Board of Directors

Goals

Enhance USU marketing efforts within the USU, and throughout California State University, Northridge while promoting and providing information about the Center on Centers/Cross Cultural Center Initiative.
Create a Mentor Program to help form a stronger relationship with USU faculty, staff and administration in hopes of developing student leader’s professional endeavors.
Collaborate with Associated Students to continue strengthening relations and better support our student body.
Continue to spread inclusivity within the USU and outside the USU while empowering student organizations on our campus by working with them to accomplish their goals.

Board Members

Melanie Alvarez Rojas,Chair
usuboardchair@csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major/Minor: Political Science/Community and Civic Engagement
Involvement: USU Board of Directors, USU Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Hermanas Unidas

Melanie uses her passion for social justice and past involvement with the USU’s Diversity and Inclusion committee as a platform to advocate for cultural diversity. She is determined to be the voice for CSUN students by pushing for more inclusivity to enrich the college experience for everyone. Melanie makes sure to voice her opinion for underrepresented communities and works hard to make change that will continue to benefit future generations here at CSUN.

Albert Martinez, Vice Chair
Chair, Retirement Plan Committee
usuboardvicechair@csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Chicana/o Studies
Involvement: EOP Admissions Outreach Intern, Resilient Scholar and USU Board of Directors

Albert shares a commitment to helping marginalized and underrepresented populations of former foster youth and the formerly incarcerated. He exercises his leadership skills around the campus and also actively participates in outreach to the most underserved communities. He is dedicated to being an advocate and role model not only to those who relate to his experience, but also those who are in pursuit of fulfilling their dreams.

Jacob Akopnik, Student Representative
Chair, Finance Committee
jacob.akopnik.127@my.csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Political Science

Stephanie Barboza, Student Representative
Chair, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
stephanie.barboza.71@my.csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Marketing & Chicanx Studies
Involvement: USU Board of Directors, Dreams to Be Heard, Revolutionary Scholars

Stephanie is a first-generation student from the San Fernando Valley. Serving as the BOD Vice Chair, she is passionate about advocating for culturally competent resources that directly impact students. She is dedicated to being a voice for students and educating them about all of the existing resources the USU provides.

Arrah Ebot Enaw, Student Representative
Chair, Facilities and Commercial Services Committee
arrahebot.enaw.452@my.csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Major: Computer Engineering
Involvement: USU Board of Directors, National Society of Leadership and Success

Arrah desires to make sure all student voices are heard by working to ensure their suggestions on how to improve campus life are taken into consideration. This is her second year on the Board of Directors and she is very pleased to represent CSUN students. She plans to attend medical school after pursuing her bachelor’s degree in computer engineering.

Ryan Edwards, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Facilities and Commercial Services Committee
ryan.edwards.249@my.csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: He/Him/His
Major: Mechanical Engineering

Ayana Galves, Student Representative
Chair, Personnel Committee
ayana.galves.190@my.csun.edu

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

Ayana is a CSUN Freshman and first-generation African American student. She strives to promote community throughout the university while helping the USU become a safe space for all students. One of her main goals is to give all CSUN students a voice within the USU.

Jassmine Guerrero, Student Representative
Co-Chair, Finance Committee
jassmine.guerrero.418@my.csun.edu

Gender Pronouns: She/Her/Hers