Members of ASG Exec for the academic year 2023-2024 holding each other by the shoulder

Executive Branch

Executive Board

The ASG Executive Branch for the 2025-2026 Academic Year consists of:

Lily Giovannelli

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Lily Giovannelli

President

Lily is a fourth year and is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why did you join ASG? "I joined ASG in order to find a community where I both belonged and serve others. I was able to find fulfillment through such a great organization."

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Kaitlyn Hradnansky

Vice President

Kaitlyn is a fourth year and is from Carlsbad, CA.

Why did you join ASG? "I want to be a compassionate, informed, and supportive presence for my peers. ASG works to help students thrive and I hope to help ASG in their mission of continuing to provide valuable service to the student body."

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Gabriella Gicole Mercado

Speaker of the Senate

Gabriella is a second year and is from Orange County, CA.

Why did you join ASG? "I joined my first year at USD and was pleasantly surprised to find that I really liked the work that ASG does! Serving the student body by tackling issues in real time and positively making change has enhanced my college experience greatly. I do this for the students, for my peers, with hopes to make their USD life the best it can be!"

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Josephine Chia

Torero Program Board Chair

Josephine is a fourth year and is from San Gabriel, CA.

Why did you join ASG? "I joined ASG to get more involved at USD. I wanted to join TPB specifically because I love planning events and wanted to do it on a larger scale here at school. I love being able to work alongside other like-minded students and collaborate to have events come to life and for students to enjoy!"

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Annalise Bowman

Chief Justice

Annalise is a third year and is from Redwood City, CA.

Why did you join ASG? "I joined ASG to continue to make positive change and foster a sense of community at USD. I wanted to get involved and help all students feel welcomed and supported on campus."

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Isabelle Barako

Public Relations Chair

Isabelle is a second year and is from Scottsdale, AZ

Why did you join ASG? "I joined ASG so that I could get more involved on campus and so that I could expand and grow my skills. I also really value being a leader and contributing to my community as much as I can."

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Paola Flores-Fuentes

Finance Chair

Paola is a third year and is from San francisco , CA.

Why did you join ASG? "ASG is something I have always wanted to be part of, ever since High School. I think it will teach me loads of new skills and, the team is great as well.

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Grace Duque

Chief of Staff

Grace is a second year and is from Phoenix, AZ.

Why did you join ASG? "I joined ASG to continue to make positive change and foster a sense of community at USD. I wanted to get involved and help all students feel welcomed and supported on campus."