Our Board of Directors
The Board of Directors supports CLA’s student
leaders and provides legal, financial, and
organizational oversight.
Board Chair
Alexander Godinez-Robinson
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Alexander is a Program Manager with the Federal Government. He oversees the recruitment and management of premier fellowship and early career programs, with expertise in security policy, public policy, and leadership/organizational development.
Treasurer
Alexander Moe
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Alex is a Program Manager with the Federal Government. He has experience in government, public policy, and wealth management and has extensive experience managing funds for large organizations.
Member
Griffin Rubin
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Griffin is a litigator at a boutique law firm in Dallas, Texas, where he provides clients with trial and appellate litigation services in complex commercial disputes, securities actions, and constitutional matters.
Vice Chair
Edda Lynn Bouslog
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Edda is Vice President of Quality at Cynergy Professional Systems, with over a decade of experience in IT, sales, and program management, and a background in mentorship and project leadership.
Member
Ty Blitstein
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Ty is a Project Officer for Food Security at the NJEDA, with experience in government, public policy, and civic engagement.
Immediate-Past Student Board Representative
Feifan Liu
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Feifan recently graduated from Bellaire High School and was the Texas Governor of CLA, with experience in leadership, chapter affairs, and long-term organizational planning. Feifan is also a co-founder of CLA.
Secretary
Payten Kirby
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Payten is a seasoned human resources leader with extensive experience in management. She currently serves as the Lead for Talent Management Strategy at the Society for Human Resource Management .
Member
Kyra Balyeat
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Kyra is a student at Trinity University majoring in Accounting, with a passion for civic engagement, environmental law, and sustainable business, and experience in leadership, voter registration, and fundraising.
Student Board Representative
Klaridy Miller (TX)
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Klaridy was elected by her the Council of Governors to serve a year-long term on the Board of Directors. Klaridy is the Texas State Governor.