2008 Woodie Awards
'08-'09 ASI Cabinet Nominees Bios
Issue date: 3/25/08 Section: Features
Alexander Hoang - President & CEO
Alexander Hoang hails from Vista, CA and is currently an International Resident Advisor and Business Administration/Management student at CSU San Marcos. Alexander's experience spans Education, Business, Non-profit work, and the Arts. He has served in Education as a Team Orientation Counselor and Advisor for UC Riverside and CSU, San Marcos, Princeton Review Instructor, and Meditation instructor. Alex has experience in commercial real estate sales, and is intensely involved in the pursuit of a Business Management Degree at CSU San Marcos, his brokers license, and JD MBA in the near future. Serving his community is Alex's passion. He is thankful for the opportunity to run for ASI President and is grateful to all his supporters.
Zachary de la Pena - President & CEO
My name is Zachary T. de la Pena and I am running for Associated Student Inc. President and CEO. I am a junior at CSUSM in both graduating year and units completed. I am a political science major and plan on attending law school upon graduating from Cal State San Marcos. I am an extremely hard worker and have great determination. I am running for President because I feel that I could do great things for CSUSM and would be an asset to ASI. I have experience as a leader in an array of organizations and have held a variety of leadership positions throughout my life. I am currently an active member of the executive office in ASI as I am a Board Director of the College of Arts and Science. I would be able to use my experience on the board and my knowledge of how ASI functions to guide the board throughout my term.
DON'T BE WACK VOTE FOR ZACH
Lynn Torbert - VP of Operations
Hello, my name is Lynn Torbert and I am currently running for Vice President of Operations. I am a junior here on Cal State San Marcos Campus. I am a Communication major and plan on going into managing marketing for a fashion company. At this time I am involved in Orientation Team, Alpha Chi Omega, and ASI. I should be VP Operations because I have many ideas that I would like to see get accomplished and having more of a voice will help me do that. I would like to see more involvement on campus and the best way to do this is by having more activities and to advertise more on what ASI is all about. I am the best candidate for these positions because, my goal is to turn this commuter campus into a fun place to be where you can truly experience all aspects of college life. I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of:
-Lower Parking Prices
-More Dance Tickets
-More ASI Sponsored Adventures
-More Student Reach out by ASI and CSU Admin.
-More Availability in congested Classes
-More Athletics and Intramurals
-Etc Etc Etc Etc
Vote Cougar Slate
Christian Pedersen - Vice President of External Affairs
My name is Christian Pedersen I am double majoring in Mass Media and Political Science; I am currently a junior here at CSUSM and am running for the position Vice President of External Affairs. As a Political Science major, I feel that I have the understanding necessary to serve our university on the state level; acting a liaison between the students, ASI, and the CSU system. Having been a member of Lobby Core in years past, I have a good understanding of the challenges and commitment's awaiting the Vice-president of External Affairs. I have been involved in many organizations on campus, and have held leadership roles in a number of them. My past leadership positions have helped to give me the knowledge and experience necessary for serving our campus and you the students.
Stephen Castro - VP of Finance
VOTE COUGAR SLATE!! Stephen Castro (VP of Finance), Zach Delapena, Gil Cardenas, Lynn Torbert, Zach Morrison, Giovanna De Los Reyes, Trevor Frerking!!
Proven ability, experience with making difficult decisions, and the integrity to garner the faith of the people are the character qualities I possess. These can be seen through my leadership of an organization on campus, Global Business Management Association. My education here at CSUSM has given me the skills to properly manage not only my financial duties but also the time management responsibilities associated with the position of VP of Finance. I recently accepted the position of Vice Chairman of the ASI Finance Board further contributing to my overall knowledge of the financial situation here at CSUSM. In the absence of the current VP of Finance, I chaired the Budget Marathon meeting and worked diligently with the Board. I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of REDUCING Parking Prices, Having More Dance Tickets, Increased student out reach by ASI and CSU Admin, More availability in congested Classes, and More Athletics and Intramurals. Our goal is to work together as a Slate to make Cal State San Marcos a FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! VOTE COUGAR SLATE!!!!
Conrad Ottey - VP of Finance
Hi, I'm Conrad Ottey
I've been advocating for students for three years now, two of those years on the ASI Board of Directors. I have extensive knowledge of the inner workings of ASI and I am very excited for the opportunity to serve as the Vice President of Finance. I've served in a variety of ways to better CSUSM. Over the past two years I have travelled twice to Sacramento to lobby the State Senate to lower student fees and grant more access and affordability. I am a proponent of lowering Parking Fees and granting more access to Financial Aid Benefits. I want to make a lasting difference on this campus and I would like your support.
Thank you,
Conrad Ottey
Kayla Robinson - Rep at Large
So I am running for Representative at Large, and I chose this position because I wanted to involve myself with the student body as well as learn more about the issues others have on campus. I think this position is perfect for me and I can bring a lot to the role. I am already Treasure of the Black Student Union on campus. I am very compassionate and I work hard for anything to be successful! I love this Campus and I want to be apart of the change that it goes through.
Jessica Mills - VP of Marketing
Hi, my name is Jessica Mills and I am running for the VP of Marketing position. I am currently your Student Rep at Large. By being the VP of Marketing I will make sure that students are informed on the events that are going on, on campus. I will also talk to the ASI president on the goals that ASI has set to make sure that they get completed.
Hoping for your vote,
Jessica Mills
Gil Cardenas - VP of Marketing
Hello students of CSUSM my name is Gil Cardenas, I'm a Global Business Management -Marketing Major with a minor is Political Science. I've been a part of ASI for the last two year as a Student Representative @ Large in 2006/2007 and The Vice President of Finance in 2007/2008, This is my third time running for the Board of Directors for ASI and I'm excited at what new challenges I can solve next. My number one concerns for next year's board will be
-Lowering or Freezing the Parking Fee increase for 2009
-Raise the budget for the annual Masquerade Ball and Spring Fling dances so we can invite more students.
- Advertise to students through the Pride Newspaper the events that are going on, on campus for that current week or month.
- Providing students with a plethora of extra curricular events to raise school spirit.
- Expand the current Recreations Department that currently provides activities such as, paintball excursions, snow boarding excursions, trips to theme parks, to provide more activities and allow for more students to participate.
So please vote for me, Gil Cardenas for Vice President of Marketing, I promise to always look out for your best interest and make your next year @ Cal State San Marcos a year to remember.
Sabrina Oleson - VP of Marketing
Hi! My name is Sabrina Oleson.
I am entering my senior year here at CSUSM as a Marketing major in the Business program, which makes me a perfect candidate for the VP of Marketing with ASI. I am mature, reliable, and intelligent. I have the experienced needed to not only get the job done, but do it fantastically! Currently, I am on ASI's Programming Board as the Annual Events and Traditions Specialist, planning and executing events for you, the students. Some of my duties included Welcome Week, Cougar Fever Week, Masquerade Ball, and Spring Fling. I am familiar with the school's needs and what the students want. I have professional experience in the real world with marketing and understand the restraints on working with a budget. So remember to VOTE for SABRINA OLESON for VP of MARKETING!
Thank you!
Sabrina
Brian Buttacavoli - VP of Marketing
I am a Business Major and an RA for the on campus housing. I want every
student to have a voice, and I believe that with my team we will get CSUSM
where it needs to be. This campus has a lot of potential, so by using
creativity and charisma, I will make marketing for this campus efficient
and effective. I will make sure that no student is left in the dark
because we will get this campus more involved.
I enjoy lobster dinners with my main man Cesar Chavez and long walks on
grassy knolls. I also plan on marrying Sara Bareilles, and we will have
many beautiful children. So remember, vote with confidence, Vote for
Brian!
Giovanna De Los Reyes - Representative of college of arts
Hello everyone, my name is Giovanna De Los Reyes and I am currently running
for Representative of college of arts and sciences. I am in my first year at Cal State San Marcos. I am a Kinesiology major in hope to eventually become a dentist. Currently I am involved in Alpha Chi Omega. I should be a representative for college of arts and sciences because I am a hard worker and very goal oriented, and I feel it is important to voice the opinions of the students here at Cal State San Marcos. In addition to my running for representative I am running on the cougar slate to which we are in favor of:
-Lower parking prices
-More dance tickets
-More ASI sponsored adventures
-More student reach out by asi and csu admin.
-More availability in congested classes
-More athletics and intramurals
our goal is to work together as a slate to make cal state san marcos
A FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!
VOTE COUGAR SLATE
Love,
COUGAR SLATE
Benjamin Bertran-Harris - Rep for College of Arts and Sciences
My name is Benjamin Bertran-Harris and I am a freshman with a nursing major. If elected to be a representative for the college of Arts and Sciences I will emphasize on creating a branch in ASI that represents our nursing students and any Cal State San Marcos student whose major is in the medical field. I am a hard worker and will do what should be done. If you would like to know more then you can look me up on facebook.
Zach Morrison - Student at large representative.
My name is Zach Morrison I am a Political Science Major and am running to be a Student at large representative. I am a hard worker who is seeking this position to make a positive impact here at Cal State San Marcos and I will do my best accomplish this. I currently hold a position as VP of Public relations for Hillel here at CSUSM and well connected with the student body. As a student representative I will seek out your concerns, desires and opinions to make sure that the resolutions I propose to the ASI Board of Directors is what you, as a student body want.
I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of: REDUCING Parking Prices, Having More Dance Tickets, Increased Student Reach out by ASI and CSU Admin, More availability in congested Classes, More Athletics and Intramurals. Our goal is to work together as a Slate to make Cal State San Marcos A FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! VOTE COUGAR SLATE!!!!
VOTE ONLINE!! Voting started Monday 3/24 and goes through this Thursday 3/27 at 8:00 p.m. http://lynx.csusm.edu/vote/index.asp
Alexander Hoang hails from Vista, CA and is currently an International Resident Advisor and Business Administration/Management student at CSU San Marcos. Alexander's experience spans Education, Business, Non-profit work, and the Arts. He has served in Education as a Team Orientation Counselor and Advisor for UC Riverside and CSU, San Marcos, Princeton Review Instructor, and Meditation instructor. Alex has experience in commercial real estate sales, and is intensely involved in the pursuit of a Business Management Degree at CSU San Marcos, his brokers license, and JD MBA in the near future. Serving his community is Alex's passion. He is thankful for the opportunity to run for ASI President and is grateful to all his supporters.
Zachary de la Pena - President & CEO
My name is Zachary T. de la Pena and I am running for Associated Student Inc. President and CEO. I am a junior at CSUSM in both graduating year and units completed. I am a political science major and plan on attending law school upon graduating from Cal State San Marcos. I am an extremely hard worker and have great determination. I am running for President because I feel that I could do great things for CSUSM and would be an asset to ASI. I have experience as a leader in an array of organizations and have held a variety of leadership positions throughout my life. I am currently an active member of the executive office in ASI as I am a Board Director of the College of Arts and Science. I would be able to use my experience on the board and my knowledge of how ASI functions to guide the board throughout my term.
DON'T BE WACK VOTE FOR ZACH
Lynn Torbert - VP of Operations
Hello, my name is Lynn Torbert and I am currently running for Vice President of Operations. I am a junior here on Cal State San Marcos Campus. I am a Communication major and plan on going into managing marketing for a fashion company. At this time I am involved in Orientation Team, Alpha Chi Omega, and ASI. I should be VP Operations because I have many ideas that I would like to see get accomplished and having more of a voice will help me do that. I would like to see more involvement on campus and the best way to do this is by having more activities and to advertise more on what ASI is all about. I am the best candidate for these positions because, my goal is to turn this commuter campus into a fun place to be where you can truly experience all aspects of college life. I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of:
-Lower Parking Prices
-More Dance Tickets
-More ASI Sponsored Adventures
-More Student Reach out by ASI and CSU Admin.
-More Availability in congested Classes
-More Athletics and Intramurals
-Etc Etc Etc Etc
Vote Cougar Slate
Christian Pedersen - Vice President of External Affairs
My name is Christian Pedersen I am double majoring in Mass Media and Political Science; I am currently a junior here at CSUSM and am running for the position Vice President of External Affairs. As a Political Science major, I feel that I have the understanding necessary to serve our university on the state level; acting a liaison between the students, ASI, and the CSU system. Having been a member of Lobby Core in years past, I have a good understanding of the challenges and commitment's awaiting the Vice-president of External Affairs. I have been involved in many organizations on campus, and have held leadership roles in a number of them. My past leadership positions have helped to give me the knowledge and experience necessary for serving our campus and you the students.
Stephen Castro - VP of Finance
VOTE COUGAR SLATE!! Stephen Castro (VP of Finance), Zach Delapena, Gil Cardenas, Lynn Torbert, Zach Morrison, Giovanna De Los Reyes, Trevor Frerking!!
Proven ability, experience with making difficult decisions, and the integrity to garner the faith of the people are the character qualities I possess. These can be seen through my leadership of an organization on campus, Global Business Management Association. My education here at CSUSM has given me the skills to properly manage not only my financial duties but also the time management responsibilities associated with the position of VP of Finance. I recently accepted the position of Vice Chairman of the ASI Finance Board further contributing to my overall knowledge of the financial situation here at CSUSM. In the absence of the current VP of Finance, I chaired the Budget Marathon meeting and worked diligently with the Board. I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of REDUCING Parking Prices, Having More Dance Tickets, Increased student out reach by ASI and CSU Admin, More availability in congested Classes, and More Athletics and Intramurals. Our goal is to work together as a Slate to make Cal State San Marcos a FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! VOTE COUGAR SLATE!!!!
Conrad Ottey - VP of Finance
Hi, I'm Conrad Ottey
I've been advocating for students for three years now, two of those years on the ASI Board of Directors. I have extensive knowledge of the inner workings of ASI and I am very excited for the opportunity to serve as the Vice President of Finance. I've served in a variety of ways to better CSUSM. Over the past two years I have travelled twice to Sacramento to lobby the State Senate to lower student fees and grant more access and affordability. I am a proponent of lowering Parking Fees and granting more access to Financial Aid Benefits. I want to make a lasting difference on this campus and I would like your support.
Thank you,
Conrad Ottey
Kayla Robinson - Rep at Large
So I am running for Representative at Large, and I chose this position because I wanted to involve myself with the student body as well as learn more about the issues others have on campus. I think this position is perfect for me and I can bring a lot to the role. I am already Treasure of the Black Student Union on campus. I am very compassionate and I work hard for anything to be successful! I love this Campus and I want to be apart of the change that it goes through.
Jessica Mills - VP of Marketing
Hi, my name is Jessica Mills and I am running for the VP of Marketing position. I am currently your Student Rep at Large. By being the VP of Marketing I will make sure that students are informed on the events that are going on, on campus. I will also talk to the ASI president on the goals that ASI has set to make sure that they get completed.
Hoping for your vote,
Jessica Mills
Gil Cardenas - VP of Marketing
Hello students of CSUSM my name is Gil Cardenas, I'm a Global Business Management -Marketing Major with a minor is Political Science. I've been a part of ASI for the last two year as a Student Representative @ Large in 2006/2007 and The Vice President of Finance in 2007/2008, This is my third time running for the Board of Directors for ASI and I'm excited at what new challenges I can solve next. My number one concerns for next year's board will be
-Lowering or Freezing the Parking Fee increase for 2009
-Raise the budget for the annual Masquerade Ball and Spring Fling dances so we can invite more students.
- Advertise to students through the Pride Newspaper the events that are going on, on campus for that current week or month.
- Providing students with a plethora of extra curricular events to raise school spirit.
- Expand the current Recreations Department that currently provides activities such as, paintball excursions, snow boarding excursions, trips to theme parks, to provide more activities and allow for more students to participate.
So please vote for me, Gil Cardenas for Vice President of Marketing, I promise to always look out for your best interest and make your next year @ Cal State San Marcos a year to remember.
Sabrina Oleson - VP of Marketing
Hi! My name is Sabrina Oleson.
I am entering my senior year here at CSUSM as a Marketing major in the Business program, which makes me a perfect candidate for the VP of Marketing with ASI. I am mature, reliable, and intelligent. I have the experienced needed to not only get the job done, but do it fantastically! Currently, I am on ASI's Programming Board as the Annual Events and Traditions Specialist, planning and executing events for you, the students. Some of my duties included Welcome Week, Cougar Fever Week, Masquerade Ball, and Spring Fling. I am familiar with the school's needs and what the students want. I have professional experience in the real world with marketing and understand the restraints on working with a budget. So remember to VOTE for SABRINA OLESON for VP of MARKETING!
Thank you!
Sabrina
Brian Buttacavoli - VP of Marketing
I am a Business Major and an RA for the on campus housing. I want every
student to have a voice, and I believe that with my team we will get CSUSM
where it needs to be. This campus has a lot of potential, so by using
creativity and charisma, I will make marketing for this campus efficient
and effective. I will make sure that no student is left in the dark
because we will get this campus more involved.
I enjoy lobster dinners with my main man Cesar Chavez and long walks on
grassy knolls. I also plan on marrying Sara Bareilles, and we will have
many beautiful children. So remember, vote with confidence, Vote for
Brian!
Giovanna De Los Reyes - Representative of college of arts
Hello everyone, my name is Giovanna De Los Reyes and I am currently running
for Representative of college of arts and sciences. I am in my first year at Cal State San Marcos. I am a Kinesiology major in hope to eventually become a dentist. Currently I am involved in Alpha Chi Omega. I should be a representative for college of arts and sciences because I am a hard worker and very goal oriented, and I feel it is important to voice the opinions of the students here at Cal State San Marcos. In addition to my running for representative I am running on the cougar slate to which we are in favor of:
-Lower parking prices
-More dance tickets
-More ASI sponsored adventures
-More student reach out by asi and csu admin.
-More availability in congested classes
-More athletics and intramurals
our goal is to work together as a slate to make cal state san marcos
A FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!
VOTE COUGAR SLATE
Love,
COUGAR SLATE
Benjamin Bertran-Harris - Rep for College of Arts and Sciences
My name is Benjamin Bertran-Harris and I am a freshman with a nursing major. If elected to be a representative for the college of Arts and Sciences I will emphasize on creating a branch in ASI that represents our nursing students and any Cal State San Marcos student whose major is in the medical field. I am a hard worker and will do what should be done. If you would like to know more then you can look me up on facebook.
Zach Morrison - Student at large representative.
My name is Zach Morrison I am a Political Science Major and am running to be a Student at large representative. I am a hard worker who is seeking this position to make a positive impact here at Cal State San Marcos and I will do my best accomplish this. I currently hold a position as VP of Public relations for Hillel here at CSUSM and well connected with the student body. As a student representative I will seek out your concerns, desires and opinions to make sure that the resolutions I propose to the ASI Board of Directors is what you, as a student body want.
I am running on a slate and with them we are in favor of: REDUCING Parking Prices, Having More Dance Tickets, Increased Student Reach out by ASI and CSU Admin, More availability in congested Classes, More Athletics and Intramurals. Our goal is to work together as a Slate to make Cal State San Marcos A FUN PLACE TO GO TO SCHOOL!!! VOTE COUGAR SLATE!!!!
VOTE ONLINE!! Voting started Monday 3/24 and goes through this Thursday 3/27 at 8:00 p.m. http://lynx.csusm.edu/vote/index.asp
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