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.

View your List of Candidates here!

Elections Kick Off
03/18, Tuesday, 11am-1pm
S.U. Meeting Room 4

Meet the Candidates
04/08, Tuesday, 1-3pm
S.U. Meeting Room 4

Candidate Videos
Instagram @as_sjsu
04/10-11, Thursday-Friday

Candidate Debates
04/17 Thursday, 5-7         
S.U. Meeting Room 4
Voting begins at 7pm

Elections Results Reveal
04/24, Thursday, 12-2pm 
S.U. Meeting Room 1

Voting Booths
04/21-22, Monday-Tuesday, 11am-3pm
7th Street: in front of Student Wellness Center
Housing Quad

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

Glerys “Rys” Gonzalez

Chief Elections Officer

Office Hours:
Monday: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Malvee Vasan

Malvee Vasan

SEC Ethics Officer

Office Hours:
Friday: 12:30pm - 4:30pm

Denise Guillen

Denise Guillen

SEC Events Officer

Office Hours:
Monday / Wednesday: 11:00am - 1:00pm

Smriti “Simi” Jha

Smriti “Simi” Jha

SEC Marketing Officer

Tuesday: 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Thursday: 9:00am - 10:15am
Friday: 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Ahtziri Guzman Barrera

Ahtziri Guzman Barrera

SEC Elections Consultant

Monday:1:30pm - 2:30pm
Wednesday: 1:35pm - 2:35pm
Thursday: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Kelly Pham

Kelly Pham

SEC Elections Consultant

Office Hours:
Mondays: 10:30am-11:30am
Tuesdays: 1:00pm-4:00pm

SEC Advising Team

Janely Pulido

SEC Advisor

Leadership and Government Coordinator

Edilbert Signey

Marketing & Communications Manager, Associated Students

Kaytlin Abad

Assistant Director, Student Involvement

Kenne Jackson

Events Coordinator, Associated Students

Mira Hutton

Associate Director of Student Conduct and Ethical Development

Contact Us

A.S. Student Government Office,
Diaz Compean Student Union,
2nd Floor, Suite 2300
student-elections@sjsu.edu
Telephone: (408) 924-6242

A.S. Committee Application Form 2024-2025

Apply now to become a Student-at-Large for the Student Elections Commission (SEC)!


A.S. Elections 2025: Important Documents

A.S. Bylaws [pdf]

Candidate Endorsements

Candidate Endorsement Form

Candidate Information Packet

Elections Candidate Expense Sheet

Elections Regulation Manual

Grievance Submission Form

Important Dates and Events

List of Candidates