Residential Senators
Camino/Founders
Katie Coutermarsh, Graduating Year: 2016
“I have 7 years of experience on student government with my most highlighted position being Senior Class President. Anyone who knows me will tell you that I have tons of energy that I channel into strengthening the school community. I am very easy to talk to and am more than willing to help with any of your problems.”
Lauren D’Agostino, Graduating Year: 2016
“Hello my name is Lauren D’Agostino and I am running to be your Camino/Founders senator. I am very experienced in leadership and being able to represent Camino/Founders would be a huge honor. Thank you for you consideration and have a lovely day!”
Kaylee Gil, Graduating Year: 2016
“I am ready to listen. I want to not only voice my opinion, but voice your opinion. I am tough and driven and I will take action.”
Allyson O’Brien, Graduating Year: 2016
“As a residential senator for Camino/Founders, I will work to effectively communicate the needs and concerns of my peers to the rest of Associated Students. Due to my experiences in Student Council throughout high school, I have the knowledge to be the best representation of Camino/Founders that I can be. I would love to give back to my community here at USD and help my peers in any way possible.”
Dillon Olagaray, Graduating Year: 2016
“I am a genuinely nice person who loves to work with others. I am a hard worker and I take pride in making sure that I am good at my job. I am a loyal person and I will help out anyone who has problems and needs help. These are qualities that I think would make me a great senator.”
Maher
Nicole Forbes, Graduating Year: 2016
“Dedication. Commitment. Hardwork. Enthusiasm. Success. Forbes.”
Keaunu Gututala, Graduating Year: 2016
“Mai Ka pu’uhai, which means from the heart in Hawaiian, is a term that represents passion and commitment towards a goal. It also represents passion and commitment towards a goal. It also represents why my passion and goals towards a better experience at USD would make me a great senator.”
Morgan Hansen, Graduating Year: 2016
“Understanding and interpreting the needs of residents is the most important job and together we can voice our opinions to the highest level and hopefully change what needs to be changed in Maher and in general for residents.”
Vanessa Hernandez, Graduating Year: 2016
“Using the sung words of the incredibly talented Beyoncé, a great senator is someone who can “walk and talk at the same time”. This is me; a confident, intelligent, diligent, personable, hard working woman. I will make a great senator, be your voice, and in the end, be irreplaceable.”
Danielle Nederend, Graduating Year: 2016
“Hey Toreros! So I’m super stoked to start off my freshman year at USD, and would just love the chance to be able to represent you all as your senator. I’m open to any suggestions you might have about making life at USD even better than it already clearly is. I love meeting new people so as your senator I would want to meet every one of you so that through me, you can have a voice – and have a blast while doing that. So vote for Danielle Nederend – because the fun Never Ends!”
Emily Via, Graduating Year: 2016
“I believe that I am the best candidate for Maher Senator because I know through the experience of being Junior and Senior Class President of my high school as well as other leadership roles in my community, what it takes to be a great leader. I am reliable, hardworking, enthusiastic, and above all I wholeheartedly want what is best for those who I represent.”
Valley
Courtney Atienza, Graduating Year: 2016
“Hi I’m Courtney Atienza and I want to be your residential senator for the valley! I would make a great senator because I have leadership experience from serving on ASB in high school. I am enthusiastic about being a voice for my fellow students and I would love to be able to make changes to benefit USD’s campus.”
Taylor Cave, Graduating Year: 2016
“You are all now part of my wolf pack.”
Bryan Fox, Graduating Year: 2016
“Not only do I want to have a great time, but I want to make these the best four years of everybody’s lives. I’m gonna do what has to be done.”
Celine Mazzoleni, Graduating Year: 2016
“I’d make a good senator because I genuinely care about helping every freshman here at USD have a good first year experience. I’ve also been involved with leadership and teamwork all throughout high school, such as student government, sports team captainship, and club leadership positions, so I believe my experience would be an asset to Associated Students.”
Aidan Meehan, Graduating Year: 2016
“I believe I will be a good senator representing the valley region because I am in-tune with life in the valley and the needs of the valley community. I am committed to serving the valley to the best of my ability to bringing positive change in accordance with the views of my constituents.”
Cate Neukranz, Graduating Year: 2016
“To strangers I come across as shy, but one you get to know me I’m described as a dork. I like to have fun, and no situation is too serious not to laugh. However, I also enjoy making a difference. Therefore, I think it is very important to be involved in the decision making of the school. As Valley Senator not only will I be in a leadership position but I will also be a source to other valley residents that want their voice to be heard.”
Colleen Scullion, Graduating Year: 2016
“I would make a good senator because I am positive, helpful, friendly, and organized person who loves being an advocate for others. Not only am I a trustworthy person, I love being involved in the community. If you ever need anything or anyone to talk to, I am your go to girl!”
Marissa Smalls, Graduating Year: 2016
“I will make a great senator because I see this leadership role as being a liaison as well as a leader. Even though I believe I have a lot of great ideas to bring to Associated Students, I also want to make sure the ideas of every student have the opportunity to be heard.”
Brock Wilson, Graduating Year: 2016
“The last two years I was heavily involved in the California YMCA’s Youth in Government Program. I have spent countless hours working with several Senate Committees advocating for Bills that could potentially change the State of California. Consequently, I have developed the skills necessary to work with a committee in order to initiate the change we wish to see in our Mission Valley Community.”
Courtney Windju, Graduating Year: 2016
“I am charismatic, yet introspective individual. I like to see differences be made, therefore I use true art and my passion for leadership to accomplish each and every task. I know I am well-equipped to be a representative of the student body. My main goal is to make an impact on each person’s life I come across.”
Vistas
Tiffany Aceves, Graduating Year: 2015
“I believe I will make a good senator because I am involved in many different aspects of life on campus and understand how important a student’s voice is. I truly want to improve the experience of all current and future students at USD.”
Kristen Daus, Graduating Year: 2015
“I would be a great senator for the Vistas because I am dynamic, dedicated, efficient, passionate, and outgoing. I am accommodating to the needs of others and will go above and beyond what is expected of me to represent the Vistas community.”
Commuter
Juan Barragan, Graduating Year: 2014
“I strive to look at issues from all points of view, objectivity. Once this is done, a decision can be made that benefits the most number of people, not just a few individuals. As a senator, I promise to maintain objectivity and will promote transparency within my position.”
Alyssa Bruns, Graduating Year: 2014
“I am a very outgoing and approachable person that loves helping others and making a difference. Since I am involved in various clubs and organizations, I am able to listen and understand problems for my fellow students. I am responsible and organized and, with the USD community’s help, hope to make a significant impact on important issues on campus and for commuters.”
Giulia Dugo, Graduating Year: 2016
“I consider myself a very social and approachable person, therefore I feel qualified to represent the commuters as a senator. I want people to feel like their voice in the community is being heard. I believe that with my past leadership experience I can be the voice they need for change.”
Brian Fernandez-Oquendo, Graduating Year: 2014
“My experience as a senator at my former college in San Francisco helped me develop the necessary skills to accomplish a lot. At USD, I have a vision for expanding our trams and parking services to our entire community of students. I have the energy and experience to get things done. Ole!”
Sean Judge, Graduating Year: 2015
“As an organized and responsible member of the USD community I will be able to help model the way towards bettering our community. As a team we can expand or even redefine our vision for USD and then work towards achieving those goals.”
Marina Laparte, Graduating Year: 2016
“I believe that I would make a good senator because I am one to go after what I want. I am a responsible person that can handle leadership roles or tasks. I’m passionate in all that I do, and I’m very excited to run for senator.”
Gavin Lightner, Graduating Year: 2013
“As a senior with many past involvements and leadership roles I have seen firsthand the major issues students face and promise to follow through to make a noticeable difference in student life.”
Nathan Phillips, Graduating Year: 2015
“I would make a good senator because I am a driven and passionate individual. I constantly search for ways to improve myself, my peers, and my surroundings.”
Lindsey Phipps, Graduating Year: 2013
“I would make a good senator because I have a genuine passion for politics and a genuine concern for my community. I want to use my short four years here to make a good impact on the USD community. You can count on me to make this a great year.”
Brittany Raile, Graduating Year: 2014
“I would make a good senator because I am truly concerned with the well being and concerns of my fellow students. I am very open and enjoy helping others. In addition, I will always act in a manner to promote the interest of USD as a whole.”
Gabriella Russo, Graduating Year: 2016
“I am Gabriella Russo. However similar to all of you, I am a Torero! I would make a great senator because of the drive, passion and pride I have to make a positive impact here at USD, which to many of us is our new home. I have been involved in ASB all four years of high school, in which two of them I held Executive positions. That experience in addition to over 250 community service hours, being captain on a travel volleyball team and church retreat counselor has provided me with the knowledge and understanding of being a great leader. In addition, I know what it takes to not only sincerely listen to my peers who have ideas for improvements, but to actually pursue it. With my dedication I will put forth the voice of students as my priority and to provide the backbone for student concerns. I will always strive to make students feel engaged at USD and as a community whether it’s spiritually, mentally and/or physically.”
Serinna Singh, Graduating Year: 2014
“During my time here at USD, the commuter lounge has always been my go-to spot. This has helped me get acquainted with many other commuter students, so I know I would easy to reach out to for any concerns commuter students have. I have become a familiar face in this place we commuter students call home and I am confident I will serve as a dependable link between students and our government on campus.”
Academic Senators
Engineering School
Louis Benson, Graduating Year: 2015
“I feel that I could become a good senator because I live to work with people. I enjoy talking with others, figuring out how they are feeling and what I can do to help out.”
College of Arts & Sciences
Brooke Belanger, Graduating Year: 2016
“Leaders are people who strive to innovate positive change on behalf of their community; people who look for the “root” cause, not just the surface problems, and who respond to continually changing conditions. I fight for “our” vision not “my” vision.”
Lauren Fisher, Graduating Year: 2016
“My name is Lauren Fisher and I know I will be the best Academic Senator for the College of Arts and Sciences! I am not afraid to make changes and most importantly I am not afraid to hear changes that YOU want made. I am quirky and very confrontational so if you every have a problem, I am sure you will feel comfortable to talk to me about it! Vote Fisher for a brighter future!”
Brittany Howard, Graduating Year: 2013
“From my diverse choice of passions comes my voice. I am an anthropology major with a minor in international business and Spanish. I enjoy the beach, learning Chinese, and being involved in community service. Becoming a senator will allow me to use that voice and give back to a school that has given me so many opportunities over the past four years. I’m a charismatic redhead with many opinions on how to make USD individually special to each student while maintaining a strong sense of community.”
Jordan Jackson, Graduating Year: 2016“I would be the ideal senator because of the determination I possess to make USD a better environment for the students. I am the type of person who speaks up for others and fight for what I and others believe in.”
Huda Kohin, Graduating Year: 2015“I’m hoping that with this opportunity I can represent USD students as well as I can when hoping to create change on campus, a sense of community for everyone, and a place to call home. I would work with the core values in mind as well as how I was raised and stay true to myself. I would work with an open mind, a positive attitude, and of course a smile.”
Mauricio Lopez, Graduating Year: 2014
“I have had past experience in student body positions in middle and high school. I am dedicated on getting the job done with the best of my abilities. I will serve the USD community 110 percent.”
Molly Mechammil, Graduating Year: 2015
“I would make a good senator because I truly am dedicated to make USD a better place for students to be. I am very patient with others and willing to listen to all suggestions anyone has about the college and care mostly about making sure changes will happen when needed. As a senator, I hope to make sure all students are comfortable giving their thoughts on how to make USD a second home.”
Erica Nederend, Graduating Year: 2013
“Although many people have ideas to make improvements, it takes someone to take the initiative to actually make these improvements. I have the determination to be the driving force to make ideas become a reality.”
Dom Pera, Graduating Year: 2015
“I have had a ton of leadership experience, including student council in H.S, Ambassadors Club, FIJI, and being a senator for A.S. last year. I know what it takes to get work done and I know I will represent well (again) the student population on campus to make USD much better.”
