What I do

As the Speaker of the Senate, it is my duty to serve as the Chairperson, Chief Legislative Officer, and the Spokesperson of the Student Senate. My primary goal is to create an environment where students can have their voice be heard in a fair and just manner. I am responsible for organizing the agenda for Senate and coordinating the activities leading to the convening of the Senate. Along with the Senator Pro Tempore, I assume joint responsibility of the finances of Senate. I have been elected to lead the work of 30 Senators representing residential and academic areas as well as coordinating the efforts of 4 standing Senate Committees. These committees are Academics, Inclusion & Diversity, Student Life and Student Organizations. I also have the honor of being a voting member of the Associated Students Executive Board.

Background

I am currently a senior majoring in Accounting. I transferred from San Diego City College where I earned my Associate in Arts Degree in May 2010. I am a member of Accounting Society and Beta Alpha Psi, as well as an active participant in many financial organizations such as CalCPA and the AICPA. Previous to my position on AS Exec, I was a Commuter Senator and the Chair of the Senate Committee on Inclusion & Diversity. Upon graduation from USD I will be taking the CPA exam and working in public accounting.

Other interests

In my free time I love to check out coffee shops with my friends, hang out at the beach and relax at home with a good book. Over the past few years I have logged over 200 hours preparing income taxes for low income individuals and families through the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program in conjunction with HomeStart and SAY San Diego, two non profit organizations that strive to create a better experience for children and youth who come from low income backgrounds.

Speaker of the Senate

Chuck Cook