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Elise Barricelli Named MAAC SAAC Vice Chair for 2025-26
6/30/2025 2:00:00 PM | General
EDISON, NJ (June 30, 2025) – The Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) has announced its Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Executive Board for the 2025-26 academic year. Quinnipiac Track & Field student-athlete Elise Barricelli has been appointed MAAC SAAC Vice Chair for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
In her role, Barricelli aims to strengthen communication between MAAC campuses, and to amplify athlete voices on key issues like mental health and leadership development.
"Being selected as Vice Chair of MAAC SAAC is an incredible honor," Barricelli said. "It is a culmination of my hard work and involvement in SAAC so far, not only at Quinnipiac, but at the conference level. I have the opportunity to represent student-athletes beyond my own campus and contribute to something bigger—creating a better experience for athletes across all institution in the MAAC."
Barricelli received a Bachelor of Science in Business in May of 2025 and she is pursuing an MBA during the 2025-26 academic year. Barricelli has been a member of Quinnipiac's SAAC over the past two years, serving as the Co-President this past year and set to be President in 2025-26. She has participated in MAAC SAAC in-person meetings three times, in Spring 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Barricelli is heavily involved with on-campus efforts and in the community. She is the President of Morgan's Message, a mental health organization on campus, and serves as the Treasurer of Women's Health Organization. Barricelli's term as MAAC SAAC Vice Chair is one year term, concluding at the end of spring 2026.
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About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary's University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.
In her role, Barricelli aims to strengthen communication between MAAC campuses, and to amplify athlete voices on key issues like mental health and leadership development.
"Being selected as Vice Chair of MAAC SAAC is an incredible honor," Barricelli said. "It is a culmination of my hard work and involvement in SAAC so far, not only at Quinnipiac, but at the conference level. I have the opportunity to represent student-athletes beyond my own campus and contribute to something bigger—creating a better experience for athletes across all institution in the MAAC."Barricelli received a Bachelor of Science in Business in May of 2025 and she is pursuing an MBA during the 2025-26 academic year. Barricelli has been a member of Quinnipiac's SAAC over the past two years, serving as the Co-President this past year and set to be President in 2025-26. She has participated in MAAC SAAC in-person meetings three times, in Spring 2024, Fall 2024, and Spring 2025. Barricelli is heavily involved with on-campus efforts and in the community. She is the President of Morgan's Message, a mental health organization on campus, and serves as the Treasurer of Women's Health Organization. Barricelli's term as MAAC SAAC Vice Chair is one year term, concluding at the end of spring 2026.
FULL MAAC PRESS RELEASE: CLICK HERE
About the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference:
With 13 institutions strongly bound by the sound principles of quality and integrity in academics and excellence in athletics, the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) is in its 45th year of competition during the 2025-26 academic year. Current conference members include: Canisius University, Fairfield University, Iona University, Manhattan University, Marist University, Merrimack College, Mount St. Mary's University, Niagara University, Quinnipiac University, Rider University, Sacred Heart University, Saint Peter's University, and Siena College.
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