SGA Treasurer Candidate #2

Harley Valdez

Graduate Business Administration

Austin, TX rough this past year, many improvements have been made to RSO and Division funding, however, the work is far from over. I plan to increase overall funding for RSOs, create additional direct funding programs for students to access, and facilitate the creation of brand new Division & RSO Financial

“I am committed to revolutionizing the SGA funding processes to bene t the student body in ways never seen before and provide full transparency of your SGA’s inner nancial workings.

Systems that will redistribute the SGA budget equitably and e ciently.

I will also ensure full transparency and e ective communication of the full workings of the SGA budget are, so that every student may see how every dollar of their SGA Fee is spent each semester.

Every step of the way will include opportunities to take direct input from students, so we as a collective are guiding the decisions and agendas made rather than a select few individuals.”

Student Treasury Board: Angelina Buysse

“My name is Angelina Buysse, and I am a junior studying Aerospace Engineering with a concentration in Astronautics and minoring in Computer Science and Computational Mathematics.

I am a current Treasury Board Member and am rerunning for this position to continue making a positive impact on the student body, supporting our diverse student organizations, and ensuring the proper allocation of the SGA budget.

The current Treasury

Board made history with the highest collections rating in history of 91.05%, which perfectly sums up all the hard work, dedication, and improvements our team has made this year. The current board has been working towards revolutionary ideas to reshape the distribution of the SGA budget to eliminate the volatility occurring today.

Going into next year, I will carry on these new concepts and continue to grow this project with the board while supporting all in this transition.”

Year:

Major: Hometown:

Junior Aerospace Engineering Allentown, PA

Student Treasury Board: John Setford

Year: Major: Hometown:

Sophomore Homeland Security West Milford, NJ

“Hello! My name is John Setford, and I am from West Milford, NJ. I am a sophomore majoring in Homeland Security with a double minor in Cybersecurity Applications and Management, and Terrorism Studies.

Treasurer for the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, so I have experience handling money. I also work as a Student Assistant in the Student Leadership Suite here on campus and will be promoted to Assistant Student Lead in April.

I am running for this position because I want to get more involved with the SGA and feel that this position will give me the best opportunity to do so. I believe that I am qualified for this position because I am the current

My goals as a Student Treasury Board Member are to improve transparency and establish better communication between the Student Treasury and the Student Body, especially the RSOs here on campus.”

Student Treasury Board: Joshua Daugherty

“Born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas, I am Joshua Daugherty. This term, my goals and efforts will be to continue bringing transparency and education through the Student Treasury, ensuring success for all RSO leaders, and guaranteeing the growth of small and large clubs!

I have been on the Student Treasury Board since November of 2022 and have also seen the Student Treasury calculate and accomplish the most accurate estima- tions for RSO allocation collections and allocation disbursement. I am also a member of the Delta Chi Fraternity, and a member of an RSO. I have also been a member of committees in High School that were in charge of overseeing the income and expenses for specific departments.

As an incoming junior in the Aeronautical Science major, I ensure to have free time for answering questions and assisting any RSO that approaches me.”

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Major: Hometown:

Sophomore Aeronautical Science Trophy Club, TX

Student Treasury Board: Eric Suarez

Year: Major: Hometown:

Junior Mechanical Engineering Miami, FL

“I was born and raised in Miami, FL. In the Fall of 2019, I attended Stetson University as a business major and served on the finance committee for a few semesters. I realized my passion for engineering and found myself at Riddle. I first transferred to EmbryRiddle in the Fall of 2022, and I immediately wanted to make an impact on campus.

In Spring 2022, I applied to fill a vacancy position on the Student Treasury Board and have been making suggestions to the board to improve the funding process for RSOs. Since my time in the treasury, I voted to reduce and remove many penalties that would negatively impact many RSOs.

I am currently working with the new RSO tier system to ensure that we don’t just look at the numbers when determining how to make the tiers. Each RSO is unique and should be accommodated as such within reason.”

Student Treasury Board: Diego Cordero-Rios

“My name is Diego Cordero-Rios, and I am a second-semester freshman pursuing a degree in Aerospace Engineering –rocket propulsion with a minor in human factors.

I was born in Puerto Rico, but being in a military family, I only stayed a short while. My true home is in Washington state, where I resided in a medium-sized town called University Place. In my free time, I would often go mountain biking, launch high-power rockets, and run intense space simulations in Kerbal

Space Program.

I am running for the Student Treasury Board so I can help improve the relationship between RSOs and the SGA Treasury. I want to initiate one-onone conversations with club treasurers. I want open, helpful dialogue that provides feedback on a treasurer’s concerns.

We are all in this together. Let me help you make your club’s dream a reality.”

Year: Major: Hometown:

Freshman Aerospace Engineering University Place, WA

Student Treasury Board: Eyad Mominkhan

Year: Major: Hometown:

Junior Aeronautical Science Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

“Hi Eagles! My name is Eyad Mominkhan, a junior in Aeronautical Science, and I’m currently working for HRL as Resident Advisor. I have taken over multiple leadership roles on campus, such as serving as the International Students Senator within Student Government Association (SGA), working on several projects with different departments and organizations, and establishing an annual cultural festival with the International Students & Scholar Services (ISSS).

I’m running for Treasury Board this year to be a voice of change and represent and advocate for minorities and underrepresented students. I believe in equal opportunities and the right to have the most out of college.

So, my goal is to help Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) allocate their budgets, improve the budgeting process, and fund and support diversity and inclusion projects on campus. I will do my best to ensure every RSO has access to all the help and support they need to succeed. Your Success is Our Success!”