Vote In the Spring 2024 USU Board of Directors Elections

Support the Board’s Lasting Legacy of Leadership at CSUN

USU Board of Directors & Associated Students Elections
Vote Tuesday, April 9 – Thursday, April 11

The University Student Union (USU) Board of Directors is a student-led, action-oriented team dedicated to making a difference for every Matador. They are committed to making many important decisions that improve your campus life.

Over the last few years, the Board has been responsible for significant new additions to the USU including the Student Recreation Center, Oasis Wellness Center, DREAM Center, Veterans Resource Center, Pride Center and the future Valera NEST. They bring you popular USU events like Matador Nights, Carnaval and Crunch Time, and organize a number of exciting opportunities to connect you to your CSUN community.

That’s why it’s so important to vote in the USU Board of Directors and Associated Students Elections — because the student leaders you elect will get things done for you and make the important decisions that improve our campus.

Check your CSUN email to cast your vote online and make your voice heard!

For more information about AS Student Leadership, please visit www.csun.edu/as/elections

2024 USU Board of Directors Candidate Statements

All statements were provided by the candidates and are unedited by the University Student Union.

• Leof Chou
  

  Leof is an aspiring Asian-American musician working on his degree in Media Composition within the music department. He is an Honors Program, Dean's List, and fraternally involved student that has held leadership positions such as Diversity and Inclusion Chairman and Interfraternal Relations Coordinator. His main goals are to provide sustainable and eco-friendly solutions to the students of CSUN while fostering an all-inclusive and respectful environment. Go Matadors!

• Mishell De Leon 
  

  Mishell De Leon, is a seasoned community advocate. She brings a wealth of experience to her candidacy for the local Board of Directors. Mishell is deeply committed to improving educational opportunities for all students. With a focus on equity and inclusion, she aims to address disparities in access to resources and support services. Mishell is dedicated to fostering collaboration between staff, professors, and administrators to create a more supportive and nurturing learning environment for every student.

• Vyom Pathak
  

  With a passion for student advocacy and a strong interest in leadership roles, Vyom Pathak is a dedicated candidate for the University Student Union Board of Directors. Currently pursuing a degree in Business Administration and Management, Vyom has motivation to spearhead multiple campus initiatives aimed at enhancing student life. His commitment to fostering an inclusive and dynamic university community makes him an ideal representative for his peers. Vyom’s goal is to create impactful policies that resonate with the diverse needs of the student body, ensuring that these voices are heard and acted upon.

• Ricky Rosado  
  

  Ricky is a queer Latino student pursuing a degree in Art with a minor in Art Education. He has previous knowledge in working in the Facilities and Operations Department of University Student Union as a Student Operation Assistant. He hopes to use his know-how to create realistic and achievable policies for the many organizations that call the USU home. Working for the USU has given him many professional opportunities to grow and make lifelong connections. He wants to create more opportunities for others and is excited for students to grow through the USU.