Staff Directory

Executive Leadership Team

Mark Heath

President

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

Justin DeVesta

Senior Vice-President

The Senior VP is a part of the AS Executive Leadership Team with the other AS Vice-Presidents and the President. I attend Biola administrative meetings with the AS President, and a big part of my job is to preside over the Senate. I serve as the supervisor of the Senators and work with them as they develop ideas and proposals for their constituents, as well as ensure that there is a flow of communication from senators to the student body.

Terry Coon Jr.

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.

Cameron Spencer

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.

Office Support Staff

Kyle Shanebeck

Office Manager

Heather Lowther

Secretary

Paige Oneto

Secretary

Katie Burnett

Secretary

Alicia Price

Secretary

Shannon Stransky

Controller

Services Branch

Linzy Spann

Chapel Board Chair

As the AS Chapel Board Chair I oversee the Assistant Chapel Board Chair and the Worship, Afterdark, and Singspo Coordinators also under the chapel board staff. I work with the Associate Dean of Spiritual Development and the Director of Chapel Programs to help make all chapels the best possible. My staff and I hold auditions for and manage the worship teams on chapel rotation every Spring.

Kyle Donn

Assistant Chapel Board Chair

As the AS Assistant Chapel Board Chair I meet with all of Chapel Board in order to continually assess Biola's Chapels. I am looking for ways to broaden student's experience and understanding of worship. I work directly with the AS Chapel Board Chair Director of Chapel Programs. Our staff encourages one another to think creatively and wisely in order to create an atmosphere that allows Biola to respond properly to the sacrifice of Christ.

Sam Ellis

Intramural Board Director

As Intramural Board Chair, I oversee the four sports provided each semester while my staff members run each of the sports individually. We look to bring the Biola community together to compete in sports while maintaining a friendly attitude. The fall sports are flag football, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball and dodge ball. The spring sports are basketball, soccer, softball and tennis.

Avina Khiatani

ISA (Int'l Students Assoc.) President

"As the President of the International Students Association (ISA), I serve as a liaison between the international undergraduate student body and the AS. Together with the ISA Council, I work with Biola University’s International Student Department to not only serve the needs of the undergraduate International students, but also to represent international students to the AS and to the Biola community, promoting cultural diversity, global awareness, and unity in diversity."

Adam Rodriguez

Director of Religious and Academic Relations

My job is to help stimulate academic and intellectual growth outside the classroom. I do this primarily by hosting academic and religious speakers. This year I plan to continue hosting the world religions lectures, distinguished lecture series, and a debate. In the past two years we hosted a wide variety of religions including Buddhism, Islam, Mormonism, Orthodox Judaism, and Scientology. The distinguished lecturers have included historian George Marsden and philosopher Frank Beckwith. Furthermore, the department co-sponsored the Christopher Hitchens/William Lane Craig debate.

Brianna Stewart

Spirit Board Chair

Spirit Board exists to promote Biola Spirit. Our main focus on achieving this is by sports pormotion. Our events include Dorm Competitions, Midnight Madness, and Study Break. Spirit Board's staff includes Brianna Stewart as Spirit Board Chair, Mike Morin as Spirit Athletics Director, and Jessica Wagenbach as Volunteer Coordinator. If you are all about Biola and getting people pumped, BUBBS AS Spirit Chair, there is still one paid, and one volunteer staff positions open. Spirit Board also has an extended volunteer board to help coordinate events. Check out our blog for Spirit Board's latest events and pictures!

David Higgins

Social Board Chair

As the Social Board Chair at Biola I help plan, organize, and administer all the A.S. social activities. These activities include concerts, Eddies, Punk-N-Pie, and Mock Rock as well as other events TBA.  These events are intended to promote community amongst Biola students.  I am really looking forward to serving the student body this year along with my staff and volunteers.

Grace Martin

Advertising Director

My role within AS is to let the Biola community know about a variety of upcoming events. I work with the service chairs to produce and distribute ads around campus.

Stephanie Dailey

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. We do this through events such as Poetry Lounge, Sola Soul, and SCORR conference. Some goals for the year are to strengthen relationships with other colleges in the area through events, build awareness on Biola's campus regarding the purpose and heart of MCR, and to see the kingdom of God furthered through our events.

Andrea McCool

Club Chair

As AS Club Chair, I serve as a liaison between student clubs and AS. I facilitate the creation of new clubs on campus, oversee leadership for the existing clubs, and assist in managing the AS club budget. I hope that I will be used as a resource for all students to invest in their passions while at Biola. I am excited to serve the students and clubs of Biola, working with them to promote their diverse hobbies and interests and to inform the student body on all aspects of club events that will take place this year. Assistant: Emily Bosler

Alicia Miller

CSA Chair

"As Coalition for Social Action Director I will lead CSA in educating the Biola community about domestic and international issues, encouraging just and sustainable living in Biola's practices and in students' personal lives, and mobilizing students toward action to affect social change. To do this my team will host events and chapels, publish resources, and collaborate with various groups within and beyond Biola in activism campaigns. I desire to support and be a resource for student leaders and students who want to live radical lives. Please contact me at any time with questions, ideas or prayer requests."

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Daryl-Ann Fletcher

Freshmen Representative

As AS freshman Representative, I help the Freshmen class to get involved and plugged in here at Biola so that they can have the best possible start to the best possible college experience they can possible have. Along with Paige, I will work to evoke a strong sense of community within the freshmen class by planning events that are designed and purposed to do just that. We also help with AS advertising, along with our volunteer team, to help with the putting up of signs all around campus.

Paige Warren

Freshmen Representative

Hi! Iím Paige Warren, your other AS Freshman Class Representative! Iím from Houston, TX (so if you ever see me around campus, Iím the one with the Cowboy Boots!). As your Freshman Rep., I represent freshmen in weekly AS Service Board meetings, help facilitate AS events, conduct campus-wide surveys, as well as plan all Freshmen events for the year along with Daryl-Ann, the other Freshmen rep.! We are so blessed to serve the Freshmen class in this way. Any comments or questions? Just look for the girl in the boots!

Senate

Stuart Weir

Emerson Senator

I’ve served you in the past, but that’s history. I can’t guarantee what will happen in the future, that’s a mystery. But today is a gift, that is why it is called the present, and you are presently blessed to have me as your senator. Living in Emerson I have found that joy is not found in things (air conditioning, women etc), it is found in us, my brothers. For I have learned to write my hurts in the sand and my blessings in stone, and I will reach out my hand if you unclench your fist. I do not want to ask the question “does AS work?” but rather “does AS work for you?”. A wise man once told me “do not let moochers into thy hut”, he also told me “thou shalt protect thy brother and honor no one above him, unless it beith God, thy sweet Lord”. I will not be the moocher in thy hut, but I will instead serve you for yet another year. I will not neglect to honor you, but neither will I neglect to honor God. Remember, together we can wish it, dream it, do it.

Daniel Denner

South Horton Senator

Hello South Horton, my name is Daniel Denner and I am your senator. I can’t wait for what God has in store for us this year. It’s going to be a great year. I will do my best to represent you accurately and keep you updated on all upcoming events. My goal is to create amazing Godly community through out South Horton that extends to the whole campus. We have some great events planned for this year, some that are a tradition and some that may be a part of Horton’s tradition in the future. I’m so excited to meet all of you and to serve you this year. Please feel free to come to me if you have any questions or concerns.

Joey Finrow

North Horton Senator

Hey everyone I'm Joey Finrow the North Horton Senator and I am excited for this upcoming year. My plan is to voice your opinions plan great social gatherings and keep the Horton tradition alive, such as the Christmas party, Nationball, and Slip 'N slide. As your Senator I plan to do all these things and more. You are welcome to come to me for any questions or new ways to make Horton or Biola a better place. I am here to serve you! My room number is N 330.

Emily Anderson

Sigma Senator

I am proud to be a representative of Sigma Chi and Biola. I am thrilled to be your senator and bring your ideas to the senate. As your senator, I want to hear your ideas on how to improve the present and the future. It is my goal to enhance the community of Sigma while being an integral part of the Biola community as a whole. Please don’t hesitate to provide your suggestions for events or activities. I look forward to working with the other senators to improve Biola and make it a greater community. I am excited to get to know you all over the next year and help further God’s Kingdom by representing you to the University.

Mark Tomlinson

Sigma Senator

I’m proud to be a part of AS representing Sigma Chi. This year I want to work toward truly uniting Sigma as a dorm-wide family. I know there will be many at Sigma who will have strong ideas on how to improve campus life, and I am prepared to be as accessible, open, and as transparent as possible in order to foster friendships and improve the quality of life for Sigma residents here at Biola. Stop by room 103 and come talk to me some time!

Stephanie Wilkerson

Hart Senator

It is my pleasure to represent the residents of Hart in the 2009-2010 Senate. As Senator, I commit myself to listen attentively to the concerns and ideas of this year’s residents of Hart so that together we can make Hart the best dorm that it can be. I want to empower the residents of Hart as they pursue their visions for the Hart community as well as provide them with the knowledge of how they can be involved on their campus. I invite the residents of Hart to share thoughts and ideas with me on any issues, events, and projects, both now and in the future, so that together, we can raise up a community of students bonded together in love for the glory of Our Savior and King, Jesus Christ.

Anna Kennedy

Alpha East Senator

This whole Senator thing is a new adventure for me but one that I am ready and willing to be a part of. I love Biola and I also love the unique place where I get to live and serve: Alpha East. Starting college can be a scary endeavor—I know from experience—and my desire is to listen to what the women of Alpha East have to say, get their voices heard, help make changes to Alpha, get people involved, provide a connection between the Associated Students and Alpha, and be a servant leader to everyone around me. Although my door may not always be physically open I hope that all the AE women know that they can come to me anytime for any reason. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve you and hopefully bring the AE community of women together to help make Biola a better place.

Position Open

Alpha West Senator

Peter Heald

Hope North Senator

It is important that I accurately represent the residents of Hope North. I will work hard to keep students up to date about current AS issues and events. If you ever have a question concern or just something to say please email, call, or stop by my room. Look for me around campus; I’m the really tall one. I know Hope North is a great dorm and that’s why it is crucial for your opinion to be heard. I’m fast, thorough, and sharp as a tack; you can find me touring the facility and picking up slack. I get up early, stay up late and I use a machete to cut through red tape.

Sarah Valle

Hope South Senator

I am very much excited to serve the students of Hope South this year. My desire for this year is to obtain strong communication with the students of Hope to help make your voice heard by AS and administration. I am here to help you thrive. I am also available to answer any questions or concerns you may have about AS or Biola so please feel free to contact me. It is very important to me that you remain a happy student. I am very much looking forward to working for and living in the best dorm building!

Kurt Yazdizadeh

Stewart Senator

Hey Stewart! I am so excited to be serving you as Senator for this year! As Senator, my main goal is to keep you connected to AS. As members of the student body, it is important to remember that your voice matters! With this in mind, I will be working to the best of my ability to ensure that I communicate and represent your ideas, opinions and needs to the Senate. I also will make sure that everyone is informed of what is going on around campus; whether it is an upcoming event or a pending proposal. If you ever have any ideas or suggestions, please let me know! I would love to help enable you to see your desires come to fruition. Ultimately, my passion is to make sure that together our experience at Biola is a memorable one. Let's work together and have a great year!

Lizzie Neely

Bluff Senator

As the Bluff Senator, I am most looking forward to learning how to be a servant leader and to see what God will do through both me and the Bluff residents this year. While elected, I hope to get to know you on a personal level; my goal is to get a pulse on what your opinions are so that I can accurately present your voice to the senate and administration. I invite you to share your concerns and suggestions with me on any campus issue and will strive to do what I can to make necessary improvements. Aside from informing you on current proposals, asking for your ideas, and listening to your concerns, my top priority is to serve YOU in any way I can. Let me know how!

Anthony Kemp

The Block Senator

I am truly thankful to represent the Block Apartments for the 2009-2010 academic year. As Senator, I will strive to represent your voice clearly and accurately, to demonstrate a spirit of service and humility, and to love you as fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. I hope to work alongside the other leaders of our community (in the Senate and abroad) so that together we might unite as one body in fellowship, encouragement, and thanksgiving; thus, fulfilling Christ's call to "love our neighbor as ourselves."

Cynthia Pimentel

Commuters Senator

Hello Commuters! It is a great privilege and pleasure to be serving you as your Senator again! It is my goal to help every Commuter get CONNECTED. It is also my sincerest hope that as the commuters bond together as a stronger community we draw nearer to the Lord and exhibit our great love for Him. Estela and I are your voice, so please do not hesitate to tell us about your thoughts and ideas. We will express all of the commuters’ concerns and suggestions to administration. I am excited to have this opportunity to assist and serve my fellow commuters. Blessings!!

Estela Joya

Commuters Senator

It is a true honor to have the opportunity to serve my fellow commuters. I am Junior majoring in Business with an emphasis on International Business. I am truly excited to share your thoughts and ideas the best I can. I strive to help every commuter feel connected and a part of Biola. I ask that you do not hesitate to approach Cynthia or me as we are both willing to serve you. It is a blessing to have this position for the 2009-2010 school year. Working along with Cynthia and Commuter Life, my goal for this school year is that it is the most memorable year full of exciting events! May God bless each one of you and strengthen you this school year!!!

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