Director of Access and Equity 

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She/Her

Year: Third

Major(s): Neuroscience & Philosophy 

Email: saimunamarty@g.ucla.edu

First term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter:

The Access and Equity office works with other USAC office and UCLA entities to ensure accessible education. Some initiatives include AI policy, course marking at UCLA, textbook affordability, and more.

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​Weekly Tasks:

• Providing input for Academic Senate issues

• Meeting with relevant USAC offices on initiatives

• Creating presentations on initiatives for partners 

• Working on the Registrar Ambassador program 

Director of Accountability and Transparency ​

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She/Her

Year: Third

Major(s): Political Science and Sociology

Minor(s): Anthropology and Global Studies

Email: honna@ucla.edu

First Term: AY 23-24

Second Term: 25-26

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​Every Quarter: The Director of Accountability & Transparency upholds ethical standards and promotes a culture of honesty, fairness, and responsibility across all levels of the Academic Affairs Commission.

Weekly Tasks:

• Enforce policies and frameworks that strengthen internal accountability and ensure compliance with ethical, USAC-wide, and AAC standards

• Prepare quarterly reports and weekly newsletters detailing the Commission’s progress to the UCLA student body

• Facilitate transparent decision-making between USAC and the student body

•  Oversee internal reviews related to potential misconduct, inefficiencies, or policy violations to ensure initiatives are brought to fruition

Director of Finance 

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He/Him

Year: Third

Major(s): Economics

Minor(s): Professional Writing & Accounting

Email: fredperillo17@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 23-24

Second Term: AY 24-25

Third Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: The Director of Finance and Budget oversees the Academic Success Referendum Fund (ASRF) and the Travel Grant Mini Fund (TGMF), ensuring efficient allocation, communication, and reporting while supporting students and organizations through funding and resources.

 

Weekly Tasks:

• Oversee ASRF and TGMF operations, including reviewing and logging allocations, reporting weekly updates to the Academic Affairs Commissioner, and submitting requisition forms.

• Assist applicants by hosting office hours, emailing updates about application statuses, allocations, and timelines, and facilitating processes between student organizations and student government accounting. Develop resources such as a "How-To-Apply" guide and offer grant-writing training to help students access additional funding.

• Plan and execute fundraising efforts for initiatives like Books for Bruins and Finals Stress Relief to support academic success.

Director of Graphics​

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She/Her

Year: Fourth

Major(s): Political Science 
Minor(s): History, Film, Television & Digital Media 

Email: kristenhweiss@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 23-24

Second Term: AY 24-25 

Third Term: AY 25-26

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​Every Quarter: The graphics committee works on graphic posts for events, funds, or other opportunities AAC is working with the graphics oversee by the graphics Director. ​

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Weekly Tasks:

• Designing Instagram posts to spread the word about funding and opportunities for students.

• Producing merch for the commission.

• Collaborating with other USAC offices on raising awareness on other resources on campus.

Director of Investing in Passion​

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She/Her

Year: First

Major(s): Political Science & Economics

Email:

First Term: AY 25-26

Deputy of Marketing and Publicity​

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He/Him

Year: Third

Major(s): Political Science 
Minor(s): Public Affairs 

Email: Wallet@ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: Marketing & Publicity promotes the AAC's image and visibility, and AAC directors contribute to a wide array of its initiatives.​

 

Weekly Tasks:

• Update AAC Website.

• Collaborate with other directors on our weekly newsletter.

• Send out Director updates via Instagram.

• Check-in with supervisors and rest of M&P team Create meaningful plans for expanding AAC and USAC outreach.

• Work with different UCLA administrative teams.

Director of Research​

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He/Him

Year: First

Major(s): Mathematics of Computation

Minor(s): Philosophy

Email:  chasewong@ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter:
The Director of Research leads initiatives to design, coordinate, and present original research projects that advance the mission of the AAC and inform community-focused work.

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Weekly Tasks:

• Conduct and oversee ongoing research and data collection efforts

• Collaborate with other directors to integrate findings into programming and outreach

• Manage and update research reports, surveys, and databases
   

​Student Ambassador to the Registrar  

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She/Her

Year: Second Yr Transfer

Major(s): Political Science

Minor(s): History

Email:  davidnavarrojr@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 24-25

Second Term: AY 25-26

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Weekly Tasks:

• Work to establish ambassadorship programs with different areas at UCLA

• Create connections with departments to establish student advisory councils so students can have direct opinions in department decision making 

• Inform students of local internships/career building events 

• Create liaison programs for students with graduate schools to bridge gap between undergrads/graduates and spread awareness of resources 

Deputy of Access and Equity 

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Him/He

Year: Third

Major(s): History / Art History 

Email: hauso32@g.ucla.edu

First term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter:

The Access and Equity office works with other USAC office and UCLA entities to ensure accessible education. Some initiatives include AI policy, course marking at UCLA, textbook affordability, and more.

​

​Weekly Tasks:

• Providing input for Academic Senate issues

• Meeting with relevant USAC offices on initiatives

• Creating presentations on initiatives for partners 

• Working on the Registrar Ambassador program 

Director of Finance 

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He/Him

Year: Third

Major(s): Economics

Minor(s): Professional Writing & Accounting

Email: bgarcia5911@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: The Director of Finance and Budget oversees the Academic Success Referendum Fund (ASRF) and the Travel Grant Mini Fund (TGMF), ensuring efficient allocation, communication, and reporting while supporting students and organizations through funding and resources.

 

Weekly Tasks:

• Oversee ASRF and TGMF operations, including reviewing and logging allocations, reporting weekly updates to the Academic Affairs Commissioner, and submitting requisition forms.

• Assist applicants by hosting office hours, emailing updates about application statuses, allocations, and timelines, and facilitating processes between student organizations and student government accounting. Develop resources such as a "How-To-Apply" guide and offer grant-writing training to help students access additional funding.

• Plan and execute fundraising efforts for initiatives like Books for Bruins and Finals Stress Relief to support academic success.

Director of Fostering Connections 

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He/Him

Year: Fourth

Major(s): Political Science & Public Affairs

Email: angel714@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: The Director of Fostering Connections engages in developing events to actively promote and cultivate meaningful connections between students and organizations. ​

Weekly Tasks:

• Outreach and collaborate with student organizations 

• Coordinate partnerships with other AAC directors on our weekly newsletter

• Maintain and update student organization database

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Director of Internship​

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She/Her

Year: Third

Major(s): Political Science 
Minor(s): Community Engagement & Social Change, Global Studies

Email: prabjotkaur@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

Director of Marketing and Publicity​

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She/Her

Year: First

Major(s): Neuroscience 
Email: k4toe@ucla.edu 

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: Marketing & Publicity promotes the AAC's image and visibility, and AAC directors contribute to a wide array of its initiatives.​

 

Weekly Tasks:

• Update AAC Website.

• Collaborate with other directors on our weekly newsletter.

• Send out Director updates via Instagram.

• Check-in with supervisors and rest of M&P team Create meaningful plans for expanding AAC and USAC outreach.

• Work with different UCLA administrative teams.​​

Director of Sanctuary Campus​

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He/Him

Year: Third

Major(s): Political Science 

Email:  jvalles23@ucla.edu 

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter: Sanctuary Campus develops activities and events that relate to mental health, sustainability, and keeping our community happy and healthy. ​

 

Weekly Tasks:

• Meet with Assistant Commissioner Collaborate with other organizations as well as branches of AAC/USAC Write funding requests

• Meet with general staff to brainstorm event ideas

• Gather Information on student wellbeing

• Work to decrease stress of students around exam season

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Director of Academic Partnerships​

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She/Her

Year: First

Major(s): Political Science

Email:  nimransingh1013@g.ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Weekly Tasks:

• Work to establish ambassadorship programs with different areas at UCLA

• Create connections with departments to establish student advisory councils so students can have direct opinions in department decision making 

• Inform students of local internships/career building events 

• Create liaison programs for students with graduate schools to bridge gap between undergrads/graduates and spread awareness of resources 

​Student Ambassador to the Registrar 

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He/Him

Year: Second

Major(s): Business Economics 

Minor(s): Math and Accounting

Email:  davidescobedo@ucla.edu

First Term: AY 25-26

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Every Quarter:
The Student Ambassador to the Registrar serves as a liaison between the student body and the UCLA Registrar’s Office, providing feedback and assisting in the development of initiatives that improve academic processes and communication across campus.

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Weekly Tasks:

• Gather and organize student feedback on registration, academic policy, and degree progress.

• Collaborate with Registrar staff and other ambassadors on improving communication and accessibility of academic resources.

• Support outreach efforts that help students better understand Registrar functions and key academic deadlines.