Our Student Leaders

SAMAIYA COATES, Secretary, scoates@albany.edu 

Hi, my name is Samaiya Coates and I am a double major in Business Administration and Fine art. I am expected to graduate by 2028 in the fall. In Cornerstone I am the new Secretary. One thing that I love about Cornerstone was the great energy that I was welcomed to when I first came to this school as a freshman last year.

BRANDEN FORESTAL, Treasurer, bforestal@albany.edu

My name is Branden Forestal. I am a Senior, an accounting major, and from New Windsor, New York. I will be your treasurer for the 2025-2026 school year. Cornerstone is a very welcoming community, and a place where you can grow your faith in God and gain some new friends. Hope you guys have a wonderful time here and are able to grow more with God.

ALEXANDRE LUMBALA, Worship Coordinator, alumbala@albany.edu 

I’m Alexandre. It’s really an honor to serve as worship coordinator.  I’m in my last year as an accounting major at UAlbany. I hope to use my creativity in service to others at Cornerstone. I’ve been able to find a community which aligns with my values well.

AARON MADEJ, Food & Faith Coordinator, amadej@albany.edu 

I am currently a senior studying Human Development and also a Media Consultant. I enjoy baking (and breaking) bread, working with others building local businesses, and I am currently co-teaching freshman seminars! I most enjoy making connections in our faiths with a communal meal and at mid-week meetups with a good bagel.