Syracuse Scholar Elected Student Government President

German Nolivos, a Posse Miami Posse Scholar studying public relations and political science at Syracuse University, was elected to serve as President for the 68th session of the Student Association at Syracuse University for the 2024 – 2025 school year.

“The election process was lengthy, filled with anticipation about who else might be running and whether I was prepared,” says German. “It’s an honor to follow in the footsteps of many talented predecessors. As someone who has only been in the country for six years, I feel incredibly proud of this achievement.”

German was born and raised in Venezuela. He and his family immigrated to the United States in 2017, eventually settling in Miami, Florida.

I was driven to run by a profound affection for what the Student Association represents and a belief that my team and I could make a significant impact.

“I came to the US as a political refugee and so my whole life has been defined by political situations,” says German. “That’s why I chose to study political science, to study leadership and how to effectively represent people.”

German’s has his first experience in politics as a high school student at Miami Lakes Educational Center. There he ran for and was elected student body president his junior year , delivering a message of positivity and change that would follow him to Syracuse.

“It’s not just about personal ambition,” says German. “I was driven to run by a profound affection for what the Student Association represents and a belief that my team and I could make a significant impact.”

At Syracuse, German’s journey to the SA presidency began his freshman year when he was selected to serve as a representative in the assembly. The following year he served as vice president of community government affairs. A priority of German’s presidency—distilled in his campaign slogan “Listen, Learn, and Lead”—is to foster diversity and inclusion.

“Ensuring that student voices are heard is crucial,” says German. “Without their input, we can’t effectively communicate with the administration or promote change.”

German hopes to bring some “Posse Love” in his role as president.

"Posse has been instrumental in my journey,” he says. “The full-tuition scholarship and the support system it provided have been life-changing. I feel extremely fortunate to have been given such an opportunity.”