Elections

Associated Students Vice President External Affairs Candidate

My name is Lucy Dean, and I am running for Vice President of External Affairs at Sonoma State University. I am a dedicated and hardworking student, double majoring in Psychology and Communication Studies. I am passionate about uplifting the voices of our student body and advocating for what's right. In these challenging times, it is more important than ever that students' voices are heard. As your Vice President of External Affairs, I will advocate for SSU’s interests at CSU wide meetings and within our own local community. I am committed to ensuring that our campus perspective is represented in important conversations that will impact our education and our futures. I believe that student input is essential to improving our campus. I value transparency, collaboration, and open communication and I would love to hear your ideas for how we can make SSU an even better place. Our students are what make Sonoma State so special, and I am excited to champion our collective voices beyond the limits of SSU!

Associated Students Senator of Engagement Candidate

Hello Seawolves and community! My name is Kyra Overstreet, I am a first year Pre-Nursing student here at Sonoma State. I am super excited to be running for the Senator Chair of Student Engagement position. I have a deeply rooted commitment in advocating for those who are afraid to speak up or don’t know how to, as I believe that everyone should feel heard even if someone has to speak up for them. I always have the mindset to lead by example, and I am always willing to help others, I am a very dedicated person in everything that I do. My campaign is mainly centered around creating significant and meaningful change here at Sonoma State. I want to increase the student involvement by encouraging a more inclusive and genuinely supportive campus environment. I believe that by working together as a community, we can all make SSU an even better place for us all. I’m 100% committed to being a powerful voice for the students, and I’m here to help you all and I will work passionately to make positive changes. Don’t be shy, vote Kyra Overstreet as your Senator Chair Of Student Engagement. GO SEAWOLVES!!

Associated Students President Candidate

Hi, I'm AJ, and I want your vote for Student Body President. I campaign in coordination with the other “United Seawolves" ("US"). Collectively uniting under the belief that our voices are stronger together. I bring multiyear experience across three branches of Associated Students. My notable honors include being Vice President of External Affairs, President of Village Council, and the first freshman face of SSU. Through this work, I understand how decisions are made and how to turn advocacy into action. As president, I will focus on three priorities: 1. Strengthening representation. - Through initiatives like Club Congress, I will work to expand transparency, improve communication with administration, and ensure student concerns receive real follow-through. 2. Advancing community equity and access. - As an Afro-Latino, queer, pre-law student, I am committed to justice not just in words. In policy and practice! I seek to create the conditions for all communities to thrive. 3. Rebuilding trust and unity. - During this time of healing, we need leadership that listens, acts decisively, and brings people together. I will leverage my campus and systemwide experience to amplify our collective voice. “Your Voice, Your Choice, Your Change.” Make it count. Vote AJ - Vote for “US”!

Associated Students Executive Vice President Candidate

Hi, I’m Peyton Crockett, and I’m running to be your Associated Students Executive Vice President. As a member of "U.S." or the United Seawolves, a coordinated effort to bring strong leadership to Sonoma State, I believe that student government goes beyond having a title. Through my experience as the current Senator for Student Success for A.S., former Village Council President, and Associated Students volunteer, I have seen firsthand how A.S. operates across governance, student advocacy, and a responsibility to provide students with the resources they need to thrive. Our campus has experienced change and uncertainty — from program reductions to shifts in campus identity. Now more than ever, we need to join together in collaborative leadership; not absentee or uncertainty, but through representatives who rebuild trust, strengthen transparency, and bring students back into the heart of decision-making on and off campus. As Executive Vice President, I will focus on: • Strengthening shared governance • Increasing student representation among administrative efforts • Rebuilding campus unity through advocacy, inclusion, and community engagement Student government exists to serve you. Together, we can elevate Sonoma State to its highest potential! Vote for "US"! Vote Peyton Crockett for Executive Vice President!

Associated Students Vice President External Affairs Candidate

Hello, I’m Theodore Hayse and I am running for Vice President of External Affairs, coordinating with the other members of “United Seawolves”. (US)  As a current student government member and with my experience in system wide advocacy, I am perfectly aligned to assume this position. I am a music education major and former athlete turned advocate. I began my student government journey in response to budget cuts impacting our academic and athletic communities and was elected Senator of Student Affairs. While serving in this role, I have participated in and chaired committees, drafted resolutions, and spoke at the California State Student Association meetings where I developed my skill of advocacy on a system wide stage. Even before my recent election I was one of the founding members of the External Affairs Task-force for Associated Students, providing me the necessary experience and direct involvement in exactly what this position entails. As your future Vice President of External Affairs, my mission is to ensure the policy decisions at SSU and on a system wide level align with our student’s best interest. I seek to carry out this goal with the other members of United Seawolves, so make sure to vote for “US”!

Associated Students Vice President of Finance Candidates

Hey Sonoma State! My name is Caitlin "Alex" Roig (call me Alex!) and I’m running for your Associated Students Vice President of Finance in coordination with the other members of United Seawolves. With experience in music and theater arts, I proudly transferred to Sonoma State University as a piano performance major. Upon starting my junior year, I was deeply moved hearing about the program cuts. As the current treasurer for the Performing Arts Club, my goal as a club officer has been to keep theater arts alive on this campus. As your Associated Students VP of Finance, I want to continue advocating for all students who feel just as passionate towards making a bigger, brighter, and better SSU. I want to be their voice, their representative, and let all students be heard and seen. With five years of leadership experience, I value teamwork, the connections I make, and understand the commitment and sacrifice that goes into being a student leader. Most of all, as your Associated Students VP of Finance, it would be my honor to provide hope to the student body, inspire change for the greater good, and fight for the future of Sonoma State University and its students.

Associated Students Vice President of Finance Candidate

I am running for Associated Students Vice President of Finance because I believe students deserve to clearly understand where their money goes and see it actively improving their college experience. Being a Business Administration (Management) and Economics student, as well as a club president on campus, I have seen firsthand how funding decisions directly impact student involvement and campus energy. Too many students feel disconnected from how their fees are used, and campus life does not always feel as vibrant or engaging as it should. I want to change that. My goal is to make AS finances more transparent, more accessible, and more strategically focused on student engagement and retention. I will advocate for simplified, student-friendly budget breakdowns, clearer funding timelines, and a more efficient process for student organizations. Most importantly, I will prioritize funding that increases involvement and strengthens our campus community. Students should feel informed, involved, and empowered to get the most out of their time at Sonoma State. I am committed to ensuring our resources work for you.