Reena Alsakaji
Student Advocate
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Our Divisions
SAO is made up of four divisions, each of which houses Caseworkers with differing expertise and experiences.
Academic
Our Academic Division handles scholastic issues including, but not limited to, grade changes, personal withdrawals, CalCentral issues, and disputes with faculty.
Financial Aid
Our Financial Aid Division handles monetary issues including, but not limited to, financial aid dispersal, student employees, emergency housing, tuition, and California residency.
Conduct
Our Conduct Division handles conduct issues for students accused of violating the Student Code of Conduct for actions including, but not limited to, alleged cheating, destruction of property, and assault.
Grievance
Our Grievance Division handles all other student grievances, including, but not limited to, DSP accommodations, discrimination, sexual violence, and non-traditional student concerns.
Our Team
SAO is comprised of the Student Advocate and two Chiefs of Staff. Each division is led by a Division Director and as well as Division Policy Coordinators.
Shubhangi Bose
External Chief of Staff
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Akshaya Aalla
Internal Chief of Staff
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Natasha Rey
Academic Director
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Maureen Kang
Conduct Director
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Lesly Rosales
Financial Aid Director
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Brittany Robles
Grievance Director
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Irene Kou
Head of Operations
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Stephanie Lau
Head of Finance
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Natasha Speiss
Head of Technology
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Nathaniel Gallardo
Head of Public Relations
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Cynthia Hernandez
Head of Events
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Dominic Vu
Academic Policy Coordinator
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Tasnima Proma
Conduct Policy Coordinator
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Nyelli Ceja
Grievance Policy Coordinator
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Bri Ruiz
Grievance Policy Coordinator
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Ruby Dixon
Financial Aid Policy Coordinator
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Anisha Kumar
Financial Aid Policy Coordinator
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Ali DeBoer
Financial Aid Policy Coordinator
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Ava Williams
AASD Liason
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Genevieve Buccieri
Restorative Justice Liason
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Anely Cortez Lopez
Anti-Racism Audit Lead
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