Candidates for A.S. Director of Communications

Giselle Espinoza-Hernandez

for A.S. Director of Communications

Hey, Spartans! My name is Giselle Espinoza and I am a junior here at SJSU majoring in communication studies. I was a transfer student from the College of San Mateo, where I spent one year involved in student life and advocacy. I am honored to announce that I am running to be your Associated Students (A.S.) Director of Communications. As I have made a virtual transition from my previous college to San Jose State University, I am looking forward to meeting you all in person and experiencing the beautiful, diverse campus. As a first-generation Latinx student, my experiences growing up in public education have revolved around not having access to many academic resources. Over time, I have learned how to navigate my way through life and school while gaining a passion for helping others through leadership. During my time at the College of San Mateo, I was a Student Senator and the Public Relations Co-Chair and Co-Founder for the Associated Students. I had the opportunity to work with several groups on campus and I also lead a team of creative individuals to help promote all that the Associated Students had to offer.

College is filled with so many possibilities for all students, but I understand how difficult it may be to look for them. If elected, I hope to work cross-functionally with groups all over campus to ensure that every student feels supported and motivated throughout their college journeys. I hope you all continue staying safe and don’t forget to vote!

Colin Foley

for A.S. Director of Communications

Hello Spartans, my name is Colin Foley, a 2nd year Business major from Oakland and I am running to be your next Communications Director. If elected, I will advocate to raise further awareness of Associated Students student resources through implementing new marketing methods to directly communicate with students and campus partners. Additionally, I look to provide further transparency in regards to the tasks carried out by the Office of Communications if elected. Specifically through the creation of much more accessible reports to students in regards to the status and activities of the Office of Strategic Communications and Public Affairs, the CommUnivercity, the Center for Community Learning & Leadership (CCCL), the Alumni Association and other ASI Boards sat on buy the Communications Director. Together, we can ensure students are maximizing their collegiate experience through the use of ASI provided resources and that we all are informed in the developments taking place and set to take place at San Jose State this upcoming academic year.

Martha Michelle Mata

for A.S. Director of Communications

Hey Spartans! My name is Martha Mata, and I’m honored to announce my candidacy for next year’s A.S. Director of Communications! I’m a second-year majoring in Business Management Information Systems, and currently serve as this year’s A.S. Director of Communications.

This year I was given the opportunity to bridge the gap between the student body and Associated Students through our most vital forms of communication right now, which are social media and online resources. While in office, I have learned so much about our students and what they really need, and what they need is to be heard. Surviving a pandemic, marching in BLM protests, and increasing voter turnout in the 2020 Presidential Election has shown the enormous effort of our students, and I’m proud to be working alongside you. In the coming year, the transition from online to in person classes will be challenging as many of us have become accustomed to utilizing online resources. My highest priority is to maintain the accessibility of resources to ensure all students are getting the necessary updates and information from A.S. I see first hand how important it is that everyone can fully utilize all the resources A.S. offers and I will continue to work towards a more unified community where we can all make our campus a better place, full of opportunities. Spartan Up!

Gerard Pablo

for A.S. Director of Communications

Hello fellow Spartans! My name is Pablo and I am proud to announce my candidacy as your Director of Communications. As a third-year Public Relations major with a general business minor, I have developed a genuine passion for the ways that we communicate as a community here on campus. During these unprecedented times and with the classes being held online, it is now important more than ever that SJSU can easily communicate with its students. This is where I can play a pivotal role in this process from the university to its students. As a proud member of the Delta Sigma Phi fraternity, I have served leadership roles such as the Academic Chairman. I have also served as the Vice President of the Infraternity Council so I have had experience in professional settings that require me to contribute to important discussions that involve decisions that affect the Spartan community. As someone who prioritizes relationships through rapport building, I can be a great liaison for the student body in the creation of communities around our campus. Additionally, I believe that my ability to communicate with diverse campus stakeholders will be beneficial in establishing connections among student leaders and groups. More importantly, my passion for the SJSU community will push me to create quality deliverables with the SJSU students at the center of every task handed to me. Thank you for your consideration!