meet our team
Executive Board
John Vranas
President
John is a senior studying Political Science & Theology in the Glonors program. He's from the suburbs of Chicago, where his lawyer parents trained him to give closing arguments nightly at the dinner table. The in-house Greek, he specializes in driving Jeep Wagoneers for the program (it’s good for the environment).
Megan Toussaint
Vice President of Administration
Megan is a senior History major (with three minors that she may or may not be able to complete) living in Cavanaugh Hall. When she's not doing mock trial, you can find her contemplating her March Madness brackets or spending all of her Flex Points at Cafe J.
Ryan Brogan
Vice President of Tournaments
Ryan is a senior majoring in Political Science from Northern Kentucky (ask him about his BBB award!!). When he’s not rehearsing his openings to the wall, you can find him in Dillon Hall loudly cheering on the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Cincinnati Bengals or wearing suspenders (method acting).
Victor Kaminski
Treasurer
Victor is a senior studying Finance and Political Science from Omaha, NE. Outside of Mock Trial, he is a member of Notre Dame's Student Policy Network and loves to watch Kansas City Chiefs haters complain about the refs. When he gets back from studying abroad in Scotland he’ll take over as VP Admin… but for now he stays down here.
Paul Stevenson
Tournament Director
Paul is a junior majoring in Psychology with a pre-Med Concentration and a minor in Sociology. Outside of mock, Paul is involved with Student Government and Student Union Board and loves planning/volunteering events and fundraisers. Fun fact: Paul claims he can do a really good French accent, but the ban on his Parisian character witness should tell you that is not the case.
Nicole Muniz
Secretary
Nicole (aka Nikki) is a junior from New Jersey studying Political Science. When she's not at mock trial, you can find her running around the lake, at Ryan Hall waiting in line for FJs, or (voluntarily) lugging the case box around campus.
Meet the Team
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Dominic Ambrose
SENIOR
Dominic is a senior from Utica NY (where?), currently living in Carroll Hall (where?). He is majoring in the Program of Liberal Studies with Business Economics and Italian minors. When he’s not posing with trophies, you can find him training to pose with a Bengal Bouts trophy or competitively trading baseball cards.
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Grayson Beckham
SOPHOMORE
Grayson is a sophomore from Independence, Kentucky majoring in Political Science with a minor in the Glynn Family Honors Program. When he's not asserting his dominance in the courtroom, he's promoting political propaganda in The Observer and being otherwise overinvolved. He loves the Cincinnati Reds but the Cincinnati Reds don't love him back. -

Patrick Bunal
JUNIOR
Patrick is a junior living in O'Neill and hailing from the “great” state of New Jersey. He is double-majoring in Economics and PLS. Patrick loves roleplaying outside of Mock Trial, too– as a member of SIBC (where he cosplays as a consultant), Lit Choir (where he pretends he can sing), and the Equestrian Club (where he lives out his horse boy dreams).
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Sarah Castillo-Ramirez
SOPHOMORE
Sarah Castillo-Ramirez is a sophomore from Mission, Texas (how far is that from Dallas?) majoring in Political Science with a minor in Education, Schooling, and Society living in Welsh Family Hall. Outside of Mock Trial, you can find her either serving on the boards of UndocuAlly and Spanish Club or reminiscing on her summer in the Dominican Republic.
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Will Hausman
SENIOR
Will is a senior from St. Joseph, Missouri, living in Keenan Hall double majoring in Political Science and French. If he's not at mock trial, he's playing piano or on WSND, a Notre Dame radio show. He enjoys long walks on the beach and his PR for the NYT Mini is 24 seconds.
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Ellie Heckman
SOPHOMORE
Ellie is a sophomore pursuing a degree in Global Affairs. A Stamps Scholar, Ellie is also part of ND’s theater scene!
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Eva Hu
SENIOR
Eva is a senior from Shanghai, China, double majoring in Philosophy and Finance. If she’s not practicing her pretrial to the wall, she’s probably adding another restaurant to her Beli list. Hit her up for food recs anytime!
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Kate Langford
SENIOR
Kate is a senior from Avon, Indiana majoring in American Studies and English and minoring in Public Policy, Data Science, and the Glynn Family Honors Program. Outside of Mock Trial, she miraculously finds the time to lead both SIBC and SPN projects. If you’re ever stuck in the wilderness, Kate’s your best bet to survive.
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Tucker Leck
SOPHOMORE
Tucker studies political science with an interest in law, public policy, agriculture, and rural sustainability.
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Ali McDonald
JUNIOR
Ali McDonald is a junior from St. Louis, MO studying Political Science with minors in Musical Theatre and Constitutional Studies. Outside of Mock Trial, she enjoys dancing the night away as the secretary for Transpose Dance Collective or volunteering with the cute little munchkins at ECDC. Yay mock trial!!
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Seamus McGinty
SENIOR
Seamus is a senior studying Finance from Cleveland, OH. Currently, he's a part of SIBC and Investment club and enjoys watching the Browns’ desperate and fruitless journey towards a Super Bowl. He can also probably kick higher than you.
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Nia Maria
JUNIOR
Nia is a junior from Dallas, Texas, majoring in Accounting (it still exists?) with a minor in Con. (artist?) Studies. On campus, Nia calls Flaherty Hall home. Outside of Mock Trial, Nia works at the Morris Inn (our Hotel Lux) and participates in SIBC (another activity that plays pretend).
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Matthew Mrsola
JUNIOR
Matthew is a junior from Champlin, Minnesota studying Philosophy, Theology, and PLS (ask him what his favorite book is). In between Matthew’s star-studded mock trial performances, Matthew can be found serving as the President of the First-Year Class Council and perfecting his musical rendition of ‘I’m Just Ken.’
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Ben O'Brien
SOPHOMORE
Ben is a sophomore from Fort Myers, Florida, studying political science with minors in constitutional studies and PPE. When he’s not frolicking around the Midwest with the mock trial team, Ben can be found on the golf course (yes his handicap is lower than yours) or rewatching 2024 Notre Dame football edits and highlights.
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Olena Kushyna
SOPHOMORE
Olena is a sophomore from Polishville, Chicago majoring in Global Affairs with a minor in Business and Economics. When she’s not at Pasquerilla East, you can find her working on her languages (she’s trilingual) or making faces at people (she’s method acting!)
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Kenny Royer
SOPHOMORE
Kenny is a sophomore from Nashville, Tennessee. In his spare time, you can find Kenny at the Rock shooting hoops or playing soccer.
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Carter Stevens
JUNIOR
Carter is a junior majoring in Economics from Cincinnati, OH. If he’s not practicing his statements or his witness testimony under his breath, he’s probably running (both away from his responsibilities and around campus)!
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Ahsan Suhail
SOPHOMORE
Ahsan Suhail is a sophomore from California residing in Knott Hall. He is majoring in Global Affairs and Economics. Outside of mock trial, Ahsan can be found pretending to know how to play the guitar or in the back of a Jeep Wagoneer listening to his music.
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Maya Tuviera
SENIOR
Maya is a senior from Manila, Philippines studying Political Science with minors in PPE, Journalism, Chinese, and the Glynn Family Honors program. When she’s not getting herself into situations that will enable her to cry on the witness stand, she’s taking pictures with her digital camera (smile!).
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Sean Utrie
JUNIOR
Sean is a junior from Appleton, WI majoring in Political Science. Outside of mock trial, he carries his team in section football and plays saxophone in a band. He’s also a Certified Disney Adult, a title that he provided voluntarily and wears proudly on his sleeve. Call him the Onceler. I dare you.
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Ava Vignola
SOPHOMORE
Ava is a sophomore studying political science and economics. She’s a member of ND Student Government and the Sheedy Family Program in Economy, Enterprise, and Society.
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Bruk Worku
SOPHOMORE
Bruk is a sophomore from Seattle, WA majoring in Political Science and English living in Pasquerilla West Hall. She’s also on SPN and a dancer on Transpose Dance Collective.

