2024-2025 Staff
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.
External Office
directors
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.
Technology Sub-Committee
directors
James Fu
(He/him)
Lead DEVELOPER
pEARMAN FELLOWS 2024-2025
Trishala Sahu
(She/her)
PEARMAN FELLOW
Hi! I am Trishala, a first year Pre-Biology major. Outside of work, I love watching movies and scrolling on Pinterest!
Junaid Khan
(He/him)
PEARMAN FELLOW
Hi! I am Junaid, a third year Communications major. I love basketball, traveling and exploring new food.
Yuanheng Liao
(He/him)
PEARMAN FELLOW
Hi! I am Yuanheng, a second year Physics major. I love pop music, especially Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey. I also enjoy video editing and managing different types of social media accounts.
