SMART
Armando Figueroa #1
Fourth-year Chicana/o studies major
Background:
- Former intern to Tatiana Bush
- Received UC Davis Silver Volunteer Service Award 2011
- Peer advising counselor for Educational Opportunity Program (EOP)
- Political Chair of Movimiento Estudiantil Chican@ de Aztlán (MEChA)
- Intern with African Diaspora Cultivating Education
Platforms:
1. Pass a bill that will allow students to apply to have ASUCD waive the charge for student organizations to use rooms on campus who lack the funds to cover it.
2. Improve communication between the administration and students by creating dialogues and programs through various effective avenues and working with the student undergraduate advisory board.
Alyson Sagala #2
Fourth-year political science and communication double major
Background:
- BRIDGE Pilipin@ Outreach and Retention
- Filipinos in Liberal Arts and Humanities
- AggieTV
Platforms:
1. Bring larger and better musical acts to UC Davis and increase the ability of the Entertainment Council to bring in revenue.
2. Add more bike parking on campus.
NOW
Tal Topf #3
Second-year communication and psychology double major
Background:
- Member of Alpha Chi Omega
- Works at MU Guest Services Desk
Platforms:
1. Expand research and internship opportunities and build a website that will help connect students with professors looking for undergraduate interns.
2. Increase accessibility of clubs and organizations for students.
Felicia Ong #4
Second-year political science and communication double major
Background:
- Assistant to former ASUCD President Adam Thongsavat
- Assistant to current ASUCD Vice President Yena Bae
- Member of External Affairs Commission
- Member of the Journalism Club and Photography Club
Platforms:
1. Add more study spaces and increase student discounts available in Downtown Davis.
2. Educate students on the future of UC.
INDEPENDENT
Liam Burke #5
Second-year political science major
Background:
- Served as Vice Chair of Academic Affairs Commission
- Intern for Senator Kabir Kapur
- Member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity
Platforms:
1. Implement mid-quarter course evaluations.
2. Begin a program that provides incentives to encourage composting, recycling and attendance at green events in the Greek system.
Maxwell Kappes #6
Fourth-year political science and applied statistics double major
Background:
- President of Davis Urban Gaming Group
- Co-Founder of Davis Cards and Games
- Head Administrator of Humans vs. Zombies
- Former Member of Cuarto Leadership Council
- Member of Internal Affairs Commission
Platforms:
1. Unite student clubs.
2. Promote campus entertainment by broadening Entertainment Council’s scope to campus events.
*Candidates ranked by how quickly they reached the threshold of 710 votes
