Plattsburgh State women's volleyball senior Lily White and women's soccer junior Amanda Cohen attended the annual NCAA Convention in Phoenix, Arizona from January 10-13. White attended as a member of the SUNYAC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board, serving as Vice President of Community Engagement, while Cohen attended as the President of the SUNYAC SAAC Executive Board and the SUNYAC representative for the National SAAC. They had the opportunity to attend various events, educational sessions, and meetings, gaining insights into NCAA-level issues and making connections with student-athletes from around the country.

The attendance of Lily White and Amanda Cohen at the annual NCAA Convention demonstrates the critical role that student-athletes play in addressing and shaping NCAA Division III athletics, highlighting the significance of their representation and involvement in national-level discussions and decision-making processes.

• Lily White serves as Vice President of Community Engagement on the SUNYAC SAAC Executive Board
• Amanda Cohen is the President of the SUNYAC SAAC Executive Board and the SUNYAC representative for the National SAAC
• Both student-athletes attended various events, educational sessions, and meetings throughout the convention

• Lily and Amanda attended the annual NCAA Convention in Phoenix, Arizona from January 10-13
• They had the opportunity to observe, learn, and make connections with other student-athletes concerning NCAA-level issues
• Both student-athletes actively participated in meetings and sessions to address and discuss national-level legislative proposals and the positions of the National SAAC

The representation of Lily White and Amanda Cohen at the annual NCAA Convention signifies the crucial role of student-athletes in shaping NCAA Division III athletics and highlights the importance of their active engagement in national-level discussions, contributing to the development and enhancement of the collegiate athletic landscape.