Candidates for A.S. Controller

Andres Murillo

for A.S. Controller

Hello Spartans! My name is Andres Murillo. I am currently a second year International Business Major and I plan on acquiring a minor in Computer Science. It is with great honor that I announce my candidacy for A.S. Controller for the 2021 – 2022 Academic School year. During my freshman year, I had the privilege of serving as the treasurer of Campus Village C (CVC). As the treasurer, I worked with my Hall Government and CVC Resident Advisors to create memorable events for residents. I currently have the honor of serving as the Vice President of Administration & Finance for the Residence Hall Association (RHA). As Vice President of Administration & Finance, I make sure that there is adequate funding for RHA events, maintain transparency on the budget by giving monthly account updates to members, and work in tandem with RHA’s sister organization, National Residence Hall Honorary, to create engaging events for all the residents.

SJSU has provided me with a fostering yet challenging environment that has positively impacted my academic and personal life on many levels. As such, I want to provide similar opportunities for the next generation of students as well as help them in their endeavors. I enjoy working with the SJSU community and I hope to serve you as the A.S. Controller. Spartan Up!

Maritza Molina

for A.S. Controller

Hi Spartans! My name is Maritza Molina and I’m a 4th-year student at San José State University. I’m pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management. A fun fact about me is I have 1 dog, 2 cats, and 12 chickens. I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the position of Associated Student’s (A.S.) Controller! I have had the pleasure of working as the Student Assistant at the A.S. General Services Center since 2017. While working at the A.S. General Services Center, I assisted with coordinating and processing the funds for over 400 accounts of Recognized Student Organizations (RSO) at San José State University. I serve as the liaison for RSO’s who have been approved for A.S. funding. I have helped in implementing and managing the A.S. Affordable Textbook Program, which grants students a $200 voucher to buy or rent textbooks, purchase school supplies, and technology at the SJSU Spartan Bookstore. As a student who works for A.S. and used these resources, I would like to make these resources available to the greater student population. I believe my experience in working at the A.S. General Services Center will aid me in supporting and representing the students of San José State University by continuing the organization’s legacy of student advocacy and leadership. I look forward to the opportunity to serve you all as the 2021-2022 Associated Student’s Controller! Have questions? Ask me at maritza.molina@sjsu.edu.

Benz Phan

for A.S. Controller

Hi Spartans! My name is Benz Phan and I am honored to announce my candidacy to serve as your Controller/CFO for the 2021-2022 academic year. I’m currently a 4th-year student pursuing a degree in Statistics with a minor in Computer Science. My parents were Vietnamese refugees from the Vietnam war, who were held in refugee camps in Southeast Asia for several years before legally immigrating to San Francisco, California. I am a proud Vietnamese-American college student and have been relentless in my pursuit of higher education while my parents have been grinding every day to support our family. For the last two years, I’ve had the privilege to serve on SJSU’s AS Finance Committee. I held responsibility for reviewing quarterly financials, investments, risk management, and the annual budget and audit for presentation to the Board of Directors. By the start of the next academic year, I hope that SJSU students and organizations will be able to return to campus and make the most of the funds that we provide. Additionally, I served on the Associated Students Programming Committee where we created, organized, and executed programs that spark the desire in students to get involved with the campus community. SJSU has impacted my life in so many ways and my mission is to give back. I hope to count on your vote and be elected Controller for the upcoming year so that I can continue to enhance your student experience at SJSU. Spartan Up!

Soumya Trivedi

for A.S. Controller

Hello Spartans! My name is Soumya Trivedi and I am honored to announce my candidacy to serve as your Controller for the 2021-2022 academic year. I’m currently a 3rd-year student pursuing a degree in Software Engineering. A wise man once said : TIME IS MONEY, but has anyone ever told you the exchange rate? I am pretty sure its skyrocketing! Talking about money, finance, budget….. don’t worry because I am here to help you out! Now the obvious question : Why me? Well you would be expecting a reply , wherein I tell you how extraordinary I am, but rather let me tell you how ordinary I am : just like any other student I too have dealt with problems like, paying tuition and managing my household expenses at the same time. I totally understand it becomes very difficult when you have to manage all of this, with your studies going on. But it was because of such experiences that I became good in this area of life. Whether it be making a simple budget sheet for day to day expenses, or whether it be making an infinitely long budget report for a firm, I feel that it just requires dedication and diligence to work things out . Equipped with skills gained from such experiences and a fire in my heart to serve the fellow Spartans, I hope to count on your vote and be elected Controller for the upcoming year. Spartan Up!