Office of the Comptroller

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Comptroller

Sydney Whittaker

Year: Senior

Major: Molecular and Cell Biology

Minor: Business Fundamentals

Email: comptroller@usg.uconn.edu

Sydney is a senior molecular and cell biology major, with a minor in business fundamentals. She oversees USG’s budget, inventory management, and Tier II funding. She advocates to ensure student activity fees are appropriately used to serve the needs of the student body. Prior to this role, she was the Food Insecurity Advocacy Coordinator for the Student Services Committee, focusing on nutrition education and advocating for consistent, healthy food access for all students. Sydney has been involved in Creating Caring Communities and Red Cross Club. Outside of USG and academic life, she enjoys tumbling and running. Please reach out to her if you have questions about the USG budget or Tier II funding!

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Fiscal Manager and Deputy Comptroller

Josh Schulman

Year: Senior

Major: Electrical Engineering

Email: fiscal@usg.uconn.edu

Funding Supervisor

Bryan Bussolari

Year: Senior

Major: Political Science

Email: bookkeeping@usg.uconn.edu

Operations Director

Nick Murphy

Year: Junior

Major: Accounting

Email: operations@usg.uconn.edu

Nick is a Junior Accounting Major here at UConn. This is his first year with USG! Nick works in the Comptroller’s Office mainly assisting with Tier-II Purchase Requests. Outside of USG, Nick enjoys watching UConn Basketball and skiing!

Inventory DIrector

William Lipinski

Year: Sophomore

Major: Political Science

Email: inventory@usg.uconn.edu

Inventory Specialist

Reilly Nydell

Year: Sophomore

Major: Finance

Email: inventory@usg.uconn.edu

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Funding Assistant Supervisor

Conner DeLaubell

Year: Senior

Major: Corporate Finance

Conner is a senior with a concentration in corporate finance. He has been with the funding staff at USG for 4 semesters. Conner is looking forward to fine-tuning the funding process as one of the assistant supervisors to ensure all clubs get access to funding. Outside of USG, he is pursuing a career in financial advising, investment management, and banking. Conner enjoys golfing and traveling in his free time.

Amara Cote

Funding Assistant Supervisor

Amara Cote

Year: Senior

Major: Marketing

Hi! I’m a senior studying marketing with a concentration in professional sales leadership. I have been on funding staff for three and a half years now. Outside of USG, I play trumpet in the marching and pep band! If I’m not rehearsing at W lot you’ll find me laying on the funding couch or hanging out with my friends.

Funding Assistant Director

Owen Padgett

Year: Junior

Major: Applied Mathematical Sciences

Minor: Computer Science

Image of Funding Staff Avery Fletchner

Funding Staff

Avery Fletchner

Year: Senior

Major: Economics

Minor: Political Science

Avery is a senior studying economics and political science. Avery enjoys providing for her peers and wants to go into politics one day, hence why, she provides club funding and holds a seat in the senate. As a part of USG, Avery hopes to make everyone’s experience at UConn one to remember. Outside of USG, Avery is a part of several organizations including Club Lacrosse, Knit for Nicu, and Women & Minorities in Economics along with Interning for the Governor of Connecticut.

Ava Cunningham

Funding Staff

Ava Cunningham

Year: Junior

Major: Political Science, Law and Inequality

Ava is a junior studying Political Science and an individualized major called Law and Inequality. This is Ava’s first year on the USG funding staff and she looks forward to contributing to the work of the office and supporting university organizations in this new capacity. Outside of USG, Ava is the president of the UConn Mock Trial Society and a member of Law Society pursuing a career in law. She is an avid sports fan, dog lover, and enjoys traveling.

Tori Kelly

Funding Staff

Tori Kelly

Year: Junior

Major: Business Management

Tori is a junior studying Business Management. She has a passion for dance and helping others, which is why she’s excited to be a part of the Funding Staff this year. Outside of USG, she is on the Encore Dance Team and enjoys spending time with friends and family!