Graduate Student Senate Senators

College of Arts and Sciences Representative

Benson Adomako (he/him)
Program: International and Development Economics
School: College of Arts and Sciences
Hometown:  Kumasi, Ghana
Email: biadomako@dons.usfca.edu

Benson is an aspiring development economist from Ghana. He is dedicated to positively impacting people's lives through effective leadership. Benson aims to empower graduate students by amplifying their voices, advocating for their needs, and promoting inclusion.

College of Arts and Sciences Representative

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Email: pfbastiany@dons.usfca.edu

School of Education Representative

Ana De Castro Maquiz
Degree: EdD
Program: Organization and Leadership
School: School of Education
Hometown: Hollister, CA and Sacramento, CA
Email: agdecastromaquiz@dons.usfca.edu

Ana is a public servant in and currently serving a small/medium county as the Chief Deputy Clerk-Recorder-Elections. Her previous experience includes communications in a small school district and leading educational community programs. Ana has a B.A. from Sacramento State, M.S. from Colorado State and is in her 2nd year of the Organization & Leadership Doctoral Program at USF. In joining GSS, she is passionate about communicating resources and opportunities to all students.

School of Education Representative

Paul David Terry
Degree: EdD
Program: Doctorate in International and Multicultural Education, concentrations in Human Rights Education and Racial Justice & Education
School: School of Education
Hometown: Davis
Email: pdterry@dons.usfca.edu

Paul David Terry (he/they) is a doctoral student in the International and Multicultural Education program at the University of San Francisco, focusing on human rights education and racial justice. He is part of the UC Davis Undergraduate Education Experiential Learning Hub and administers the Quarter at Aggie Square program. Paul has received multiple freedom dreaming grants from the Center for Humanizing Education and Research to explore queering education, decolonizing marketing and communications, leading through a Native lens, and rethinking human rights and social justice advocacy through Indigenous and queer frameworks. A Point Foundation scholar and citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Paul is dedicated to enhancing belonging and visibility within the School of Education during the 2024-2025 year. He aims to help groups become more accessible and is developing a schedule for Fall and Spring to align with cyclical events, promoting collaboration among faculty, staff, and students. This initiative seeks to make critical resources more accessible and improve resource references across USF and beyond.

School of Management Representative

Pooja Dolas
Program: MS in Information Systems
School: School of Management
Hometown: Pune, India
Email: padolas@dons.usfca.edu

Pooja is a MSIS graduate student at USF who loves bringing people together and making a difference. As the School of management Representative in the Graduate Student Senate, she’s dedicated to making sure student voices are heard and creating a more connected and supportive community. With a background in Tech Industry and social communication, she enjoys solving problems and finding ways to improve student experiences. Her goal is to foster engagement, advocate for meaningful change, and help students make the most of their time at USF. Whether through initiatives, events, or conversations, she’s all about making an impact and helping her peers thrive.

School of Management Representative

Moksha Shah
Program: MSIS
School: School of Management
Hometown: Market Street
Email: mkshah4@dons.usfca.edu

Moksha is a dedicated student representative at the School of Management, pursuing an MSIS at USF. Passionate about data, she enjoys analyzing numbers and business KPIs to drive insights and decision-making. As a senator, she strives to create positive changes that benefit students and support the curriculum. She is committed to advocating for the student community, ensuring their voices are heard and represented. Beyond academics, Moksha is a creative thinker who loves photography and values building meaningful relationships.

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Gurveen Kahlon ਗੁਰਵੀਨ ਕਾਹਲ
Program: PsyD in Clinical Psychology 
School: School of Nursing and Health Professions
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Email: Gkahlon3@dons.usfca.edu

Gurveen is a second-year doctoral student of Clinical Psychology, PsyD at the University of San Francisco. Recognizing the challenges of graduate school, Gurveen is dedicated to ensuring graduate students have access to the resources they need to thrive academically, professionally, and personally. Whether it’s advocating for better facilities, organizing networking events, or championing mental health support, Gurveen wants to make graduate students experience fulfilling. 

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS REPRESENTATIVE

Alex Lindsay
Degree: Clinical Psychology, PsyD
Program: Clinical Psychology, PsyD
School: School of Nursing and Health Professions
Hometown: Lowell, Indiana
Email: aelindsay@dons.usfca.edu

Alex Lindsay is a second-year clinical psychology graduate student at the University of San Francisco. Alex is an active activist committed to creating more equitable spaces within the field of psychology for the LGBTQ+ community. As a senator they aim to work with students to improve access to campus resources and advocate for student needs.

SCHOOL OF LAW REPRESENTATIVE

Nyssa Newman
Degree: J.D.
School: School of Law
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Email: nsnewman2@usfca.edu

Nyssa is a first-year law student who was born and raised in Los Angeles County and moved from Las Vegas. She graduated from University of Nevada Las Vegas with a BA in Theatre Arts and a minor in Film. She is an arts and sports enthusiast who looks forward to collaborating with fellow graduate students here at USF. She is dedicated to advocating for her fellow School of Law colleagues and is excited to work with other programs to create opportunities to unify across the board.

SCHOOL OF LAW REPRESENTATIVE

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Email: rskavuluru@dons.usfca.edu

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Beyond the hilltop - sacramento REPRESENTATIVE

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Beyond the hilltop - ORANGE COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

Christian Gequillo
Program: ME-MSN 
School: School of Nursing and Health Professions
Hometown: Buena Park, CA
Email: cogequillo@dons.usfca.edu

Christian is currently a ME-MSN student with the hopes of becoming a strong patient advocate and well-rounded nurse. Additionally, he holds the position of Cohort Co-Representative and Vice President of OCGNA. He is dedicated to ensuring thay Orange County students receive adequate resources and support. He wants to represent student voices, improving their quality of life beyond Hilltop. He is very excited to take on this new role where he feels he could make a difference for the Orange County Campus!