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Candidate Packet: Used for students to declare candidacy and run for a seat on the 2026-2027 Undergraduate Students Association Council.
Slate Filing Form: Used once slates have gathered all of the candidates that will run under them. This form is to officially register those candidates under the slate.
Ballot Proposition Form: Used to propose a petition, initiative, referendum, recall, advisory vote or constitutional amendment to be added to the ballot and voted on by the student body.
Slate Registration Form: Used for a group of students who would want to create a slate for candidates to run under and represent.
Slate Transition Form: Used for slates that existed in the past and want to continue this year. This form is to transfer ownership of the slate to new student leaders of the slate.
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Office of the President
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Hello Bruins! My name is Brian Sierra, and I am a first generation Latino student studying Mechanical Engineering. I am running to serve as your 2026-2027 USAC President on a platform of open access, because every student deserves real support to succeed at UCLA. Student government should reflect our realities and ensure every Bruin has access to the resources they need.
For many of us, life does not pause when we get to UCLA. We are balancing rent, jobs, family responsibilities, basic needs, and academics all at once. As a student from a working class background, I understand these challenges firsthand. We have all earned our place here. What we need is a system that supports us once we arrive. UCLA is a community, and we all deserve an experience where our voices are heard and our basic needs are met.
Through my work at the Community Programs Office (CPO), I have supported students in real ways. I have helped distribute grocery bundles and food boxes to address food insecurity across student communities. As a driver for CPO SmartRides, I have driven commuter students home late at night so they can stay involved on campus and get home safely. I have also connected students to resources like the Math and Writing Success Programs for tutoring. These experiences have shown me that access is something we build through action and that these efforts keep Bruins supported, connected, and able to succeed academically.
As a Manufacturing Lead with Bearospace, I have learned the importance of mentorship and community. I have received guidance and shared that knowledge with my team, creating an environment where students grow and support one another. As a student who has faced academic challenges and finding a place on campus, student organizations have helped me stay motivated and reminded me that I belong here alongside my peers.
As your USAC President, I will focus on strengthening what already works and making it more accessible. No student should have to choose between food, housing, and their education. I will advocate for investing in and expanding basic needs programs so they can serve more students effectively. I will strengthen tutoring and academic resources while improving access to internships, workshops, and job support. Bruins deserve clear communication, accessible information, and transparency in how decisions are made and how fees are used.
UCLA should make it easier for Bruins to invest in each other through clubs, programs, and opportunities that support personal and professional growth. Every student deserves the chance to thrive.
I am running to make student government more accessible, more responsive, and more focused on real student needs. Your concerns matter, your experiences matter, and your voice matters. I am here to listen and to make sure every Bruin has the support they deserve.
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@votevanceusac
As someone who works in the financial aid office, I am reminded every day of the dream UCLA represents: that if you are willing to work hard, you can attend a world class institution. UCLA stands as a pillar of hope for those, like myself, who have come to America to seek better lives.
However, my belief that UCLA provides a quality public education to all who work for it has faded as I watch a price tag hold back my fellow students from completing their education. Although we do offer comprehensive aid to low-income students, those from middle-income families, the majority of our student body, are feeling the pinch more than anyone. The rising cost of living in Westwood coupled with perpetual tuition hikes by the Regents is making the prospect of a UCLA education increasingly unattainable. To make matters worse, our student government recently approved ballot proposals that would nearly double our quarterly USAC student fees.
Bruins need a student government that is contributing to their success, not adding to their burden. As President, I will put the interests of my peers first. Through my work as a Youth Delegate at my community college, a Youth Representative in the Parliament of Western Australia, and Squadron Executive Officer in the Australian Air Force Cadets, I have become a seasoned collaborator, advocate, and leader. Furthermore, I have become adept at navigating massive bureaucracies, like those at UCLA. Should you elect me to be your student body president, I will use these skills to effectively pursue solutions to the problems we face, and ensure that the student government is advocating for the students it was created to serve.
I encourage you to visit my Instagram (@votevanceusac), where you can view my platform and get an idea of the affordability, advocacy, and accountability policies that I intend to enact as President. Together, we can create change that will improve the lives of current Bruins and retain the hope for future generations of Bruins.
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Hello Bruin Community,
My name is Jayha Buhs Jackson, and I’m excited to be running to be your next USAC President for the 2026-2027 academic year. A little about me, I'm a first-generation BIPOC student from Sacramento, California, double-majoring in Public Affairs and African American studies, minoring in Labor Studies. I have many intersecting identities that are incredibly important to me, as they are to you. I am honored & excited to share how my identities have shaped my motivations for running!
This past year, I’ve had the incredible honor to serve as your UCLA elected General Representative 2 and sit on the Undergraduate Student Association Council (USAC) as a voting member with 14 other elected USAC Officers. In this role, I served on three USAC Committees, including the Appointment Review Committee, Appointment Search Committee, and USA-BOD. This year, I’ve also had the privilege to serve as UC Student Associations' elected Campaigns Chair, where I supervised 5 state-wide campaigns.
In addition, the GR2 office was responsible for carrying out the initiative for establishing the Statewide Southwest North African Lobby Day with the UC Student Association. We also carried out SB 98 Organizing Call over the summer in collaboration with the original student author of the specific legislation, and we continue to follow up with the Office of Campus Safety on SB 98 Compliance on UCLA Campus quarterly.
My office hosted numerous programs for a variety of purposes and demographics: Financial Literacy Night in Partnership with USAC FSC, Black Bruin Transfer Welcome with USAC TSR, and our second annual Black Caucus with Afrikan Student Union, along with various other programming. In addition, we’ve found methods to engage with our Bruin community via office hours, our student workers' testimonial outreach form, tabling on Bruinwalk, and hosting standing meetings with identity-based student organizations.
In terms of policy advancement, a major campaign with the Office of Campus Safety to adopt our policy on Time, Place, Manner public-facing data, and increasing student representation at the Police Accountability Board by 1-2 student representatives. I’ve also had the opportunity to serve as a UC-appointed Collective Bargaining Student Representative, where I’ve made connections with UAW-SSAP members, advocating alongside them for a fair contract, in turn increasing student and union solidarity. Our reach is not limited to UCLA students.
Needless to say, I am not done yet. Our student body is still in an increasing amount of need, and I’m eager to use the opportunities present in USAC and the Los Angeles community to engage in new partnerships, unique initiatives, and programming to support our Bruins as a whole. I hope you all will join me on this journey and participate in the #jayha4prez movement.
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Hi Bruins.
My name is Sidd Munjal, and I am a proud first-generation college student running to be your USAC President for the 2026–27 academic year.
Los Angeles is my home, born and raised. My family came to LA from India with nothing in their pockets: no connections, no safety net, and no roadmap. Just the belief that if you push forward, even when things get hard, you can build something real of value in a world that gives suffering.
Here's what I know to be true: you are my constituent. It doesn't matter if you are undocumented, international, first-generation, or anything else the world outside this campus tries to define you by. If you are a Bruin, I work for you. You belong here. Full stop. Undocumented, immigrant, international — it doesn't matter what the world outside says about you. UCLA protects its own, or it answers to its students. No student should have to choose between showing up to class and fighting to stay in this country. Students can't study and fight to stay at the same time: accessible, on-campus legal aid is not a luxury. It is a necessity.
I am here for the chance to lead with transparency. USAC moves serious money every year, your money from your student fees, and too much of it moves in the background, without your knowledge and without your input. That changes. You will know where the money goes. Every major decision gets made in the open, in service of students, not the institution.
And that money stays where it belongs: here at UCLA, in the places that need it most. Too often, budgets are set in stone and locked into legislation that no longer reflects what students need on a moving basis. Budgets don't lead. People do. When hunger programs are cut, we fund them. When staffing falls short, we fix it. When a crisis hits, we respond. The money follows the need, not the other way around.
You have the right to speak. The right to organize. The right to dissent. Nobody gets to take that from you, not the administration, not the regents, not the political climate outside these walls. Non-negotiable. Full stop.
My family taught me that you don't build something worth having by looking out for yourself. You build it by showing up every day, being honest, and fighting like hell for the people counting on you.
Los Angeles shaped me. UCLA is home. Talk is cheap. Bruins aren't.
Follow along at @sidd4president on Instagram for updates and join the movement.
Office of the internal Vice President
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"What if every student felt the energy of a packed stadium, not just at games, but in every event, every corner of campus?"
I’m Abbasali Fazal, and I’m running for Internal Vice President to make that vision a reality. Over the past two years serving part of the IVP team and two years in the Office of General Representative 3, External Programming in the Transfer Student Representative Office, I’ve planned and executed events that bring students together, energizing communities and turning campus experiences into moments that matter.
From managing De-Stress Week programs to the Enormous Activities Fair, Emceeing an Award Ceremony and as GameDay Coordinator for baseball, football, and basketball events, I’ve seen firsthand how a single well-run event can transform student life. A GameDay isn’t just a game—it’s the roar of the crowd, the excitement of shared experience, and the sense that every student belongs. These moments reduce stress, build connections, and remind students that campus life is bigger than any one class or assignment, it’s about community.
During my time in USAC offices, including IVP, I’ve had the chance to help manage teams, navigate complex logistics, and support the fair distribution of resources. Working alongside student leaders, administrators, and local partners, I’ve focused on making events accessible and inclusive while helping student organizations get the support they need. Coordinating GameDays taught me how thoughtful planning can create experiences where every student feels like they have a front-row seat, an energy and excitement I hope to bring to all campus programs, big or small.
Leadership is about impact, not titles. As Student Body President at Venice High School, I had the opportunity to lead initiatives and collaborate with administrators and community partners to create meaningful events for my peers. Through founding and running One Hit Wonders Los Angeles, I worked to build a community of over 10,000 people and improve engagement, learning firsthand how careful planning and listening can turn ideas into real results. These experiences saw me listen, collaborate, and design inclusive experiences, lessons I hope to bring to the IVP office to serve all students effectively.
If elected, I will expand access to programs that energize, connect, and inspire students, from cultural celebrations to De-Stress events to the excitement of live sports. I will continue advocating for fairness in resources and opportunities, so every student can participate, belong, and succeed.
Campus should feel like the roar of a packed stadium every day, not just on game day, where every student feels the pulse, the energy, and the thrill of being part of something bigger. It’s our responsibility to make sure no one is left on the sidelines. Leadership isn’t about “me”, it’s about “we,” and creating moments that bring everyone into the action. Together, we can fill that crowd, making every student feel seen, supported, and part of the action. One drive at a time.
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Fellow Bruins,
My name is Agrin Khatami, and I am running to be your next Internal Vice President (IVP) to transform student advocacy from a series of slogans into a legacy of concrete action for our entire UCLA body.
My commitment to justice is not academic; it is a matter of survival. I am a first-generation Iranian immigrant woman, born into an authoritarian nation that denied my mother the right to her own child, and overcame years of adversity before immigrating to the United States at fourteen years old. I fought for my place here at UCLA; these experiences have given me a life-or-death sense of clarity. Representation is not an abstract luxury—it is the foundation of safety.
As a staffer in Administrative and Political Affairs in our current IVP’s Office, I’ve been spearheading a powerful legacy of action I am now seeking to not only preserve, but expand. From authoring the sanctuary campus resolution passed last quarter, highlighting voices of student leaders in UCLA’s Amnesty International to pass a Firewall for Freedom resolution, and calling for institutional accountability on Professor Tramo’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein, I’ve been on the front lines of UCLA student advocacy.
Whether navigating Resident Government Council or group lobbying at the Capitol for the rights of all 280,000 UC students alongside EVP members, my focus has remained on turning structural barriers into accessible pathways. My platforms are not just promises; they’re next steps in a proven track record fighting for basic needs guarantees, student voice protections, campus safety, and commuter equity—driven by a spirit of service I’ve fostered in CSC and ASC’s ECV.
For many students, USAC feels like a bubble: a group of students talking to each other, while you’re just trying to get through exams, eat on campus between classes, and park. I’m not running to give vague student government statements; I’m running because USAC has the institutional power to fix the structural issues that make being a student harder than it should be. I’ve lobbied for streamlined SNAP/Calfresh access, undocumented students’ rights, and mental health leaves; as IVP, I’ll fight for fair wages on our campus and guaranteed sick pay. It's unacceptable that students on meal plans are restricted by arbitrary time slots; I’ll demand expanded dining hours and meal accessibility. Likewise, student parking should not be a luxury. I’ll advocate for sliding-scale permits, real-time availability systems, and expanded public transit access.
I arrived at UCLA as a student who had to fight for every resource; I’ll spend every day making sure you don’t have to. I have the institutional knowledge to navigate USAC and the personal fire to challenge oppressive systems. My vision is a UCLA where “inclusion” isn't just a slogan we hear, but a reality we feel: where our sanctuary status is ironclad, basic needs are met, exceeded, and campus safety is unconditional.
For a continued yet expansive legacy of action and a protector of a diversity of student voices, vote Agrin Khatami for IVP.
Please follow @agrin4ivp!
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My name is Gabrielle Trujillo, and I’m running for Internal Vice President (IVP) of the Undergraduate Students Association Council (USAC) at UCLA for the 2025-2026 academic year. The IVP has a seat in USAC, one of 15 positions, that helps represent the voices of over 33,000 undergraduate students accounting their individual needs and interests.
Undergraduate students should expect everything out of USAC representatives. They should expect rights and resource protection, and transparency and accountability—all fundamental to my platforms. In our current political climate, where constitutional rights are being violated, and federal power is left unchecked, I will make it my personal responsibility to resist unjust, corruptive institutions and whomever agents they may be. My campaign is for the people, by the people, and with the people, drawing inspiration from those who came before me. The previous IVP administrations, power movements who paved the way for modern-day activism, and, of course, the UCLA community have become the basis of my campaign. As a Chicana, a descendant of immigrants who raised me on the necessity of fighting for my education and those around me, being elected into a position such as IVP represents a great honor and responsibility to not only the current UCLA community, but the generations of Bruins that will come after.
The IVP position will only be what the UCLA community empowers me to be. I recognize and acknowledge that I am an advocate of the people, and will make it a necessity to make all decisions based on what’s best for impacted communities. I will prioritize collaborating with students, campus leaders, student organizations, and USAC organizations to develop the best plan of action for addressing student issues. All of my platforms are based on the demands of student organizations who have been impacted by increased militarization on campus, First Amendment rights violations, neoliberal UCLA policies and investments, and other repressive institutional injustices.
My first platform, Worker Protection, centers around better benefits, pay, and treatment of the students, faculty, & staff who keep our campus running and is derived from labor advocacy organizations. My second platform, Divest & Invest, calls for the reallocation of funds away from unethical investments and towards student-centered investments. My third platform, Ice Out of LA, protects students via demilitarization-centered action, calling for an end to the war on pro-people protesting, and fighting for immediate sanctuary campus policies. My fourth platform, All Power to the People, prioritizes civic engagement support via UCLA policies, grassroots organizing, and community-centered events. My fifth and final platform, Transparency & Accountability, holds the UC Regents and IVP office responsible via budget transparency reports & student input.
Although a hefty plate, I believe the ambitions outlined in my campaign properly align with the values of the broader UCLA community, and as IVP, we will address any new issues that come up. UCLA often talks about its diverse population, and its time that we address the needs of that diverse population—what I hope to do as IVP. -
Hello Bruins,
My name is Hesma Valdes, and I am running for Internal Vice President to ensure that every student feels heard, supported, and valued. My commitment to this work is rooted in my lived experiences. Growing up, I faced adversity from racial profiling to housing insecurity, which shaped my understanding of how critical access to resources and advocacy truly is. These experiences taught me not only how to speak up for myself, but how to uplift others and create spaces where everyone feels empowered to use their voice. I believe leadership is about breaking down barriers and making sure no student feels like they are navigating UCLA alone.
As a transfer student, I got involved the moment I stepped onto campus. I currently serve in two USAC offices, General Representative #2 and Internal Vice President, while also engaging in organizations such as Latinas Guiding Latinas, Hermanas Unidas, HSI Mapping Committee, Caribbean Student Association, Afrikan Student Union, and the Transfer Leadership Coalition. Through these roles, I have built strong relationships across diverse communities and worked to foster collaboration and connection among student organizations.
In the General Representative #2 office, as a staffer I have worked on initiatives centered on basic needs, student worker rights, and advocacy beyond campus, including preparing students to engage with congressional representatives. This experience has strengthened my ability to navigate institutional systems and advocate for policies that directly impact students’ lives. In the Internal Vice President office, I serve as Director of Institutionalized Events, where I create programs that build community and provide students with spaces to rest, recharge, and connect with one another. As Secretary of the Transfer Leadership Coalition, I support efforts that strengthen belonging and visibility for transfer students at UCLA.
Apart from UCLA, I served as Student Trustee at Rio Hondo College, where I advocated for students at the local, state, and federal levels with a focus on expanding access to resources and support systems. I also participated in statewide leadership through caucuses within the Student Senate for California Community Colleges, working to build connections across diverse student populations. Currently, as a Student Success Coach II at Rio Hondo, I founded a Student Engagement Ambassador Program for a campus-wide mobile app to ensure that all students, including night, weekend, and online students, have access to community, resources, and opportunities to engage.
As your Internal Vice President, I will continue this work by strengthening support for student organizations, increasing accessibility to funding and resources, and ensuring that all students, especially those from underrepresented communities have the opportunity to thrive. I am committed to building a UCLA where every student feels connected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Together, we can create a more inclusive, accessible, and united campus community.
Follow @Hesma4ivp for any campaign updates!
Office of the External Vice President
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Hi everyone!
My name is Cecilia Choy (she/her), and I am pleased to announce my candidacy for the External Vice President’s office for UCLA’s Undergraduate Student Association Council this upcoming 2026-2027 school year.
My platforms are centered around the belief that student voices and needs must be the focal point of UC-decision making. I hope to lead the office by expanding student access to channels of legislative advocacy on all levels of the government, educating students to increase engagement in the upcoming 2026 midterms, fighting to retain and fund more access and retention initiatives on campus, and demanding basic needs- including safety from police presence and ICE- for all. Key decision makers have left students out of the conversation for too long, and through my work in the office, I will help bring more voices of impacted individuals to the table.
As the current Head of Operations and an executive member in the External Vice President's office, I play a key role in coordinating and supporting initiatives across the office to ensure they effectively serve students. For example, I helped organize the EVP office’s annual lobby conferences in Sacramento and Washington D.C. to highlight diverse student voices to our lawmakers. With the office’s Bruin Advocacy Grant, I assist the office in allocating funding to student organizations for various programming — including culture nights, advocacy trips, and high school pipeline programs. I have also led numerous events in our office, ranging from informational teach-ins about the UC Board of Regents who serve as the governing body of the UC system, to spearheading our quarterly Basic Needs Farmers Market to distribute meals and groceries to all students.
Our time at UCLA should not be limited due to affordability issues in our neighborhoods, lack of accountability from those in power, and fearmongering from administration. As your External Vice President, I will fight to make sure your student issues are championed and accounted for.
You can find my platforms, which has more detailed plans of actions, attached below, and follow my Instagram @cecilia4evp to stay connected and learn more about my plans if elected as EVP!
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¡Hola Bruins!
My name is Diego Chávez, I am a proud first-generation low-income student from Los Angeles, Koreatown and since arriving on campus, the needs of our most marginalized student populations have been at the forefront of my advocacy efforts—on campus and beyond. It is my privilege to be running to represent you as your External Vice President for the 2026-27 academic year. As a double major in Political Science and Global Studies, minoring in Public Affairs, I center my work around racial justice and the expansion of equity for our marginalized communities.
Since arriving at UCLA, I have experienced, first-hand, the barriers marginalized students face when entering higher education institutions and, in turn, I understand the invisibility we as students experience. As an active member within USAC, I serve under the President’s Office as The Local Relations Director to advocate for accessible transportation under the STC working group, to ensure transportation initiatives directly benefit our campus community. I’ve fought for the visibility of student needs under the EVP office, as an access & retention staffer, to hold conversations that use student expereinces as testimonies to pave the way for institutional reform. Fighting for undocumented student rights, I’ve lobbied to the California State Legislature to demand the state to establish protections for this sensitive student population against ICE presence on campus.
Beyond my advocacy at UCLA, I closely worked with the City of Los Angeles to better equip our transitioned aged youth with career readiness, basic needs, and mutual aid for struggling families under the Youth Development Department. As their Immigration Policy Fellow, I authored my department’s Know Your Rights worksheets for undocumented youth and families, which were shared across the city and translated into seven languages.
The work I have done as a UCLA student—and a native Angeleno—center around uplifting our most struggling communities—a core value I will uphold as your External Vice President.
I will center my positionality around our collective voices: as students, people, and constituents, we have the power to make a meaningful impact that can manifest into institutional reform. I will tirelessly work to ensure that the needs of our 33,000+ undergraduate students are actively in conversation with local legislative stakeholders and the UC Regents. As a student who has survived poverty, the deportation of my father, and endless uphill battles my skin is tough and my voice is loud—I will be sure to fight for every student’s needs like my own. Together, our stories and expereinces will pave the way for transformative change, on our campus and beyond. As your External Vice President, I will prioritize student identities, expand basic needs resources, fight for a seat at the table regarding policy initiatives, and support affordability amidst political uncertainty that challenges student actualization.
This campaign is centered around students who have historically been silenced and denied the opportunity to unveil the reality of an inefficient system that fails students as a whole. As a united front, our communities’ most pressing needs can become a reality.
Office of General Representative
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Hello Bruins! My name is Benjamin Mokhtar, and I’m a first-year pre-law history student running to serve as one of your USAC general representatives! As a first-generation Iranian American, I am proud to represent the intersection of cultures, faiths, and perspectives that connect our campus community. Being raised in a religiously and culturally diverse environment, including Muslim, Zoroastrian, Jewish, and Bahai people, has emphasized that the best outcomes are achieved when our differences bring us together, not apart. At UCLA, I want every student to feel supported, heard, and empowered on or off campus, and I am confident that keeping a diverse collaborative community will serve as the primary theme of my service.
As General Representative, I can confidently say that I will assist students with professional development within their career, cultural unity, student expression without discrimination, mental health resources, and off-campus housing support. My leadership experiences with the Middle Eastern Student Union and various interfaith student groups I have been part of have represented how inclusion and support can bring students together across various backgrounds. These experiences have represented the importance of advocacy and a stronger community for all Bruins.
As your general representative, I will focus on 5 main platforms:
Career Building (Professional Development): I understand the pressure of identifying a career to pursue, and I believe that it is difficult to choose between the many different options UCLA has to offer. I plan to collaborate with various student organizations on campus and professionals to open workshops where students can explore the fields that interest them before committing to a career path.
Unity Through Community (Campus Diversity): Whether that be through my position on the Middle Eastern student union or various interfaith groups, community has always been a central aspect of my life. I plan to organize events where students can share their culture, identity, and experiences to build stronger connections across diverse communities.
Student Expression Without Discrimination: As a first-year student at UCLA, I understand the importance of student expression and advocacy. Many students face discrimination from opposing parties after sharing their opinion on controversial issues. I plan to create collaborative discussion spaces where students with opposing views can engage and understand one another.
Mental Health support: When entering college, many find the new adjustment to responsibilities challenging. I plan to provide expanded access to support services, such as organizations like CAPS, where students have more opportunities to speak with counselors who help them navigate their time throughout college.
Housing Made Easier (Off-Campus Housing Support): I have seen how difficult it is to receive off-campus housing at UCLA. I will work toward building a streamlined housing access system where students can find their desired housing more efficiently. I plan to collaborate with student housing and off-campus apartments to make sure that students receive the housing package they want in a timely manner.
Thank you for considering my candidacy, and I’m excited for this opportunity to run as your USAC general representative!
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Hi Bruins! My name is Amelie Orozco-Ramirez, I am a first generation second year Political Science major hoping to serve as one of your USAC General Representatives. Running for a USAC position to me is more than a title, it is a way to show that our voices t must be heard. Growing up in a low income household and being an Angelino has instilled core beliefs and community within my life. Our identity is what makes us, us. Being Mexican, Black, and queer shapes a huge part of who I am. Different perspectives, identities, and experiences are what makes a city like Los Angeles so impressive. We all deserve a time at UCLA where our voices are heard and basic needs met. I will make your voices heard while ensuring student retention is kept, all of us deserve to share what is important to us!
While being a General Representative I will guarantee that as students we get the most out of the short time we have on this campus, with a steady stream of communication through USAC and the student population. You deserve to have information, clear and direct processes, and transparency; something our campus has struggled with even today. I will ensure a student government that cares for their fellow students while following through with said issues. Being in a leadership role in the Community Program Office (CPO) here at UCLA, has motivated me further to speak of basic needs issues on this campus. I have seen first hand the amount of students CPO serves daily and the struggles with not having an administration that fights for our basic needs as students. NO student should go hungry or without resources. We need to fight for our space on this campus and proclaim the resources here for us.
Not working in USAC, I have seen the other side of independent student organizations and how hard it is to seek basic information. Every student deserves to thrive no matter who they know. As your General Representative I will convey these concerns to USAC and we will be accounted for. I have continually been outspoken about social issues throughout my life, and it is a priority of mine to uplift marginalized communities especially during our current political climate.
I understand I do not have experience in USAC specifically but I do have experience in listening and leading. I have had many experiences in different leadership roles throughout my education and know what to expect going into this position. My goal has always been to assist my peers to a brighter time at UCLA and beyond, but in order to do that we need honesty, we need transparency, and we need most importantly to have our basic necessities met. There is no concern too little and no ask too big. The students of UCLA need to be heard and the members of USAC need to listen. I can assure you I WILL LISTEN.
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Hiyaaa Bruins,
My name is Brinaye Grant, and I am a second-year student majoring in Education and pursuing a double major in Disability Studies. More importantly, I am running to be your next ⅓ USAC General Representative because I believe the student government should actively protect, uplift, and fight for all students it represents. My campaign is rooted in one belief: no Bruin should be pushed out, left behind, or forced to struggle in silence.
As an out-of-state student, I understand the financial and emotional weight that comes with pursuing higher education far from home. Navigating a new campus, city, and support system while paying nonresident tuition can be overwhelming. I have experienced how financial uncertainty can impact a student’s ability to stay enrolled, and that reality drives my commitment to ensuring that no student is pushed out because of cost, lack of access, or lack of support.
My academic focus in education and disability studies has strengthened my passion for equity and accessibility. I believe student success goes beyond academics; it includes mental, physical, and emotional well-being. UCLA should support the whole student, not force us to fit into systems that overlook our lived experiences.
Throughout my time at UCLA, I have been involved in spaces that center student support, advocacy, and community. These experiences have shown me the importance of listening, showing up, and turning student concerns into meaningful action. They have also reinforced my belief that leadership is not about titles, but about service, accountability, and care.
If elected, my priorities will focus on ensuring students come first, expanding access to basic needs resources, strengthening support systems for out-of-state and underserved students, improving mental health and wellness resources, and fostering a campus where every student feels like they belong. I am committed to advocating for affordability, accessibility, and transparency, while making sure student voices are not only heard, but acted upon.
I also believe student government should be approachable and accountable. Students deserve to know what decisions are being made, how they are being made, and how they can be involved. I will work to create clearer communication and stronger connections between students and the spaces that represent them.
I am not running to hold a title; I am running to serve. UCLA should be a place where students feel supported, valued, and empowered to succeed. Together, we can build a campus where stability, belonging, and student voice are not privileges, but expectations.
UCLA should not just challenge us, it should support us.
If you believe in a campus where all students are prioritized and no one is left behind, I humbly ask for your vote.
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Hello Bruins,
My name is Elika Rohbani, and I am excited to announce my candidacy for USAC General Representative.
I am a first-generation transfer student, commuter, and Political Science major on the pre-law track. As someone whose parents immigrated here & who has had to navigate higher education largely on my own, I understand how important access, guidance, & opportunity are. My experience has shown me that success is not just about working hard, but about whether students are given the tools, information, & support to actually succeed. These are the motives that drive my ambition to run.
At a campus as large as UCLA, too many students are left trying to figure everything out on their own. I want to change that by making access clearer, support stronger, & opportunities easier to reach for all students here.
Through my experience as an intern/fellow in the USAC Internal Vice President’s office, I have gained firsthand insight into how UCLA’s systems operate & how student advocacy turns into real action. I have worked with campus resources, engaged with student needs, and learned how to navigate administration in a way that allows me to advocate effectively for students. Outside of USAC, I am an active member of Maman Nonprofit at UCLA & the founder of the Juris Empowerment Project, a student-led organization focused on public service, legal literacy, & access to justice. Through this work, I have built mentorship-based initiatives, led outreach efforts, and created spaces that connect students & communities to meaningful resources. My experience in legal and public service spaces has strengthened my ability to communicate, problem-solve, & follow through.
As your General Representative, I will focus on four main platforms:
Academic Accessibility
Students should not have to rely on trial & error to succeed. I will work to improve access to academic resources, increase visibility of opportunities, & strengthen guidance around internships, coursework, and post-grad paths so students have clear direction.
Transfer Advocacy
Transfer students bring experience & resilience, but are often expected to adjust quickly with limited time. I will advocate for stronger transfer-centered programming, better communication of resources, & greater access to opportunities so transfer students are fully supported.
Cultural Connection
UCLA’s diversity should be reflected in how we build community. I will support initiatives that bring students together across different backgrounds & create spaces where students feel seen, respected, & connected.
Transportation & Commuter Support
As a commuter who drives to campus, I understand the daily challenges that come with balancing time, cost, & involvement. I will advocate for stronger commuter resources, increased awareness of transportation options, & improvements that make commuting more manageable for all students.
Everything I do is rooted in service, leadership, & a commitment to helping others. I am not running just to represent students, but to advocate for them, to listen, & turn student concerns into real outcomes.
I want to make UCLA a place where students do not feel lost in the system, but supported.
It would be an honor to serve you as your USAC General Representative.
Access. Support. Real Representation.
Vote Elika Rohbani for USAC General Representative.
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Hey Bruins!!
My name is Evan Salazar (he/him), and I am a proud first-generation student running to be your next General Representative!
Coming from Mexican-immigrant roots and being mentored by community organizers, I understand the constant need to fight for justice and do so by leading with love and community in mind, especially for the vulnerable and voiceless. It is a necessity to keep up the good fight, and I will fully dedicate myself to fighting for the needs of our Bruin family to the absolute best of my abilities.
My devotion to advocating on behalf of marginalized communities and taking an active role against the looming threats of authoritarianism inspired me to pursue USAC roles in both the IVP and EVP offices this past year. As a Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the IVP office, I have fought to protect DEI resources/initiatives that directly serve students, and I have collaborated with numerous campus resource centers to meet their needs to better support and serve students. Additionally, I was a leader in the ICE Walkout that brought thousands of students to stand up against state-sanctioned violence and take a stand for their fellow Bruins. My candidacy is grounded in humility and devotion, as I hope to fully represent the needs of Bruins and fight for a UCLA that actively works in the interest of students.
As your General Representative, I will utilize both my institutional knowledge of our university and of USAC to relentlessly commit to bringing about a future where every Bruin is treated with respect, dignity, and genuine care. I will ensure both USAC and UCLA administration are committed to the best interest of the student body in hopes of enabling the best potential for student success. I will achieve such goals through fighting to secure UCLA as a sanctuary campus, championing DEI, protecting Bruin’s safety, and fighting insecurity through basic needs.
Whether it be lobbying for affordability and immigration reform in Sacramento/DC, going down to the US Southern Border to listen and serve asylum seekers, or collaborating with students on different UC campuses, I do all of it with the intention of serving the vulnerable and how I can use my experiences to serve their needs.
I love UCLA, but there is no doubt it can be better. In fact, it should be better. My love for this school has driven me to run for this office to ensure UCLA is a place where all Bruins feel supported in their aspirations for promoting a better tomorrow. UCLA has the potential, and we must set the precedent for excellence, especially regarding the protection of our vulnerable communities in the wake of authoritarianism.
It is now our time to fight for the future we want to see and resist violence that limits students’ abilities to succeed and flourish on our campus, and as your General Representative, I will take on that fight for a better UCLA for us all.
Follow @evan4genrep for campaign updates!!
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Hey Bruins!
My name is Parya Haghparast, and I’m running to be your next USAC General Representative! As the daughter of Iranian immigrants, politics has always been personal as it's shaped my sense of safety, belonging, and community. I’ve seen how policies can uplift communities, but also how quickly they can divide them. Because of this, I learned early on that change doesn’t come from staying quiet, rather it comes from speaking up, showing up, and demanding better. But to do that, I must first listen.
As a Residential Assistant on the Hill, I support countless residents from diverse backgrounds and experiences. This position has allowed me to truly listen and learn from students, and I’ve seen firsthand how overwhelming today’s political climate has plagued our once safe campus, especially with ICE presence and immigration concerns affecting our community. As your General Representative, I will push for clearer campus protections, expand access to legal and mental health resources for undocumented and mixed-status students, and demand UCLA actively protects its students in action, not just words. Every student deserves to feel safe and supported everywhere on campus, and I will fiercely stand up for what’s fundamentally right.
My experiences in USAC have been shaped by my work in the Office of the Internal Vice President, where I’ve seen the real power USAC has to create change. But I’ve also seen the disconnect. Resources exist—but too often, they’re hidden, confusing, or feel out of reach. Most importantly, students shouldn’t feel like they have to “gatekeep” resources out of fear that they’ll run out.
As your General Representative, I will push for a centralized, transparent, and accessible resource system, so every student knows what’s available to them. But access alone isn’t enough. We need more resources, and we need to expand them. Basic needs support, like CPO’s food pantry, should never feel limited or inaccessible. I will fight for increased funding and stronger support systems, so no student is left behind.
And finally, as an Iranian American, this moment is deeply personal to me. I’ve seen how quickly entire communities can be misunderstood, reduced, or spoken over, especially during times of global conflict. And I’ve seen that same tension show up on our campus.
I’ve seen people come onto our campus and speak on behalf of Iranians without truly understanding our experiences. Let me be clear - debate is important. It’s part of what makes a university strong. But there is a difference between meaningful dialogue and targeting students in spaces where they are supposed to feel safe. As your General Representative, I will hold this campus accountable to being a space where students are respected, not reduced or attacked.
At the end of the day, I’m a student just like you, but I’ll listen, show up, and fight to make sure your voice is heard.
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My name is Susie Turner, and I am a second year double major in Public Affairs and African American Studies running for the position of General Representative at the University of California, Los Angeles. I am deeply committed to uplifting my UCLA community through policy, advocacy, transparency, love, and education. My vision for this role is planted in the belief that every student deserves to feel seen, supported, and empowered, and that our institutions must be held accountable to make that a reality.
As General Representative, my goal is to center student voices while building tangible systems of care that address the everyday realities students face. I am running to ensure that UCLA not only upholds its commitments to diversity and inclusion but also actively invests in the communities that make this campus vibrant and resilient. Through collaboration, accountability, and action, I will work to create lasting change that extends beyond rhetoric.
My platform is grounded in five key pillars. Solidarity with Mother Organizations (MOs) focuses on strengthening the backbone of student life by advocating for transparency, ensuring the student-led board oversees funding and working conditions, and expanding partnerships that connect Bruins to culturally rooted organizations. I aim to ensure MOs are recognized and funded as essential spaces for identity, advocacy, and belonging.
Expanding Equitable Access to Basic Needs centers student well-being. I will work with campus resources to expand mental health services, mutual aid efforts, and access to food, clothing, and healthcare. By stabilizing a centralized Basic Needs Resource Hub and advocating for rent stabilization and tenant education, I aim to ensure that no student has to struggle in silence to meet their fundamental needs.
Harnessing Stronger Retention Centers and DEI initiatives is about institutional accountability. I will establish a DEI and Retention Task Force to audit campus climate, push for transparent reporting, and advocate for sustained funding. Retention centers are critical infrastructures, and I will fight to ensure they are protected, expanded, and treated as essential to student success.
Having a Sanctuary Campus and ICE Out of UCLA reflects my commitment to protecting undocumented and immigrant students. I will advocate for legal and mental health resources, expand Know Your Rights campaigns, and work with administration to prevent immigration enforcement on campus while building rapid-response systems that prioritize student safety and dignity.
Finally, Standing with Underrepresented Students and Uplifting Student Voice focus on care, protection, and empowerment. From advocating for non-police mental health crisis responses to supporting student workers and increasing funding for accessibility services, I will work to ensure that marginalized students are not only heard but supported through meaningful policy and resources.
I am running because I believe in the power of collective action, grassroots organizing, and community care. UCLA is a place where all students thrive, not just academically, but holistically. As your General Representative, I will lead with integrity, compassion, and a relentless commitment to justice.
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Hello everyone!
My name is Omar Slayyeh, and I am excited to announce that I am running to be your 2026-2027 USAC General Representative. I am a third-year transfer and want to focus on 3 main platforms: Transparency and Accountability, Community and Health, and Creativity.
Back in community college, I served on the Muslim Student Association as VP and President. In these positions, I worked closely with administration to pursue more diverse food options to accommodate for all communities and backgrounds, ensured ethical spending and investments of our college’s money through meetings with the chancellor, and spearheaded a staff senate resolution calling for a ceasefire during the height of the war on Gaza, being the third school nationwide to do so. I also sought to advocate for policy reform through lobbying legislators, to protect the educational transparency of California curriculums, through opposing AB715.
Since transferring to UCLA, I have worked alongside the Disabled Student Union and various USAC offices, including GR2 and GR3, to increase accommodations for disabled students on campus through the newly opened Lily Shaw Disability Cultural Center (LSDCC) and am currently working with admin to expand BruinAccess, a transportation service for disabled students. Additionally, I am the VP of Manara West, a registered 501(c) non-profit organization that aids students organizations. We organized Know-Your-Rights trainings for hundreds of students and provided legal aid for students who got their visas revoked.
At UCLA, I volunteer for MAPS, an Academic Mentorship Program that uplifts underserved middle and high school students in South LA. I act as a consistent advocate and guide for my mentees through tutoring and cultivating a supportive environment where my mentees feel capable to pursue higher education.
This upcoming year, I intend to increase the transparency between UCLA’s Administration, USAC, and Students. Students deserve to know where their money is going and how it is being spent. I plan to advocate for UCLA admin and all USAC offices to be upfront, fair, and clear about where your money is going. I will do my utmost to ensure everyone is held accountable and ensure that no student, admin, or faculty member is treated unfairly, especially in tense times with unresolved labor strikes for our underserved TA’s and workers. Moreover, I plan to increase the care of our community. From expanding our closet-sized food pantry to networking nights to coffee chats, I want everyone to have their voices heard. By fostering a strong community, I can directly hear and address any complaints or problems the public faces, and strive to fix it.
Outside my time spent in advocacy, I am a photographer and started videography as a hobby. I want to enrich campus creativity by utilizing and improving the free equipment and help available to every student.
As your Gen Rep, I want to make this vision a reality, ensuring I can hear out every last student. Make sure to use your voice to make a change and vote Omar Slayyeh for Gen Rep.
-Omar Slayyeh
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Hi Bruins! My name is Pranaya Vijay, and I’m a third-year traditional student studying Neuroscience & Science Education here at UCLA!
I am so excited to announce that I am running to be your 2025-2026 USAC General Representative on four central platforms: 1) Needs, Aid, and Accessibility, 2) Student Safety & Wellness, 3) Community Engagement & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ), and 4) Resource Education, Employment, and Opportunity. At their core, these boil down to values I see as central to representing a student body as diverse as our own: advocacy, representation, transparency, and communication.
To me, service has been an integral part of being a Bruin since the moment I stepped on campus, when I volunteered at L.A. Loves Alex’s Lemonade with Bruins Fighting Pediatric Cancer (BFPC). It was an incredible feeling helping raise $1.3M towards pediatric cancer research, and I’ve chased that feeling throughout my involvement on campus. It was through BFPC, a project under the Community Service Commission, that I entered the USAC space, and I’ve been here ever since. Now, as a Project Liaison Director, I have dedicated myself to empowering others to access resources, simultaneously balancing my Presidency and Student Government Services role, combining these experiences to create digestible resources like requisition trackers and funding guides to immortalize and share institutional knowledge, empowering student leaders to dare to dream, turning ideas into reality with the backing of available, but often underutilized resources.
As General Representative, I hope to engage more students in student organization work across campus, using my institutional knowledge as Project Liaison Director and my Presidency with Bruins Fighting Pediatric Cancer to uplift existing organizations, fostering community, representation, and engagement among students of all interests and backgrounds.Through my experience, I have not only have I acquired a unique understanding of USAC as an institution, but I’ve also created connections with various bodies and resources throughout campus. Through my work with the Facilities Commission, Transfer Student Representative Office, I have continuously advocated for accessibility in academics, transportation, and campus. Through my employment with Student Government Services, I have made connections with ASUCLA Professional staff, and I intend to circle back to where I started, starting conversations to best advocate for the needs of students and organizations.
Given the opportunity, I promise to advocate for the needs of students, not approaching campus issues from a position above, but from one based in communication, listening, and amplifying voices. Like many of you, I did not enter this institution intending to be a part of something so big, but in a time where marginalized voices are actively being silenced, I know that it is more important now, more than ever, to use our understanding of the systems to uplift the voices that it means to silence. Thank you! :)
Office of Academic Affairs
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Hello, Bruins! My name is Angela Ledesma-Grattarola, and I am running to be your next Academic Affairs Commissioner.
While the role of Commissioner would be the start of a new chapter, I am not new to the commission. For the past two years, I have served as the Chief of Senate, where I have overseen the appointment and work of over 20 Academic Senators. In this capacity, I’ve had the pleasure of creating my own and supporting senators in their various passion projects, which have provided policy reform, event creation, resource transparency, and more.
I have also been able to serve as a senator for the Committee on Academic Freedom, the Committee on Undergraduate Admissions and Relations with Schools, and on the Executive Board of the Academic Senate. In these roles, I have represented undergraduate perspectives, advised on academic policy, and reviewed academic freedom concerns.
In all of these capacities, my goal has been clear: to foster transparent communication, connect students with vital resources, and relentlessly advocate for academic equity. My campaign is built on five pillars: Retention First, Access and Equity, Sanctuary Campus, Laying the Groundwork, and Program Revitalization. These platforms are all designed to ensure every Bruin has the support they need to thrive, not just survive. I am driven by the belief that our academic success is inextricably linked to our well-being. Let’s build a more equitable UCLA together!
For more information about my campaign and platforms, follow: @angelaled4usac on Instagram!
Office of Campus Events Commissioner
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Hi Bruins! My name is Salem Walsh, and I’m thrilled to be running for the office of Commissioner for the Campus Events Commission for the 2026-2027 school year!
I have been a member of CEC’s Online Marketing and Sponsorships team for two years (you may recognize me from some of CEC’s TikToks) and have stepped into the role of Director for the team this past year. I have been dedicated to upholding a high standard of content and prioritizing reach for CEC as an organization. This year, I’ve made it my goal to expand CEC’s reach on social media and have successfully increased engagement on our platforms by thousands and increased content production by 400% on our Instagram and TikTok pages as compared to previous years. In this role, I’ve also prioritized seeking outside sponsorship and increasing funds for events, as well as providing giveaways that engage with a wider UCLA community. In this, we’ve successfully collaborated with a multitude of diverse sponsors and increased event quality and expanded reach.
I truly love this organization and am passionate and committed to maximizing CEC’s potential to bring diverse, accessible, high-quality, and representative events that can be enjoyed by all the different unique perspectives that make up our Bruin community.
Keeping this in mind, for this upcoming year, I plan to drive our commission to deliver events that embody and represent the diverse community at UCLA. To do this, I would like to engage more with our community and take student feedback into consideration. I also plan to prioritize accessibility at our events, increasing accessibility within our venues and within our marketing efforts. In addition, I hope to build on our commission’s legacy of securing high-quality entertainment and experiences for the student body, prioritizing a “quality over quantity” mindset in our event planning.
My passion for CEC presents itself in great effort, hard work, and a high standard of output. I have not only met, but far succeeded all of my goals as Director of Online Marketing and Sponsorships for CEC, and my work as commissioner will be no different.
Office of Community Service Commissioner
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Hello Bruins!
My name is Maya Gheewala (she/her), and I am a third-year Public Affairs and Statistics and Data Science double major, running to be your next CSC Commissioner!
Freshman year, I joined CSC as an intern and have since served as Coalitions Director for the last two years, facilitating both the Student Coalition for Basic Needs and the Youth Empowerment Coalition. Each coalition brings together five to ten student organizations to collaborate on events, outreach, and advocacy. Throughout this experience, I’ve worked at the intersections of programming, advocacy, funding, and campus processes—building relationships with student leaders and organizations across UCLA. My various roles within CSC have helped me understand the broader service landscape at UCLA, motivating me to run for Commissioner.
As Commissioner, I will focus on making service more accessible, collaborative, and responsive to student and community needs through three key priorities:
1. Service for Every Student: Make service more accessible by ensuring that every student has a clear pathway to participate in meaningful service opportunities. I will integrate service into existing campus programs, improve how opportunities are communicated, and use data to identify gaps in access and expand outreach accordingly.
2. Community-Drive Service and Advocacy: Strengthen collaboration so service reflects the needs of both students and the communities we serve. I will co-create programs with community organizations, advocate for key service issues at the institutional level, and ensure that student and community input directly shapes CSC priorities and advocacy.
3. Transparent and Accessible Funding: Improve funding systems so organizations can plan around consistent, reliable, and transparent funding. I will implement real-time tracking, establish prioritization guidelines, and support organizations during funding delays.
Alongside my work in CSC, I bring experience in data analysis, program development, and public service, with a focus on using data to support decision-making and build more effective, community-centered programs. As Commissioner, I will apply these skills to build more effective, transparent, and responsive systems that better support students and the communities we serve. I would be honored to earn your support and serve as your next Community Service Commissioner.
For more information, please check out my platforms and follow @maya4csc on Instagram to stay connected and learn more about my vision for CSC.
Office of Cultural Affairs Commissioner
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My name is Divine Trewick (she/her), and I am re-running to be your 2026-2027 Cultural Affairs Commissioner!
I have committed three years to CAC, and my love for the commission continues to grow. Each year, I have witnessed CAC's impact on campus, and it is so beautiful to see. It has been the most joyful honor to serve as your CAC Commissioner for the 2025 - 2026 year. I, with exceptional directors and collaborators, expanded our art galleries to highlight more cultures on campus through the Black Diaspora Art Gallery and the AAPI and SWANA art gallery, led a sold-out Hip Hop Congress fashion show and Explosion concert, and continuously platformed current political and social issues through our programming. CAC continues to show me the power we, as students, hold to create positive social change by advocating for the needs of our Black and Indigenous People of Color (BIPOC) and other marginalized communities.
From budget management and venue bookings to collaborating with campus partners and executing two Bruin Bashes, I am more than qualified to lead CAC again and amplify student needs.
CAC is my lifeline on campus and means everything to me. I am excited for another year of growth and for connecting with students through our programming. My vision is to continue progressing CAC's visibility at UCLA by staying true to its mission: "edu-tainment" through social, cultural, and political events created by and for BIPOC students. #StayTrew
Office of Facilities Commissioner
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Hi! I am Paige Zwerner, a 3rd-year Political Science and Communications major, and I am running to be the 2026-2027 Facilities Commissioner. As a disabled student and LA native, I am incredibly passionate about the core tenets of this office: Accessibility, Sustainability, and Transportation. I would be overjoyed to serve this office and its goals, and to see it expand. I have the skills, dedication, and ideas to continue on this great organization.
With my extensive experience in USAC, I have gained valuable insights into creating inclusive, engaging, and impactful programs that serve the diverse needs of our community. I understand the importance of creating opportunities and providing resources that reflect the variety of experiences and backgrounds that make our student body unique.
I am passionate about ensuring that all students have a voice and feel supported throughout their academic journey. My commitment to transparency means that I will actively listen to your concerns, advocate for your needs, and maintain an open dialogue to foster a more inclusive and accessible environment.
Here are some of my relevant experiences for this position:
UCLA USAC Facilities Commission
- Work to improve campus spaces and resources for students, including refurbishing outdoor locations and advocating for safe parking spaces to provide commuter students with a location to rest in their cars between classes.
UC Student Association Academic Affairs Officer
- Serve as the systemwide student government's primary advisor on academic policy and UC Academic Senate, as well as Chair the Council of Academic Affairs, comprised of all Academic Affairs Officers from each UC campus, where we meet to discuss campus issues and implement systemwide projects.
- Lead a year-long advocacy initiative to allow students with disabilities access to hybrid options and work to implement a reduced course load program across the UC for students with dependents and disabled students. Successfully passed a reduced course load program for disabled students and student parents at UCSB and UCI.
- At the UCLA Campus, advocated for the funding and assembly of accessible restrooms, including adult-sized charging tables for disabled students
UCLA USAC Office of the Transfer Student Representative Chief of Staff
- Oversee external team, including nine committees, totaling 34 students, and work to ensure execution of a variety of platforms, including Transfer Opportunities, Non-Traditional and Marginalized identities, Student Housing, and more
- Furthering transfer students' access to basic needs and necessities, as well as providing post-graduate resources through events and programs such as the Student Parent Winter Warmth Event, HOWsing Night, Bruin Dodgers Game Day, Pre-Law panel, and more
UCLA USAC x DSU Partnership
- Collaborate with UCLA's Disabled Student Union and administration to advocate for increased funding for resources, establish a Disability Student Cultural Center, and raise awareness about obstacles faced by students on campus
- Served as a lead on improving the Bruin Access Van service for disabled students. Work on the quality and frequency of the service. Successfully reduced wait times.
Office of Facilities Supports Commissioner
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Hey Bruins,
My name is Corea Kim, and I am running to be your next Financial Supports Commissioner (FSC). This year, I’ve had the honor of serving as the Assistant Commissioner within the Financial Supports Commission, where I have seen firsthand how our office impacts the student body. Some of our current initiatives include: direct financial support for students’ basic needs, student discounts in Westwood, free lab coat rentals, and commuter parking scholarships. Working within this role has taught me about the inner workings of USAC and the importance of student-led advocacy. More importantly, it's shown me exactly what needs to be fixed within USAC to ensure our student government works to support you. I have learned that meaningful change happens when students take an active role in improving policy, and I am inspired by the sheer potential that we have to make UCLA more accessible. I am ready to bring new ideas, energy, and accountability to this position to ensure that every student is financially supported and heard.
I am committed to starting the year strong by promoting financial resources that benefit all students. I plan to increase financial transparency and responsibility across USAC and its subsidiaries, implementing programs that highlight funding resources and launching new initiatives that directly aid students’ financial needs. My mission is simple: to ensure that every dollar is being used to the direct benefit of the student body.
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Hi Bruins! My name is David Escobedo, and I am a second-year Math/Economics major pursuing a minor in Accounting. I’m a born-and-raised Angeleno, proud to be studying at one of Los Angeles’ great public universities.
Within USAC, I serve as a Student Ambassador to the Registrar under the Academic Affairs Commission. In this role, I gather student feedback, prioritize feasible requests, and present them to the Registrar alongside practical, data-driven solutions. I meet monthly with administrators and deliver six or more proposals per cycle to improve the student experience.
I also serve as Treasurer of Pi Kappa Alpha, where I manage an annual budget and lead a three-member finance committee overseeing dues collection and financial reporting. Through this role, I’ve strengthened financial transparency and accountability, ensuring long-term sustainability for future leadership. Additionally, I am a consultant with Pacific Consulting Group and a Finance Intern with the Latinx Business Student Association.
Outside of academics and leadership, I am an avid runner, having completed the 2025 Los Angeles Marathon and the 2026 Rose Bowl Half Marathon. I hope to make opportunities like these more accessible and affordable for Bruins. When I’m not on campus or running, I enjoy spending time with my seven-year-old twin siblings.
I am running to be your next USAC Financial Supports Commissioner because I believe UCLA should be a place where every Bruin feels supported, heard, and connected.
As a second-year student, I have already seen gaps in inclusion, communication, financial accessibility, and student connection. Too often, students feel unheard and I want to be a representative who listens and takes action to close those gaps.
To address this, my platform focuses on four key priorities:
Transparency: Where is our money going?
I will create a student-friendly USAC budget dashboard with monthly reports so students can clearly see how their fees are being spent. If students are paying, they deserve transparency.
Maximizing Financial Aid & Hidden Resources
I will build a centralized financial resource hub and host FAFSA and financial aid workshops. There is funding available and students just need clearer access to it.
Cost of Living Relief
I will expand student discounts and partner with local businesses to reduce everyday expenses. If I can lower your cost of living, I’ve done my job.
Financial Literacy = Power
I will host workshops on credit, investing, taxes, and student loans—providing Bruins with practical “Money 101” knowledge they can use for life.
Students pay thousands in fees every year, yet many don’t know where that money goes or how to access available resources. I want to make financial support at UCLA more transparent, more accessible, and more impactful in students’ everyday lives.
Because at the end of the day, this is your money and it should work for you.
Office of Transfer Student Representative
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Hi everyone, my name is Mario Malak, and I’m a junior transfer student, psychobiology major, on the pre-med track. Coming into a new environment, I quickly realized that while there are so many opportunities on campus, they are not always easy to access, especially for transfer students.
When I first transferred, I struggled with getting into a lab, navigating upper-division courses right away, and finding job opportunities. It felt like everything moved fast, but the systems in place weren’t built to help transfers catch up efficiently. That experience is exactly why I’m running.
I want to make our campus more accessible, connected, and efficient for everyone. If elected, I will focus on expanding access to clubs and research, strengthening community so students feel like they belong, and improving career support so no one feels lost trying to find opportunities.
I’m committed to listening to students, understanding their challenges, and turning those into real, practical solutions. Whether you’re a transfer student or not, I want to help create a system that works better for everyone.
My goal is simple: make opportunities easier to access and the student experience stronger for all.
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Dear Bruins,
My name is Ashley Ma and I’m running for Transfer Student Representative (TSR)! I am running because I believe transfer students deserve more than just access to UCLA– we deserve the support, resources, and recognition needed to truly succeed here. No student should feel like a second-class Bruin simply because we arrived on a different timeline.
As a UC-to-UC transfer (ZOT ZOT ZOT!), I realize that my path is not the most common. However, my experience has shown me both the amazing diversity of the transfer student population and the shared challenges that unite us. Regardless of where we come from, transfer students face systemic barriers that limit our access to opportunities, resources, and community, which is what my office will redress.
This year, I have had the privilege of serving as Director of Transfer Opportunities within the TSR office. In this role, I compiled and distributed resources (including scholarships, internships, and student organizations) for our monthly newsletter, spotlighted transfer student success stories, advocated for more transfer-inclusive practices within campus organizations, and developed programming to support transfers in their pre-professional growth. I am also proud to be representing UCLA’s External Vice President and TSR offices at the UC Student Association (UCSA) Transfer Student Advocacy Day in April to advocate for statewide policies impacting transfer students and collaborate with transfer student leaders across all nine UC campuses.
In addition, I currently serve as a Student Relations staff member in the Office of the Internal Vice President, where I have supported fundraising initiatives in partnership with student organizations and helped execute pre-professional programming. From my experience in both the TSR and IVP offices, I am familiar with how USAC functions and, in particular, the role of TSR. Outside of USAC, I am also the secretary of the Pre-Law Transfer Society and a board member with Bruin Chamber Musicians. These experiences have allowed me to build meaningful connections, work effectively with others to turn ideas into action, and learn from peers with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
At UCLA, transfer students enter with limited time and high expectations. Many of us are balancing jobs, financial responsibilities, family obligations, or navigating college as first-generation students. Despite our resilience, we are too often left to navigate complex systems and barriers on our own. As a transfer student, if we don’t hit the ground running, even before we arrive on campus, it is incredibly easy to feel overwhelmed and be faced with unnecessary challenges. This is not a reflection of lack of ability, rather of a system that was not designed with transfer students in mind.
If elected, I will build on the work I have already begun to push for a more equitable and supportive transfer experience at UCLA. I will work to ensure that transfer students have full access to the resources, opportunities, and holistic support we need to thrive from day one.
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My name is Austin Buranapan. I'm a first-generation college student, a first-year transfer and the son of Thai immigrants. Since transferring, I've worked with lawmakers on behalf of transfer students through the External Relations Committee, built connections with local business associations as Director of Joint Projects, and created guides on political issues through Educational Empowerment in the office of the Transfer Student Representative. Now, I'm running for Transfer Student Representative under AURA, four platforms that stem from my experiences and my fellow transfers.
Career resources at UCLA are not built for students like us. As transfers, we have a unique selling point that goes completely unrecognized – we proved we can be dropped into a competitive and unfamiliar environment and still perform. No career workshop on this campus teaches you how to leverage that. My first point, Action for Professional Growth, will build tailored resume and cover letter workshops run by transfers who successfully landed jobs and internships. It will establish partnerships with community organizations and local businesses so that transfers have real professional connections, not just generic advice from a campus office.
As transfers, we show up to UCLA with six short quarters and a maze of bureaucracy. My next platform, Unlocking Academic Potential, will provide accessible guidance on how to pursue a double major, clearly indicate which minors can be completed in our timeline, and assist with navigating the overly complex systems that currently waste so much of our limited time at UCLA.
Research and Career Pathways tackles two problems – First, I will build a searchable, regularly updated database of paid research opportunities tailored to transfers and simplify the process for pursuing independent research. Second, I will create a directory of transfer-friendly businesses and organizations that actively want to connect with and hire UCLA transfers. No student should miss out on an opportunity because crucial information was inaccessible.
Having grown up in a mixed-status household, I know what surveillance paranoia feels like. I have lived with the fear of wondering if my actions will be tracked and leading to someone knocking down my door. I have protested and heard the demands of students calling on UCLA to take action against ICE. Corporately run private security cameras currently sit on Veteran, Sunset, and Hilgard. UCLA Transportation actively runs automated license plate readers, and facial recognition technology on our campus. While done in the name of campus safety, this sensitive data can be shared with federal law enforcement agencies such as ICE. Students want to protect this campus from federal tyranny, and so do I. Advocacy for Secure Surveillance will push for the nonrenewal of the corporate surveillance contract with UCPD and strict oversight on how all campus surveillance data is stored and shared. Students deserve to feel safe without breaching their privacy.
Transfers have been left out of the conversation for too long. Let's change that together.
Vote for AURA, Vote for Austin Buranapan
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Hello Transfer Bruins!
My name is Diana Raya Perez, and I’m a first-year transfer student from Cerritos College, majoring in Political Science. I’m running to be your next Transfer Student Representative to not only prioritize, but uplift transfer student voices, increase representation, and continue forming a community that roots for one another through my four platforms: Once a Community, Always a Community, Keep Transfers Safe, Closing the Transfer Student Involvement GAP, and Transfers Beyond.
As a first-generation, low-income student who grew up in a small town in Mexico and immigrated to the U.S. at age 14, I had to adapt to a new environment where everyone seemed so confident in their education. This experience taught me how important it is to have a supportive community and to be persistent. The transfer identity is treated as invisible on our campus, as highlighted by the disproportionate underrepresentation of transfers in USAC and non-transfer student-led pre-professional groups. The reality is that last year, only 9.4% of executive and director positions across our student government were held by transfers. This highlights how transfer students want to get involved, but current opportunities and deadlines are designed for traditional four-year students, not for transfers.
This school year, I have dedicated myself to connecting with and informing community college students of various opportunities as part of the TSR office. I have hosted panels for UCLA transfer students to share their experiences on how to get involved in USAC or student-led pre-professional clubs, all with the intention of preparing community college students for a smoother transfer process. In addition to these panels, as Director of Transfer Involvements, I began conducting surveys to identify the difficulties faced when transfer students try to get involved. As part of the IVP office, I have helped host successful events for students during stressful midterms and finals periods and have awarded students who have helped other Bruins in times of crisis. These involvements have shown me the power and influence USAC has on students’ academic journeys. Still, what is lacking and how resources could be used to make a positive and meaningful impact for transfer students were on my mind all the time while serving the student body on behalf of these offices.
Outside of USAC, I am part of Empowering Latines Against Struggle (ELAS) de UCLA’s board, for which I have spent countless hours planning Latinx Transfer Day for this year’s newly admitted transfers. In addition, I am part of UCLA Unicamp, which has connected me with amazing individuals who, like myself, are dedicated to making a positive impact on people. As TSR, I will use what I have learned from these positions to serve the interests of Transfer students.
Together, we can ensure transfers are treated equitably and showcase our resilience and commitment to our educational goals despite systemic challenges. As TSR, I will work tirelessly to ensure transfer students feel supported, that our voices are heard, and that our representation increases. Follow @Diana4TSR for campaign updates!
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My name is Dayanara Flores, and I am a first-year transfer student at UCLA running for USAC Transfer Representative for the 2026–2027 academic year. Coming into UCLA as a transfer student, I quickly realized how overwhelming the transition can be. You’re expected to adjust to a fast-paced academic environment, find your community, and build a sense of belonging, all in a short amount of time. As transfers, we come in as juniors, but many of us are still figuring things out. That feeling of being behind or out of place is something I, and so many other transfer students, have experienced. That’s why I’m running. Before UCLA, I served as a student government secretary at my community college, where I learned to communicate with and support a diverse student body. I learned how to listen, stay organized, and respond to student concerns with urgency and care. But more than anything, I learned that leadership isn’t just a title; it's about showing up for people, being accessible, and taking action. Advocacy is deeply personal to me. Through my own experiences, I’ve learned how heavy certain struggles can feel when you go through them alone. Being able to share knowledge, support others, and simply let someone know they’re not alone can make all the difference. To me, advocacy is about making sure people
feel seen, heard, and understood, and doing something about it. At UCLA, I work as a Transfer Connection Community Development Intern (CDI) in the University Apartments while living on the Hill. This has allowed me to connect with transfer students across different living environments. I’ve seen firsthand how where you live can impact your experience, your sense of community, and your access to resources. I have seen that there is less engagement in the apartments than on the hill. I’ve also seen the gaps, especially in communication, support, and connection for transfer students.
Here is where one of my goals comes into play: my goal is to help the apartments reach more engagement. As a Transfer Representative, my goal is to ensure those gaps don’t go unnoticed. I want to improve how information is shared, make resources more visible and accessible, and create stronger connections between transfer students and the spaces meant to support them. No transfer student should feel like they’re navigating UCLA alone. Most importantly, I want to be someone students can actually reach out to. Someone who listens, responds, and takes action. I’m not just running to hold a position, I’m running to advocate, to represent, and to make sure every transfer student feels like they belong here.
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Hello my fellow Bruins,
My name is Saidee Teresa Silva, and I’m running to be your 2026-2027 USAC Transfer Student Representative.
I’m a Mexican-Salvadoran, first-generation college student who transferred from Pasadena City College. Like many transfer students, my journey was shaped by endless work hours, feelings of uncertainty, battling judgement from those around me, and learning how to navigate systems that were never meant for first-generation, low-income students like myself. At Pasadena City College, I balanced school while working as a waitress, learning firsthand what it meant to pursue higher education while carrying financial and personal responsibilities. Those experiences revealed to me the inequities of accessing information, resources, and support that is crucial to succeeding in this pathway. When I transferred to UCLA, I carried those lessons with me as well as a determination to ensure that other students would not have to navigate these challenges alone.
My work as a peer advisor with the UCLA Center for Community College Partnerships (CCCP) has given me the experience to support students navigating the same challenges I once faced. In this role, I meet with students to discuss the transfer application process, scholarship opportunities, financial aid, and the resources available to support them both before and after they commit to a university. Through this work, I have seen how transformative it can be when students are given clear guidance, accessible resources, and consistent support. I am committed to continuing this work by supporting future transfer students and expanding outreach to more community colleges.
Through my work at the UCLA Community Programs Office (CPO), I have developed experience as a student leader advocating for accessibility to resources to the Bruins who need it most. I carry the mission to ensure that all students have access to resources such as food security, tutoring, and commuter support. During my time on the CPO Student Leadership Council, I have first-hand experienced how frustrating and discouraging it can be when these systems feel inaccessible or unclear.
As transfer students, we arrive with limited time and high expectations to quickly catch up in this fast moving system. We find ourselves back at the starting line with only two years to find community, take advantage of opportunities, and build a successful future.
I’m running for Transfer Student Representative to change that. I will advocate for structural changes that improve the transfer experience. This means expanding access to research, internships and career opportunities, improving transparency around resources, and ensuring transfer students are included in the decisions that shape our UCLA experience. Transfer students deserve clarity, opportunity, and support that reflects the reality of our experiences.
I am committed to being accessible to the transfer community, listening to your concerns, and ensuring that your voices are heard and acted upon.
My story reflects the experiences of so many transfer students at UCLA. That’s why this campaign is about making sure every transfer student has the support, opportunities, and community they deserve from the moment they step foot on campus.
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Hello everyone! My name is Max Hernandez, a Junior Transfer majoring in Public Affairs, and I'm running to be your next USAC Transfer Student Representative. While traditional students have four years to build their foundation at UCLA, transfer students are only given half the time to navigate and try to succeed in a system that is not designed for them.
As a transfer student, I understand the dopamine highs and the stressful lows that come packaged with transferring to UCLA. It is an honor and a privilege to walk through Janss Steps, gaze at the architecture of Powell Library, thinking about the opportunities and impact that we could create. Unfortunately, there is a lot of work to be done before it can be ensured that transfer students could create the impact they want to make. Despite transfer students making about a quarter of the undergraduate population, we still find ourselves stuck in gridlocks, underrepresented in decision-making, and excluded from campus life. Our experiences and pathways at UCLA should be supported, and given the same amount of attention and resources as they are to other students.
Being a first-generation student, I understand the varying identities, backgrounds, and experiences that transfers bring to UCLA. I remember putting my Bruinbill on credit (don't do that) because I didn't know the Middle Class Scholarship was notorious for getting delayed. I remember spending nights on scholarship applications that I wasn't sure I was eligible for as an incoming transfer. This year I have worked as a staffer in the TSR Housing Committee, where I help advocate for transfer student housing, and outreach resources with partners by setting up events such as HOWsing Night or the Field Day. In my time in this office, I have been able to better understand the dimensions of the transfer experience and struggle at UCLA. I have heard countless stories of transfer students struggling with their finances, clubs not being "transfer-friendly", and guidance.
This is why I am running on 3 platforms: #TRANSFER360 to establish a full circle pipeline of guidance to make sure our career goals aren't limited because our time at UCLA is short, #TRANSFERFINANCE to advocate for better transparency and support in navigating UCLA finances and scholarships, and #BEREAL4TRANSFERS to advocate for Transfer representation and inclusion. Let's make sure that we transfers are given the support we deserve, and create the impact we want to make. Vote Max Hernandez for TSR and let's make your two years awesome.
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Hello everyone! My name is Kristian Suazo and I am running to be your Transfer Student Representative!
Transfer students are an essential part of the UCLA community, making up 25% of the college campus. Yet transfers often face structural barriers, from housing uncertainty to limited access to campus opportunities. Here are my plans to bring positive change to the transfer community.
First, I will prioritize transfer housing advocacy. Housing security is one of the most pressing concerns for our community. With the recent leadership transition in Housing and Hospitality Services, I will build a strong working relationship with the new Assistant Vice Chancellor overseeing the housing enterprise to ensure that transfer perspectives are heard in housing decision-making. I will also work closely with the Housing Student Government to educate housing leaders on transfer student concerns and strengthen communication between housing administrators and the transfer community. We cannot be left out of the table.
Second, I will focus on expanding opportunities for transfer students across campus. As your Transfer Student Representative, I will work to subsidize your parking spaces, so that transfers can easily park in spaces and access the greater Los Angeles community with affordability in their lives. I will also advocate for strengthened funding for the Transfer Student Center so it can continue providing mentorship, programming, and academic support for transfer Bruins. Additionally, I will collaborate with the Student Organizations, Leadership, and Engagement (SOLE) office to encourage greater transfer representation on executive boards of Registered Campus Organizations (RCO’s) so transfers have stronger leadership voices on club executive boards.
Third, I will work with fellow USAC officials to pursue UCLA as a sanctuary campus. Every student deserves to feel safe pursuing their education. I will advocate for policies that limit ICE access to the university and ensure that no student data related to immigration status is shared with federal immigration authorities. I will also work with campus leadership to strengthen systems that help the university identify and respond quickly if immigration enforcement activity occurs near campus so students can remain informed and protected. This policy is overwhelmingly popular with the UCLA student community, with 63% of students fearing ICE activity affecting their safety. We shouldn’t be living in fear. I am determined to deliver a sanctuary campus.
Finally, I will work to strengthen DEI for transfer students. I will strategically collaborate with UCLA’s Office of Inclusive Excellence to ensure transfer students are included in the university’s equity initiatives and that transfer pathways are centered in these conversations. Additionally, I'll support efforts to pursue designations such as Black Serving Institution status and Hispanic Serving Institution status, and I will advocate for stronger institutional funding for cultural and resource centers across campus, including initiatives supporting Native American students. Transfers deserve access to these communities and resources as part of their UCLA experience.
Remember to vote Kristian Suazo for Transfer Student Representative May 8-15th on myUCLA!
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Hello! My name is Khadijah Abdalla, and I am a first-year transfer student majoring in Political Science. I am running to be your 2026-2027 USAC Transfer Student Representative, with the dedication to fulfilling three platforms: Inclusion, Accessibility, and Reform.
During my time in community college, I interned with my district-wide Political Union, serving California Community Colleges. In this position, I worked alongside faculty and administrators to establish affordable housing for low-income students, seeking to resolve the rampant issue of inaccessibility. I coordinated volunteers for outreach initiatives, attended weekly logistical meetings with administrators and faculty, and regularly spoke at the board of trustees and city council meetings. Through consistent collaborative effort, hundreds of students now have access to $900 a month housing that allows them to pursue their education with greater stability.
I also worked to address the issue of our campus police force seeking to utilize funding to acquire tasers – an initiative that was not necessary and an irresponsible use of funding that could go towards more constructive security measures. Through drafting resolutions for the student government, promoting campus awareness, and attending police chief meetings, we were able to halt the use of funds to continue this initiative. This experience fueled my dedication to addressing the concerns of students on campus. Beyond this, I also served as the president of my Muslim Student Association, seeking to foster a meaningful community based in connection and education.
Additionally, I have worked on several political campaigns, serving my local community by supporting action-oriented leaders promoting reform in education, affordability, and equity. As an Intern with the Omar-Din for State Assembly Campaign, I worked to singlehandedly coordinate over 30 volunteers, conduct outreach to thousands of constituents, and canvas local neighborhoods, conversing with locals on their policy interests and concerns. My passion for politics is strengthened by involving myself with constituents to understand how to better serve my community.
Since transferring, I have experienced the distinctive reality that many other transfer students face, whether it's difficulty adjusting to a new environment, reduced opportunities for programs and clubs, or simply the pressure of being a nontraditional student catching up. As such, I intend to facilitate greater communication between student organizations and educational programs to actively include transfers and ease their integration within the campus community – both socially and professionally.
My time in community college proved to be valuable in witnessing the resilience and unique realities that nontraditional students possess, and as such, I recognize the own unique struggles and needs of our transfer. Many transfers come from marginalized communities and have been directly harmed by systems that failed to commit to inclusion and accessibility. As TSR, I intend to fully dedicate myself to fostering an inclusive and supportive campus for all students, making sure that transfers are not an afterthought, but recognized as a conductive and core part of our student body.
Office of International Student Representative
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As a student raised in Lebanon, my transition to UCLA was both exciting and challenging. Arriving alone in Los Angeles, I was suddenly navigating a new culture, academic system, and social environment. Like many international students, I faced moments of uncertainty, trying to find my place, adapt to different norms, and build a sense of belonging far from home. These experiences have given me a deep understanding of the challenges international students face, and they are the reason I am committed to making this transition easier for others.
My leadership journey began in high school, where I served as a class representative for over 300 students. In this role, I acted as a direct link between students and administration, advocating for my peers, addressing concerns, and ensuring that student voices were heard. I gained firsthand experience in navigating institutional structures, resolving conflicts, and leading with both empathy and accountability. I later built on this experience through my involvement in student bodies, working closely with both administrators and students, raising over $100,000 for student events, and promoting inclusion by collaborating with underprivileged schools.
At UCLA, I aim to translate these experiences into action through three key priorities. First, I will increase transparency by creating clearer communication channels, providing regular updates, and ensuring students understand the decisions and resources that affect them. Second, I will expand the Bruin Buddy Program by growing participation, improving how students are matched, and introducing more structured opportunities for meaningful connection. Third, I will work to increase international student representation at the UC wide level by collaborating with student leaders across campuses and advocating for our needs in broader discussions.
With my background, leadership experience, and commitment to service, I am prepared to advocate effectively for international students. I am dedicated to building a more connected, inclusive, and supportive community where every student feels seen, valued, and empowered.
Office of Student Wellness Commissioner
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Hey Bruins! My name is Daniela Castro, and I’m a third‑year Political Science and Statistics and Data Science double major. I am running to be your Student Wellness Commissioner for the upcoming academic year.
After two years in SWC, first as an intern and now as a Platforms member, stepping into this role feels like the natural next step. I want to help build programs that meet students where they are, expand the reach of wellness resources, and ensure that every student feels seen and supported. SWC has given me so much, and becoming Commissioner is my way of giving back to the community that has shaped me.
SWC has allowed me to be present for students in meaningful ways. I have seen how a single resource, event, or conversation can make a difference in someone’s day or even their entire quarter. When we enter UCLA as first year students, everything can feel overwhelming, the campus, the systems, and the pressure to figure things out alone. SWC has taught me how essential accessibility, representation, and intentional outreach are for students who feel lost or unsure where to go for help. Through this work, I’ve seen how powerful it is when students feel supported and when wellness resources are created with care, purpose, and a genuine understanding of their needs.
In my second year in SWC, I served on the Platforms Team, working closely with other Platforms members, our Platforms Director, and our current Commissioner. I supported the implementation of the Commissioner’s platforms by helping plan major initiatives, including our Fall Healthcoming event and our Winter Joy in Resistance event. For Healthcoming, I assisted with flyer and poster design, theme selection, giveaway planning, logistics, and tabling to promote student learning about UCLA’s health resources and student organizations. For Joy in Resistance, I helped center cultural organizations and celebrate diversity at UCLA by personally reaching out to cultural orgs, inviting them to participate through performances, activities, and tabling, and coordinating giveaways to support the event’s goals.
Additionally, I serve as the Outreach Director and Staff Director for Bruin Necessities. In this role, I plan socials to build community and improve retention, manage collaboration emails, initiate partnerships, and coordinate our upcoming Spring partnership event with DiverseSWC.
Beyond SWC, I have always had a deep passion for supporting my fellow Bruins. As a Learning Assistant for Math 31A and a Peer Learning Facilitator for EngComp 3, I have worked directly with students who need guidance, reassurance, and a supportive learning environment. I have supported students navigating imposter syndrome, family responsibilities, and difficult or insecure living situations. These experiences taught me the importance of empathy, patience, and meeting students where they are. They also showed me that wellness is not just physical health, it is emotional stability, safety, community, and the feeling that someone is there to support you.