Staff
Marisela Márquez - Executive Director
893-4141 
Oscar Aquino - Helpdesk Technician
What can I do for students? Desktop Support: Install, configure and maintain software and hardware for systems in the Associated Students network.
What other duties do I have? Respond to Help Desk Tickets created by Career and Student Staff
Where is my desk? UCEN 2533
When is a good time to drop in? Regular business hours
Leah Bartos - Journalism Advisor/Living History Project Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- The Bottom Line
- Living History Project
What can I do for students? I provide guidance in reporting and writing the news, journalism ethics, interview techniques, source development, and investigative reporting.
What other duties do I have?
- Creating press releases for other AS organizations.
- Supervising the student staff coordinators of the Living History Project
Where is my desk? AS Annex (Room 141-B)
When is a good time to drop in? 9-5, please email to confirm availability.
Ted Coe – KCSB Advisor
Who do I advise? 91.9 KCSB-FM’s Executive Committee and KCSB-FM student and non-student volunteers, more generally.
Campus committees: Numerous KCSB committees/subcommittees; A.S. and KCSB hiring committees.
Andy Doerr – Media Specialist
893-5422 
email me
- CSAC
What can I do for students?
- Media Center and AS Annex Coordinator
- Editor A.S. Annual Reports, including A.S. Flashback at: flashback.as.ucsb.edu
- Creative Media Unit team member
- Staff liaison to Gaucho Photography club
- Photo and video documentation and archiving
- Maintain archive of A.S. in local press
- Historical research projects
What other duties do I have?
- Department Safety Representative
- Emergency Preparedness
- Ergonomics
Marilyn Dukes – Assistant Director of Student Programs, Events and Services
Who do I advise?
- AS Program Board
- Womyn’s Commission
- Take Back the Night
- Herstory
- AS Judicial Council
Campus committees:
- UCen Governance Board
- UCen Programming Committee
- ECen Advisory Board
- Major Events
- UCOP Student Liability Workgroup
- Work with OSL on the AS/OSL Leadership Conference
What can I do for students? Program planning, contract information, risk management/insurance information
What other duties do I have?
- Work on contracting for the department and insurance issues for the department.
- Supervise the Program Advisor
- I do event planning with registered student organizations as requested
- I am a contact for the AS presence on “Shoreline”
Where is my desk? 1519C–First floor inside the AS Program Board office
When is a good time to drop in? In the mornings–I have a lot of meetings, so e-mailing me in advance is helpful.
JudyAnn Dutcher – Web Developer
Campus committees:
- Web Standards Committee
- Women in Technology
What can I do for students?
- Web design and development for AS groups
- Business Card creation for AS groups
- Teach Adobe Suite and WordPress to AS students
- Promote AS activities through AS social media outlets
What other duties do I have? Print design projects as needed
Where is my desk? AS Annex
When is a good time to drop in? 8AM-noon M-F
Kris Ehrman – Program Advisor
Who do I advise? AS Event Production and Safety Coordinators and the event staff.
What can I do for students? Assist with production-related logistics and requirements for programs and events.
What other duties do I have? Provide support with implementation, budgeting, event evaluation and ensure compliance with pertinent A.S. and University policies and procedures.
Where is my desk? 1519C–First floor inside the AS Program Board office
When is a good time to drop in? Mornings are the best time to drop in and I’m always happy to schedule meetings via email.
Anjum Fitch – Assistant Director for Budget and Finance
893-3374 email me 
Who do I advise?
- Financial & Business Committee
- Investment Advisory Committee
What can I do for students? Provides guidance and analysis on AS fiscal policies and procedures.
Where is my desk? AS Administration Office, Room 2537D
When is a good time to drop in? Monday-Friday 9-4- by appointment only
The best way to reach me is by email
Eric Fredricey – KCSB FM Chief Engineer
Who do I advise? KCSB staff, station volunteers (students and community), yearly KCSB assistant engineer
What can I do for students? I train, educate and assist with professional broadcast techniques / best practices, station operations, volunteer engineering opportunities (minor projects), multimedia production, general live media (tv included) broadcasting procedures and to have fun with a great form of communication
What other duties do I have? Help students to understand KCSB independent radio is a community legacy, emergency information release medium, legitimate form of communication and as a creative outlet.
Where is my desk? KCSB engineering room, next to KCSB in the stroke communications plaza courtyard. room 1029
When is a good time to drop in? Check the engineering room (1029) or the station (room 1025 / 1015) and if not, that means I am up at the transmitter site making sure the region can hear KCSB. If you need to schedule a meeting, email or call ext. 3921.
Ruth Garcia Guevara – Interim Assistant Director for Community Affairs, Civic Engagement and Advocacy
893-4296 email me
Who do I advise?
- Community Affairs Board
- Isla Vista Community Relations Committee
- Elections
- Childcare Grants
- Community Volunteer Foundation
- AS Basic Needs Program
What can I do for students?
- Advise students in volunteer recruitment and retention
- Volunteer, non profit and community development resources
- Primary contact for AS elections
- Advise on BCU governance, transition and management
- Guide students in grant and philanthropy management
What other duties do I have?
- Staff Contact for any volunteer programs, and main authorized signer for volunteer hour verification forms.
- Supervise Community Affairs Team including; The Community Education Outreach Coordinator, The Environmental Programs Advisor, The Isla Vista Community Advisor, and The UCIV & Pardall Center Program Coordinator
Rodney Gould – Isla Vista Community Advisor
(805) 455-5019 email me Weblink
Who do I advise?
- Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU)
- Public Safety Commission (PSC)
- Commission on Student Well Being (COSWB)
- Commission on Disability Equality (CODE)
Campus Committees: UCSB Emergency Protocol Committee
What can I do for students?
- Assist making connections with local government agencies
- Assist with navigating Isla Vista park rentals and obstacles
- Assist with connecting students with local non-profits
- Assist with student /law enforcement interactions
- Assist with connecting students with local business owners
- Assist with community outreach public relations
- Assist with Isla Vista History
What other duties do I have?
- Beloved Community Conference and Projects
- Assist and collaborate with the office of the EVPLA
- Attend Community Meetings and bring back information relative to AS work
Timothy Grigsby - Campus Support Advisor
805-770-3145 email me 
Who do you advise?
- Human Rights Board
- Transfer Student Alliance
- Global Gauchos Commission
- Public and Mental Health Commission
What can I do for students? I work to facilitate the path to achieving goals for my students and groups by advising on procedures and policy. More specifically I articulate agreements, requirements, regulations and collaborate with relevant UCSB departments on behalf of the Associated Students Committees. I provide logistical support navigating the campus and AS policies and procedures.
What other duties do I have? I also provide supervision and guidance at the AS Pardall Center.
Where is my desk? I am located in the 1st floor of the AS Pardall Center in Isla Vista.
When is a good time to drop in? Monday-Friday between 11 am-5 pm. It is also a great idea to schedule a time to meet in advance.
Lili Hartounian - Human Resources & Payroll Analyst
893-3774 x55 email me
Who do I advise? I advise students and staff on Human Resources and Payroll matters
What can I do for students? I am the Primary payroll administrator. I initiate and oversee payroll for all personnel. I assist and advise students in matters involving the payroll process.
What other duties do I have? Keys and Security- Oversee the authorization of the Associated Students security system.
Where is my desk? AS Administration Office, Room 2537D
When is a good time to drop in? I am in the office Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday from 8-5 and Tuesday 7:30-4:30
Bryant Hernandez - Bike Shop Lead Mechanic
Where is my desk? Trailer #324, adjacent to HSSB and SSMS
When is a good time to drop in?
M-T 10-4pm
F 10-3pm
CLOSED on Sat/Sun and UC Holidays
Adam Jahnke – Bike Shop Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- I advise students at the AS Bike Shop
What can I do for students?
- I am here to help provide the UCSB community with a full service bicycle shop.
- Provide space and advice to students and staff looking to repair their own bicycles.
Where is my desk? I am located in trailer #324. Were right next to the pool and bus loop.
When is a good time to drop in? 10-5 Monday-Thursday. 10-3 Friday. Closed Saturday and Sunday
Jennifer Kiser - Assistant Director for Independent Media (KCSB FM)
893-3921 email me
Who do I advise? I support the Advisors for KCSB Radio and The Bottom Line and the students running KCSB 91.9 FM. I also serve as a liaison between KCSB Radio staff and other Associated Students entities.
What can I do for students?
- Listen and inspire them to do their best work.
- Guide them through community radio logistics, FCC requirements and content issues.
- Support them in creating a sound communications operation.
- Write, edit and record in a pinch.
- Recognize and promote their efforts through social media.
Where is my desk? I am located in the back office of the Blue Rooms of the Storke Student Communications Building #589 aka Storke Tower.
Savannah Lee - UCIV/Pardall Center Coordinator
Campus committees: I coordinate the A.S. Public Safety Commission’s UCIV program; a student-initiated, volunteer led outreach program to facilitate public safety and well being in Isla Vista during weekends and major IV events.
What can I do for students? I’m here to support Isla Vista and UCSB communities with the Pardall Center: a unique and vibrant space to study, work, host meetings and events, and seek resources or support.
Where is my desk? I’m located on the first floor of the Pardall Center.
When is a good time to drop in? Monday-Friday between 11 am-5 pm. Please come and take advantage of our snack shelf, free wifi, computers, and printing. Check out our website for more information or give us a call as Pardall Center hours are subject to change.
Sean Lieberman – Assistant Director for Technology
Who do I advise? Tech Committee
Campus committees: Connect Advisory Group
What can I do for students?
- Advise on computer/networking needs
- Create email/calendaring/Slack accounts
- Help plan out and structure complex web development projects for student groups
What other duties do I have?
- Photographer
- Campuswide Events/Ticketing System lead
- Elections Guy
Chelsea Lyon – Art Director
Who do I advise? Creative Media Unit
What can you do for students?
- I design graphics for A.S. boards, commissions, committees, and units, including posters, t-shirt designs, logos, advertisements, etc. Students may request graphic design services by filling out the form at http://graphics.as.ucsb.edu.
- I teach workshops each quarter at the A.S. Media Center (located in the A.S. Annex, Building 434).
- I also supervise the student graphic artists, videographers, and photographer.
Where is your desk? A.S. Annex, Building 434
When is a good time to drop in? M-F 8:30am-5pm, or by appointment
Holly Mayes – Legislative Liaison
893-2566 email me
Who do I advise?
- The Internal Affairs Committee for the Senate
- External Affairs Committee for the Senate,
- Committee on Committees.
What can I do for students? I assist and advise students with interpreting and adding to the legal code, as well as assisting students with becoming involved & finding leadership opportunities within A.S.
What other duties do I have? Maintaining the most up-to-date version of the legal code and providing minutes training.
Where is my desk? Associated Students Main Office UCEN 1523 (1st Floor)
When is a good time to drop in? Regular office hours (8am-5pm), but feel free to email or call as meetings or other duties might take me away from my office
Allina Mojarro – Community Education Outreach Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- America Reads/ America Counts
- CAB Alternative Breaks
What can I do for students?
- I specialize in training undergraduate tutors that support learning in local elementary schools and after school programs in Isla Vista, Goleta, and Santa Barbara schools.
- I provide monthly educational trainings to tutors, and help place volunteers in local school and community sites.
- I can help you find volunteer opportunities on and off campus, youth programming and many others.
- Come into the CAB office and ask about Alternative Breaks, CAB, CFF, and pretty much all things AS.
What other duties do I have?
- I am the Green Dot liaison for Associated Students.
- I coordinate Green Dot Bystander Violence Prevention workshops for AS, as well as conduct workshops for staff and students on campus by request.
- I am a member of the Dream Scholar Resource Team.
Irina Nikolaeva – Recordkeeping Specialist
893-3374 email me
What can I do for students?
- Coordinate travel arrangements
- Review Minutes and post budgets
- Monitor activity of more than 25 Boards, Committees and Commissions
- Process Emergency Loans
What other duties do I have?
- Process payments
- Other Record Keeping Duties
- Maintain EOP Database
Lisa Osborn - News & Public Affairs Director
Who do I advise? The KCSB volunteer news team and associate news directors, KCSB sports director & sports reporters
What can I do for students?
- Support and train KCSB reporters, anchors and staff
- Offer advice/information about how to get involved with the KCSB news & sports team
- Offer tips for reporting & anchoring newscasts,
- Share insights on career options in the radio & media industry
What other duties do you have?
- develop and conduct news, broadcast media & podcast training programs
- oversee and make recommendations on spoken-word public affairs shows airing on or under consideration at KCSB
- compile & maintain public file
Where is my desk? Storke Communications Building, under Storke Tower, Room 1001
When is a good time to drop in? Usual business hours; it’s helpful to email me ahead of time to make an appointment, as I’m sometimes on deadline or away from my desk
Phil Pinedo - Publications Coordinator
Ed Schatz – Director of Technical Assistance and Internal Operations
893-4487 email me
What can I do for students?
- Provide guidance on policies, procedures, agreements/contracts, and assist with identifying potential stakeholders for projects across the Associated Students department.
What other duties do I have? Help ensure:
- Compliance with A.S. and University regulations
- Efficiency of current systems and use of resources
- High level of Service effectiveness
- Internal controls and processes are in place and current
Where is my desk? Remote location – please contact me by email message or directly over AS Slack.
When is a good time to drop in? Remote “office hours” (messages by email or AS Slack) are Mondays – Thursdays 10am – 12pm.
Jessie Schmitt – Recycling and Compost Program Coordinator
893-7765 email me
- Edible Campus Program
Who do I advise?
- AS Recycling
- Department of Public Worms
- Zero Waste Committee
- co-advise the AS Sustainability Coalition
- Provide information about waste reduction, composting and sustainability
- Advise students on outreach, program development and event planning
What other duties do I have? Supervise daily operations for AS Recycling and DPW collections
Where is my desk? Facilites Building 437A x Room 171F
When is a good time to drop in? I am often in different areas of the campus throughout the day so send me an email to set up a time to meet!
Sarah Siedschlag – Environmental Programs Advisor
893-5166 email me
Who do I advise?
- Bike Committee
- Coastal Fund
- Environmental Affairs Board
- Environmental Justice Alliance
What can I do for students?
- Connect students with environmental and sustainability resources on campus
- Provide perspective and information on environmental issues and possible solutions
Where is my desk? Coastal Fund & Bikes office, UCen 2521
When is a good time to drop in? It’s best to contact me via email and set up a meeting time; I am often in different areas of campus throughout the day
Kathleen Versola – Assistant Publications Coordinator
893-4471 or 805-452-3387 email me Weblink
What can I do for students? Take care of all their printing and bindery needs.
What other duties do I have? I’m also in charge of Maintenance for 6 buildings and taking care of all Department Furniture needs.
Edwin Zepeda – Ticket Office Cashier Coordinator
(805) 893-2064 email me Weblink
- I assist the AS Ticket Office cashiers and student managers to perform their duties on campus for both the office and events on campus.
- Assist student orgs to create and launch events
- Provide information on services that Associated students can offer