SRJC's 2023 Student Elections ballots are LIVE! Student Elections for next year's Student Government & Student Trustee are happening Monday, April 24th, through Friday, April 28th, at 11:59 PM. Don't miss your chance to vote!
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2023 Student Election Guide
Read statements from this year's candidates here!
Student President
D'Juan Brundidge
Hey! My name is D’Juan Brundidge and I am running for student body president. I am currently the V.P. of Clubs for SRJC Petaluma. I will utilize my personal, professional, and student experience to drive a community centric environment that will provide students with the support to be successful. Also, I would like to continue the journey of dismantling barriers for underrepresented groups on the JC campus. Creating togetherness is the foundation but I cannot do this alone. I can provide a platform for the voice of the community to be heard. Vote for me!
Executive Vice President
Evelyn Navarro Shinderls
Statement Coming Soon!
Vice President of Finance
Teresa Solorio
I am running for Vice President of Finance at Santa Rosa Junior College because I feel I can bring a balance to the board. I recently graduated from Petaluma High School. Through my four years I have gained experience on how to be a leader, a friend, and a team player. I have been living in Santa Rosa for the past five years and since thenI have been involving myself in my community. During my time as president of SkillsUSA, I ran budgets, organized events, while also advertising the opportunities the student organization offered. With proper distribution of resources and educational materials I am convinced we can offer quality education to all students on campus. I have been a meteor for the Sonoma County Career Fest advocating to students the importance of education. As for my volunteer experiences, I have gotten my school to initiate a recycling program as well as conducting multiple food drives during the holiday seasons. I look forward to serving you in the office. Thank you for your vote.
Vice President of Clubs - Santa Rosa
Andrew Simmalaychanh
Hello! My name is Andrew Simmalaychanh, I am running to be your Vice President of Clubs for the Santa Rosa Campus. I am a current senior at Windsor High School, dual enrolled in classes at the SRJC with the intent to attend the JC after high school. As someone who has been in high school-level leadership, I've grasped the key concepts of teamwork, leadership, and organization, that are needed to be a Vice President of Clubs. I have facilitated events such as a massive orientation for incoming eighth graders, involving high school clubs, athletics, and extracurricular organizations. I also serve as a youth commissioner for the parks and recreation of Windsor! these opportunities have allowed me to grasp being a liaison between smaller communities like clubs, and advocating for them on a grander level. I would love the opportunity to be your Vice President of Clubs for the Santa Rosa Campus and would love to advocate for and represent the club communities on Campus.
Thank you for considering my candidacy
Andrew Simmalaychanh
Vice President of Clubs - Petaluma
Alonso Rodriguez Villalobos
I am a first-generation Latino student majoring in psychology. The SRJC has allowed me to form connections despite my inexperience as a college student. Working alongside students as a Student Success Coach has allowed me to gain insight into the struggles of students first hand aside from my own. This inspired me to run as VP of Clubs for the opportunity to bring change to SRJC. As VP of clubs, I plan to coordinate alongside students, faculty, and administration to work together for the betterment of the SRJC. I wish to focus on students' physical and mental health, the college community, and the personal development of students. I will do this by pushing for new policies, raising awareness of students' needs, and forming events catered to the needs of the students.
Soy un estudiante latino de primera generación que se especializa en psicología. El SRJC me a dado la oportunidad de formar connectiones academicas apesar de mi inexperiencia como estudiante de universidad. Trabajar alado a los estudiantes como Entrenador de Éxito Estudiantil me ha permitido obtener información sobre las inquietudes y problemas de los estudiantes de primera generaton al mismo tiempo que a las mías. Esto me había inspirado a postularme como vicepresidente de clubes, para tener la oportunidad de traer cambios a SRJC para el bien de alumnos como yo. Como vicepresidente de clubes, planeo coordinar junto con los estudiantes, la facultad y la administración para trabajar juntos para mejorar el SRJC. Deseo centrarme en la salud física y mental de los estudiantes, la comunidad universitaria y el desarrollo personal de los estudiantes. Haré esto impulsando nuevas políticas, creando conciencia sobre las necesidades de los estudiantes y organizando eventos que satisfagan las necesidades de los estudiantes.
Vice President of Student Life - Santa Rosa
Melissa Ramirez
My team on the student life committee will bring the Spirit back into the college by bringing field days before exams, Picnics on the lawn, parties, workshops, and more. Part of VP of Student life, we are all students of life. My system of engagement for students is to feel connected to their environment, and classmates. To understand what it's like here at the JC.
These are passions I have and I'm eager to solve their life journey as we gather in this experience to grow and learn with one another. I'm inspired by these students to help them be the best they can be by supporting them in their endeavors. Part of life is to make sure that it is enjoyable and break away from the stereotypical High School image. Being a young adult comes with exploration and diversity in getting to know yourself as a human being and being a part of something more. Being in this time now is one of the greatest moments for us because we are growing to detach from old ways. So my way of giving back is to ensure that there is joy and a great experience at the JC. Events will be held out in the quad where people can enjoy a warm lunch and go to fun activities later in the year.
I'm devoted to making sure that there is something to look back to while you learn to grow into the adults that you will one day become. To reach for your better version of yourself.
That's why I'm running for VP of Student life in 2024
Patsy Butler
I am Patsy Butler also known as P, which is short for Patsy. I have a goal I would like to accomplish at the Santa Rosa Junior College that is to be of help with the student government team for VP of Student Life. I would like to help students with who they are as an individual, to bring out qualities that people already have as a person. As an individual we all have a job to do, which would be spreading love to fulfill our life success goals. We all want to be great so let's get to it !! We all are beautiful people by nature and deserve to flourish while achieving our many life successes! I am currently an SRJC student, being a part of the college has been a wonderful and such an amazing experience so far. My motive here is to continue to be a good student at SRJC, and to accomplish success with helping students learn about their qualities as a person. I have an interest in Art, which is so pleasurable to me and has been one of my many life successes. Art is somewhat the direction of my study, I have always been a fun, blissful, naturalist person. The colors, values, and characteristics I can associate myself with are red- loving, blue-giving, green-recycling and nature, yellow-shining brightly. The things that I mentioned of my association has helped with growth in many different aspects in my life. I've become brave, encouraging, and knowledgeable with some of my growth as a person. I plan to flourish as a leader if given the opportunity to be vice president of student government. Brightening, striving and igniting, bringing forth change is how I imagine being VP. I spent my childhood and some of my adult life in Florida.
Vice President of Student Life - Petaluma
Kelly Arhelly Zamudio
As a first-generation Latina Political Science college student, the SRJC has allowed me to connect with all kinds of great students. From working at the SRJC Bookstore, Safety Monitor, and Our House to being part of MECHA. Being involved on campus and speaking to students has made me realize that there are improvements to be made to enhance our college experience. That’s why I am running for VP of Student life, to speak for your needs and issues and make our campus a better place for everyone. As the VP of student life, I will collaborate with other administrators, academic staff, and students to develop a lively campus environment that encourages each student's intellectual, social, and personal development. I'll work to create policies and initiatives that support student success and involvement. Campus culture, enabling students to have a fulfilling college experience, and helping students' needs is essential. This campus is excellent, let’s make it better, Vote for Kelly Zamudio!
Para VP De Vida Estudiantil Petaluma Como estudiante universitaria latina de ciencias políticas de primera generación, en el SRJC a hecho asociaciones con todo tipo de grandes estudiantes. De trabajar en la Librería SRJC, Monitora de Seguridad y Our House, y ser parte de MECHA. Estar involucrada en campus y hablar con estudiantes me hizo darme cuenta de que hay cambios para mejorar nuestra experiencia universitaria. De esta manera, me postulo para VP de Vida Estudiantil, para hablar de sus necesidades y problemas y para hacer de nuestro campus un lugar mejor para todos. Como VP de vida estudiantil, colaboraré con administradores, personal académico y estudiantes para desarrollar un ambiente animado que fomente el desarrollo intelectual, social y personal de cada estudiante. Trabajaré para crear políticas e iniciativas que apoyen el éxito de los estudiantes y la participación. La cultura del campus, asegurarse que estudiantes tengan una experiencia universitaria satisfactoria y ayudar a las necesidades de los estudiantes es importante. Este campus es genial, hagámoslo mejor, ¡Vota por Kelly Zamudio!
Vice President of Marketing - Santa Rosa
Michelle Diaz
My name is Michelle Diaz, and I am running for Vice President of Marketing for the Santa Rosa campus. With over four years of experience in marketing as a coordinator to a manager, my goal is to provide a cohesive, streamlined marketing that will directly help make a positive impact on your life as an SRJC student! This includes bringing attention to events you want, helping support student activities and events, and helping spread the word about all that is available to you as a student so you can get the most out of your stay here at the JC! I am here to support you and any efforts you want to take place through marketing and as a representative of you, the students, in SGA. Thank you!
Sabrina Prada
My name is Sabrina Prada, and I am honored to be running for the position of VP of Marketing. I want to take this opportunity to highlight some of my experiences and accomplishments that I believe make me the best candidate for this position. As an international student from Bolivia, I understand the importance of feeling supported and included in the college community. That is why I am proud to have served as the Vice President and Treasurer of the International Club. In this role, I have helped organize events and activities that promote cultural awareness and appreciation, as well as fostered a sense of community among international students. In addition to my work with the International Club, I am also a part of the process of creating a new Club at SRJC. The purpose of this club is to provide a supportive community for all ESL students and to motivate them to continue with credit classes after completing non-credit courses. I believe that this club can play a significant role in helping students achieve their academic and personal goals, and I am excited to be a part of this important initiative. My experiences with the clubs have taught me the importance of effective communication and outreach in promoting student involvement and success. As Vice President of Marketing, I would use my skills and experiences to ensure that all students are aware of the resources and opportunities available to them, including the CubCard Premium Student Benefits program and SGA events and programs. In addition, I believe that financial responsibility and transparency are crucial in maintaining the stability and effectiveness of the benefits program. I would work closely with the Student Life Accounts Specialist to review the financial standing of the program regularly, and to ensure that students are informed of the program's financial status.
Vice President of Diversity
Kabir Pandeya
Hello, my name is Kabir, I'm 20 years old, I've been involved with student government for about a year now as the vice president of sustainability and previously as a representative in the district sustainability committee. When it comes to Diversity I believe in creating a tolerant and enduring environment for everyone as, more now than ever, it is very important for us to come together to debate, discuss, and act on the issues and ideals we care about. And I know this because of my own experience with life as a young person looking to help create a better world, that despite my best effort and thought, that I alone often fail or am off from 100% correct, but along with the judgement of others, even or especially those I disagree with or am different from, that we end up closer to the right answer.
Vice President of Student Health
Rachel Butterfield
My name is Rachel Butterfield, and as a pre-med biology major at SRJC, I am eager to improve health and wellness on campus. I am currently in my third semester as a full-time student. You may have met me while visiting Student Health Services, where I am a student health aide, in the MESA center, where I am a high honors student and stem tutor, or in the pool as an athlete on the varsity swim team. I am committed to creating an environment that strengthens inclusivity on campus, echoing what I have learned as a first-generation student. Given the opportunity, I would dedicate my time to promote available resources and listen to your ideas to ensure that all students are physically and mentally well-equipped to accomplish their education and career goals since I believe health is the foundation of success.
Vice President of Sustainability
Frigyes Erdősi-Szűcs
Sustainability is a matter of great importance to me. Since the industrial revolution, unsustainable practices have grown exponentially, and only recently did we start to understand the devastating effects of these harmful practices on our environment. While there is still a lot to research, we know one thing for sure: the unsustainable practices of our society can not continue for long. Sustainability is a cause we need to fight for on multiple levels of our society, from personal to international. I would like to help in the development of sustainable policies and practices in our college community.
Student Trustee
Logan Warren
As your next Student Trustee, I'm honored to be given the opportunity to help serve the Junior College community. I will help strengthen our school and community by implementing a plan I like to call PCM, PCM will help target and eliminate some of the most serious issues affecting our school and its students. P is for parking, when I'm elected Student Trustee I will support the purchase of new land in order to secure accessible parking for all students. The school has a severe lack of parking on its North Side and nowhere is this more of an issue than in the Emeritus lot, I've heard from friends and colleagues of the countless accidents and hit-and-runs that happen there due to the heavy congestion driven by the sad lack of parking. Under my new plan parking your car will be accessible, safe, and cheap due to the many new parking lots and garages. C is for Certificates, the SRJC offers a significant amount of certificates for many industries but throughout the year many certificates have been cut, I plan to add more certificate programs and restore some of the discarded programs across all campuses. Finally, M is for Mental Health, we have a huge Mental Crisis going on in the modern world. According to the "National Institute of Mental Health" one in five adults live with mental illness. In order for our school's to be successful we need more resources directed toward mental health outreach and support. This means extending the hours in which school therapists are available and hiring additional staff to help support this expansion. I'm grateful to be given this opportunity to work with the community and staff to help strengthen this great college. If anybody has any questions contact me at 707-303-0182 or at loganwarren4@gmail.com.
The following positions have no qualified candidates. For all positions, including those listed below, write-in votes are permitted and can be used to elect unlisted students to Student Government Assembly. Write-in candidates must receive a minimum of fifty (50) write-in votes, and at least five (5%) percent of the total votes cast in that contest to be considered eligible for office.
Vice President of Marketing - Petaluma
Position Descriptions
STUDENT TRUSTEE, Student Representative at the Sonoma County Junior College District Board of Trustees Meetings
The Student Trustee has the right and responsibility to attend all public meetings of the Board of Trustees, be seated with the Board, adhere to all policies pertinent to Board rules, ethics, and protocols, and be recognized as a full member of the Board at public meetings; participating in discussion of the issues, the questioning of witnesses, and receipt of all materials presented to members of the Board, except confidential and some closed session items. The Student Trustee can cast a non-binding advisory vote in open session. The Student Trustee’s vote is non-binding and advisory, not included in determining the vote required to carry any measure before the Board. The Student Trustee may serve as a liaison to the Student Government Assembly. The Student Trustee position is independent of Student Government Assembly.
STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT, Chair of the Student Government Assembly (SGA)
The President presides as Chief Administrative Officer, directing and coordinating all policies of the Student Government Assembly; sets the agenda for SGA meetings; reports to the Board of Trustees on behalf of the SGA and the student body; attends meetings of, or sends a designee to, college committees and SGA standing committees; authorizes expenditures of the SGA; and performs other duties as pertain to the office, including providing support to other members. The president speaks on behalf of students and the SGA, and represents the student perspective when meeting with college representatives.
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF LEGISLATION Chair of SGA Student Representatives Council
The EVP of Legislation serves as the representative of Santa Rosa Junior College at regional and statewide meetings of the Student Senate of California Community Colleges (SSCCC); informs students of statewide legislation and issues affecting students and student government; is responsible for the coordination of statewide efforts involving the association; and act as a liaison between the SGA and local advocacy initiatives. The EVP of Legislation recruits students to the College Wide Committee system and meets with students who sit on active College Wide Committees to provide mentorship and support.
VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, Chair of Finance and Benefits Committee
The Vice President of Finance coordinates the creation of the annual SGA budget; serves as clerk to the SGA and assumes the duties of the President during the absence of the president and EVP; attends college committees related to the college’s budget to advise on behalf of students; attends meetings of the Board of Trustees on behalf of the Student Government Assembly; tracks and reports all expenditures of the Student Government Assembly; carries out the provisions of the Financial Code; and ensures that the Officers of the Student Government Assembly maintain clear channels of communication and work effectively toward their shared goals.
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLUBS – SANTA ROSA, Chair of Inter-Club Council, Representative for Santa Rosa Clubs
The VP of Clubs – Santa Rosa is responsible for facilitating meetings of the Inter-Club Council and preparing its agenda; the coordination and operation of clubs; carrying out the provisions of the ICC Constitution; acting as a liaison between clubs and the Student Government Assembly; organizing all records of club status to ensure continuity; and tracking the budget and expenditures with the ICC treasurer. The VP of Clubs is the bridge between clubs and student leadership, and promotes club involvement in all SGA activities.
VICE PRESIDENT OF CLUBS – PETALUMA, Chair of Petaluma Council, Representative for Petaluma Clubs
The VP of Clubs - Petaluma is responsible for the coordination and operation of clubs on the Petaluma campus; acts as a liaison between Petaluma clubs, SGA, and ICC; manages club packets, procedures, and applications for Petaluma Clubs; assists Petaluma clubs in the facilitation of campus-wide activities and events; ensures equal access to Petaluma Council funds for Petaluma Clubs; provides guidance for new Petaluma clubs’ activation and the notification for impending deactivation to clubs. The VP of Clubs is the bridge between clubs and student leadership, and promotes club involvement in all SGA activities.
VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT LIFE – SANTA ROSA, Chair of SGA Student Life Committee
The Vice President of Student Life is the lead event planning position for the Santa Rosa campus. The VP of Student Life sets the agenda for and facilitates the events of the Student Life Committee, ensuring that student life and activities are thriving on campus; carry out the provisions of the Student Life Committee Bylaws; authorize and sign all Student Life expenditures; and execute events and activities on campus.
VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT LIFE – PETALUMA, Vice Chair of Petaluma Council
The Vice President of Petaluma is the lead event planning position on the Petaluma Campus. The VP is responsible for representation of student issues and concerns of Petaluma Campus to all branches of the Student Government Assembly; coordinate student life activities on the Petaluma Campus with the Petaluma Council, serve on the Student Government Assembly Budget Committee to advocate for Petaluma resources; and work collaboratively with clubs activated by the Petaluma Council on their events and activities.
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING – SANTA ROSA, Vice Chair of the Finance and Benefits Committee
The Vice President of Marketing administrates the CubCard Premium Student Benefits program and promotion for the Santa Rosa Campus, such that new students are aware of the program before class registration begins; coordinates the marketing for Student Government Assembly events and programs in Santa Rosa; coordinates communication regarding media and outreach to SRJC students; is responsible for recruiting new CubCard Premium membership in a timely fashion, ensuring that there is a stable membership base to fund each semester; and meets with the Student Life Accounts Specialist to review the financial standing of the benefits program.
VICE PRESIDENT OF MARKETING – PETALUMA, Clerk of the Petaluma Council
The Vice President of Marketing - Petaluma administrates the CubCard Premium program and promotion for the Petaluma Campus, such that new students are aware of the program before class registration begins; serves on the Petaluma Council and Student Finance & Benefits Committee; is responsible for increasing CubCard Premium sales on the Petaluma Campus; coordinates communication regarding media and outreach to students about Petaluma events; promotes the CubCard Premium Students Benefits Program to Petaluma Students; maintains the Students Benefits Program package; meets with the SGA Accountant to review the financial standing of the benefits program.
VICE PRESIDENT OF DIVERSITY Liaison between SGA and District regarding student equity
The Vice President of Diversity serves on the Student Life and Student Advocacy committees; serves on the Student Success & Equity Committee, Inter-Cultural Committee, and LGBTQ Committee; advocates for diverse representation on SGA Standing Committees and College-Wide Committees; serves as a resource for information to the English as a Second Language, Extended Opportunity Programs and Services, Puente, Umoja, International Student Program, and other related departments; is a liaison between multi-cultural groups on campus and those in the community. While the VP of Diversity has no SGA committee of its own; they are more concerned with making sure that the committees that do exist are serving a variety of students and student needs.
VICE PRESIDENT OF STUDENT HEALTH Liaison between SGA and Student Health Services
The Vice President of Student Health reports to the SGA and the college on issues and programs impacting student health; serves on the Student Life or Student Representatives Council; serves on the Student Health Services Advisory Committee; will meet with Student Health Services’ staff periodically to discuss SGA activities and general student concerns; will meet with Student Health Services’ PEERS staff periodically to engage in health-related learning activities and be informed on peer health support activities; assists the Student Health Services department in planning health awareness events in Santa Rosa and Petaluma.
VICE PRESIDENT OF SUSTAINABILITY, Lead Advisor to the SGA in matters of Sustainability and liaison to the District Sustainability Committee
The Vice President of Sustainability promotes the development of sustainable practices and policies throughout the college community, assists the Vice President of Student Life (In Santa Rosa and Petaluma) in the support of environmentally responsible events, and serve on the following college-wide committees: Integrated Environmental Planning Committee and the Institute for Environmental Education. The VP of Sustainability is the lead student advisor for all sustainability related issues at the college, and is responsible for informing students, the SGA, and the college about sustainability and the efforts to support sustainable practices. The VP of Sustainability plays a role in upholding the District’s stated commitment to sustainability.
***Complete Officer Duties and responsibilities may be found in the Student Government Assembly Governing Documents. The descriptions listed above are short summaries and are not intended to be full descriptions of each Officer’s responsibilities. All candidates will be required to understand and fulfill their duties as specified by the Student Government Assembly constitution, bylaws, and codes***
Full Official Ballot
| Position | Candidate Name |
| Student Body President | D'Juan Brundidge (I) |
| Executive Vice President of Legislation | Evelyn Navarro Shinderls (I) |
| Vice President of Finance | Teresa Solorio |
| Vice President of Clubs - Santa Rosa | Andrew Simmalaychannh |
| Vice President of Clubs - Petaluma | Alonso Rodrigues Villalobos |
| Vice President of Student Life - Santa Rosa | Melissa Ramirez (I) Patsy Butler (I) |
| Vice President of Student Life - Petaluma | Kelly Arhelly Zamudio |
| Vice President of Marketing - Santa Rosa | Michelle Diaz (I) Sabrina Prada |
| Vice President of Marketing - Petaluma | No Eligible Candidates |
| Vice President of Diversity | Kabir Pandeya |
| Vice President of Student Health | Rachel Butterfield |
| Vice President of Sustainability | Frigyes Erdősi-Szűcs |
| Student Trustee | Logan Warren |