Meet the Candidates Take the time to learn about the potential new ASO President and Treasurer prior to elections beginning Monday, April 23

Name: Janvi (Isha) Pasricha

Age: 20

Year in school: Going into third year

Major: Political Science

Position running for: President

Previous Political Experience: ASO Vice President, on Board of Directors for Student Senate for California Community Colleges

Future political goals: none

What made you interested in politics? It has the potential to make a difference and help people.

What do you want to accomplish if elected? I want to help start a student-ran business

What does student government mean to you? It is a privileged platform to help thousands of students to have their voices heard on state level.

What do you want the student body to know about you? My experience, time commitment and potential proves my eligibility to be President

But what about the Vice President and Club Council?

With no candidates running for the positions, the Vice President and Club Council will be elected from next semester's senate, voted on by their peers.

Name: Marek Jansin

Age: 19

Year in school: First Year

Major: Business Administration

Treasurer

Position running for:

Previous Political Experience: internship at Council member Paul Koretz’s office

ASO Senator,

Future political goals: none at the moment. I plan to stay in the private sector

What do you want to accomplish if elected? I want to use the student dollars more efficiently and really make a difference in the college environment. I also want there to be greater transparency between college leadership and the student body

What does student government mean to you? Student government is the link between the student body and the leadership of our college. Through the student government, students are able to voice their concerns and know that they will be represented and accounted for when decisions affecting them are made

What do you want the student body to know about you? I’m going to go to work for you to make sure each and every one of you has access to the funds you need to do the projects that will make our community better. I will also work hard to make sure you have the support and resources to accomplish your goals here at Pierce.

What do you need to know about the election?

• Voting is exclusively online through Votenet

• Online polls are open Monday, April 23, 8 a.m - Monday, April 30, 11:59 p.m.

• Voting across all 9 LACCD campuses is online

• Log in to SIS or portal to vote

• Students may vote for ASO board members for all LACCD campuses enrolled at, and once for Student Trustee

by Beck Shields