Bio
Mia Lescano is a second year pre-nursing student at Heartland Community College and the newly elected President of the Student Government Association. She is a motivated leader with experience serving in student organizations, including ALAS, where she has held leadership roles and supported student engagement initiatives. Mia is focused on increasing diversity awareness, strengthening inclusion, and expanding student involvement across campus.
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Luke Deffenbaugh is a second year student at Heartland Community College studying business and planning to transfer to a four-year university to pursue finance. He brings leadership experience from high school and college organizations, including Future Business Leaders of America, tutoring, and student leadership roles. As Vice President, Luke is committed to expanding student events and ensuring SGA consistently brings meaningful opportunities to campus.
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Trung Chanh Dao is a pre-nursing major who transferred to Heartland in Fall 2025. Chanh serves as Chief Communications Officer and is dedicated to strengthening communication between students, faculty, and administration. He is actively involved in the Student Welfare Committee, the Global Student Union, and volunteers at the School Street Pantry. His leadership is grounded in advocacy, collaboration, and ensuring student voices are clearly communicated and represented.
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Summer Barone is a second year pre-nursing student at Heartland Community College serving as Student Trustee. As a Student Ambassador, she has experience engaging with both main and Lincoln regional campus communities, allowing her to effectively advocate for a wide range of student perspectives. She is known for her strong communication skills, approachability, and commitment to ensuring all students feel heard and represented.
Student Senate Meetings
Student Government Association’s meeting with the student body and its student leaders. This platform is an opportunity for students to join the elected officers and speak their concerns, partake in future events and committees and discuss important topics surrounding Heartland and its students. Open meetings are geared towards professional development, community and on campus leaders and speakers, as well as an open forum for all students and staff members to discuss campus wide topics. Those in attendance at senate meetings representing their registered student club or organization will receive $25 dollars credit for their represented club or organization.
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Heartland Community College
1500 West Raab RoadWDC Student Center
Normal, Illinois 61761-9446