The Opus Society is student-led and student-run. The Executive Board is responsible for organizational strategy, program delivery, member selection, and institutional continuity.
President & Co-Founder
Josiah co-founded the Opus Society and served as Head Delegate of Clemson's Model United Nations program. His interests lie in international relations and the geopolitics of emerging technology, and he plans to attend law school for AI compliance law.
Vice President & Co-Founder
Claire co-founded the Opus Society. A Senior Sociology major with a minor in Legal Studies, she developed her interest in diplomacy through Model United Nations and plans to attend law school to pursue international law.
Director of Recruitment & Mentorship
Meredith leads recruitment and mentorship for Opus. She serves as President of the Clemson Debate Society and writes for the Clemson Undergraduate Law Review, with academic interests in equitable access to legal and civil institutions.
Director of Programming & Logistics
Sammy leads programming and logistics for Opus. She is a senior majoring in political science with a minor in communication studies, and interns at the Pearce Center for Professional Communication.
Director of Communications
Elisabeth leads communications for Opus. A Political Science major with minors in Criminal Justice and German Studies, her interest in diplomacy grew through Model United Nations, and she plans to pursue a master's in Germany in international relations after Clemson.
Director of Finance
Alexia leads finance for Opus. A Political Science and Economics major, her interest in economic and foreign policy grew through Model United Nations, and she plans to attend law school to pursue public policymaking.
Board members serve one-year terms running from fall through spring. Elections are held each April, ensuring new leadership is confirmed before the academic year ends and has the full summer to prepare before leading fall recruitment.
April
Elections Held
Current fellows vote for the incoming Executive Board before the spring semester closes.
May
Transition Period
Outgoing board completes transition documents and meets with each successor over the summer.
August
New Board Takes Over
Incoming board begins full ownership through recruitment, tabling, and fall programming preparations underway.
April
Cycle Repeats
Board completes its full fall-to-spring term and the next election cycle opens.