Candidates for A.S. Director of Academic Affairs

Chloe Quyên Cramer

for A.S. Director of Academic Affairs

Hey Spartans! My name is Chloe Quyên Cramer (pronouns: she/her/hers) and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for A.S. Director of Academic Affairs. I started working as a Student Assistant in the A.S. Government Department in January 2020. During my time here, I’ve thoroughly enjoyed watching the past Boards work on improving the Spartan experience. I came to realize that this is something I would love to be a part of, and out of all the committees I’ve sat in on, Academic Affairs struck my interest the most. As your Director of Academic Affairs, I want to be an advocate for you. I believe that there is strength in community, and I would love to continue fostering an environment that embraces inclusivity and allows student voices to be heard. I recognize that there is frustration about the academic experience here at SJSU, and I understand that the pandemic has heightened concerns surrounding accessibility to resources, student-faculty interactions, and current academic policies. If elected, I will commit to addressing these issues and more, by presenting student concerns to the university and working closely with faculty and fellow students to find solutions.

While higher education is a privilege, it’s by no means an easy path to navigate. I look forward to a future where I can work with you all in order to create positive change to our academic experience. Your voice matters, and I’m ultimately here to uplift and amplify it!

Evan Oliver

for A.S. Director of Academic Affairs

Ananth Upadhya

for A.S. Director of Academic Affairs

What’s up Spartans!! I am Ananth Upadhya, pursuing my master’s degree in Software Engineering at San Jose State University. Having followed SJSU’s success for around a year, I would welcome the privilege of contributing to future growth and success as the new Director of Academic Affairs. I am confident that my academic history and aptitude for creative problem-solving will be an invaluable addition to Associate Students Director of Academic Affairs.

I thrive in environments where innovation and experimentation are encouraged and I love to explore new concepts. I am known for bringing about new inspiration and thought-provoking ideas. My diverse background has served me well in cultivating communicating organizational policies, conducting training programs and developing information systems strengths. These abilities, coupled with a passion for the field, are well-aligned with the requirements for the Director of Academic Affairs role. I perform best in a work culture that promotes high-energy teamwork balanced with positivity and collaboration. I am dependable and creative with a strong work ethic and an artistic eye, but also bring a fun-loving and enthusiastic attitude. I possess experience in communication, leadership and collaboration and I am confident that my creative talents will prove to be an invaluable resource for the Associated Students Director of Academic Affairs role. I look forward to speaking with you all about the opportunity to create and grow as your new Director of Academic Affairs if I get elected for the same.