Student Foundation’s Executive Members

The Student Foundation Executive Committee guides the direction of the Student Foundation and SMU’s traditional programming. Each Executive member leads a team of Board members and assists in planning and executing SF’s four traditional events. The Executive Committee aims to create lifelong memories for the SMU campus community by having a role in each event.

PRESIDENT | ISABELLA DRONE

Isabella is a junior from Houston, Texas, majoring in Marketing with a minor in Law and Legal Reasoning. She has been involved with Student Foundation since the spring semester of her freshman year and has loved being part of the organization ever since.

Within Student Foundation, Isabella previously served as the Food Coordinator on the Campus Events Committee before being selected as Campus Events Chair. In that role, she oversaw the planning and execution of large-scale campus programming and led her committee in creating engaging events for the SMU community. She now serves as President, where she leads the organization and works closely with the executive team to further Student Foundation’s mission and impact on campus.

Outside of Student Foundation, Isabella serves on the Chi Omega Executive Team as Secretary, is a Pre-Law Scholar, a member of Alpha Kappa Psi, and involved with RUF.

In her free time, Isabella enjoys needlepointing, watching documentaries, taking long walks with friends, traveling with her family, and trying new restaurants around Dallas.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING | Ava Stallard

Ava Stallard is a sophomore from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Sports Management with minors in Business and Journalism. She has been involved with Student Foundation since the spring semester of her freshman year when was chosen to be the 2025 Homecoming Parade Coordinator. She now serves as the Vice President of Programming.

In addition to her role in Student Foundation, Ava is a Turner Scholar and Founders Scholar, Chief Engagement Officer for the Sports Business Society, and a Recruiting Specialist with SMU Football. She is also involved with Tri Delta, the SMU Pickleball Club Team, and Sisters of Faith.

In her free time, Ava enjoys playing pickleball, SoulCycle classes, needlepointing, yoga, and trying new coffee shops around Dallas.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING | Tyler welch

Tyler Welch is a junior from Katy, Texas, double majoring in Sport Management and Journalism with minors in Statistical Science and History. He joined Student Foundation in Fall 2023 and served as Homecoming Philanthropy Coordinator and later as Homecoming Chair before stepping into his current role as Vice President of Programming.

Outside of Student Foundation, Tyler serves as President of the Sports Business Society, a Resident Assistant in Boaz Commons, Sports Editor for The Daily Campus, and a member of the CIO Advisory Board.

In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing pickleball, reading sports articles, and spending time with friends.

VICE PRESIDENT OF PROGRAMMING | Kate harker

Kate Harker is a junior from West Hartford, Connecticut, majoring in Accounting and Chinese. She joined Student Foundation her second semester freshman year and has been actively involved ever since.

Within Student Foundation, Kate previously served as a Homecoming Assistant and Family Weekend Special Projects Coordinator before stepping into her current role as Vice President of Programming.

Outside of Student Foundation, Kate is involved in Chi Omega, Mustangs for Hope, and Delta Sigma Pi.

In her free time, she enjoys walking, practicing yoga, cooking, and spending time with friends.