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Board of Directors

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SFSU students have the opportunity to vote or be elected into the Associated Students Board of Directors each academic year.

In doing so, candidates experience many influential events such as the campaign process to having the chance to use their ideas to provide for the students here at SF State. Associated Students Elections are held each year during the Spring Semester. During this time, officers are elected to serve as the student government. These positions include President and Vice President, representatives of each college, and representatives of every class. The elections take place online, making it easy for students to vote from any computer location.

The AS Board of Directors serve a one year term and has set the following goals and priorities for the 2025-2026 academic year.

  • Enhance Student Engagement and Awareness

By the end of Fall 2025, the Associated Students BOD shall increase student engagement and awareness of AS programs and resources through a coordinated outreach campaign. This will include four classroom and student organization canvass visits per month, to be done as a group, one weekly tabling session, a social media campaign highlighting each program, and flyer distribution throughout the campus. The campaign shall also promote and encourage consistent participation during public comment in AS BOD meetings.

  • Community Building and Inclusive Programming

The Associated Students Board of Directors will partner with on-campus programs to develop a two-day program for prospective sophomore high school students to increase enrollment by marketing unique campus resources and AS programs.

  • Food Insecurity Support

The Associated Students Board of Directors shall develop sustainable, long-term fundraising strategies for Gator Groceries beginning in 2026-27 to ensure its continued success.

2025-2026 Board of Directors

PRESIDENT | Chief Executive Officer of Associated Students | Chair of the Executive Committee and vice chair of the Board | Main representative of the Board at university functions on and off campus | Meets regularly with campus administration to advocate for the needs to students, remain informed on developments on campus, and strengthen shared governance to amplify student voices

Brandon Foley | President

Wednesdays 8-9 am

PRESIDENT | Chief Executive Officer of Associated Students | Chair of the Executive Committee and vice chair of the Board | Main representative of the Board at university functions on and off campus | Meets regularly with campus administration to advocate for the needs to students, remain informed on developments on campus, and strengthen shared governance to amplify student voices

CHIEF OF STAFF | Chair of the Board of Directors | Chair of the Audit Committee | Corporate Secretary of the Board | Oversees enforcement of accountability, attendance policies, & bylaws for the Board of Directors

Saajan Paudel | Chief of Staff

Tuesdays 1-2 pm

CHIEF OF STAFF | Chair of the Board of Directors | Chair of the Audit Committee | Corporate Secretary of the Board | Oversees enforcement of accountability, attendance policies, & bylaws for the Board of Directors

VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS | Chair of Internal Affairs Committee | Responsible for maintaining a bridge between the Board and AS Programs/ Departments | Supports the internal departments of AS to ensure our services enrich the co curricular experiences of students

Bella Martinez-Bernal | VP Internal Affairs

Thursdays 2-3 PM

VICE PRESIDENT OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS | Chair of Internal Affairs Committee | Responsible for maintaining a bridge between the Board and AS Programs/ Departments | Supports the internal departments of AS to ensure our services enrich the co curricular experiences of students

VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Primary representative for the California State Student Association (CSSA), United States Student Association (USSA), and other external policy making groups | Helps to frame advocacy goals and policy stances on behalf of the Board and Associated Students

Thyra Beckley | VP External Affairs

Thursdays 1-3 PM

VICE PRESIDENT OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS | Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Primary representative for the California State Student Association (CSSA), United States Student Association (USSA), and other external policy making groups | Helps to frame advocacy goals and policy stances on behalf of the Board and Associated Students

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | Chair of the Finance Committee | Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the AS budget as treasurer | Maintains communication with Student Activities & Events to support and promote student organization funding through AS to ensure student organizations have resources to engage students

Shivani Bokka | VP of Finance

Wednesdays 4-5 pm

VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE | Chair of the Finance Committee | Responsible for overseeing and monitoring the AS budget as treasurer | Maintains communication with Student Activities & Events to support and promote student organization funding through AS to ensure student organizations have resources to engage students

CHIEF JUSTICE | Chair of Rules Committee | Chair of the Judicial Council | Parliamentarian of the Board | Helps to uphold policy, including open meetings law & bylaws

Sebastian Bustamante-Ceja | Chief Justice

Wednesdays 11 am-12 pm, Tuesdays 1-2 pm

CHIEF JUSTICE | Chair of Rules Committee | Chair of the Judicial Council | Parliamentarian of the Board | Helps to uphold policy, including open meetings law & bylaws

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee | Responsible for helping to amplify the voices of student interests throughout the academic sectors of SFSU to improve graduation and retention | Serves as a voting member on the Academic Senate

Elsy Hernandez-Monroy | VP of Academic Affairs

Thursdays 1 - 2 pm

VICE PRESIDENT OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS | Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee | Responsible for helping to amplify the voices of student interests throughout the academic sectors of SFSU to improve graduation and retention | Serves as a voting member on the Academic Senate

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY | Liaison between student and administration regarding matters of shared governance, transparency, and social justice | Serve as a student senator for Academic Senate | Serve as Co-Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Outreach and encourage student participation on University committees to advocate for student needs and feedback

Noemi Buenrostro-Perez | Dir. of Social Justice & Equity

Mondays 11 - 12 pm, 3-4 pm

DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL JUSTICE & EQUITY | Liaison between student and administration regarding matters of shared governance, transparency, and social justice | Serve as a student senator for Academic Senate | Serve as Co-Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Outreach and encourage student participation on University committees to advocate for student needs and feedback

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & OPERATIONS | Serve as the primary representative on matters concerning student fee funded facilities, especially the Cesar Chavez Student Center and Early Childhood Education Center | Sit on the UCorp Board of Directors and Mashouf Wellness Center Advisory Council | Oversee AS program evaluations and assessment | Serve as Vice Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee

Malhar Kansara | Dir. of Facilities & Operations

Mondays 1-3 pm

DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES & OPERATIONS | Serve as the primary representative on matters concerning student fee funded facilities, especially the Cesar Chavez Student Center and Early Childhood Education Center | Sit on the UCorp Board of Directors and Mashouf Wellness Center Advisory Council | Oversee AS program evaluations and assessment | Serve as Vice Chair of the Internal Affairs Committee

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, RECREATION & WELLNESS | Official liaison between AS, the student body, and administration regarding mental health services, Student Health Advisory Committee, Campus Rec, and other wellness partners on campus | Serve as chair of the Mashouf Wellness Center Advisory Council a member of Student Health Advisory Committee | Meet with all student fee funded health, recreation, and wellness units on campus to provide feedback and advocate for student needs

Natalia Arevalo | Dir. of Health, Recreation & Wellness

Mondays 1:30-2:30 pm, Tuesdays 2-3 pm

DIRECTOR OF HEALTH, RECREATION & WELLNESS | Official liaison between AS, the student body, and administration regarding mental health services, Student Health Advisory Committee, Campus Rec, and other wellness partners on campus | Serve as chair of the Mashouf Wellness Center Advisory Council a member of Student Health Advisory Committee | Meet with all student fee funded health, recreation, and wellness units on campus to provide feedback and advocate for student needs

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & BASIC NEEDS | Official liaison between AS, the student body, and administration on issues related to sustainability and basic needs | Participate in University Committees to advocate for student basic needs and sustainability efforts | Collaborate with SFSU stakeholders to conduct more research/ advocacy on food instability and housing insecurity

Vihaan Shah | Dir. of Sustainability & Basic Needs

Mondays 12-1 pm, Tuesdays 12:30-1:30 pm

DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY & BASIC NEEDS | Official liaison between AS, the student body, and administration on issues related to sustainability and basic needs | Participate in University Committees to advocate for student basic needs and sustainability efforts | Collaborate with SFSU stakeholders to conduct more research/ advocacy on food instability and housing insecurity

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS | Work to strengthen the relationships, collaboration, and communication between the SFSU community, AS, the university, and beyond | Oversee Lobby Corps and grassroots efforts to advocate and civically engage students | Serve as Co-Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Serve as the secondary voting person for the California State Student Association

Lucy Rios | Dir. of Government & Community Relations

Tuesdays 2-3 pm

DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY RELATIONS | Work to strengthen the relationships, collaboration, and communication between the SFSU community, AS, the university, and beyond | Oversee Lobby Corps and grassroots efforts to advocate and civically engage students | Serve as Co-Vice Chair of the External Affairs Committee | Serve as the secondary voting person for the California State Student Association

STUDENT ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE

Yvette Ortiz-Rivera | Student Org Rep

Tuesdays 3-5 pm

STUDENT ORGANIZATION REPRESENTATIVE

GRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Shivani Modha | Graduate Rep

Wednesdays 4 pm-5 pm

GRADUATE REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Rachael Ballard | Liberal & Creative Arts Rep

Mondays 1-3 pm

LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Jacqline Patino | Science & Engineering Rep

Tuesdays 11 am-12 pm

SCIENCE & ENGINEERING REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Denise Bejines | Business Rep

Mondays 12-1 pm

BUSINESS REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

vacant | Education Rep

EDUCATION REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

ETHNIC STUDIES REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Verónica Turner | Ethnic Studies Rep

Mondays 12-1 pm

ETHNIC STUDIES REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

Jasmine Kimbrough | Health & Social Science Rep

Mondays 12-1 pm

HEALTH & SOCIAL SCIENCE REPRESENTATIVE | Focus on representing and outreaching to members of their academic college/ division to vocalize student needs to college Deans/ Administration | Work in collaboration with the VP Academic Affairs and other College Representatives to amplify student needs across all academic divisions of the university | Must be a declared major in the college they seek to represent

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

Dr. Robert Keith Collins | Faculty Rep

FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Alejandro Rios | Executive Director

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

Jamillah Moore | VP of SAEM

VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS & ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT

STUDENT TRUST OFFICER

Cesar Andres Mozo | Student Trust Officer

STUDENT TRUST OFFICER