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.
Daniel Chavez - Food Bank Coordinator
(805) 618-5137 
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Who do I advise? Food Bank Committee
What can I do for students?
- Help with food insecurity
- Talk about food/cooking
- Share recipes
- Food budget advise
- Food safety
- Food, food, and did I forget about food stuff?
Where is my desk? A.S. Food Bank
When is a good time to drop in? Wednesday or Friday from 1:00-4:30 pm.
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
- Media Center and AS Annex Manager
- 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?
- Workshop Wednesdays Series Coordinator
- Ergonomics
Marilyn Dukes – Assistant Director of Student Programs, Events and Services
Who do I advise?
- AS Program Board
- Commission for Marginalized Genders
- 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
- Teach Adobe Suite and WordPress to AS students
- Promote AS activities through AS social media outlets
- Set up functional email/slack accounts
What other duties do I have? Print design projects as needed, DocuSign author
Where is my desk? AS Annex when not in pandemic mode. Currently working remotely
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
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?
- Introduce students to local government officials
- Assist with navigating Isla Vista park rentals and challenges
- Connect students with local non-profits
- Facilitate student/law enforcement meetings
- Assist with connecting students with local business owners
- Assist with outreach to the non-student residents of Isla Vista
- Help with Isla Vista History research (40+ year resident)
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
805-570-6363 email me 
Campus Committees: MAGE
Who do you advise?
- Global Gaucho Commission
- Human Rights Board
- Public and Mental Health Commission
- Transfer Student Alliance
What can I do for students? I am a member of the Governmental Affairs team and work to support students on the path to achieving goals by advising on procedures, policy, and campus resources. 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 host the A.S. Study Hall and serve on a number of A.S. staff committees.
Where is my desk? Home
When is a good time to drop in? By appointment is preferred.
Lili Hartounian - Assistant Director of 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
Adam Jahnke – Bike Shop Coordinator
- I advise students at the AS Bike Shop
- interim advisor for Zero Waste Committee
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.
Katherine Kosearas - Administrative Support Specialist
893-3374 email me
What can I do for students? Provide general office assistance and clerical support in Administration unit within Associated Students, HR and HR recruitment support, and department emergency coordinator/Department Safety Representative guidance
What other duties do I have?
- General office assistance and clerical support to Administration unit within Associated Students
- General office support for the Managers of the Administration unit including the Director of Internal Operation, the Assistant Director for Human Resources and the Assistant Director for Budget and Finance
- HR and HR recruitment support
- UCPath data entry
- Assists Interim Assistant Director for HR and the HR&Payroll Analyst as needed with the Student Staff Supervisor group
- Department emergency coordinator/Department Safety Representative.
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-Hayden – Art Director
Who do I advise? Creative Media Unit
What can you do for students?
- Associate Students entities (boards, committees, commissions, units) may request graphic design services by filling out the form at http://graphics.as.ucsb.edu.
- I teach workshops each quarter for the A.S. Media Center’s Workshop Wednesday series. I’m also available for design software training by appointment.
Where is your desk? A.S. Annex (Building 434)
When is a good time to drop in? I am currently working remotely. Email me to make an appointment over Zoom.
Holly Mayes – Assistant Director of Governmental Affairs
(805) 618-6662 email me
Who do I advise?
- Committee on Committees (COC)
- Internal Affairs Committee (IAC)
- External Affairs Committee (EAC)
- Lobby Corps
- Senate
- Executive Officers Chiefs of Staff
- Honoraria Committee
What can I do for students?
- Assist and advise students with interpreting and adding to the A.S. Legal Code
- Assist students with becoming involved & finding leadership opportunities within A.S.
- Guide students through the appointment process
- Provide support navigating the department of Associated Students
- Provide resources to orient student leaders into their role(s)
- Support students and groups with meeting facilitation: creating an agenda & using Robert’s Rules of Order.
What other duties do I have?
- Adding students to listservs
- Provide annual training on leadership development such as: Ethics, AS Legal Code, Robert’s Rules of Order, & Minute Taking.
- Maintaining the most up-to-date version of: the AS Legal Code, the Elections Code, and the Financial Policies and Procedures.
- Maintaining current records of bills & resolutions passed by Senate
- Oversee the Governmental Affairs area
Where is my desk? I am currently working remotely.
When is a good time to drop in? Please email or Slack me to schedule a time to meet.
Allina Mojarro – Interim Community Volunteer Coordinator / Community Education Outreach Coordinator
Campus Committees
- Green Dot Staff Team Liason – I coordinate Green Dot Bystander Violence Prevention workshops for AS, as well as conduct workshops for staff and students on campus by request.
- Dream Scholars Resource Team Liason with Undocumented Student Services
Who do I advise?
- America Reads/ America Counts Tutoring Program
- Community Affairs Board (CAB)
- Isla Vista Community Relations Committee (IVCRC)
- Community Volunteer Foundation (CoVo)
What can I do for students?
- As a UCSB alum in Education, 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 for 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.
- Visit the CAB office and ask about Alternative Breaks, CAB, IVCRC, and pretty much all things AS.
What other duties do I have?
- Interim Community Volunteer Coordinator responsibilities involve advising and overseeing projects and budgets for CAB, IVCRC, and CoVo.
- In coordination with CAB student leadership in the process of planning CAB office operations and re-entry plan.
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 - KCSB 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
- Lead workshops on podcasting, sound editing, how to write a news release and more for Workshop Wednesday events offered through the AS Media Annex
- 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? Working remotely due to COVID-19 pandemic
When is a good time to drop in? My typical work hours are M-F 7:30am-4:30am. Email to make an appointment to meet via phone or Zoom.
Phil Pinedo - Assistant Director for Business Services
893-4471 email me
Who do I advise? Office of the Controller
What can I do for students? Educate and inform student on the the services and opportunities that exist within AS Business Services.
Where is my desk? UCEN 1531A
When is a good time to drop in? Currently the best way to reach me is by the staff contact form on this site.
Diana Collins Puente - Director of Community Affairs, Student Development and Leadership
(805) 570-7551 email me
Who do I advise? Office of the Controller
What can I do for students?
- Support student leaders in their work in Isla Vista and the broader community
- Support students leadership development
- Advise student leaders in their work within various Boards, Commissions, and Units and in collaboration with campus and community partners
- Support the work of all entities within community affairs and governmental affairs and AS as a whole
Where is my desk? In the virtual world, currently
When is a good time to drop in? Please send me an email or a Slack message to schedule a time to meet.
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.
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
Kelsey Thibdeau – Community Financial Fund Coordinator
- Community Financial Fund
- Finance and Business Committee
- Financial Literacy
- the CFF grant
- AS funding requests
- Basic Needs
Where is my desk? virtual
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
