Click on any name below to learn more about Associated Students career staff. Updated 4/3/25.
Student Development and Leadership
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Engagement, Businesses and Services
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Tech Assistance and Internal Operations
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Marisela Márquez – Executive Director
893-4141 
email me
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.
Who do I advise:
- Attorney General Advisor
- Judicial Council Advisor
- Honoraria
- Trans and Queer Commission (primary)
- Commission on Culture, Arts, and Joy Justice (primary)
- Black Womyn’s Health Collaborative
- Commission on Disability Equality
- Commission on Student Well Being
- Isla Vista Tenants Union
- Pardall Center
- Student Commission on Racial Equality
- Student Initiated Recruitment and Retention Committee
- Students Against Sexual Assault
- Public Safety Commission
Sebastian Acosta – Financial Administrative Assistant
What can I do for students?
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I provide support to students by guiding them through essential administrative and financial processes. This includes assisting with requisition forms, approving Gateway orders, processing financial payments for university services and space reservations, and allocating funds to organizations by entering financial journals in our accounting system. Additionally, I issue honoraria checks and provide financial and expenditure reports to BCUs and RCOs.
Where is my desk?Â
- UCEN 2537C
When is a good time to drop in?Â
- Reach out to me via email or Slack and we can schedule a Zoom meeting.Â
Jessica Anticouni – Assistant Student Legal Services Advisor
What can I do for students? I provide legal guidance for students.
Where is my desk? The Legal Resource Center at the Pardall Center
When is a good time to drop in? I am available remotely from 10:00a – 1:00p and in person from 2:00p – 5:00p.
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
Crystal Bach – Food Bank Coordinator
Coming soon.
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.
Michael Cea – Associate Director for Finance and Budget
(805) 893-3374
What can I do for students? Assist with questions related to AS’s Financial & Budgetary affairs.
Where is my desk? UCEN 2537
When is a good time to drop in? During office hours.
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.
Kris Ehrman – Director for Business Services
Campus committees: AS Program Board
Who do I advise?
- ASPB Production and Event Safety
- IV Arts
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? 1519D–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.
Wenya Froling – Media Center Specialist
What can I do for students?
- Support students using the Media Center and maintain the Creative Media Unit’s film/video equipment rental program.
- Offer guidance on in-house equipment, studio space, and software in our computer lab.
- Coordinate workshops on all things creative hosted in the Media Center.
Where is my desk?
- AS Annex (Building 434)
When is a good time to drop in?
- Weekdays 9am-5pm or by email
Marla Greer – Garden Coordinator
904-349-4433
Who do I advise? Department of Public Worms
What can I do for students?
- Support students interested in engaging with their local food shed
- Share best practices in growing food and composting
- Empower students to be advocates for closed loop food systems
Where is my desk?
Student Farm
When is a good time to drop in?
Use the email link above to set up a meeting time
Timothy Grigsby – Campus Support Advisor
805-570-6363 
email me
Tim’s site
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
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
Bryan Hernandez – Community Financial Fund Coordinator
Coming soon.
Jake Heeren – Recycling and Compost Program Coordinator
Who do I advise?
- I advise Associated Students Recycling and the Zero Waste Committee
What can I do for students?
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Any questions about waste management here at UCSB, come see me! If I don’t know the answer I will help you get the information you need! Also, if you want to get involved in any of the groups I advise feel free to contact me!
Where is my desk?
- My desk is located in Building #324 the Old Bike Shop and located in lot 2629.Â
When is a good time to drop in?
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M-F 9-5pm. If I’m not in the office feel free to email or call to set up a meeting!
Adam Jahnke – Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Bike Shop Manager
- 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.
Sophia Lee-Park – Special Program Advisor
Coming soon.
Sean Lieberman – Associate Director of Technology & Strategic Communications
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 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 hybrid. Email me to make an appointment.
Holly Dunn – Assistant Director for Government 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.
Andrew McCormick – Bike Shop Lead Mechanic
805-893-3610
What can I do for students?Â
- As lead mechanic at the AS Bike Shop I can help students learn how to do repairs on their bicycles. I also advise the AS Bike Shop student staff on efficient and safe repair practices and generally help with the oversight and organization of the day to day operations of the bike shop.
Where is my desk?Â
- AS Bike Shop
When is a good time to drop in?Â
- Good times to visit the shop are any Mon-Fri that the university is open, from 10am-3pm.
Allina Mojarro – 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?
- CAB Youth Outreach Programs
- CAB Family Literacy Program
- CAB Alternative Breaks
What can I do for students?Â
- 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.
Bre Norberg – Program Board Events Coordinator
Coming soon.
Lisa Osborn – KCSB News & Public Affairs Director
Who do I advise? The KCSB FM 91.9 volunteer news team and student news directors, KCSB sports director & sports reporters
What can I do for students?
- Support and train KCSB reporters, news anchors and programming staff on how to report on news stories and conduct interviews; engineer a live newscast; recording and sound editing; as well as trends and best practices in broadcast news.
- Offer information about how to get involved with the KCSB news & sports team
- Share insights on career options in the radio & media industry
What other duties do you have?
- Present workshops and trainings on broadcast journalism topics, as well as workshops open to the greater campus community on podcasting, sound editing, how to write a news release and more, related to “Workshop Wednesday” events offered through the AS Media Annex
- Make recommendations on spoken-word public affairs shows airing on or under consideration at KCSB
- Write and compile KCSB’s quarterly report for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Where is my desk? 1055 Storke Communication Building (under Storke Tower)
When is a good time to drop in? Weekdays, email to book an appointment (even on short notice)
Phil Pinedo – Assistant Director for Business Services
893-4471 email me
Who do I advise? Office of the Controllers
What can I do for students? I’m here to help with questions related to AS Enterprises including;
AS Publications
AS Cashier and Ticket Office
AS Food Bank
AS Bike Shop
AS Recycling
AS Dept of Public Worms ( The AS Farm)
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. I’d also be glad to take a call or reply to an email.
Keith Rozendal – KCSB Chief Engineer
(805) 893-3921
Who do I advise?
Student leaders and volunteers at KCSB 91.9 FM Santa Barbara
What can I do for students?
Student and teacher of Audio, Computer, and Electrical Engineering – via the hands-on, experiential learning offered at KCSB.
Where is my desk?
KCSB Engineering shop, Storke Student Communications Building
When is a good time to drop in?
Check my Google calendar (eng@kcsb.org) for a time to meet and then send me a calendar invite
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
Marissa Valdez Reynoso – Director of Community Affairs, Student Engagement and Leadership
Coming soon.
Kathleen Versola – Assistant Publications Coordinator
 893-4471 or 805-452-3387 email me 
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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 – A.S. 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