ensure the voices of GS students are heard. 

Outside of her academic and advocacy work, Nora enjoys rewatching Studio Ghibli films, exploring farmer’s markets, and discovering hiking trails in New York City. She looks forward to further contributing to the General Studies community during her senior year.

Apolline Ancel is a senior in the Columbia University and Sciences Po Dual BA Program, studying Political Science. Originally from France, Apolline spent most of her life in Strasbourg, one of the capitals of the European Union. She developed a deep passion for politics, compromise, and celebrating cultural diversity. Apolline is thrilled to now call NYC and Columbia home and is honored to represent the vibrant international student community of the School of General Studies. She looks forward to contributing to the unique spirit of GS, helping protect international students’ rights and making this year unforgettable! Do not hesitate to reach out to meet her by email or person, she is here to help and open to all feedback!