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executive board of directors OF 2022-2023

PRESIDENT

DESTINY SANTANA (she/her)


The President shall preside over SWGSA meetings, provide oversight to the organization’s activities and responsibilities. Fulfill duties of BOD members who are unable to do so. Represent the student body of the Master of Social Work Program in various capacities and shall be responsible for any action taken by the association.

Vice President

ERIC GARCIA (he/him)


The Vice-President shall assume the duties of the President in the event of the absence of the President. The Vice-President shall also assist the President in duties as needed.


This year, Eric also oversees the Social Work Experience Podcast and On-Campus Office Hours with Dr.Sen.

SECETARY

VIVIANE PHAM (she/her)


The Secretary shall record minutes of each meeting, maintain accurate records of all business pertaining to the organization, maintain the membership database, and receive and respond to all official correspondence.

co-Treasurer

CHRISTINA WINN (she/her)


The Treasurer shall be responsible for the control of all funds, their collection and distribution, and also for keeping the general membership informed of financial matters concerning the association.

co-TREASURER

JASLYN ABDUL (she/her)


The Treasurer shall be responsible for the control of all funds, their collection and distribution, and also for keeping the general membership informed of financial matters concerning the association.

committee chairpersonS (board of directors)

OUTREACH COMMITTEE CHAIR

Paola Quintanilla (she/her)

The Outreach Committee Officer is responsible for active outreach to all current and prospective social work students in the School of Social Work. Oversees current subcommittees of Social Media, Social Events and Fundraising.

ONLINE/HYBRID OUTREACH COMMITTEE CHAIR

ALFONSO "FONZIE" SILVA (He/Him/El)


The Online/Hybrid  Outreach Committee Officer is responsible for active outreach to all current and prospective social work students in the School of Social Work through social activities, participation in orientation events, and mentoring. Oversees current subcommittees of Social Media, Social Events and Fundraising.

GRADUATION committee CHAIR

JOLYSSA LOPEZ (She/Her/Ella)


The Graduation Officer will be the lead organizers for the annual SJSU Social Work Graduation. They will also oversee the graduation committee which consists of BASW and MSW students. 

GRADUATION committee CHAIR

SUN LIM (she/her)


The Graduation Officer will be the lead organizers for the annual SJSU Social Work Graduation. They will also oversee the graduation committee which consists of BASW and MSW students. 

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE CHAIR

Mae-Richelle Verano

(They/them)


Responsible for overseeing and organizing Lobby Day Events and other events related to social justice initiatives that align with the NASW code of ethics. Including representing San Jose State University as the student representative for NASW 23 Strong Council. of BASW and MSW students. 

EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR

MARITZA PERALTA (she/her)


Responsible for organizing activities that increase and enhance social work knowledge and skills through workshops, speakers, trainings, and authentic conversations.

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR

RUTH ZAVALA (she/her)

Currently serves as the liaison between USWA, SWGSA, and the School of Social Work Faculty. She shall maintain open communication among students, faculty, staff, and administrative personnel, in order to voice student concerns, needs, and perspectives. She will also oversee all student representatives includes Cohort Representatives. 


ONLINE/HYBRID STUDENT REP. COMMITTEE CHAIR

AMY YAMAGAMI  (she/her)


The Chair will also oversee a sub-committee of First-Year Online/Hybrid Cohort Representatives. Together the committee will work on behalf of the SJSU MSW Online student body by advocating for their needs.

ONLINE/HYBRID STUDENT REP. COMMITTEE CHAIR

FRANCES ROBERTSON  (she/her)


The Chair will also oversee a sub-committee of First-Year Online/Hybrid Cohort Representatives. Together the committee will work on behalf of the SJSU MSW Online student body by advocating for their needs.

PODCAST CHAIR

Francisco "Pancho" Garcia (he/him)


The Social Work Experience Podcast is a brand-new podcast that was launched in Fall 2022, in partnership between SWGSA and the School of Social Work. As Podcast Chair, they are one of the primary organizers and host of the podcast. 

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE POSITIONS (NON-EXECUTIVE)

NASW STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

ALEXANDRA FERRY (she/her)


Represent SJSU’s School of Social Work, and plan and participate in local NASW activities. The purpose of this position is to act as a bridge between SJSU’s School of Social Work and NASW South Bay Unit. Serve as the liaison between the student organizations/school and NASW. Organize, recruit for, and support Lobby Days.

ADVANCED STANDING STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE

KAILA GOLDSTEIN (she/her)


Works as a liaison between the Advanced Standing cohort and SWGSA. This includes communicating information between the Advanced Standing cohort and SWGSA.

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 1 REPRESENTATIVE

Yvette Almaraz Gonzalez (she/her)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort.

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 2 REPRESENTATIVE

Gregory Munro (He/Him)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort. 

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 3 REPRESENTATIVE

Lana Gomez (she/her)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort.

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 4 REPRESENTATIVE

Jessica Salza Rybnikar (she/her)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort.

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 80 REPRESENTATIVE

Alexis Zimmer (she/her)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort.

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 81 REPRESENTATIVE

Robin Choudhury (he/him)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort. 

FIRST-YEAR COHORT 82 REPRESENTATIVE

Alejandra Zavala Carranza (she/her)

Cohort representatives shall serve as a liaison between their cohort and SWGSA. They will help relay information between the students and SWGSA, and advocate on behalf of their cohort.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS (NON-EXECUTIVE)

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jazmyn Hallman

She/her

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER

Issamar Morfin

She/her

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER

Margarita Gaytan

She/her

OUTREACH COMMITTEE MEMBER

Paula Sosa

she/her

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Natalie Barnett

She/her

SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE MEMBER

Jasmin Ortega-Marquez

She/her

EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

Magdalena Lazaro

She/her

EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

Carina Lucas

She/her

EDUCATION & EMPOWERMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER

Elena Jones

She/Her

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