Staff Directory

Executive Leadership Team

Jared Gibo

President

I serve as the chief executive officer of the Associated Students and am responsible for the direction of the organization. I am the main liaison between students and administration.

Tiffany Jones

Senior Vice-President

My job is to preside over the Senate and help Senators to develop ideas and proposals for their constituents.

Rob Johnson

Vice-President of Finance

The VP of Finance is responsible for the budget that is funded by the student fee. My responsibilities include creating, tracking, and managing the budget, approving department expenditures, hiring and maintaining record of our employees, and overseeing the implementation of all technology.

Adam Kazmierski

Vice-President of Marketing and Communications

I oversee all outgoing communications from AS to the student body regarding events and services. I also serve as the supervisor of the service department chairs in AS. In that capacity, my responsibility is to ensure that all of the departments are functioning optimally, serving the students in their own unique ways. I also am a member of the executive leadership team.

Services Branch

CJ Casciotta

Chapel Board Chair

I do a crazy amount of different things from hanging out with awesome worship bands to booking speakers and most importantly, cultivating a response to the amazing things God is doing in our community.

Marissa Shore

Freshmen Representative

I am very excited to be representing the Freshman Class of 2011 during this important centennial year. My goal is be the voice of the freshman and to adequately relay our interests and concerns to AS. My partner, Connie, and I will be working very hard this year to provide fun and exciting events for the freshman in the hopes of uniting our class together.

Connie Andersen

Freshmen Representative

Connie Andersen, Freshmen Representative

Tyler Groenink

Intramural Board Director

I oversee and run each Intramural sport, while my three staff members run the sport that they are disignated to. The sports this year are flag football, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, and dodgeball in the fall, and Soccer, Softball, Basketball, and Tennis in the spring.

Josi Hwang

ISA (Int'l Students Assoc.) President

As ISA president, I serve as a bridge between AS and international students, seeking ways to meet our int'l students' needs effectively and promoting further cultural awareness on campus.

Jeremy Mann

Director of Religious and Academic Relations

My job is to bring Biola students into loving and truthful dialogue with diverse worldviews, and enhance the quality of their intellectual experience at Biola. In the past the position has organized inter-faith dialogs, debates, and academic lectures.


Brianna Stewart

Spirit Board Chair

Spirit Board exists to promote Biola spirit. Our events include Dorm Competitions, Midnight Madness, Spirit Week, and Study Break. Spirit Board's staff includes Brianna Stewart the Spirit Board Chair, Mike Morin the Spirit Athletics Director, Connie Andersen the Spirit Assistant, and two Spirit Representatives. Spirit Board also has an extended volunteer board to help coordinate events.

Emilee Sutherland

Social Board Chair

Social Board coordinates student social events, such as weekly concerts, Catch Me If You Can, Spring Banquet, and Mock Rock.

Scott Munekawa

Marketing Director

As Biola University AS Marketing Director, I provide the student body with quality publications and advertisement. I serve Biola by keeping them well-informed of the upcoming events around campus.

Queen Liana Sims

Multi-Cultural Relations

MCR provides Biola students with the resources for diversity training, multicultural education, ethnic identity development, and spiritual growth within the Christian community.

Alex Elmore

Biolan Editor-in-Chief

The Biolan staff is responsible for publication of the yearbook.

Jenna Bartlo

Chimes Editor-in-Chief

The Chimes is the print and online student newspaper providing students and the Biola community with daily and weekly news reports. The Chimes online edition is a daily news source providing video, photographs, and articles for readers' viewing. The print edition is a weekly edition encompassing a news, sports, opinions, entertainment, and features section.

Senate

Fernando Salcedo

Emerson Senator

"It is my pleasure to serve the men of Emerson during Biola's centennial year. I thank GOD for allowing me the opportunity to be the voice of Emerson in the Biola Senate. This year I am thrilled to say that I plan to work along side the Men of Emerson while continuing to develop a sense of community throughout Emerson and the Biola community. I know that the LORD has much in store for the Biola community and wait anxiously to see His plans unfold."

Cami Cress

South Horton Senator

"This is my second year as South Horton Senator and I'm glad to be here again! I serve South Horton in a variety of ways, including representing residents' voices in Senate meetings, serving on committees, and informing residents of AS news during my weekly senator rounds. I'm here to hear your ideas, suggestions, opinions, and to answer questions. My vision for Horton is that the Residence Life staff and AS Senators will continue to work together to create a fun, comfortable, and pleasant living environment for all residents."

Nate Mitchell

North Horton Senator

"I am most pleased to be responsible for being the voice of North Horton for this year. My intentions for North Horton are vast, and I ask that you assist me in my endeavors through means of communication. I ask that all residents of North Horton bring their concerns and quandaries to me at any given time. My job is to serve the North Horton residents, so please contact me, and I shall take care of it."

Michael Martin

Sigma Senator

I'm so excited for this year in AS. It is already shaping up to be a year of epic proportions and I'm so glad to be a part of it. As sigma senator and it is my sincerest hope to establish better RA/RD/AS relations. Also I am thrilled to be able to help establish and strengthen events here on campus. Campus life is something I have cherished very much so far here at Biola and I'm going to do my part to help keep them the most awesome events ever. Students money will be filtered through a screen of excellence, criteria making, and clear decision-making and I will work tours helping as the generous with your money. I would love to hear what you have to say and help make your year super awesome so talk to me. I won't bite!

Michael Towson

Sigma Senator

I have the honor of serving the student body of BIOLA University as a representative of SIGMA CHI. My objectives for the SPRING 2008 semester include continuing to improve communications between faculty, AS, and students as well as promoting the integration of faith into handling campus issues. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you this year.

Francisco Becerra

Hart Senator

"Serving as the Hart hall senator this past year was a truly rewarding experience. Not only was I able to gain access to the way AS spent their funds but I also made some great memories with great people. With my gained experience I feel better equipped as to how are limited funds should be spent. Hart has always had a great community and I plan on rendering my services to continue this experience for Hart residents. Now, as I embark on my second year as the Hart Hall senator I can't help but get excited for what's in store for the Biola community. It is truly a privilege to have the opportunity to serve Hart and Biola during this centennial celebration. With that said I invite the residents of Hart to join me as we celebrate Biola's 100th birthday!"

Cheryl Massingill

Alpha East Senator

"This will be the third year that I call Alpha East my home. I'm so excited to represent my dorm in the Senate and to be part of creating the unique community that Alpha possesses. This will be a truly remarkable year as we began 100 years with a new president. There are plenty of ways to get involved and celebrate with Biola, and I plan on alerting the ladies of southeast of these opportunities. I look forward to accurately embodying the voice of my dorm through frequent communication with its residents, and I hope that they will find me approachable and helpful as the senator, neighbor and friend.

Jennifer Roman

Alpha West Senator

First and foremost, my goal is to display the love of Christ to all I come in contact with. As the Senator of Alpha West, I am honored to be representing the women who will reside there during Biola's centennial year. I will strive to be a good source of communication between the students and the administration. I will also be working with the RA's and RD's in Alpha Chi to better coordinate activities and events to improve the community life. This year, I - alongside my fellow members in AS - will work to our utmost ability to serve Biola in any way possible! We will seek your opinion in order that we may strengthen Biola as community. With your opinion, we will make our decisions as to how we ought to use the associated students funds. I'm extremely excited and look forward to working for you this year! If you ever need anything, feel free to give me a call or visit me! God bless you!

Eric Weaver

Hope North Senator

I'm honored to represent the students of Hope North in the AS Senate for the 07 - 08 school year. I desire to be your voice within this governing body, and therefore encourage you to stop by, or call, if you have any ideas you would like to communicate. I will do my best to both keep you informed, and to make wise decisions about the issues brought before the senate. I'm looking forward to the centennial year of our school's history. As we abide together under our Father's matchless grace and perfect love, let's make this a year we will never forget.

Emily Johnson

Hope South Senator

I’m thrilled to serve Hope South and the rest of the student body this centennial year! I’m excited to see the events and productions the service departments have in store and I plan to do my part to make sure AS funds are used wisely and creatively. I’m eager to see AS work along side the whole Biola community to improve student life and even explore ways we can impact needs beyond Biola. I hope to see the Senate constantly seeking the student body’s opinion, as I will be pursuing the distinct Hope South voice. Lastly, I plan to take every opportunity to develop strong community in Hope Hall by collaborating with RA’s, RD’s, and residents!

David Martina

Stewart Senator

I'm stoked to be in Stewart for my third year, and now working to get the students options and desires heard by AS. While I realize that bureaucracy is generally suspect to most college students I also believe that this year's AS is passionate to fulfill its function to serve the students of Biola. Thank you for interesting your voice to me, and I pray that your years blast and enhanced in many ways. Please feel free to shoot me an e-mail anytime - I love to hear from people who have something to offer for the good of Stewart, the coolest dorm on campus!

Daniel Chacon

We-T-Li Senator

I'm honored and thrilled to represent the We-T-Li apartments and serve the student body of Biola! This centennial year, numerous events are in store for the Biola community and I'm excited to see Biola come together and celebrate as one. I look forward to working alongside members within the senate: seeking to improve the university and advancing the Kingdom of God. You can be assured that I am eager to hear the opinions and suggestions from the residents of Bluff Housing. I will strive to serve each resident and provide a voice to the senate that represents We-T-Li.

Michael Strawsburg

Rosecrans Apartments Senator

This is my third time living in the Rosecrans Apts. (Trop 205, 210, and now 107). This year I'm serving as your Senator and it has been a great experience. I'm your representative, so please don't hesitate to share your ideas and concerns with me throughout the year. I'm here for you. I've always got your back in the Senate and on campus. This semester is going to be a great celebration of Biola's 100 years of service and it's going to rock! (ending with many of yours and my graduation!!!). I've enjoyed getting to know many of you and continue to bring your voice to AS and Biola.

Andrew Webb

Commuters Senator

Hello my fellow commuters! It is a great pleasure and honor to be working for you as your senator this year. In years past it has been difficult for information to be passed on to the commuters, because we don't all live in a centralized location. However, we are still unified through our drives to school each day, our respect for Biola and our love for God. I'm looking forward to collaborating with Galen to bring you what you want this year. We are focusing on getting your feedback as well as your ideas for improvements so that the events we do plan are what you want them to be. I hope you enjoy the centennial year at Biola and may God bless you!

Galen Haws

Commuters Senator

It is exciting to be in the position to lead at Biola during the year in which the university takes one giant step forward into the next one hundred years impacting the world for Christ. To serve A.S. and the commuters that make up such a big part of the campus is my job this year, a job that I look to take seriously. It is my desire to get things done timely and efficiently. I look to find where useless expenses can be cut, bigger projects can be undertaken and completed, and most of all see to it that myself and all members of A.S. are working hard for the students. I want the commuters to look to me as someone who will take their ideas seriously and make things happen.

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