2023-2024 DASG Senate

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Below you will find the current DASG Senate Members' basic information.

  • Officers


    Lydia Wong | President

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Data Science, Public Policy
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Horseback riding, reading, hiking
    • Goals at De Anza: Learn and grow as a person, and prepare myself academically to transfer to a four-year university.
    • Why I Joined DASG: My goal for DASG this year is to improve student experiences through stronger communication between college governance and the student body. I hope to achieve this by promoting and increasing student knowledge of resources and programs on campus, reaching out to the student body directly to increase access, diversity, and representation in DASG and campus advocacy, and supporting and building new and existing events and opportunities on campus. 
    • Contact: dasgpresident@fhda.edu
    Lydia Wong

    Isaac Tsang | Vice President

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
    • Home Town: Hong Kong
    • Hobbies: Having good food, listening to music, volunteering!
    • Goals at De Anza: I hope to involve myself both in academics and student life, while preparing to transfer to a senior college.
    • Why I Joined DASG: As a communal college, student life is more limited. I hope I can improve other’s experience in De Anza, allowing everyone to take full advantage of the place where we can grow together. I also hope to represent more student voices and provide students’ feedback and opinions in shared governance processes at the college level.
    • Contact: dasgvicepresident@fhda.edu
    Isaac Tsang

    Izat Rasyad | Chair of Finance

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: 
    • Home Town: 
    • Hobbies: 
    • Goals at De Anza: 
    • Why I Joined DASG: 
    • Contact: dasgfinance@fhda.edu
    Izat Rasyad

    Hannah Rabbani | Chair of Student Rights & Equity

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Economics
    • Home Town: Islamabad, Pakistan (but I have been raised in Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
    • Hobbies: Reading, taking pictures, watching movies, exploring the Bay Area, trying new foods
    • Goals at De Anza: Making meaningful connections, gving back to my community, and transferring to a 4 year university
    • Why I Joined DASG: Driven by my dedication to cultivating a fair and inclusive campus, I joined DASG. My passion lies in ensuring that every student, regardless of their background, receives equitable and respectful treatment. This role empowers me to confront discrimination, advocate for marginalized students, and foster positive change—a prospect that very much excites me!
    • Contact: dasgsre@fhda.edu
    Hannah Rabbani

    Katelyn Khieu | Chair of Marketing

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Cognitive Science
    • Home Town: Granite Bay
    • Hobbies:  I like to build things both physically and with CAD! One day I’ll make an epoxy table.
    • Goals at De Anza: My goal at De Anza is to transfer to a four year university and build a supportive community to foster growth.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because I love the De Anza community and want to help wherever I can. Whether it is working to improve campus resources, advocating for more inclusive policies, or simply building a stronger sense of community, I am eager to do my part to make our school an even better place.
    • Contact: dasgmarketing@fhda.edu
    Katelyn Khieu

    Asiya Shaikh | Chair of Programs

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Economics
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: Reading, writing, biking, gaming, singing, seeing nature, learning
    • Goals at De Anza: I want to promote a lively campus in which students are actively involved and in which all students are comfortable and represented.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because I wanted to help improve campus life. Being a senator in the 2022-2023 year, I was able to see how DASG can actually have an impact at the college, representing the wants/needs of students, and I decided it was something I wanted to be apart of. As Chair of Programs, I’d be able to help create more opportunities for programs and events that students are genuinely interested in!
    • Contact: dasgprograms@fhda.edu
    Asiya Shaikh

    Joel Ng | Chair of Inter Club Council (ICC)

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Business Administration, Economics
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: playlist crafting, cooking, water polo, hooping, and videography
    • Goals at De Anza: Foster active communities and develop lasting connections before transferring to a 4-year institution.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to help students acclimate to community college. Moreover, I aim to create a thriving community that celebrates the uniqueness of every student and embraces diversity as its greatest asset.
    • Contact: iccchairperson@fhda.edu
    Joel Ng

    Javier Gomez Tagle | Student Trustee

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Orchestral music, cello performance, long-distance running, weightlifting
    • Goals at De Anza: To develop lasting friendships, and to promote leadership and inclusiveness in De Anza’s community.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I am always passionate to help others. As an affiliate of DASG, I am devoted to serving the needs of students and developing a sense of togetherness at the school and district levels.
    • Contact: dastudenttrustee@fhda.edu
    Javier Gomez Tagle

  • Senators

    Arianna Aguilar | Equity and Diversity Officer

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Political Science
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA & Jalisco, MEX
    • Hobbies: During my free time I love to read, do arts & crafts, journal, and go on walks!
    • Goals at De Anza: My goals are to ensure diverse voices are included in the decisions being made on campus and to promote the variety of resources available to students that will allow them to have a greater college experience.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because it is important to me to be an active member of my community and to continue the work toward making the campus a place where people feel safe, comfortable, and included.
    • Contact: aguilararianna@student.deanza.edu
    Ariana Aguilar

    Umme Ahmad | Legislative Affairs Liaison

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Mathematics (Statistics)
    • Home Town: Lahore
    • Hobbies: Painting, sleeping, cooking
    • Goals at De Anza: To facilitate in creating a safe space for my fellow students and working to provide them with the best college experience that they can have
    • Why I Joined DASG: To make a lasting impact in my college community through greater advocacy and representation
    • Contact: ahmadummezainab@fhda.edu
    Umme Ahmad

    Ian Ang | Flea Market Liaison

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
    • Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee
    • Goals at De Anza: Learn & grow :)
    • Why I Joined DASG: The memes... I mean community
    • Contact: angian@fhda.edu
    Ian Ang

    Megan Chen | Vice Chair of Student Rights and Equity

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Psychology 
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: Reading, baking, and watching kdramas/cdramas :D
    • Goals at De Anza: I'd like to make lasting friendships, promote student well-being, and foster a more inclusive campus environment! 
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because I wanted to be part of a team that actively works towards addressing student concerns, advocating for their rights, and creating positive change on campus. I hope to empower and amplify diverse voices to create a campus community where every student feels valued, heard, and represented.
    • Contact: chengmegan2@student.deanza.edu
     

    Kammy Chiu | Social Media Officer

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Communication
    • Home Town: Hong Kong
    • Hobbies: Traveling, having boba, trying out new restaurant, cooking and trying out different delicious food, playing the piano, play with kittens
    • Goals at De Anza: To meet more new friends, building long lasting relationships and finally transfer to a UC. 
    • Why I Joined DASG: I love the vibe and all people in DASG and my school. I wish to maintain our rapport and meet more new friends who share similar interest.
    • Contact: chiucheuklamkammy@student.deanza.edu
     

    Matthew Fernandes | VIDA Representative for DASG

    • Pronouns: She/Her
    • Major: Business Administration
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: Quilting and Reading
    • Goals at De Anza: My goals at De Anza are to build a strong community, while learning and growing in my own leadership and academic skills.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to build a greater connection between our student government and VIDA, to be able to serve our community better.
    • Contact: fernandesmatthew@fhda.edu
     

    Benjamin Furagganan | Budget Analyst

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Economics
    • Home Town: Santa Clara, CA
    • Hobbies: Making Animations, Watching tv, playing video games, hiking, camping
    • Goals at De Anza: Improve overall community college experience for students
    • Why I Joined DASG: I wanted to make a lasting impact on my community, by joining DASG, I will be able to more effectively connect with the community to address their needs
    • Contact: furaggananbenjamin@student.deanza.edu
    Benjamin Furagganan

    Virinchi Kuppa | Vice Chair of Marketing

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Business Administration, Economics
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: Volleyball, Basketball and Chess
    • Goals at De Anza: Make friends at De Anza and transfer to a 4-year university
    • Why I Joined DASG: I want to improve communication between DASG and the students. I feel that a lot of students are not aware of the many events that are occurring on campus, so I want to use my platform to bridge the gap.
    • Contact: kuppavirinchi@fhda.edu
    Virinchi Kuppa

    Leondre Lee | Events Coordinator

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Data Science
    • Home Town: Hong Kong
    • Hobbies: Music composition and watching old films
    • Goals at De Anza: Make new friends and transfer to a 4-year university
    • Why I Joined DASG: I want to enhance students’ college experience by hosting engaging events, and I think joining DASG can foster my leadership and communication skills.
    • Contact: leeleondre@student.deanza.edu
     

    Christopher Li | Vice Chair of Programs

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Mathematics
    • Home Town: East Bay, CA
    • Hobbies: Reading, listening music, and watching films
    • Goals at De Anza: Making meaningful connections with people and learning new topics
    • Why I Joined DASG: I wanted to make a positive impact on campus, so I joined DASG so I could help students and advocate for them. I hope to work with others to help make our campus more sustainable as well.
    • Contact: lichristopher@student.deanza.edu
    Christopher Li

    Christopher Blu Lopez | Public Relations Officer

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Political Science 
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Reading, baking, listening to music, and going out with friends
    • Goals at De Anza: My goals at De Anza are to make new friends, transfer to a 4-year university, get involved with other students around campus, and have fun.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to leave an impact on my community and work with other student leaders as we achieve our goal of promoting equity, diversity, and inclusivity around campus.
    • Contact: lopezchristopherblu@fhda.edu
     

    Aaron Mundanilkunathil | Budget Analyst

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: Bangalore, India
    • Hobbies: gaming, bouldering and trying out new cuisines.
    • Goals at De Anza: My goals at De Anza are to build my resume with exciting projects and transfer out to my goal UC.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG with the hope that I can make a good impact on the student population with my existing skill set in computational finances and CS. I also want to get to know how a student body government works from the inside and hopefully make some lasting connections with other students and student leaders at De Anza. 
    • Contact: mundanilkunathilaaron@student.deanza.edu
    Aaron Mundanilkunathil

    Ethan Nguyen | Elections Commissioner

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Coding, Music, Cooking, Weightlifting
    • Goals at De Anza: Transfer to a 4-year college
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to help create a supportive environment for all students.
    • Contact: nguyenethan5@student.deanza.edu
    Ethan Nguyen

    Reeya Randhawa | Events Coordinator

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Business Administration
    • Home Town: Campbell, CA
    • Hobbies: I love taking photos, exploring new places, going to concerts, and baking!
    • Goals at De Anza: During my time here at De Anza I hope to explore my different interests, meet new people, and prepare myself to transfer to a four-year university!
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because I wanted to advocate for students as well as help make campus more lively and inclusive. As the events coordinator I hope to plan fun and exciting events to bring students together!
    • Contact: randhawareeya@student.deanza.edu
    Reeya Randhawa

    Daniela Rios | PPS Representative for DASG

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Political Science
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: I enjoy working out at the gym and going for long drives!
    • Goals at De Anza: One of my biggest goals at De Anza is to complete my AA and transfer to my dream school, UCSB at the end of this school year.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to become more involved with the student body and work alongside like minded people with the same goal of bettering this campus for everyone.
    • Contact: riosdaniela@student.deanza.edu
     

    Adrian Sedgwick | Environmental Sustainability Coordinator

    • Pronouns: They/Them
    • Major: Conservation and Resource Studies
    • Home Town: Spirit Lake, Idaho
    • Hobbies: Painting, baking, and gardening
    • Goals at De Anza: To make lasting connections while preparing for my future career
    • Why I Joined DASG: To work towards making De Anza a more equitable and environmentally friendly campus
    • Contact: sedgwickadrian@fhda.edu
    Adrian Sedgwick

    Jannah Sheriff | Flea Market Liaison

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: Cupertino, CA
    • Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy hiking, biking along beautiful local trails, and attending events at my masjid. I also love to study history and read fantasy books.
    • Goals at De Anza: My primary goal at De Anza is to develop my personal interests, academics, and leadership skills before transferring. I am interested in developing strong and active communities where we can help each other succeed.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to take a more active role in planning the events and programs that De Anza offers. I hope to contribute creative ideas and problem solving to DASG.
    • Contact: sheriffjannah@fhda.edu
     

    Jason Tandiary | Student Rights Officer

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Aerospace Engineering
    • Home Town: Makassar, Indonesia
    • Hobbies: Eating, Making fun of all my friends
    • Goals at De Anza: To make the best out of the opportunity present at De Anza and make sure my peers enjoy and know of those same opportunities.
    • Why I Joined DASG: To fulfill my goals of letting my other students know of the various opportunities at De Anza, I joined the DASG in hopes of communicating what De Anza has to offer, and trying to make those opportunities myself.
    • Contact: tandiaryjason@student.deanza.edu
    Jason Tandiary

    Nicholas Turangan | Vice Chair of Finance

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Major: Data Science
    • Home Town: Indonesia
    • Hobbies: Adventuring
    • Goals at De Anza: Carry the boats and the logs
    • Why I Joined DASG: For new experiences, furthering my intellectual prowess, and to make De Anza a greater place
    • Contact: turangannicholas@student.deanza.edu
    Nicholas Turangan

    Jennifer Ulloa De La Torre | HEFAS Representative for DASG

    • Pronouns: She/Her
    • Major: Political Science
    • Home Town: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Reading, sculpting, hiking
    • Goals at De Anza: My personal goal while at De Anza College is to connect and help local community members through civic engagement. I’m working toward a political science degree for transfer to UC Berkeley.
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG because I love representing students and addressing their needs and concerns.
    • Contact: ulloadelatorrjennifer@fhda.edu
    Jennifer Ulloa De La Torre

    Kate Wang | Budget Analyst

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Major: Computer Science
    • Home Town: Surabaya, Indonesia
    • Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee, Music
    • Goals at De Anza: Transfer to a top university
    • Why I Joined DASG: I joined DASG to strengthen the De Anza community and be an advocate for student voices. I hope to help provide better opportunities for all students.
    • Contact: wangkate@student.deanza.edu
     

  • Staff

    Hyon Chu Yi-Baker | Faculty Director of College Life & Student Judicial Affairs Conduct Officer

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Education: BA American Cultural Studies from Western Washington University, MA Student Affairs in Higher Education from Colorado State University, Ed.D in Educational Leadership from San Jose State University
    • Hometown: 
    • Hobbies: travel (especially long road trips), cook, nap (if she can fit one in), explore new restaurants, Broadway musicals, and most of all spending time with her family and friends
    • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: 
    • Groups and Committees Advising: Senate, Finance, Student Rights & Equity, Executive Advisory
    • Contact: yibakerhyonchu@fhda.edu
    Hyon Chu Yi-Baker

    Dennis Shannakian | Operations Specialist & Student Activities Coordinator

    • Pronouns: He/Him/His
    • Education: AA Liberal Arts with a Business and Computer Information Systems Emphasis from De Anza College
    • Hometown: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: reading, watching TV shows and movies, listening to music, playing computer/video games, trying new foods and restaurants, and spending time with family and friends
    • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: To help the students of De Anza College.
    • Groups and Committees Advising: Senate, Finance, Administration, Elections, Executive Advisory
    • Contact: shannakiandennis@fhda.edu
    Dennis Shannakian

    Maritza Arreola | Leadership Development & Student Activities Coordinator

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Education: M.Ed. Student Affairs from UCLA; BA Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies from Mills College, transferred from Foothill College
    • Hometown: Mountain View, CA
    • Hobbies: Baking, playing Pokemon Go, getting excited over everyone's dogs, and trying new food spots
    • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: I've had the chance to work in some great college spaces, but I'm excited for this role in strengthening student involvement and development opportunities for community college students. I know from experience that college is really what we make it. Regardless of what one's goals and aimed pathway look like, I know any student can have a meaningful experience here at De Anza by getting involved.
    • Committees Advising: Inter Club Council (ICC), Student Rights & Equity, Marketing, Programs
    • Contact: arreolamaritza@fhda.edu
    Maritza Arreola

    Dayna Swanson | Flea Market & Special Events Coordinator

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Education: BA Hotel & Restaurant Management from Cal Poly Pomona
    • Hometown: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: My passion is traveling with friends and family, hiking, laying on a sunny beach with a book, eating popcorn at the movies, scuba diving and wine tasting. I can't pass up family time around the table talking, eating, and playing cards. I hope to conquer my fear to sky dive and parasail - maybe one day soon.
    • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: To surround myself with the enthusiasm of college students - so eager to learn, and to share their knowledge and ideas with me and for me to have the opportunity to share my work experience in the event industry with them, makes for a perfect day. The Office of College Life is made up of professional staff members and students all contributing to the education and sucess of all students, and to my personal and professional growth as well. As the Flea Market Coordinator and with the help of my student assistants, I have the opportunity of developing the market that helps financially support the students with the resources to participate in clubs, school government, and conferences developing leadership and skill sets that will move them to the next stage in their lives.
    • Committees Advising: Marketing, Programs
    • Contact: swansondayna@fhda.edu
    Dayna Swanson

    Maliah Kenoly | Administrative Assistant

    • Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
    • Education: De Anza College - San Jose State University (transfer student) - Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology
    • Hometown: San Jose, CA
    • Hobbies: Pilates, Calisthenics, Cooking, Reading, Spending time with friends, Visiting new coffee shops, practicing new languages
    • Why I joined De Anza's Office of College Life: Working at the Office of College life allows me to explore new viewpoints every day and learn new ways of communicating with faculty and staff of various walks of life, cultures and abilities. I believe that being open to listening to different worldviews– even if they fall outside of your own values is crucial in continuing to grow as a person and gain new perspective.
    • Committees Advising: Administration, Elections
    • Contact: dasgsecretary@fhda.edu
    Maliah Kenoly
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