Committees
The Executive Committees that are overseen by the Presidential Cabinet of Student Leadership exist to execute the duties as assigned by the AS President to each Cabinet member.
Senate Standing Committees are work groups made up of Associated Students Senators who research student issues, deliberate, and develop reports, resolutions, policies or statements in response to those issues.
The information below provides a description of Executive and Senate Standing Committees and Committee Chairs.
If you have any questions on how to join one of these committees, your eligibility, or would like to learn more, please contact Ruby Uribe, the Chair of Personnel and Communications at chairofcommunications@csunas.org.
Chair: Isaac Gavino
The External Affairs Committee discusses issues concerning students that relate to entities outside the university. Some examples include the California State Student Association (CSSA), the Northridge East Neighborhood Council, the City of Los Angeles and the California State Legislature.
Chair: Brianna Kovenia
The Internal Affairs Committee discusses issues concerning the programs and services provided by Associated Students. They perform regular program evaluations and suggest recommendations for improvement. They also review proposed program ideas.
Chair: Brandon Arenson
The University Affairs Committee discusses campus issues specifically relating to the policies and practices of the university administration, both the CSUN administration and the California State University Office of the Chancellor.
Chair: Ruby Uribe
The Communications Committee will be assigned to communicate with each college within CSUN, work closely with our college senators on their town halls and listen to student feedback, and create new ways and forums to communicate with the student body.
Chair: Omar Jwainat
The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee works to create a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment within the CSUN community. They work closely with CSUN DEI Campus Partners to align on initiatives and events that are centered around promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion for the CSUN Student Body.
Chair: Nesi Lezama
The Elections Committee is charged with facilitating the Associated Students Elections. Committee members put great emphasis on remaining impartial and running inclusive and fair elections. President, Vice President and Senate elections occur annually in the spring.
Chair: Leslie Ponce
The Finance Committee makes recommendations to the Associated Students Senate concerning funding requests from student organizations and A.S. departments. The committee also prepares the Associated Students Annual Budget.
Chair: Keiry Saravia
Lobby Corps serves to amplify the diverse voices of CSUN students and works to ensure they are heard by the appropriate governing body. The Lobby Corps undergoes continuous and comprehensive training throughout the year to ensure members are empowered with the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to be effective advocates.
Chair: Cesar Rosales
The Judicial Court acts as the Associated Students’ judiciary. They review constitutions for student organizations that are looking to become A.S. chartered and interpret A.S. Constitution and other policies when necessary.