Graduate Student Senate Executive Board
Meet the 2025-26 GSS Executive Board
There are five executive officers that make up the executive board of the Graduate Student Senate (GSS). The executive board is primarily responsible for the coordination, implementation, and evaluation of all GSS initiatives, programs, and services.
GSS President
Kojo Ocran
Degree: School of Education
Program: Higher Education and Student Affairs
Hometown: Accra, Ghana/ Paris, France
Email: Kofoforiocran@dons.usfca.edu
Officer Bio:
Kojo Ofori Ocran serves as the President of the Graduate Student Senate at the University of San Francisco. He is a graduate student in the Higher Education & Student Affairs program and a Graduate Intern for Student Engagement at USF, where he leads and supports programs such as orientation, Weeks of Welcome, and Family Weekend. Kojo brings years of experience in student affairs, event coordination, and student development. Kojo also served as Marketing Chair for the Black Graduate Students Association of USF, where he helped strengthen communication and visibility for the Black Graduate Students community. His work centers on amplifying graduate student voices, fostering meaningful connections across programs, and advocating for resources that support diverse student populations. Beyond academics, he enjoys cooking, jogging, and exploring cultures through language and travel.
Vice President of Internal Affairs
Ana De Castro Maquiz
Degree: School of Education
Program: Ed.D Organization and Leadership
Hometown: Hollister and Sacramento, CAÂ
Email: agdecastromaquiz@dons.usfca.edu
Officer Bio:
Ana De Castro Maquiz is a Doctoral Candidate in the Organization and Leadership Program in the School of Education. A native of Veracruz, Mexico, raised in Hollister, California, Ana holds undergraduate degrees in Communication Studies and Sociology from California State University, Sacramento, and a master's in management from Colorado State University Global. Inspired by a commitment to public service, Ana is currently the Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Elections for a small/medium sized California county. Her previous roles include as a Public Information Officer for a school district and leading community educational programs. Passionate about student success, Ana is actively involved in the Graduate Student Senate (GSS), dedicated to sharing resources and opportunities with the student body.