MJ Childs is the President of The George Washington University Student Government Association for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

 

Childs is an undergraduate junior from Philadelphia, pursuing a double major in Creative Writing and Marketing within the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences and School of Business. At GW, Childs has served as the Vice President of Marketing for the Black Student Union overseeing collaborations, events, social media, and operations of the organization. Additionally, he works as a manager for Campus Recreation at Lerner Health and Wellness Center overseeing daily operations and collaboratively works with other staff members to improve campus recreation at GW. 

 

Childs ran a successful campaign advocating for better transparency and communication from the University and improvements in student services and campus culture. His campaign success can be attributed to his viral, “Where’s my 100k?” video, advocating for student life to improve with tuition increases.  

 

In his personal life, MJ has a puppy named Nala! In his free time, you’ll find him running around DC, working out at Lerner, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family, and traveling. 

 

As President, MJ is focused on building community and culture, providing more transparency and better communication, addressing concerns around affordability and connecting students with resources, and advocating for improvements in dining, third spaces, and the student health center.