Elections
Associated Students of San Jose State University has been a student-owned and operated non-profit organization for over 100 years. We are committed to providing services and activities that enhance the opportunity to meet, recreate and maximize student life. Opportunities to get involved and obtain leadership skills are among our highest priorities.
The Associated Students (A.S.) Board of Directors represent the student body as their governing council. They are the voice of SJSU students and advocate on their behalf on campus, statewide and national issues affecting them.
Students' Elections Commission
Comprised of a mix of students and staff advisors, the SEC runs student government elections annually in a fair, ethical, and timely manner. Meeting weekly, promoting and implementing events and activities, and more, to help elect the A.S. Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Glerys “Rys” Gonzalez
Chief Elections Officer
Email: glerys.gonzalez@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Monday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Malvee Vasan
SEC Ethics Officer
Email: malvee.vasan@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Denise Guillen
SEC Events Officer
Email: denise.guillen@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Monday / Wednesday: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Smriti “Simi” Jha
SEC Marketing Officer
Email: smriti.jha@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 10:15am
Friday: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Ahtziri Guzman Barrera
SEC Elections Consultant
Email: ahtziri.guzmanbarrera@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Monday:1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday: 1:35pm - 2:35pm
Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Kelly Pham
SEC Elections Consultant
Email: kelly.pham01@sjsu.edu
Office Hours:
Tuesday: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00pm
SEC Advising Team
SEC Advisor: Janely Pulido
Leadership and Government Coordinator
janely.pulido@sjsu.edu
Advisors:
Mira Hutton
Associate Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development
mirabai.hutton@sjsu.edu
Kenne Jackson
Events Coordinator, Associated Students
Edilbert Signey
Marketing & Communications Manager, Associated Students
edilbert.signey@sjsu.edu
Contact Us
A.S. Student Government Office,
Diaz Compean Student Union,
2nd Floor, Suite 2300
student-elections@sjsu.edu
Telephone: (408) 924-6242
AS Committee Application Form 2024-2025
Apply now to become a Student-at-Large for the Student Elections Commission (SEC) or the Appeals Board! Use the same application link to apply for either or both positions.
