The Executive Committee

President

Jai'lyn Richardson

Serves as Chair of both the GPSA Executive Committee and Council, oversees the direction of the organization and ensures the execution of its responsibilities and commitments.

Email: president@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of Academic Affairs

Sana Ali

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Academic & Professional Development Committee and as a representative to the Graduate Council and Representative Assembly of the Academic Senate, coordinates the professional development programming, and appoints students to campus-wide academic committees.

Email: vpacademic@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of Campus Affairs

Yinda (Harry) Zhu

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Student Affairs Committee, works to improve various aspects of student life on campus, and appoints students to campus-wide committees dealing with such issues.

Email: vpcampus@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of External Affairs

Yuhe (Gloria) Mu

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Legislative Advocacy Committee, coordinates the regular lobby efforts of the organization, and oversees the work of the Legislative Liaisons.

Email: vpexternal@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of Financial Affairs

Stacy Khaing

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Finance Committee and oversees the finances of GPSA.

Email: vpfinance@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of Social Affairs

Patiemma Rubio

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Social Programming Committee, coordinates all GPSA event planning, and works with the Social Coordinator to host GPSA events.

Email: vpsocial@gsa.ucsd.edu

Vice President of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Cynthia Nyongesa

Serves as Vice Chair of the GPSA Diversity Advisory Council, oversees the organization's outreach efforts, and works in support of campus diversity.

Email: vpdiversity@gsa.ucsd.edu

Chief of Staff

Emma Spillman

Manages GPSA council and appoints to committees. Acts as the liaison between the executives and council representatives (appointed by the President and VPs).

Email: chief@gsa.ucsd.edu

Parliamentarian

Minh Nam Pham

Serves as the GPSA Rules Officer in Council meetings (appointed by the President and VPs).

Email: parliamentarian@gsa.ucsd.edu

Director of Engagement

Omowuyi Olajide

Oversees GPSA's email and website management (appointed by the Chief of Staff).

Email: it@gsa.ucsd.edu

Legislative Liaison for National Affairs

Vacant

Develops legislative proposals, interacts with national representatives, and maintains relationships with NAGPS and SAGE (appointed by the VP of External Affairs).

Email: us.legislative@gsa.ucsd.edu

Legislative Liaison for State Affairs

Vacant

Develops legislative proposals and interacts with state and local representatives (appointed by the VP of External Affairs).

Email: ca.legislative@gsa.ucsd.edu

Legislative Liaison for Local Affairs

Vacant

Develops legislative proposals and interacts with local representatives (appointed by the VP of External Affairs).

Email: sd.legislative@gsa.ucsd.edu

Civic Engagement Liaison

Vacant

Supports and facilities civic engagement at all levels (appointed by the VP of External Affairs).

Email: civic@gsa.ucsd.edu

Social Events Coordinator

Ashlyn Murphy

Organizes social programming, including happy hours (appointed by the VP of Social Affairs).

Email: social@gsa.ucsd.edu

Department Social Coordinator

Yameng Song

Organizes social programming in coordination with departments (appointed by the VP of Social Affairs).

Email: social@gsa.ucsd.edu

Social Events Coordinator

Yaman Jandali

Organizes family-friendly and inclusive social programming (appointed by the VP of Social Affairs).

Email: social@gsa.ucsd.edu

Cultural Events Coordinator

Sean Huang

Organizes cultural social programming in coordination with the social team (appointed by the VP of Social Affairs).

Email: cultural@gsa.ucsd.edu

Professional Development Coordinator

Wendy Wagner

Works with Grad Divison and the Career services center to host GrAdvantage events and the PhD Career Conference (appointed by the VP of Academic Affairs).

Email: professional@gsa.ucsd.edu

Academic and Professional Development Committee Chair

Jeremy Cronig

Chairs the Academic & Professional Development Committee to address issues pertaining to academic and professional development across campus (appointed by the VP of Academic Affairs).

Email: apdcchair@gsa.ucsd.edu

Travel Grants Coordinator

Vacant

Manages and coordinates the GPSA Travel Grants program (appointed by the VP of Financial Affairs).

Email: travel@gsa.ucsd.edu

Community Outreach Coordinator

Sana Ali

Fosters relationships between graduate students at UCSD and the greater San Diego community, specifically those who belong to historically underrepresented and under-resourced communities in academia (appointed by the VP of Equity, Diveristy and Inclusion).

Email: outreach@gsa.ucsd.edu

Diversity Action Committee Chair

Kween Agba

Chairs the Diversity Action Committee to address issues pertaining to diversity and community building for URMs across campus (appointed by the VP of Equity, Diveristy and Inclusion).

Email: dacchair@gsa.ucsd.edu

Health & Wellbeing Liaison

Vacant

Supports GPSA's efforts to promote the health and wellbeing of all graduate and professional students (appointed by the VP of Campus Affairs).

Email: health@gsa.ucsd.edu

Basic Needs Co-Chair

Vacant

Collaborates with the Basic Needs Committee to provide basic need supports for all graduate and professional students (appointed by the VP of Campus).

Email: basicneeds@gsa.ucsd.edu

Basic Needs Representative

Vacant

Collaborates with the Basic Needs Committee and Co-Chair to provide basic need supports for all graduate and professional students (appointed by the VP of Campus).

Email: basicneeds@gsa.ucsd.edu

Climate Action Policy Committee

Vacant

Leads the Cliamate Action Policy Committee which advocates for climate justice and leads GPSA's efforts towards a more sustainable campus (appointed by the VP of Campus).

Email: capchair@gsa.ucsd.edu

Mentorship Coordinator

Julianna Follmar

Coordinates the mentorship committee and handles all mentorship activities and events.

Email: mentoring@gsa.ucsd.edu

Graduate Family Housing Advisory Committee Co-Chair

Vacant

Co-Chair the Graduate Family Housing Advisory Committee and advocates for graduate students on student housing issues (appointed by the VP of Campus).

Email: gfhac@gsa.ucsd.edu

GPSA Advisor

Breana Clark

Advisor to the Graduate & Professional Student Association.

Email: bzclark@ucsd.edu