A.S. Candidate Statements

Associated Students

A.s. Candidate statements

2023-2024 AS ELECTIONS

PRESIDENT

Gia Lori Blaylock
I am a mother and lead my kids to be a follower in their happiest as well as never giving up. Being a leader is committing yourself 100% to whatever you do in life. I try to demonstrate every day my effort in being an advocate. Not only for myself but for others. I stand up for what I believe, and I speak about obstacles I have gone through in my life. I attend workshops

Ixchel Valencia Diaz
At Mesa CC, I believe that taking ownership of my education has really motivated me to take advantage of opportunities. I am a dedicated individual who looks forward to making more of an impact with Mesa’s Associated Students. With experience as both a senator and president's cabinet member, I developed an ability to navigate political landscapes and advocate for the needs of my fellow students. In addition to my work in student government, I have

VICE PRESIDENT

Samrawet Ayelew
Previously as a senator, I realized that I was the only black woman, and although it wasn't that big of an issue, I understood that the black students of Mesa needed a person who looked like them to represent them. With this opportunity, I can sufficiently enhance the experience of all black students at Mesa. With my prior experience, I retained the significance of unity and community, and with opportunity and with this, I can

Brianna Jeppson
As a senator I have started projects for the school to help students that will take longer to complete than the end of my current position in A.S. I would like to see these projects through and continue to serve the student population at Mesa. I gladly offer support to everyone in A.S. as well as any student in every way available and take these commitments seriously. I would love to continue serving the Mesa

TREASURER

Sofia Lopez-Orraca
I have served as a senator and treasurer for A.S., and I was in charge of the Thanksgiving Feast during Fall 2022.I am passionate about helping others, and the position of treasurer would allow me to help my fellow A.S.G members with their own projects and also keep track of the overall budget in order to ensure everyone gets a chance to contribute to our community.

SENATOR

Basmah Abdulrazaq
I've been at events AS has held. I've always wondered how I can be a helping hand, and create events that students can look back on, & enjoy. I’m majoring in dental hygiene and love hands on work. I also love meeting new people and getting connected with them, my first 2 years at mesa have been a blast and I cannot wait till I have the opportunity to help other students feel the same

Husna Ayoubi
I intend to be more engaged with Mesa college and be a bridge between Mesa Administration and my fellow students to show more support, engagement and representation. During the Spring semester 2023, I took part in organizing the series of Talk Therapy with Student Health Services and I am planning to do the Professors Appreciation project by the end of semester. Also, I served as a committee member on behalf of AS at ESC and

Gabriel Sean F. Gonsalves
My name is Sean and I current am in my first year at Mesa, and I am majoring in Computer Science Information's. I have been with AS for the semester of Spring 2023. I have learned a lot in terms of the duties as a Senator, and would wish to continue help better the students experience and tackle concerns. I have helped in projects such as the healing circle, and plan on continuing to help

Ava Laski
My name is Ava Laski, and I am a first-year student at San Diego Mesa College. I am pursuing a Business Administration degree and am applying for the position of senator to advocate for the needs of students and ensure that their voices are heard. Mesa College has an amazing atmosphere, and I would like to assist in preserving it and making it even better by promoting student support services, campus sustainability, and student activities.

Tomas Sanchez
Hey, I’m Tomas Sanchez, and I’m a 19-year-old art student here at Mesa College. I’m very passionate about helping out however I can around my community and building culture around campus. I’ve been a part of Associated Students for the last semester as Senator, and I’m very excited to work with you all this semester (even if I don’t get chosen for senator). I have many goals I feel compelled to accomplish this semester!