Staff
Marisela Márquez - Executive Director
893-4141 
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Responsible for all fiscal management, staff personnel and legal matters of a complex student government organization with an annual budget of over $9 million and comprising elected student executive officers and legislative council, appointed student boards and committees, advisory and administrative staff, business enterprises, and student services. Oversees the enforcement of all Associated Students policies and procedures. Oversees election of and serves as principal advisor to elected student Executive Officers and Legislative Council; advises student boards and committees such as A.S. Judicial Council. Serves as advocate of Associated Students interests and concerns.
Leah Bartos - Journalism Advisor
Who do I advise? The Bottom Line
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.
Where is my desk? AS Annex (Room 141-B)
When is a good time to drop in? 9 am to 1 pm, Monday through Friday; email or call for additional appointment times.
Carmen Bautista – Computer Network Technologist
Campus Committees: Web Standards Committee
What can you do for students?
- Desktop Support: Install, configure and maintain software and hardware for systems in the Associated Students network.
- Web Programming: Collaborate with a team of staff and students to coordinate website planning and development to accommodate the interests of student needs
- Server Administration: Provide students and staff with accounts, calendaring needs, system backups, web functionality, email service and network needs
What other duties do you have? Provide Training for Career or Student Staff as needed
Where is your desk? UCEN 2533
When is a good time to drop in? Regular business hours
Jayne Bittner – Isla Vista Office Assistant
770-3145 
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What can I do for students?
- Help inform them about the Pardall Center and UCIV
- Help them use Pardall Center resources
What other duties do you have?
- Assist the Isla Vista Community Advisor
- Assist the UCIV team
Where is my desk? The Pardall Center, first floor
When is a good time to drop in? My summer hours are M-F 1-5 p.m.
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.
What can I do for students? I advise on a range of concerns: KCSB operations, volunteer coordination, organizational development, special-projects/events coordination; community and public relations, promotions and marketing (especially through written and online-platforms); radio production; public-service programming and announcements; media/entertainment industry careers; and community-media issues.
What other duties do I have? A.S. awards committee, philanthropic giving, budget preparation assistance for student organizations.
Where is my desk? 1055 Storke Communication Building (under Storke Tower).
When is a good time to drop in? Monday afternoons, most any time on Tuesdays-Fridays, but preferably email or call for an appointment, as meetings or other duties might take me away from my desk.
Andy Doerr – Research Specialist
893-5422 email me
What can I do for students?
- Editor A.S. Annual Reports, including A.S. Flashback at: flashback.as.ucsb.edu
- Media Center Coordinator
- 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
- Update email lists on the A.S. server
- Historical research projects
What other duties do I have?
- Department Safety Representative
- Emergency Preparedness
- Ergonomics
Where is my desk? AS Annex, Building 434 Room 141
When is a good time to drop in? Normal business hours
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
- Rally Committee
Campus committees:
- Professional Development Committee for Associated Students staff
- UCen Governance Board
- UCen Programming Committee
- UCen Marketing
- ECen Advisory Board
- Major Events
- UCSB Operational Effectiveness Workgroup
- UCOP Student Liability Workgroup
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 Sr. Artist
- I do event planning with registered student organizations as requested and read admissions applications during Winter Quarter for the Office of Admissions.
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
- Chancellor’s Staff Advisory Council (CSAC)
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
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 – Community Volunteer Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- Community Affairs Board
- Isla Vista Community Relations Committee
- Elections
- Childcare Grants
- Community Affairs Board Foundation
Campus committees: Campus Elections Committee
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
What other duties do I have?
- Assist with America Reads/Counts program
- CAB Alternative breaks staff contact
Where is my desk? Ucen 2523
When is a good time to drop in? Business hours, or make an appointment
Rayshaun Grimes - A.S. Cashier Coordinator
Who do you advise? I directly supervise a few key student mangers and Cashiers and Event Ticketsellers who sell Notes and Course Readers from A.S.Publications and provide ticket sellers for events for Athletic Events, the Music Department, Theater and Dance Department, and many Office of Student Life (OSL) sponsored events.
What can I do for students?
- We sell discounted Movie Tickets, provide I CLICK rentals, rentals of extra computer laptop batteries, manage A.S.Bike Shop income, and process Short Term Emergency Loans.
- I can keep working on increasing the number of students sharing in all the events that my department helps sell tickets for to enrich their college experience.
- I also will provide support to my student managers while enriching the customer service experience.
Where is my desk? Inside the AS Cashiers Office 1st Floor Associated Students across from UCEN Corwin Pavillion
When is a good time to meet? M-F 9a-12p
Rodolfo Herrera - Foodbank Coordinator and Student Engagement Advisor
893-2276 email me
Who do I advise?
- Food Bank
- SIRCC
- SCORE
- Human Rights Board
- QCOMM
- Student Lobby
What can I do for students? Advise on Nutrition, food insecurity and Social Justice while navigating Campus and County resources.
What other duties do I have? Oversee the Associated Students Foodbank.
Where is my desk? UCEN room 3175 (3rd Floor) located inside of the AS Foodbank.
When is a good time to drop in? Come visit any time between 9am and 5 pm, and please e-mail if you would like to schedule an appointment in advance.
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
Aaron Jones – Assistant Director for Community Affairs, Student Engagement and Advocacy
893-3553 email me
Who do I advise? Directly, I advise: Academic Affairs Board (AAB)
As the ADCA, I am also the manager responsible for the following areas that are directly advised by Allina, Diana, Ruth:
- Community Affairs Board (CAB)
- Coastal Fund
- Environmental Affairs Board (EAB)
- Bicycle Improvement Keeps Everyone Safe (BIKES)
- IV Community Relations Committee (IVCRC)
- IV Tenants Union (IVTU)
- America Reads/America Counts Tutorial Program.
As well, I am the staff lead on local matters, working specifically with the External Vice President for Local Affairs on a variety of inter-related community matters.
Campus committees:
- Campus Elections Committee
- Alcohol and Other Drug Awareness Task Force
- Center for Black Studies Advisory Committee
- An occasional campus-wide search committee or two.
What can I do for students? I am a campus, community historical resource for students. Remember Morgan Freeman’s character in the movie Shawshank Redemption?
What other duties do I have? I am the staff point person on matters dealing with AS space assessment, allocation and advancement.
Where is my desk? UCen Room 2523B
When is a good time to drop in? I’m in and out of the office frequently, so it’s best to call or email to set a time to meet. Otherwise, I’m around.
LaDonte King – Assistant Director for Government Affairs
893-2566 email me
Who do I advise?
- A.S. Senate
- Executive Officers
- Committee on Committees
- Constitution and By-Laws
- S.C.O.R.E.
- Student Lobby
- Queer Commission
- Student Initiated Recruitment and Retention Center
- Human Rights Board
Campus committees: A.S. / O.S.L. Student Leader Retreat
What can I do for students? As a UCSB alum (2001) and UCSB staff member (2004-2008, present) I can help students in transitioning and acclimating to the UCSB campus and student experience.
What other duties do I have?
- Assist and advise Executive Officers with orientation and training for their staffs
- Provide orientation and training programs for the Senate
- Design and implement workshops focusing on student development, leadership and group dynamics
- Teach students techniques for conflict mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution
Where is my desk? Associated Students Main Office UCEN 1523 (1st Floor)
When is a good time to drop in? Drop in anytime during the day [9-5pm] and feel free to call or e-mail me to set up a time to meet.
Jennifer Kiser - Assistant Director for Independent Media (KCSB & The Bottom Line)
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.
When is a good time to drop in? My office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
Sean Lieberman – Assistant Director for Technology
Who do I advise? Tech Committee
Campus committees: Professional Development Committee (Student Affairs)
What can I do for students?
- Advise on computer/networking needs
- Create email/calendaring 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
- Webmaster
Where is my desk? UCEN 2519
When is a good time to drop in? regular business hours
Cindy Lopez – Assistant Director for Finance and Budgets
893-3374 email me
Who do I advise:
- Finance & Business Committee
- Investments Committee
What can I do for students:
I can help students with their AS account and answer questions regarding the financial structure of AS.
What other duties do I have:
- Attend all Finance & Business Committee meetings
- Track all lock-in fees that come to Associated Students
- Oversee the annual budget process
- Oversee AS financial system
- Manage AS bank accounts and investments
- Manage AS Administration Office
Where is my desk: AS Administration Office, Room 2537E
Chelsea Lyon – Art Director
Who do you advise: I advise the student graphic artist and videographer.
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://support.as.ucsb.edu/design_order.php. I also teach design workshops each quarter at the A.S. Media Center (located in the A.S. Annex), and I supervise the student graphic artists and videographer.
Where is your desk? A.S. Annex, Building 434
When is a good time to drop in? 8:30am-5pm M-F, or you may email me to set up a meeting.
Allina Mojarro – Community Education Outreach Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- America Reads/ America Counts
- CAB Alternative Breaks
- Interim CFF (Community Financial Fund) Advisor
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.
Where is my desk? Community Affairs Board (CAB) Office UCEN 2523
When is a good time to drop in? M-F 9 am – 4 pm. Email is best for setting up appointments
Irina Nikoleava – 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
Where is my desk? AS Administration, rm. 2537C
When is a good time to drop in? Anytime from 8:30-5pm, Mon-Fri
Mathew Norton – Assistant Director for Business Services
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Who do I advise?
- The Associated Students Office of the Controller
What can I do for students?
- Advise on new Business Ideas and connect with related campus resources.
- Provide guidance regarding services already available through Associated Students.
What other duties do I have?
Oversee all of the Associated Students Business Services including: Publications, Bike Shop, Food Bank, Recycling, Department of Public Worms, Cashiers and Ticket Office and other new services as need.
Where is my desk? AS Administration Office, Room 2537A
When is a good time to drop in? Since I am overseeing services all over campus, I may not be sitting in my office, it would be best to e-mail me to schedule an appointment in advance.
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?
- oversee the content and production of the KCSB newscast
- develop and conduct news 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
Gabriella Piazza – Administration Office Coordinator
What can I do for students? I can help students with their AS account.
What other duties do I have?
- Process all requisitions and manages Fund Accounts System
- Supervise and train students in AS Admin, AS Annex and the AS Main offices
Where is my desk? AS Administration Office, Room 2537C
When is a good time to drop in? My office hours are from 7:30am to 4:30pm. Feel free to call me or drop by.
Diana Collins Puente – Isla Vista Community Advisor
968-6704 email me
Who do I advise?
- Commission on Disability Equality (CODE)
- Commission on Student Well-Being (COSWB)
- Public Safety Commission (PSC)
- Isla Vista Tenants Union (IVTU)
What can I do for students?
I serve as a resource for students and the broader community on “all things Isla Vista”. I serve as a liaison between Associated Students and the Isla Vista community, including local organizations, UCSB faculty and staff, local government officials, local business owners and the directors of local non-profits and service organizations. I document, support and assess the work of A.S. students in the local community, particularly in Isla Vista, and facilitate student development. I manage the daily operations of the Pardall Center and supervise all student staff.
Where is my desk? My office is located on the second floor of the Pardall Center in Isla Vista.
When is a good time to drop in? Drop-ins are always welcome, however, I spend a lot of time in and out of the office, so arranging a time to come by is helpful.
Denise Rinaldi – Assistant Director for Human Resources and External Communication
893-4141 email me
Who do I advise? Lead for the External Communications team
What can I do for students?
- Provide information about job descriptions and Human Resources
- Provide information and update for the Legal Code
- Annual Awards process
What other duties do I have? Special Projects of many kinds, Media Center
Where is my desk? Upstairs in the Administration Office
When is a good time to drop in? I am generally in the office from 7:30 am until 3pm
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? AS Administration Office, Room 2537B
When is a good time to drop in? Since my meeting schedule can vary, it is preferable that you e-mail in advance for an appointment.
Jessie Schmitt – Recycling and Compost Program Coordinator
893-7765 email me
Campus committees:
- Food Security Working Group
- Edible Campus Project
Who do I advise?
- AS Recycling
- Department of Public Worms
- Zero Waste Committee
What can I do for students?
- 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 153
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
- Zero Waste Committee
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
Coraline Vercruysse – HR & Payroll Analyst
893-3374 email me
Campus Committees: Staff Professional Development Committee
What can you do for students ?
- Primary payroll administrator for career and student staff of AS
- New hire and re-hire employee orientation in AS
- Benefits Representative
- Kronos timekeeper
- Oversee key area & security
- Support in recruitment and hiring process
What other duties do you have? French native speaker
Where is your desk? Administration 2537D
When is a good time to drop in? Usual business hours (8am-5pm)
Kathleen Versola – Assistant Publications Coordinator
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.
Where is my desk? AS Pubs office UCen 1531
When is a good time to drop in? M-F business hours or email