ASPC - Associated Students of Pomona College

Alejandro Guerrero

President

president@aspc.pomona.edu

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Alejandro Guerrero

As the current President of the Associated Students of Pomona College, my primary responsibilities entail overseeing and executing ASPC’s general operations while striving to support communities’ endeavors for student advocacy. Given my involvement in various committees where many faculty, staff, administrators, alumni, and board of trustee members may be present, it is my hope to bring to light critical student concerns to those who could best support student’s effort for change and accountability of others. Please know the ASPC Senate is here to advocate for all and that I am here to personally connect you with whoever is necessary to ensure that your voice, as a student, is listened to and understood.

Johny Ek Aban

Executive VP

executivevp@aspc.pomona.edu

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Johny Ek Aban

Hi everyone! I'm Johny Ek Aban a Senior Economics major. I was raised in the Bay Area and I look forward to returning after graduation. At Pomona, I have worked with PACD (2 yrs), ITS (3 yrs), Admissions (2 yrs), Economics Department as Liaison (<1 yr) and FLI Scholars (3 yrs). Throughout all this work, I have learned how to navigate conversations and asks with administrators throughout the college. In my current role as ASPC EVP, I work with ASPC's finances which includes the Coop Store and Coop Fountain's finances as well as ASPC's reserves. I am the chair of the budget committee, which allocates money to students and club/orgs throughout the year. I also work with the Coop committee and Financial Aid and Admissions committee. If you have any questions or interest in things I've done or am doing for ASPC, please feel free to reach out!

Meredith Simpson

VP of Academic Affairs

vpacademic@aspc.pomona.edu

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Jorden Favors

VP of Campus Events

clubs@aspc.pomona.edu

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Daniel Silverman

North Campus Rep

northcampus@aspc.pomona.edu

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Daniel Silverman

Ahoy, comrades! Do you smell the luft of revolution in the air? I do, and as your North Campus Representative I plan to act on it. By day, I am just a Pomona senior studying International Relations. But at night, I am a committed vigilante for North Campus justice. The North Campus community decided to unanimously elect me to office, undoubtedly convinced by my stirring anarchist rhetoric. This unquestionable mandate makes me confident I have the backing and will of all North Campus residents to pursue my plan of action. My plan is simple - make the ASPC and Pomona administration more accountable to students, and, when that is done, start dismantling both. How will I do so? The answer will soon reveal itself as I embark us all on a new revolutionary adventure. Tomorrow Pomona, and the day after the 5C's!

Payal Kachru

South Campus Rep

southcampus@aspc.pomona.edu

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Payal Kachru

Payal (Pie) Kachru is the current South Campus Representative for the 2018-2019 academic school year. She is a sophomore that is majoring in Economics and minoring in Computer Science. Along with being a senator, Pie is also a part of the Community Engagement Team for SAMP, a TA and Mentor of the Economics Department, a Sponsor, and a tutor for local high school students in Claremont. As South Campus Representative, she is currently working on projects dealing with accessibility and improvements to Residence Hall Lounges, creating a student rate for the 5C Laundry Service, and demystifying and streamlining mental health processes on campus. She is always open to any and all ideas, so don't hesitate to email southcampus@aspc.pomona.edu with your ideas!

Hans Zhou

Clubs and Organizations

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Hans Zhou

Hans Zhou (He/Him/His) is a third-year from Hangzhou, China, majoring in Environmental Analysis and Classics. As this year’s Commissioner of Clubs & Orgs, he plans to support clubs and orgs in four aspects - community accountability, mental health, accessibility, and finance & operation. He also serves as a mentor for the International Student Mentor Program (ISMP) and is a passionate ballroom dancer on campus.

Samantha Borje

Community Relations

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Samantha Borje

I see Commissioner of Community Relations as a kind of wild card senator position whose work is really driven by what identity-based/affiliate/advocacy groups are doing, thinking, and feeling. This year, I want to continue my predecessor Teo’s work on the Collective Memory Project. I hope to further establish the tradition of honouring and making oral histories of all the students that have come before. I also want to combine my work in ASPC with my work as Co-Head Coordinator of the Women’s Union, where we hope to continue work on bolstering campus survivor support and community accountability. I’m hoping to reach a broader audience of interest/hobby-based clubs and orgs for this, to get the message out that community- and socially-aware living manifests itself in different ways. Both these projects will really ground themselves in where campus communities are at and how they want to learn — feel free to reach out if you or your organisation/club have any questions, suggestions, or space for collaboration!

Juste Simanuaskaite

Environmental Affairs

environment@aspc.pomona.edu

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Juste Simanuaskaite

Juste Marija Simanauskaite is an International student from Lithuania. As a second year at pomona she aspires to double major in Neuroscience and Chemistry as well as follow the pre-med track and apply to medical school post graduation. Aside from being the Commissioner of Environmental Affairs at ASPC, Juste is also a Manager at the Coop Fountain, Mentor for General Chemistry, and a Chemistry Research Assistant in Professor Taylor's Lab. She is also a Chemistry Department Liaison, a member and the Secretary for Claremont Colleges Ballroom Dance Company (CCBDC) and a Sponsor in Harwood. In her free time, Juste loves participating in social dancing, cooking, and going thrift shopping in the nearby areas.

Alezandro Ruvalcaba

External Affairs

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Alezandro Ruvalcaba

The Commissioner of External Affairs has three main functions: to represent the ASPC in matters regarding the larger Senates across the Consortium, advocate on behalf of students living off-campus, and support new and existing efforts through the Draper Center for Community Partnerships. This year, I aim to assess the various needs of off-campus students, host a series of events for both faculty and students on engaging communities outside of Claremont in mutually-beneficial, self-introspective relationships (whether through Community Partnership courses or volunteering), and streamline communication among the five Student Senates.

Winston Nelson

Sports

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Winston Nelson

My name is Winston Nelson and will be serving as the 2018-2019 Commissioner of Sports. I am from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and am a member of the Pomona-Pitzer Varsity Men's Basketball team. I am thrilled to be serving in this position throughout this academic year because we have some very special student-athletes at our respective institutions. I am so excited to get the ball rolling this year, and cannot wait for the various athletic seasons! Go Sagehens!

Laura Zhang

Senior Class President

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Laura Zhang

As the Senior Class President, I oversee the Senior Class Committee and sit on the Board of Trustees Honorary Degrees Committee (which selects the commencement speaker). Our first goal as the Senior Class Committee is to throw 3-4 large class bonding events per semester (i.e. Welcome Back, Mimosa Brunch, Skyspace Soiree), foster a sense of community within the senior class, and overall, make our last year as enjoyable as possible! Our second goal, is to encourage participation in the senior gift, and reach the ambitious goal of 100% participation! As our events are primarily social spaces, we will work hard to ensure that they are safe and welcoming for all to attend, and a potential platform for people to share broader announcements. We welcome any and all collaborations, and if you have any ideas for events that you would like to see happen, please contact us!

Perla Grimaldo-Ramirez

Junior Class President

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Perla Grimaldo-Ramirez

Hi! I am an animal loving, Latinx from Texas, majoring in PPA Biology. I am excited to work with other senators to help improve the experience of all students at Pomona. I am passionate about serving the community and helping make positive contributions to the spaces I am a part of. On campus I can also be found mentoring for Genetics, as a Coordinator for Draper Center through LINC and Health Bridges, or a student leader within Pomona’s Latinx Alliance, Students of Color Association, Student United Way, and Gates Millennium Scholars Chapter at the 5Cs. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or suggestions!

Malak Afaneh

Sophomore Class President

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Malak Afaneh

My name is Malak Afaneh and I am a sophomore double majoring in Politics and Middle Eastern Studies.I aspire to be an immigration lawyer and work with multiple NGOs. I am super excited to represent the sophomore class this year and implement everyone's ideas!

Andriw Read

First Year Class President

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Andriw Read

My job as First-year Class President revolves around making sure the first-years at Pomona have fun events to both get accustomed to campus and mingle with others. I am the chair of the First-Year Committee and a part of the Orientation Book Committee. I hope to be bale to introduce events at Pomona focused around identity and community building, to create a more inclusive and comfortable environment for all. I am open to any and all suggestions and would love to have anyone help plan events!

Ellie Ash-Bala

Advisor

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Christopher Waugh

Advisor

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Audrey Jang

Chief of Staff

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Audrey Jang

The Chief of Staff serves as a liaison among ASPC President, Senators, and Staff. I provide logistical and advisory support to various initiatives spearheaded by Senators and Advocacy Directors, as well as communicating Senate needs to the Publicity Directors. I believe that the institution of student government can be a strong advocate for our peers, and am proud to help facilitate that work.

Daniela Bond

Title IX

titleix@aspc.pomona.edu

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Daniela Bond

Hi! I’m Daniela (she/her/hers) and I’m a Junior majoring in Media Studies, minoring in Psychology. I’m so excited to be the Director of Title IX Advocacy which is a new position ASPC created this year. In this role, I work on issues of advocacy regarding Title IX, survivor support and preventative initiatives campus-wide. I’m also a member of President Starr’s Sexual Violence Intervention & Prevention (sVIP) Advisory Committee. In past semesters as an Advocate, I have worked extensively on supporting survivors directly, organizing events and improving access to the Heart Center (2nd floor of Walker Lounge!) As ASPC staff, I’m working more closely with administration and students to improve Pomona’s reporting and response procedures, ensuring that they are trauma-informed and survivor-centered.

Ji Min Hwang

Disability Advocacy

disabilityadvocacy@aspc.pomona.edu

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Ji Min Hwang

I'm Ji Min Hwang, and I'm a sophomore. My pronouns are she/her. As Director of Disability Advocacy, my role is to support students with disabilities; advocate for students with disabilities to the administration; and coordinate events in order to educate students on what having a disability means. This year, I plan on creating events for students with disabilities to share their experiences on navigating Pomona, and information sessions to educate students in general on what having disabilities mean, and how the community can better support fellow students with disabilities.

Juliet Garner

Mental Health

mentalhealth@aspc.pomona.edu

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Juliet Garner

As mental health director, I hope to advocate for the role of wellness in all we do at Pomona. I will devote time to sharing mental health resources with student leaders so that people feel not only aware but trusting of wellness avenues. As a wellness advocate on campus, I work with all mental health related groups and the administration so that we can collaborate. This collaboration focuses not only on events and campaigns but importantly, longer term policy and culture shifts. I hope to adapt this position according to student body needs, and encourage anyone with questions or suggestions to be in touch.

Julián Villasenor

Public Relations

publicrelations@aspc.pomona.edu

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Julián Villasenor

Hello! My name is Julián and I am a sophomore from Chicago, Illinois. I intend on double majoring in Politics and Chicanx/Latinx Studies with a minor in French. I am involved with That Saturday Group and the First Generation, Low-Income Scholars on campus, alongside being a sponsor for Gibson South. For this position, I envision being a line of contact between the ASPC senate and the students of Pomona College, making information and events accessible to the students and directing or facilitating conversation when student concerns or questions arise. I want to make sure that students are aware of and engaging with all of the amazing work the senate is doing throughout the year through Facebook and other platforms.

Alfredo Reyes-Guzman

Secretary

secretary@aspc.pomona.edu

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Alfredo Reyes-Guzman

The secretary's position offers the ability to become directly involved in student government since it is directly under the president's staff! I'm hoping to be able to get a deeper understanding of how the student government works and what each of the student representatives are able to contribute to the overall campus climate. I am hoping to work with the president and other senators to be able to contribute to the discussion that happens around campus!

Israel Diaz Garcia

Multimedia Engagement Manager

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Israel Diaz Garcia

I am Israel, a senior history major focusing on 20th century immigration to the United States. I love to design and create in general, this is a position that I am super excited to fill. I like to make flyer's, posters, and t-shirt designs in my free time.

Sean Volke

Elections Commissioner

elections@aspc.pomona.edu

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Sean Volke

My name is Sean King Volke and I am a sophomore studying Economics and Politics. Outside of class, you might find me checking out books for you at the library or playing violin with the orchestra. As Elections Commissioner, I believe that ASPC is strongest when students trust that their leaders are elected fairly and for the right reasons. My goals are to be a welcoming guide for new candidates, an impartial interpreter of the Elections Code, and an enthusiastic promoter of ASPC.

Elvis Kaharo

Student Affairs

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Bradley Druzinsky

Finance

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Soleil Ball Van Zee

Academic Affairs

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Soleil Ball Van Zee

Hello! My name is Soleil and I am a senior majoring in Politics and Art History. I grew up in New York City, which explains my obsession with good public transportation (specifically trains). This is my second year serving as a representative to the Board of Trustees, and I have loved the opportunity to represent the student body to the Board. My experiences with the Judicial Council, the Draper Center, RHS, and Admissions all serve to help me better advocate for students. You can find me at Frary every morning of the week. I am always more than happy to talk, and so feel free to reach out and we can chat over cup of Frary coffee!

Laura Zhang

Advancement

botadvancement@aspc.pomona.edu

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Senators

Alejandro Guerrero

President

president@aspc.pomona.edu

Alejandro Guerrero

Johny Ek Aban

Executive VP

executivevp@aspc.pomona.edu

Johny Ek Aban

Meredith Simpson

VP of Academic Affairs

vpacademic@aspc.pomona.edu

Jorden Favors

VP of Campus Events

clubs@aspc.pomona.edu

Daniel Silverman

North Campus Rep

northcampus@aspc.pomona.edu

Daniel Silverman

Payal Kachru

South Campus Rep

southcampus@aspc.pomona.edu

Payal Kachru

Hans Zhou

Clubs and Organizations

clubs@aspc.pomona.edu

Hans Zhou

Samantha Borje

Community Relations

community@aspc.pomona.edu

Samantha Borje

Juste Simanuaskaite

Environmental Affairs

environment@aspc.pomona.edu

Juste Simanuaskaite

Alezandro Ruvalcaba

External Affairs

externalaffairs@aspc.pomona.edu

Alezandro Ruvalcaba

Winston Nelson

Sports

sports@aspc.pomona.edu

Winston Nelson

Laura Zhang

Senior Class President

seniorpresident@aspc.pomona.edu

Laura Zhang

Perla Grimaldo-Ramirez

Junior Class President

juniorpresident@aspc.pomona.edu

Perla Grimaldo-Ramirez

Malak Afaneh

Sophomore Class President

sophomorepresident@aspc.pomona.edu

Malak Afaneh

Andriw Read

First Year Class President

firstyearpresident@aspc.pomona.edu

Andriw Read

Ellie Ash-Bala

Advisor

administrator@aspc.pomona.edu

Christopher Waugh

Advisor

Audrey Jang

Chief of Staff

chiefofstaff@aspc.pomona.edu

Audrey Jang

Daniela Bond

Title IX

titleix@aspc.pomona.edu

Daniela Bond

Ji Min Hwang

Disability Advocacy

disabilityadvocacy@aspc.pomona.edu

Ji Min Hwang

Juliet Garner