2023-2024 VOTING IS OPEN!
Below are all the 2023-2024 candidates' videos and bios!
Please use these videos as an insight on who you believe will be the best person for the position!
Please be respectful and mindful to everyone running.
GOOD LUCK and HAPPY VOTING!
To be a Qualified Voter:
Must be an active SNA member with a non-expired membership
(if you would like to renew your membership or become a member,
please contact our membership and mentorship directors)
ELECTIONS WILL END MARCH 13, 2023. ANY VOTES AFTER THAT WILL BE VOID
Presidential Candidate(s)
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NINA IZABEL GO
Hello everyone, my name is Nina Go and I am running to be the 2023-2024 SNA President! Being on the SNA Board of Directors these past two years as the current Vice President and the 2021-2022 Communications Director has not only helped me grow personally in my leadership abilities, communication skills, event planning abilities, and overall confidence, but it has also helped me realize areas of growth for SNA. I am very passionate about enacting positive and lasting change in SNA so that this organization can improve for this next year and become the best it can be, and I believe the President position will provide me with a platform with lots of flexibility and freedom where I can do just that. Some goals I have for this upcoming year are: foster a stronger sense of community among the nursing student body by incorporating more interactive portions during meetings and more social events throughout the year, making sure student voices are heard during faculty and undergraduate planning curriculum meetings, and putting on more professional development events to ensure our members are growing and learning outside of the classroom environment! Thank you for reading, and I hope you all GO out and vote Nina GO for President! |
Treasurer Candidate(s)
JEROME SALVADOR
Hello everyone, my name is Jerome Salvador and I am running to serve as SDSU SNA’s Treasurer for the 2023 to 2024 academic year! As one of the current Membership and Mentorship directors this year, I have a unique insight into the inner workings of this organization and what it takes to bring it to the next level. My main goal as treasurer is to collaborate with members of the College of Health and Human Services College Council and the Associated Students Board to figure out the best way for student organizations like ours to conduct business with our general body (ex: selling SNA merchandise and collecting membership fees) in a more convenient and efficient way. Additionally, I will make sure to advocate for our organization at CHHS council meetings and apply for Student Success Fee (SSF) support when appropriate to ensure SNA has the financial resources to put on events and fund activities that will benefit our members. Thank you for taking the time to watch my campaign video, read this short paragraph AND vote for Jerome Salvador as SNA’s next Treasurer!
Hello everyone, my name is Jerome Salvador and I am running to serve as SDSU SNA’s Treasurer for the 2023 to 2024 academic year! As one of the current Membership and Mentorship directors this year, I have a unique insight into the inner workings of this organization and what it takes to bring it to the next level. My main goal as treasurer is to collaborate with members of the College of Health and Human Services College Council and the Associated Students Board to figure out the best way for student organizations like ours to conduct business with our general body (ex: selling SNA merchandise and collecting membership fees) in a more convenient and efficient way. Additionally, I will make sure to advocate for our organization at CHHS council meetings and apply for Student Success Fee (SSF) support when appropriate to ensure SNA has the financial resources to put on events and fund activities that will benefit our members. Thank you for taking the time to watch my campaign video, read this short paragraph AND vote for Jerome Salvador as SNA’s next Treasurer!
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MICHAEL PARAKANDAM
Hi everyone! My name is Michael Parakandam and I am a freshman in track 2. I am from Folsom, California and some of my hobbies are playing soccer, going to the gym, watching movies, and listening to music. I am running for the position of Treasurer and hope to get involved with this organization. Using my experience as Treasurer in various clubs throughout high school and my knowledge of budgeting I will be able to handle all SDSU CNSA funds and transactions.
Hi everyone! My name is Michael Parakandam and I am a freshman in track 2. I am from Folsom, California and some of my hobbies are playing soccer, going to the gym, watching movies, and listening to music. I am running for the position of Treasurer and hope to get involved with this organization. Using my experience as Treasurer in various clubs throughout high school and my knowledge of budgeting I will be able to handle all SDSU CNSA funds and transactions.
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Secretary Candidate(s)
GAMIEL ORTIGOZA
My name is Gamiel Ortigoza and I'm running to be your next Secretary. I currently hold the positions of Legislative Director for SNA and Student Advisor and Treasurer for Andrés Bonifacio Samahan. Among these, I am also the current Vice President of Communications for the College of Health and Human Services College Council. Being Vice President of Communications requires punctual minute-taking and constant communication with Associated Students, traits I will confidently translate into SNA. As Secretary, I want to ensure that our chapter operates smoothly under a maintained, organized structure!
My name is Gamiel Ortigoza and I'm running to be your next Secretary. I currently hold the positions of Legislative Director for SNA and Student Advisor and Treasurer for Andrés Bonifacio Samahan. Among these, I am also the current Vice President of Communications for the College of Health and Human Services College Council. Being Vice President of Communications requires punctual minute-taking and constant communication with Associated Students, traits I will confidently translate into SNA. As Secretary, I want to ensure that our chapter operates smoothly under a maintained, organized structure!
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Communications Director Candidate(s)
ARVILYN TICANO
Prior to SDSU, I attended a high school similar to the “Victorious” TV series as a Visual Arts major, along with photography and music. I am a mixture of living in the moment and capturing the moment; I am known for saying “mom update” as I constantly take photos of my Nursing activities and share it with my mother. An immense amount of artistic background and passion for the arts will allow me to contribute my abilities, insights, and effort to shed SDSU SNA in an artistic, positive light. Various leadership positions and experiences in Key Club for 3 years had me “Splashing with Service.” This time around, I am in “Scrubs with Service” and looking forward to being a part of SDSU SNA Board of Directors and your upcoming Communications Director for the 2023-2024 term!
Prior to SDSU, I attended a high school similar to the “Victorious” TV series as a Visual Arts major, along with photography and music. I am a mixture of living in the moment and capturing the moment; I am known for saying “mom update” as I constantly take photos of my Nursing activities and share it with my mother. An immense amount of artistic background and passion for the arts will allow me to contribute my abilities, insights, and effort to shed SDSU SNA in an artistic, positive light. Various leadership positions and experiences in Key Club for 3 years had me “Splashing with Service.” This time around, I am in “Scrubs with Service” and looking forward to being a part of SDSU SNA Board of Directors and your upcoming Communications Director for the 2023-2024 term!
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Legislative Director Candidate(s)
PATRICK CLAVILLAS
Hey everyone, my name is Patrick Clavillas! As someone that sees the value of representation in politics, I would like to advocate for YOU as your future Legislative Director during the 2023-2024 year. This is not limited to the level of SDSU SNA, but also on the state and national level. After being a student nurse at SDSU for almost two years, the idea of "advocating" is essentially part of my everyday life now until I hang up the nursing scrubs. Just as I have done for my peers that depended on me during study sessions, I will make sure to do what is best for you as a student nurse.
Hey everyone, my name is Patrick Clavillas! As someone that sees the value of representation in politics, I would like to advocate for YOU as your future Legislative Director during the 2023-2024 year. This is not limited to the level of SDSU SNA, but also on the state and national level. After being a student nurse at SDSU for almost two years, the idea of "advocating" is essentially part of my everyday life now until I hang up the nursing scrubs. Just as I have done for my peers that depended on me during study sessions, I will make sure to do what is best for you as a student nurse.
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Image of Nursing Director Candidate(s)
GILLIAN LUNOD
Hello SNA, my name is Gillian or “Gill” for short and I’m a first year in Track 2 – it would be an honor to serve as your Image of Nursing Director for the upcoming school year! I am striving to capture the authenticity, diversity, and passion that our nursing students hold. Within my role, I intend to curate content that is tailored to current and incoming students alike and promote nursing in a genuine light. I specifically hope to lead discussions and events that focus on the image of nursing within an individual’s perspective, such as finding meaning within one’s own practices. There is so much to love about being a future nurse and cultivating the future of nurses, so allow me to truly bring this vision to life and elect me as Image of Nursing!
Hello SNA, my name is Gillian or “Gill” for short and I’m a first year in Track 2 – it would be an honor to serve as your Image of Nursing Director for the upcoming school year! I am striving to capture the authenticity, diversity, and passion that our nursing students hold. Within my role, I intend to curate content that is tailored to current and incoming students alike and promote nursing in a genuine light. I specifically hope to lead discussions and events that focus on the image of nursing within an individual’s perspective, such as finding meaning within one’s own practices. There is so much to love about being a future nurse and cultivating the future of nurses, so allow me to truly bring this vision to life and elect me as Image of Nursing!
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Breakthrough to Nursing Director/s Candidate(s)
ISABELLA RODRIGUEZ, ERIC TRUS, & NATHAN NGUYEN
ISABELLA RODRIGUEZ
Hi guys! My name is Bella Rodriguez, I am currently a track 1 junior here at SDSU and am the 2022-2023 Breakthrough to Nursing Co-Director. This past year has been full of amazing experiences! It has been extremely fulfilling watching young students learn of a new passion for nursing through our committee's influence. I would be extremely grateful to continue to have the opportunity to reach many diverse communities and introduce the possibility of a future nursing career! Outside of BTN, I wish of becoming a pediatric nurse and spend most of my free time going to concerts and roller skating ;) |
ERIC TRUS
Greetings! My name is Eric Trus (he/him) and I am a born and raised San Diegan. I have assisted with BTN presentations since Fall 2020, and have coordinated a few myself as a committee member. I also teach Medical Spanish and have a passion for spreading the awareness of what nursing is to high school and community college students. |
NATHAN NGUYEN
Hi Everyone! My name is Nathan Nguyen and I am currently a First-Year Nursing Student in Track 1 and I am hoping to be one of your Breakthrough to Nursing Director for the 2023-2024 school year! My experience in BTN has been so memorable and I want to give back by serving as the director of this committee. Although I am a new leader in SNA, I have plenty of leadership experience as the Vice President of the Chapultepec Hall Council and as a Project Manager for SDSU Press’ literary journal, the Pacific Review. I know that I will do a great job by providing you all with as many opportunities and events as possible. A vote for Nathan is a vote that won’t go to waste. |
Fundraising Director/s Candidate(s)
DAMIEN MARTINEZ & SAMANTHA SIM
DAMIEN MARTINEZ
Hello, my name is Damien Martinez and I am a Track 1 Freshman from Upland, CA! I am currently involved in numerous on-campus organizations that have further advanced my leadership development - this includes serving as an SDSU Ambassador, Desk Assistant/Security Monitor, and the Hall Council Nursing Floor Representative. I am beyond excited to potentially serve everyone as one of the Co-Fundraising Directors as I have previous experience within the process of creating new amazing merch ideas and establishing exciting fundraisers for organizations. Throughout the next term, I plan on working with my Co-Fundraising Director to continue creating amazing merch for members to proudly represent SDSU SNA. Thank you so much for reading my brief little description and I cannot wait to potentially see what is in store for SNA over the next year! <3 |
SAMANTHA SIM
Hi everyone! My name is Sam Sim! First off, I would just like to say that I am so excited for this opportunity to be running as a co-director of fundraising. I love SNA and all the different programs and resources that they provide, which is why I would love to be part of the SNA board next year! I have had lots of experience in leadership roles in the past as well as fundraising throughout the past years. I have also loved designing and drawing my whole life, so I am very excited for the opportunity to be involved with merchandise designing for fundraising! |
Community Health Director/s Candidate(s)
EMILY PEHL & ARUSHI KALAM
EMILY PEHL
Hello, I'm Emily Pehl and I am a track 1 freshmen! I am extremely passionate about advocating and spreading awareness about health issues and am thankful to have had opportunities to do so in the past. I was a member of the recruitment committee for Solano County's Walk To End Alzheimers, as a member I raised awareness for Alzheimers around my community and assisted in coordinating and running the event. I have also had the opportunity to successfully use my fundraising and leadership skills as a link crew leader at my high school, where I was placed in charge of running a car wash fundraiser for my school and managed to successfully coordinate the event. Through these opportunities, I have gained the proper experience to be a community health director for SNA! |
ARUSHI KALAM
Hi everyone, I'm Arushi Kalam and I'm a Track 2 freshman! I've had experience of working on a fundraising team for two years and have helped advocate for UNICEF campaigns for MNT (maternal and neonatal tetanus) for over three years. Through this I realized that I'm passionate about educating and advocating for overlooked issues in our community. I look forward to meeting more of you through upcoming SNA events and thank you for taking the time to learn about me :) |
Global Initiatives Director/s Candidate(s)
JUSTIN MONZON
Hi!! My name is Justin. I see myself and how other's see me as being an ambitious, understanding, and altruistic individual. I built and will continue to build my foundations through my current work experience and community relations of being involved in SNA and Sharp Health. My inspiration came from my volunteering involvement at Sharp Chula Vista to pursue a nursing career, and little did I know where I am two years away from reaching one of my biggest milestones as an RN. My objective is to not just be a nurse, but to be a growth-minded and role-model nurse to ensure the community thrives.
Hi!! My name is Justin. I see myself and how other's see me as being an ambitious, understanding, and altruistic individual. I built and will continue to build my foundations through my current work experience and community relations of being involved in SNA and Sharp Health. My inspiration came from my volunteering involvement at Sharp Chula Vista to pursue a nursing career, and little did I know where I am two years away from reaching one of my biggest milestones as an RN. My objective is to not just be a nurse, but to be a growth-minded and role-model nurse to ensure the community thrives.
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Membership and Mentorship Director/s Candidate(s)
PATRICK DELA ROSA
Hi everyone! I’m Patrick, a first-year in track 1 and it’d be an honor to serve as your membership and mentorship director for the 2023-24 school year! I’m a commuter from the South Bay and one of the goals I have for SNA is to create more events that cater to everyone regardless of what year they’re in and if they commute or live on/off campus. In addition, I’d like to provide an outlet for students to be able to reach out and talk if they ever need any help or just want to relax when things get stressful. Previously, I was the senior class president in high school and was also the communications director of MEDLIFE San Diego which has overall shaped my leadership style to be flexible, prompt, and communicative. Allow me to bring in the fun and opportunities to create new memories and strengthen bonds as your membership and mentorship director for the 2023-24 academic year!
Hi everyone! I’m Patrick, a first-year in track 1 and it’d be an honor to serve as your membership and mentorship director for the 2023-24 school year! I’m a commuter from the South Bay and one of the goals I have for SNA is to create more events that cater to everyone regardless of what year they’re in and if they commute or live on/off campus. In addition, I’d like to provide an outlet for students to be able to reach out and talk if they ever need any help or just want to relax when things get stressful. Previously, I was the senior class president in high school and was also the communications director of MEDLIFE San Diego which has overall shaped my leadership style to be flexible, prompt, and communicative. Allow me to bring in the fun and opportunities to create new memories and strengthen bonds as your membership and mentorship director for the 2023-24 academic year!
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TRACY CHEUNG & FION LEE
TRACY CHEUNG
T-racy is currently the RA for the nursing floor, a TA for 206 L, a student leader for the APIDA Affinity group, and a passionate SNA Member. R-egarding qualifications, Tracy is great at time management and has extensive knowledge of the nursing program from her experience juggling different extracurriculars while being a full-time nursing student. A-lways happy to make new connections with people, Tracy is a great candidate for the M&M position due to her passion for building relationships and her network due to her RA position. C-ontributing back to her nursing community is very important for Tracy because she’s been supported by SNA for the past 6 semesters and she hopes to give back through the M&M role. Y-our vote will be greatly appreciated <3 |
FION LEE
Hey guys my name is Fion Lee and I am currently the cohort representative for Track 1 juniors. I am running for the membership and mentorship position because I truly believe that SNA has given me the opportunity to not only grow my academic and leadership skills but also facilitate my personal growth in becoming the best nurse. I want to share my experiences, and am eager to recruit those who are not currently in SNA. In my role as mentorship, I myself have had the opportunity to have three mentees, to which I offer guidance and emotional support for their academic nursing careers, and share my experience and information on how to successfully thrive academically through connecting them to other nursing resources on campus. I believe that the mentorship program encouraged me to challenge myself as a student, and want others who are struggling as well to receive the guidance of other nursing students. |