
Get election results, learn more about running for office, and read ASOC position descriptions.
Get election results, learn more about running for office, and read ASOC position descriptions.
Jean Meyer
My name is Jean, and I’m excited to be running to be your ASOC President for the upcoming year. During my three years at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë, I’ve had the opportunity to be involved across campus- in ASOC as a Sophomore Class Senator, in SLICE as an involvement program coordinator, and in both the Admissions Office and the Dining Hall.
Through these roles, I have gained a well-rounded perspective of student life and a deep appreciation for the energy and dedication our community put into their academics, clubs, research, sports, and extracurriculars. I am truly passionate about advocating for your voices and working to make sure students needs are truly heard and addressed. It would be an absolute honor to represent you next year, and I’m looking forward to what we can continue to build together!
Trisha Bhima
Hi! My name is Trisha– I’m currently a sophomore, and I’m so excited to be running for ASOC President! In the last two years, I’ve been involved in ASOC as the treasurer for DEB (Diversity & Equity Board) and the current Vice President of Marketing on the Executive Committee. My roles in ASOC so far have allowed me to connect with student clubs and organizations as well as upper administration and I want to bring that experience to uplift student advocacy on campus and bridge the gap between the student body and administration. My big three goals for this year are to provide a shuttle on campus for accessibility, make storage space affordable for students during breaks, and bring wifi to the quad!I’m extremely motivated and excited to increase my contribution to our campus community and advocate for student needs as ASOC President.
Evan Zeltzer
Albert Perez
Hi! I’m Albert Perez, a junior majoring in Economics with a minor in Politics, and I’m running to be your next ASOC Director of Finance. I care deeply about transparency, fairness, and making student funding work better for everyone, not just a few clubs. I’m someone who loves early morning coffee, the Dodgers, and helping people figure out where their money’s going. I bring real finance experience, but more importantly, I bring energy and a real eagerness to do the job right. Let’s make ASOC more open, more effective, and more focused on you.
Claire Kim
Hi everyone! I’m Claire Kim, and I’m running to be your next Director of Academic Affairs on ASOC Senate! As someone who’s passionate about academic equity, student wellbeing, and building stronger bridges between students and faculty, I want to make sure your voice is heard in shaping our academic experience at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë.
I’m a freshman who loves connecting with people of all ages, and I’ve worked in education-focused spaces—from tutoring young students in coding to advocating for language accessibility in dual-language programs. I bring strong organization, a collaborative spirit, and a deep care for student success. Whether it’s expanding academic resources, supporting inclusive curriculum changes, or simply being someone you can reach out to about any concerns—I’m here for you.
Let’s work together to make ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë’s academics more supportive, inclusive, and empowering. I would really appreciate your vote!
Senior Senator
Chris Cassel
Norely D. Breceda Mendoza
Nathan Kim
Junior Senator
Lucinda Toft
Rosa Li Hochschild
Ozan Topalan
Sophomore Senator
Julisa Menjivar
Julisa Menjivar -
At Occidental, I want to foster a community where every voice is heard and valued. My curiosity drives me to listen to diverse perspectives, and my caring nature ensures everyone feels respected. Together, we can embrace challenges and celebrate personal growth in an inclusive environment.
Jasmine Smith-Hughes -
I am a firm believer that while the academic component of college is crucial, your experience within it is truly what makes that time memorable and worthwhile. My goal as your FROSH senator is to start off your ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë journey right! With your support, I plan to bring the class 2028: active collaboration within our community to target wants and needs for the year, meaningful communication with administrators to project our ideas, dreams, and suggestions & consistent cultivation of our class culture and livelihood at ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë!
Anna Challberg - Director of External Affairs
Hello lovely people, my name is Anna Challberg (they/she), as your Director of External Affairs, my primary goal will be to facilitate direct and intentional communication between Senate and the student body. To accomplish this, I will establish a Senate end of year event where the full student body will have a chance to get a larger picture of Senate’s accomplishments throughout the year and goals moving forward. Finally, I would like to institute bi-weekly club highlights on the Senate Instagram intended to amplify the wonderful clubs on our campus and emphasize cross campus connections!
Sabastian Luyen - Director of Finance
Adam Pildal -
Priorities:
Make the code of conduct more transparent in order to ensure that students are aware of their rights and responsibilities
Strengthen student support services by communicating with faculty and staff
Serve the student body equitably and impartially in student conduct hearings
Luke Wentzien -
You can find me in the library, in the MP, or Stewie.
I’m just a guy and I care.
Caring at the core for your justice.
[results initially emailed to the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë community September 27, 2024]
Cecilia Grané - Executive Committee President
Danielle Levin - Executive Committee Vice President of Finance
Zahra Noorani - Senate Chair and Director of Internal Affairs
Siena Jarrin - Senate Director of Academic Affairs
James Steinberger - Senior Senator
Hailee Silva - Junior Senator
Ozan Topolan - Sophomore Senator
[results initially emailed to the ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë community April 8, 2024 at 11:41am]
Interested in being more involved and making a difference? Running for office might be the perfect opportunity! As a part of ASOC, you’ll have the opportunity to network, gain leadership experience, and be the voice for students campus-wide. Please refer to the for Eligibility Requirements.
Students running for Class Senator must acquire 20 class signatures; all other positions require 40 signatures. Please make a copy of your petition document, save it to your Google Drive, and have people sign your petition directly with their virtual signature (name and A#). You cannot sign for them.
Please submit your virtual Google Doc petition by sharing it with the ASOC Elections Chair and ASOC Leadership Coach.
Immediately after petitions are due, there will be a short candidate meeting and campaigning can begin immediately afterward. Please note campaigning for positions cannot start until the candidate meeting has taken place.
All the info you need is in the but you can also contact the ASOC Elections Chair for more information.
The mission of ASOC is to advocate on behalf of the student body, to promote discussions about how ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë can evolve to better serve the students, and to support and organize activities that enhance the educational, recreational, and social experience of students. All sections of ASOC serve to promote, regulate, and maintain the social and educational welfare of our student body through a student government that embodies the mission of ÈÕ±¾ÎÞÂë.