Student Dining Board
For All Tar Heels
Working Together
Did you know all things dining are approved by a group of students and University administrators? The Student Dining Board is a student group that meets weekly during the academic year to discuss anything related to the food program at UNC Chapel Hill. The board includes members from Housing (RHA), Student Government (SGA), Graduate and Professional Students, At-Large members and key staff members from Dining, Student Affairs and Housing.
The purpose of the Dining Board is to keep an open channel of communication between the administration and the student body. It gives students a voice and an opportunity to be a part of the decision-making process and students are expected to make decisions based on overall campus needs. The Board’s responsibilities range from reviewing CDS’ Annual Plan, which includes Meal Plan options, budgets, operating hours, menus, and staffing needs, to assist in the evaluation and selection of the dining service contractors.
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2024-25 Student Dining Board
Adam Farris
At-Large Member
AVA ASTILLA
SDB CHAIRPERSON
Hi, my name is Ava Astilla and I am a first-year student hoping to major in nutrition. I am very excited to be a part of the Student Dining Board because I am very passionate about healthy eating and food accessibility. My favorite CDS spots are Med Deli and Bandido’s, and I am looking forward to representing my peers when evaluating UNC dining. On campus, I am involved with UNC Club Tennis, Public Health 360, and Carolina Thrift. I also serve as the student ambassador for Equiti Foods.
Grace Duncan
At-Large Member
Tobi Shorunke
At Large
LORYN SMITH
AT-LARGE MEMBER
This past summer, I was a Neuroscience major with minors in Chemistry and Medicine, Literature, and Culture. I aspire to work in pediatric neurology and am currently a research assistant at the Cohen Labs. Outside of school, I work part-time at Marshalls, love playing piano, singing, and spending time with my friends! Lastly, my favorite spots on campus are Cafe 1789 and Chase Dining Hall!
SOPHIA CHIANCONE
AT-LARGE MEMBER
Jocelyn Wang
At-Large Member
Hello, my name is Jocelyn Wang and I’m a junior studying economics, philosophy, and business administration! My home is in Peachtree City, GA, but my second home is Med Deli, where you’ll catch me enjoying a chicken gyro (with sides of avocado salad and eggplant squash stew, please). You can also find me making coffee at Meantime Coffee Co, leading hikes with Carolina Outing Club, or studying in miscellaneous cafes and tea houses. I am a major foodie, so I’m passionate in serving the student body as a Dining Board representative.
Maxey Mapp
Residence Hall Association
ILIA YOUNG
RHA REPRESENTATIVE
ROBERT BATTLE
SGA Representative
I am a mathematics & computer science major from Wake Forest, NC. I am an active member of the Dialectic & Philanthropic Societies, the Undergraduate Senate, and HackNC. I am interested in addressing students' everyday concerns about dining at UNC and hope to use my position on the Board to advocate for the body at large. My favorite dining spots on campus are Top of Lenoir and Bojangles!
GABRIELLA DEL RIO
SGA REPRESENTATIVE