
Be the Next Student Leader
Every spring, Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) holds a student government election to determine student leadership for the following academic year. ASI is excited to announce the 2026 Elections season, which will determine who will be sitting on the Board of Directors for 2026-2027.
ASI is governed by a Board of Directors (BoD) who represents the academic colleges and various student groups of Cal State University, San Bernardino. The students who sit on the Board advocate on behalf of their constituents. The Board of Directors is composed of four (4) executive officers and 13 directors representing the academic colleges, athletes, clubs/orgs, graduate students, international students, on-campus residence halls, students with disabilities, and students at large.
2026 ASI Election Voting Days
Save the date for ASI Election Voting Days on April 14th, 15th & 16th!

Election Events (San Bernardino & Palm Desert)
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Board, Boba & Board Games | Monday, April 6th | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | SMSU North Conference Center B | Swing by and meet the candidates running for ASI Student Government. Enjoy free boba while supplies last! |
| Cookout with the Candidates | Wednesday, April 8th | 12:00-2:00 PM | Coyote Commons | Meet the candidates running for ASI Student Government, enjoy food, and learn about their platforms and goals for the upcoming academic year. |
| Presidential Debate | Thursday, April 9th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | SMSU North Social Stairs | Come learn more about the candidates running for Executive Office! See what their campaigns are about and what their goals are if they are elected! |
| Voting Day 1: Coffee | Tuesday, April 14th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Coyote Walk | Enjoy some free coffee from 985 Coffee for the first 200 students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election. |
| Voting Day 2: Dubai Strawberries | Wednesday, April 15th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Coyote Walk | Enjoy some free Dubai Strawberries for the first 200 students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election. |
| Voting Day 3: Bundtinis | Thursday, April 16th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Coyote Walk | Enjoy some free Bundtinis for the first 200 students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election. |
| Elections Reveal | Friday, April 17th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | SMSU North Social Stairs | Grab some food and join us as we find out who students voted into ASI office for the 2026-27 academic year. |
| Event | Date | Time | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ballots & Bites | Tuesday, April 7th | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM | RG Lounge | Swing by and meet the candidates running for Vice President of Palm Desert Campus. Enjoy free food while supplies last! |
| Presidential Debate Livestream | Thursday, April 9th | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | RG Lounge | Come learn more about the candidates running for Executive Office. See what their campaigns are about and what their goals are if they are elected into office! |
| Voting Day 1: TBD | Tuesday, April 14th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | RG Courtyard | Students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election will receive a free treat! (while supplies last) |
| Voting Day 2: TBD | Wednesday, April 15th | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM | RG Courtyard | Students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election will receive a free treat! (while supplies last) |
| Voting Day 3: TBD | Thursday, April 16th | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | RG Courtyard | Students who show proof that they voted in the ASI Election will receive a free treat! (while supplies last) |
| Elections Reveal Livestream | Friday, April 17th | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | RG Lounge | Grab some food and join us as we find out who students voted into ASI office for the 2026-27 academic year. |

Receive $1,000 for Your Club or Organization!
The ASI Howl Grant provides students a way to directly allocate a portion of the ASI fees to recognized organizations and programs. During the 2026 ASI Election, each student voter has the opportunity to allocate a $1,000 grant to ten (10) different clubs or organizations on campus.
To be eligible for this grant, the club or organization must be chartered through the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.
The proposal form for the Howl Grant is now open! Follow the steps below to submit the form.
Step 1: Confirm Eligibility
Make sure your club or organization is chartered through the Office of Student Leadership & Engagement.
The student submitting the form must be a current, financially responsible member of the club or org.
Deadline: March 30th at 11:59 PM.
Step 2: Complete Club & Contact Information
Fill out your club’s full name (no abbreviations), your name, Coyote ID, position, phone number, email, and advisor information.
Step 3: Describe Your Proposal
Provide:
- Event or program name
- Estimated cost
- A brief description of the program
- How it supports the educational mission of CSUSB
Be clear and specific — this is what will appear on the ballot for students to review.
Step 4: Collect Signatures
Obtain both:
- Club Officer signature
- Advisor signature
Forms without signatures will not be accepted.
Step 5: Submit your Proposal Form
Submit your completed form by:
- Emailing it to asi-elections@csusb.edu, or
- Dropping it off at the ASI Office (Student Union North, Room 3304)
Howl Grant Policy Howl Grant Proposal Form
Candidates
Candidates running in the 2026 ASI Election has been announced ! Make sure to stay up to date and check out the Election Events happening during campaigning weeks, starting on April 6th!
President

Paul Del Rosario
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Amira Shalabi
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Jennifer Cornejo
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Blanca Gomez
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Timothy Mount
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Kimberly Rosas
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Executive Vice President

Celeste Meza
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Samantha Coronado
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Vice President of Finance

AJ Fernandez
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Nailah McAllister
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William Vance
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Vice President of Palm Desert Campus

Dante Ramirez
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College of Arts & Letters

Heather Sharp
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College of Education
No Candidates Running.
College of Business & Public Administration
No Candidates Running
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Jedd McClure
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Milo Meza
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Adrian Gonzalez
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College of Natural Sciences

Davoud Pirniakan
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Seth Whiting
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Athletics Representative

Sakiah Williams
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Kennedi Jones
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Clubs & Orgs Representative

Melanie Radan
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David Gonzales
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Graduate Student Representative
No Candidates Running.
International Student Representative

Taslima Mozumder
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Students with Disabilities Representative

Ricardo Guevara
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Jason Hicks
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Student at Large Representative (Two Position Available)
No Candidates Running.
Elections Chair

Malak Darijbara, asi-elections@csusb.edu
If you have any questions or want more information on ASI Elections, please contact our Elections Chair
at asi-elections@csusb.edu.
Important Documents
2025 ASI Elections Resources
Previous ASI Elections
We Stand Committed
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Associated Students Inc. neither supports or condones any derogatory or harassing comments made towards such Protected Classes. Any individual connected with Associated Students, Inc. and is found to make derogatory or harassing comments towards a Protected Class will be separated from Associated Students, Inc. However Associated Students, Inc. does support open non-derogatory or non-harassing conversations directly regarding topics of issues dealing with Protected Classes.