Student Athlete Advisory Committee University of Massachusetts Boston is an NCAA Division III institution and is a member of the Little East Conference. As members of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), we must serve as a liaison between the committee, our respective teams, our coaches, and athletic administration. As athletes and leaders on campus and in the community, we must foster an environment of collaboration and service. We vow to dedicate our time and effort to serving our fellow student athletes, the campus community and the local community with our work. UMass Boston 2026-27 SAAC Executive Board CO-PRESIDENT CO-PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT   Luana Batista Soares Women's Lacrosse Brianna Furtado-Fernandes Women's Track & Field Amanda Regan Women's Soccer TREASURER SECRETARY SAAC ADMINISTRATOR   Jenna Fitzsimons Women's Ice Hockey Michael Lynch Men's Ice Hockey Matt Taiman Assistant Athletic Director  UMass Boston 2026-27 SAAC Committees & Roster Student-Athlete Well-being Campus Engagement Community Engagement Jenna Fitzsimons - W. Ice Hockey Mia Molinari - W. Basketball Luana Batista Soares - W. Lacrosse Alex Martins - M. Track & Field Justin Riley - M. Track & Field Mike Lynch - M. Ice Hockey Ian Visnick - M. Soccer Cloe Kapetanakos - W. Soccer Jack Mortson - M. Ice Hockey Amanda Regan - W. Soccer Ashleigh Lagor - W. Basketball Matt Konareski - M. Lacrosse Shrenith Saravana Rakshana - M. Tennis I Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Social Media Brianna Furtado-Fernandes - W. Track & Field Adele Accelus - W. Volleyball Cole Allan - M. Lacrosse Jacob Kaminsky - M. Ice Hockey Kate Vivia-Romero - W. Tennis *Representatives in bold serve as committee chairs for their respective committee* USEFUL LINKS: UMass Boston Student-Athlete Advisory Committee Constitution (updated Summer 2025) Follow @UMBSAAC on Instagram Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee History of the NCAA Student-Athlete Advisory Committee NCAA - Get Involved in the Process NCAA DIII & the Special Olympics Partnership