Board of Directors

Ayana Galves, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
ayana.galves.190@my.csun.edu

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Biology Major/Africana Studies Minor
Involvement: USU Board of Directors

Ayana is strategic, competitive, and futuristic. She is currently an active Board of Directors member, serving as the chair of the Personnel Committee. Ayana is focused on continuing to be a leader in the USU, speaking up for CSUN students, and educational/personal development. She is aware that the USU can help her to succeed in all aspects during her educational career here at California State University, Northridge.

Bryant Garcia, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Personnel Committee
bryant.garcia.584@my.csun.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Bryant is a graduate student in the Master of Public Administration program, with an emphasis in Public Sector Management and Leadership. This is complemented by his experience in program development and implementation at the local non-profit he works for that supports children and adults with Autism and other developmental disabilities. Additionally, Bryant continues looking for ways to give back to his community as an active brother of Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. With a seat on the University Student Union’s Board of Directors, he seeks to continue being an advocate for students and ensuring their needs are met. This commitment began for him as an undergraduate at CSUN, where he served as a student assistant employee at the University Student Union while also recommending policies and programs in the Board's Facilities and Commercial Services Committee. More importantly, Bryant worked on other committees and campaigns at the University Student Union including the development of the New Heart of Campus Project, bringing students new programs and state-of-the-art and environmentally friendly facilities to the USU.

Robert Jacome, Student Representative
Chair, Diversity & Inclusion Committee
robert.jacome.810@my.csun.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

 

  

Christian Lipton, Student Representative
Chair, Facilities and Operations Committee
christian.lipton.870@my.csun.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Christian currently serves as Lambda Chi Alpha’s Recruitment Chairman, IFC's Vice President, and is the former Event Coordinator for Camp Kesem and Administration assistant for USU Marketing. His goal is to engage with students to understand their needs, bring an energized attitude to the board, and promote unity throughout campus by showcasing ideas that can increase engagement. He is an award-winning content creator who is excited to bring his own form of creativity to the USU.

Fredy Perez, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Facilities and Operations Committee
fredy.perez.495@my.csun.edu

Fredy is a first-generation student entering his senior year at CSUN while also serving as co-chair for the Board's Facility Committee. He has received an AA in sociology and administrative justice from Santa Monica College and is in his final semester to obtain a bachelor's in Sociology. His goal is to someday become a defense attorney for juvenile kids.

Charlie Rodriguez-Salazar, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Finance Committee
charlie.rodriguezsalazar.527@my.csun.edu

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Charlie is a third-year transfer and first-generation student. He’s currently a member of Lobby Corps, Unified We Serve, and has experience as Commissioner of Human Relations hosting and directing blood drives through the Red Cross. He plans to utilize his experience as a student who has navigated multiple foreign spaces to ensure students are given the resources needed to thrive in this environment and are made aware of the opportunities CSUN provides.