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Hello! My name is Alvin Wang (He/Him). I’m a third year CS major and I’ll serve as your 2024-2025 Student Advocate General. My advocacy priorities are addressing food insecurity and the housing crisis that hinders us from devoting ourselves to an equitable education.  In my free time, I like to hike and play basketball.

Alvin Wang (He/him)

Student ADvocate General

OUR STAFF

2024-2025

Chiefs of Staff

Sydney Bivins (She/her)

Chief of Staff

Hey Gauchos! I’m a fourth year Psych & Brain Sciences major and this is my second year being a part of OSA. Outside of work, I’m a lover of the arts and enjoy analytic conversations about film and music. You can reach me at as-osa-chiefofstaff@ucsb.edu. My office hours are by appointment on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 1-4 pm.

Justin Gallaway (He/him)

Internal Deputy Chief of Staff

Hi! My name is Justin and I’m a third year political science major. I enjoy watching movies, hanging out with friends, and staying politically active. You can reach me at as-osa-ics@ucsb.edu. My office hours are by appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

Suyan Wang (She/her)

External Deputy Chief of Staff

Hey! I’m currently in my second year, pursuing a double major in Sociology and History of Public Policy and Law. Outside of academics, I’m a lover of funk & rock music and electric bass guitar. You can reach me at as-osa-ecs@ucsb.edu. My office hours are by appointment, Tuesdays from 5 pm to 7 pm, and Fridays from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Internal Office

Conduct DivISION

Gurleen Basra
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a 4th year Sociology major and Applied Psychology and Philosophy minor. In my free time, I like photography, listening to music, and reading poetry. My office hours are by appointment, Mondays from 4 pm to 6 pm, and Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm. I can also provide language assistance in Punjabi and Hindi.

Kemani (Hiraeth) Chachere
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a junior and pre-brain science and psychology major. In my free time, I love watching movies, tarot reading, cooking, baking, badminton, debating, and sewing. My office hours are by appointment, Mondays from 10 am to 1 pm, and Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Sruthi Alle
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a third year Econ and Accounting major, with a minor in Stats. In my free time, I love to sing. My office hours are by appointment, Thursdays from 12 pm to 4 pm.

Sherine John
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a second year Biopsychology and Political Science double major. In my free time, I love photography. My office hours are by appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 4 pm.

Academic DivISION

Alex Dai
(He/him)

caseworker

Hi! I’m a second-year Political Science major on the pre-law track. In my free time, I enjoy reading and traveling. My office hours are by appointment, from 1-3 pm every Tuesday and Thursday. I can also provide language assistance in Mandarin.

Thomas Tao (He/him)

caseworker

Hi! I’m a 3th year Mechanical Engineering major. In my free time, I enjoy working out, reading, and playing guitar. My office hours are by appointment, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm every Monday and Wednesday, and 11 am to 12 pm on Tuesdays. I can also provide language assistance in Mandarin.

Idan Fierstein (He/him)

caseworker

Hi! I’m a second year Political Science major. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and learning languages (learning my 4th). My office hours are by appointment, Wednesdays from 1-5 pm. I can also provide language assistance in Hebrew and Spanish.

Leila Razi
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a second year Global Studies and French major. In my free time, I enjoy hiking with my family and two dogs. My office hours are by appointment, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 pm to 7 pm. I can also provide language assistance in French and Farsi (Persian).

Grievance DivISION

Shushan Onanyan
(She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a second year political science major. In my free time, I enjoy reading, any form of physical art, yoga, and running! My office hours are by appointment, Mondays & Wednesdays from 5 pm to 6:30 pm, and Fridays 12 to 1pm. I can also provide language assistance in Armenian.

Vivian Mirzakhanyan (She/her)

caseworker

Hi! I am a third year biopsychology major. I love to read, do pottery, and in my free time, I also love thrifting & upcycling clothes. My office hours are by appointment, Wednesdays from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, and Fridays 11 am to 3:30 pm.

External Office

Jeitī Trujillo
(He/him/el)

public interest

Hi! I am Jeitī, the Director of Public Interest. I am a senior at UCSB, double majoring in Applied mathematics and Italian Studies. In my free time, I am a certified yoga instructor, a software engineer, and an avid tennis player. I also enjoy tending to my plants and practicing yoga. My office hours are by appointment, Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 pm.

Giuliana Carmen
(She/her)

student life

Hi! I am Giuliana, the Director of Student Life. I am a third year history major. In my free time, I love historical consuming, ballet, and music. My office hours are by appointment, Wednesdays from 12 pm to 2:00 pm, and Fridays 3 pm to 5 pm.

Catherine Li
(She/her)

public relations

Hi! I am Catherine, the Director of Public Relations. I’m a third year Communications and Data Science major. In my free time, I enjoy trying new food spots and discussing recent film and music releases. My office hours are by appointment, Mondays and Tuesdays from 3 pm to 5 pm.

 
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