Meet the SBA Executive Board

Natasha Panduwawala, President

Natasha is a Maryland native, graduating from the University of Maryland with a BA in Government & Politics: International Relations and a MA in International Relations. Previous to SBA President, Natasha served as Day Vice President and a 1L Representative. Outside of law school, she enjoys shopping at Trader Joes, consuming sweet treats, and relaxing.

Fun Fact: She’s a licensed scuba diver!

 

 

 

Eyram Gbeddy, Day Vice President

Eyram is from Norristown, Pennsylvania, and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from the University of Alabama. Eyram served as a 1L representative during his first year and is eager to continue serving the student body on the SBA Executive Board! Eyram is also deeply involved in BLSA (Black Law Student Association) and GALS (Georgetown African Law Society). In his free time, Eyram enjoys exploring DC, eating good food, and making the most of his student discounts!

Fun Fact: Eyram has spent four consecutive summers interning with the Pennsylvania state government in different roles.

 

 

 

Gabriella Chadsey Evening Vice President

Gabriella is proud to serve as the Evening Vice President. By day, she is a legal assistant at a law firm and by night, a fourth-year evening student. Originally from Southern California, Gabriella graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a degree in political science. In her free time, Gabriella can be found yearning for the West Coast, at the movie theater, or walking around Capitol Hill listening to an audiobook / her favorite podcasts.

 

 

 

 

Lucca Galatro,Graduate Vice President

Lucca is from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and earned both his Bachelor’s Degree in Law and his Post-Graduate Degree in Regulation, Law & Economics from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). He currently serves as Director of Events and Cultural Activities for BrazLA (the Brazilian Law Association) and has spent the past five years practicing as an energy and natural resources lawyer back in Brazil. In his free time, Lucca enjoys exploring restaurants and bars in DC, meeting new people, and traveling.

Fun fact: He originally enrolled in university to pursue a degree in economics, but fell in love with legal studies after taking an introductory law course during his freshman year — and quickly switched majors.

 

Sydney Veazie (she/her), Treasurer

Originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Sydney received her bachelor’s degrees in Classical Civilization and International Political Economy from Fordham University. Before serving as Treasurer, Sydney served as a 2L representative and is so excited to continue her time on SBA. Sydney is also a member of BLSA, SIPLA, and the Trial Advocacy Team. Sydney loves reading fantasy, logging movies on Letterboxd and taking adult ballet classes.

 

 

 

Katelyn Vizyak, Secretary

Katelyn is from Boulder, Colorado, and received her bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Colorado Boulder. Previous to Secretary, Katelyn served as 1L representative, 2L representative, and Campus Safety chair on SBA. Katelyn is also a competing member and Travel Director of Georgetown’s Trial Advocacy team. Katelyn loves reading fiction, talking about movies and tv shows, hiking, and trying new restaurants. 

Fun fact: Katelyn studied abroad in Paris in undergrad for her minor in Cinema Studies.

 

 

 

Jay Bickford, Counselor

Jay is a 3E born and raised in New York City. Prior to law school, Jay graduated from Lafayette College with a BA in history. Outside of law school, Jay enjoys reading history books, playing tabletop games, and exploring the many restaurants of Washington DC.

Fun fact: He has visited 38 different countries!

 

 

 

 

Isabella Weyerman, Chief of Staff

Isabella hails from Birmingham, Alabama, and earned concurrent degrees in Political Science and Music from Auburn University. She enjoyed serving as a 1L representative and looks forward to connecting each student to ample resources this year. Isabella is a Student Conductor of Lawcapella and serves as Miss Georgetown in the Miss America Organization! Isabella constantly collects unique experiences and skills through hobbies, community service events, and short term fellowships.

Fun Fact: Isabella has been to all 50 states!

 

 

 

 

Christian Martinazzo, Evening/Graduate Chief of Staff

Christian is an LLM student from Sydney, Australia but was born in Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. He holds a Bachelors degree in Law and International Studies and is admitted as a Solicitor of the New South Wales Supreme Court. In his free time, Christian can be found in the gym, or out on a DC monument night walk, listening to music and chilling with mates.
Fun fact: He has visited every state except Tasmania (but also has visited 25 states in the USA)