Graduate Student Senate Voter Guide

Jacqueline (Jackie) Azavedo

Major: Higher Education and Student Affairs

At USF, we’re told to ‘change the world from here’, but are we supporting grad students right here? Hi Dons! My name is Jacqueline Azevedo and I am running to be your GSS President. As a first generation graduate student at the University of San Francisco, I serve as an Assistant Resident Director, participate on the club women’s water polo team, and stay actively engaged with community service on and off campus. These experiences have strengthened my commitment to leadership, service, and belonging. 

As President of the Graduate Student Senate, I plan on building strong relationships with our graduate students and university leadership to ensure our voices shape decision making. I will advocate for commuter support, whether that looks like public transportation or parking discounts, and expand awareness of campus resources.

I plan to create intentional programming– such as mixers connecting all campuses and satellite campuses– to foster community and celebrate student success. With integrity and dedication, I am ready to represent and uplift our graduate community at USF. Vote Jacqueline Azevedo as your 26/27 GSS President. “Leading with Purpose and Advocating for you!”
 

María Dolores Castillo

Major: Higher Education and Student Affairs

As a Latina, first-gen, commuter grad student and full time professional, facing current challenges – while acknowledging countless other barriers our graduate student body faces – I invite you to share your stories and join me in uplifting our various comunidades. USF and GSS must show their care by:
● C - Centering Student Voices in Decision-Making & Increasing Representation
● A - Addressing Basic Needs - i.e, Food, Mental Health, Housing, Accessibility, etc
● R - Reimagining Spaces in & outside the Classroom
● E - Enacting Change by Decolonizing Oppressive Structures & Building Collective
Liberation

I'll utilize my platform as President to advocate for others, create spaces for us to thrive, and cultivate transformative connections with our fellow faculty, staff, and administrators so that we receive the educational opportunities we deserve. ¡En comunidad todo es posible!
 

Sophia Scipi

Major: Accounting

Emilio Sánchez

Major: Higher Education & Student Affairs

Lesley Estrada

Major: Higher Education & Student Affairs

Maomao (Julie) Wang

Major: Organization and Leadership, Ed.D.

Edvina Bahar

Major: Business Administration

Taeya Paolella

Major: Public Health

I am a Master of Public Health student running for Graduate Student Senate as the School of Nursing and Health Professions Representative. Being part of this community has shown me how dedicated and diverse our students are, and how important it is that we feel heard and supported. I am committed to advocating for student needs, strengthening communication between students and administration, and fostering a more inclusive and connected environment across all programs. I genuinely care about representing your voice and ensuring your experiences are reflected in the decisions that impact our community. I would be honored to serve and support our school.
 

Mahdi Fugfugosh

Major: Law

Valeria Ramos

Major: Sport Management