Community Engagement - Bucknell University Athletics

All student-athlete community engagement is coordinated in consultation with Eline Vermeulen, Associate AD for Student-Athlete Enrichment, and the use of the HelperHelper app. Coaches and student-athletes looking for opportunities or assistance should contact Eline at ev008@bucknell.edu.

For upcoming opportunities, or to upload Community Engagement you have done on your own, please use the HelperHelper app.

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BISON CARES
Bison Cares is a leadership organization whose members strive to empower student-athletes to be civically engaged leaders in their community by creating a space to grow ideas, share opportunities, and be the catalyst to get their teams to get actively involved. Bison Cares is composed of representatives from each team that meets bi-weekly to brainstorm, create and share community service opportunities.

2025-26 Bison Cares Executive Board

PRESIDENT
John Ohnegian
Football

Riley Tucker

VICE PRESIDENT
Riley Tucker
Volleyball

Abby Michaelson Headshot

Director of Communications
Abigail Michaelson
Women's Track & Field

Trent Dinant Headshot

Director of Student Engagement
Trent Dinant
Cross Country/ Men's Track & Field

Joseph Crowne Headshot

Secretary
Joey Crowne
Cross Country/ Men's Track & Field

Eliza Horne Head Shot

Events Chair
Eliza Horne
Women's Rowing

Instagram: @bisoncares
Bison Cares is advised by Eline Vermeulen, Associate AD for Student-Athlete Enrichment (ev008@bucknell.edu)