2021-22 Cornell Republicans Executive Board
President
Matthew Samilow
Class of 2022
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
mas748@cornell.edu
Class of 2022
Major: Industrial and Labor Relations
mas748@cornell.edu
Matthew Samilow is a senior from Weston, Florida, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. He previously served as the organization’s philanthropy chairman. On campus, he sits on the executive boards of Cornellians for Israel and the Center for Jewish Living, is the Chief Whip of the Freedom Caucus in the Cornell Political Union, and is the founding president of the Cornell chapter of the Alexander Hamilton Society. This past summer, he interned for the Tikvah Fund in New York City. In his free time, Matthew enjoys drinking coffee, playing tennis, and researching obscure elections.
Executive Vice President
Avery is a junior from Syracuse, NY. He is majoring in Government and History and minoring in Film, Jewish Studies, and Law & Society. In addition to Cornell Republicans, Avery is also an active member of the Cornell Political Union and Cornell International Affairs Society, where he serves as Chief Whip of the Freedom Caucus and Undersecretary-general, respectively. He is also a brother of the Zeta Psi social fraternity where he currently serves as Sergeant at Arms. This summer he is interning with the Republican Attorneys General Association and in the past has worked for Congressman John Katko and the American Spectator. Outside of school, Avery can be found hiking the Ithaca gorges, watching at least 2 movies a week, or playing board games with his roommates.
Vice President of External Operations
Tyler Unrath is a sophomore from Kansas City, Missouri, majoring in Policy Analysis and Management. Tyler previously served as Freshman Representative of Cornell Republicans. He is a cadet in Cornell's Army ROTC program, former writer at The Cornell Review, and member of the Freedom Caucus of the Cornell Political Union. He is also a brother of the Alpha Gamma Rho fraternity. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, playing ping pong, and cheering for the Minnesota Twins and Vikings.
Vice President of Internal Operations
Samuel Kim is a junior from Brookhaven, New York, majoring in Industrial and Labor Relations. Sam is very active on campus, in addition to his capacity as Vice President of Internal Operations for Cornell Republicans. He is Managing Editor at The Cornell Review, Co-President of the Society for the Promotion of East Asian Liberty (SPEAL), and a member of Cornell International Affairs Society, and Cornell Political Union. He works at the Legal Insurrection Foundation in a research capacity. This summer, he will intern at The Washington Examiner as part of the National Journalism Center. During his spare time, he enjoys writing, singing karaoke, weightlifting, and discussing theology and politics with friends and foes alike!
Secretary
Elise Viz is a senior from the south side of Chicago, Illinois. She is studying Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering. In addition to the College Republicans, she is involved in the Cornell Catholic Community as both a participant in services and a retreat leader, is an active member of Combat Robotics @ Cornell, and in Cornell's Society of Women Engineers chapter as a member of the campus outreach committee. She is currently working as an intern for General Motors. When on campus, Elise can often be found taking short naps in cozy spots on the engineering quad, and she can be easily recognized by her undying dedication to and support of the Chicago Bears.
