Meet the Team

President

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Gaius Ilupeju

Email: president@asucd.ucdavis.edu 

The President serves as the Chief Executive Officer of and the official representative of ASUCD. They are responsible for coordinating functions of the Executive Office and oversee the appointment of a number of offices including ASUCD Unit Directors and the ASUCD Controller. The President has the sole authority to make treaties, memorandums of understanding, or other legally binding contracts on behalf of the ASUCD, subject only to ratification by a 2/3 majority approval of the Senate.

Internal Vice President

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Aaminah Mohammad

Email: vicepresident@asucd.ucdavis.edu 

The Internal Vice President acts as the presiding officer over all Senate meetings and assists in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the ASUCD. They hold no vote in Senate except to break ties in which there are no abstentions. Along with the President, serves as ex-officio members on all committees requiring student membership. In the instance that the President is unable to fulfill the duties of the office, the Internal Vice President assumes the position of ASUCD President.

External Affairs Vice President

Zephy Schnelbach

Email: eavp@asucd.ucdavis.edu 

The External Affairs Vice President is the official representative of ASUCD to the University of California Student Association, and to all governmental bodies, including but not limited to local, state, and federal governments. They coordinate lobbying and advocacy events to inform and engage the student body in all external affairs. 

Controller

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Mostafa Rasheed

Email: controller@asucd.ucdavis.edu 

The ASUCD Controller serves as the financial advisor to the ASUCD. They are responsible for overseeing the creation and proposal of the yearly ASUCD Budget. In addition to the responsibilities enumerated in the ASUCD Bylaws, the ASUCD Controller must attend all regularly scheduled meetings of the ASUCD Senate and give a weekly report of current projects and any recent financial matters regarding specific units.

Executive Chief of Staff

Alex Jackson

Alex Jackson

Email: headofstaff@asucd.ucdavis.edu

The Executive Chief of Staff leads the Executive Office of the President of ASUCD, overseeing the Executive Deputies and Volunteer Staff. This role is central to the daily operations of student government, transforming leadership decisions into clear, actionable steps while upholding service excellence. Serving at the pleasure of the President, the Chief of Staff facilitates decision-making, drives consensus, and ensures the successful execution of strategic initiatives and partnerships that further advance the goals of ASUCD.

Director of Communications

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Ahmed Eltayeb

Email: aieltayeb@ucdavis.edu 

The Director of Communications is responsible for capturing and producing professional media, including filming and photographing key moments at Senate and other important meetings. They work closely with the graphic designer and videography team to create visual content as needed, ensuring cohesive messaging that resonates with the study body. Additionally, they collaborate with various departments to enhance outreach and engagement, providing consistent, high-quality representation of the Division across all public platforms. 

Co-Director of Visual Communications

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Maia Zhu

Email: mazh@ucdavis.edu

The Co-Director of Visual Communications is responsible for crafting and editing copy for all external communications, managing executive office social media accounts, and ensuring up-to-date, engaging website content. This role involves creating and editing graphics as needed, as well as producing fun, dynamic media for various platforms. They work to ensure a cohesive and approachable brand presence that resonates with the student body while keeping communications clear and consistent. 

Associate Vice President of Internal Communications

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Pattarin Khajornchaikul 

Email: associatevp-internal@asucd.ucdavis.edu 

The Associate Vice President of Internal Communications assists in onboarding and hiring new ASUCD employees. They bring together all committees, commissions, and units to ensure everybody receives updates on projects and new developments. Ultimately, their goal is to develop and maintain a culture of strong communication and collaboration.