The Warren College Student Council (WCSC) is made up of both elected and appointed positions. WCSC members are all Warren College students, dedicated to representing the Warren College student body on committees, through programming, and in decision making at the College and University level.
We encourage you to meet the students representing you and learn more about their responsibilities. If you have questions or feedback for your representatives, email wcsc@ucsd.edu.
Aries Cole
Responsibilities
The President is the highest representative of the students of Warren College and is responsible for chairing the Legislative Council and the Executive Board. Additionally, the President attends meetings of the Leadership of College Councils and fulfills certain other functions.
About Aries
Aries has served as President of the Warren College Student Council since May 2024 following his election by the Warren Student Population. He is a third-year student majoring in Cognitive Science (B.A.) and Political Science/Data Analytics (B.S.). Additionally, Aries as a Resident Assistant in Goldberg Hall.
Prior to serving as President, Aries previously served as Diversity Advocate and most recently as Director of Academic Affairs.
Contact
You can reach Aries at abcole@ucsd.edu!
Ghazal Saeedi
Responsibilities
The Vice President, Internal (VPI) is responsible for chairing the Internal Committee and assisting the President in the exercise of their duties. Additionally, the VPI chairs the Rules Committee and Appointments Committee.
About Ghazal
Ghazal has served as Vice President, Internal since May 2024 following her election by the Warren Student Population. She is a second-year student majoring in Human Biology (B.S.). Additionally, Ghazal is an Orientation Intern for Warren College.
Priot to serving as VPI, Ghazal served as the Residential Student at-Large.
Julianna Ybarra
Responsibilities
The Vice President, External is responsible for chairing the External Committee and assists the President in the exercise of their duties.
About Julianna
Julianna has served as Vice President, External (VPE) since May 2024 following her election by the Warren Student Population. She is a second-year student majoring in Business Economics (B.S.). She is also a Resident Assistant in the Rita Atkinson Residences.
Prior to serving as VPE, Julianna served as Diversity Advocate.
Daniel Sitanggang
Responsibilities
The Secretary of the Council is responsible for the administrative affairs of the Council which include keeping records and taking minutes. Additionally, the Secretary renders advice to members of the Council regarding the affairs of the Council and serves as the Chair of the Policy on Ethical Spending Affairs Committee and as the Vice Chair of the Rules Committee.
About Daniel
Daniel has served as Secretary of the Council since November 2024 following his appointment by the Legislative Council. He is a second-year student majoring in Political Science/International Relations (B.A.). He further serves as the Director of Outreach and Membership of Model United Nations at UCSD and Treasurer of Moot Court at UCSD.
Mariah Arteaga
Responsibilities
The Finance Director is responsible for the drafting of the budget and liaises between the Council and the Warren College Business Office. Additionally, the Director chairs the Finance Committee and is responsible to the Legislative Council for the status of the budget and WCSC's account balances.
About Mariah
Mariah has served as Finance Director since May 2024 following her election by the Warren Student Population. She is a second-year student majoring in Sociology/Law and Society (B.A.).
Prior to serving as Finance Director, Mariah served as the First Year Student at-Large.
Tatiana Valdovinos
Responsibilities
The Events Board Chair is responsible for chairing the Events Board and overseeing the planning and execution of events programming.
About Tatiana
Tatiana has served as Events Board Chair since June 2024 following her appointment by the Legislative Council. She is a second-year student majoring in Political Science/Data Analytics (B.S.). In addition to her role in Council, Tatiana serves as the Associated Students' Office of College Affairs' Director of Special Events, and as Warren College's Student Affairs Intern.
Alex Chen
Responsibilities
The Director of Student Organizations is responsible for chairing the Warren College Organizations Standing Commission and oversees the activities and functions of Student Organizations in Warren College.
About Alex
Alex has served as Director of Student Organizations since June 2024 following his appointment by the Appointments Committee. He is a third-year student pursuing a BA/MIA with a concentration in International Economics. Additionally, he serves as a School of Global Policy and Strategy Representative to the Graduate and Professional Student Association and is a Reserve Officer Training Corps Program Cadet Platoon Leader. Alex also served as a Warren Orientation Leader this past year.
Prior to serving as Director of Student Organizations, Alex served as the Student Organized Voter Access Committee Representative and as the International Student-at-Large.
Faisal El-Khouri
Responsibilities
As the junior Senator representing Warren College in the Associated Students (AS) Senate, Faisal is responsible for attending Senate meetings and sits on the A.S. Senate Finance Committee.
About Faisal
Faisal has served as an A.S. Senator alongside William Simpson since February 2025, following his appointment by the Council after the expiration of the interim term of Senator Stephen Tong, who had stepped in after the resignation of Senator Nam Nguyen. He is a second-year student majoring in Mathematics-Computer Science (B.S.). Additionally, Faisal serves as the Deputy Director for Training in Model United Nations at UCSD and as the TritonMUN Under-Secretary-General for Committees.
Jia Aneja
Responsibilities
The Director of Academic Affairs chairs the Scholarship Committee and works to advocate for students' academic interests.
About Jia
Jia has served as Director of Academic Affairs since October 2024 following her appointment by the Appointments Committee. She is a second-year student majoring in Computer Science (B.S.). She served as a Warren Orientation Leader this past year and last year was a member of the Commission on Warren Spirit (COWS).
Responsibilities
The Out-of-State Student At-Large is responsible for representing the interests of out-of-state students.
About Ariel
Ariel has served as Out-of-State Student At-Large since May 2024 following her election by the Warren College Student Body. She is a second-year student majoring in Bioengineering (B.S.). In addition to her roles in WCSC, Ariel is the Vice President of Programming and Philanthropy for Alpha Epsilon Phi, she is also in the Society of Women Engineers. She swims for UCSD's Club Team. She has also served as a Warren Orientation Leader this past year and is an Undergraduate Researcher at Cartilage Tissue Engineering Lab.
Prior to serving as Out-of-State Student At-Large, Ariel served as the Student Mental Health Advisory Committee (SMHAC) Representative.
Ariel is from Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts.
Nam Anh Nguyen
Responsibilities
The International Student At-Large is responsible for representing the interests of international students.
About Nam Anh
Nam Anh has served as International Student At-Large since October 2024, following her appointment by the Appointments Committee. She is a second-year student majoring in Mollecular and Cellular Biology (B.S.). In addition to serving on WCSC, Nam Anh served as a Warren Orientation Leader this past year.
Nam Anh is from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Leonardo Molina
Responsibilities
The Residential Student At-Large is responsible for representing the interests of the students of Warren who reside on the Warren campus. The officeholder is also the Chair of the Canyon Vista Halal Foods Committee.
About Leo
Leo has served as Residential Student At-Large since February 2025, following his appointment by the Appointments Committee. Leo is a first-year student majoring in Political Science/Data Analytics (B.S.). Leo is a member of the Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity and concurrently serves on the Events Board.
VACANT
Represents the needs and concerns of Warren College commuter students and attends the All Campus Commuter Board meetings as the WCSC representative.
Caitlin Roeske
Member of the Warren Transfer and Commuter Commission (WTCC). Shall represent the needs and concerns of Warren College transfer students in the All Campus Transfer Association (ACTA) and Transfer Student Services Committee (TSSC).
Christopher Rodriguez
Member of the Warren Transfer and Commuter Commission (WTCC). Shall represent the needs and concerns of Warren College transfer students in the All Campus Transfer Association (ACTA) and Transfer Student Services Committee (TSSC).
Isha Varada
Represents the needs and concerns of Warren College first-year students. Required to complete projects to meet the needs of first-year students.
Nadia Yellepeddi
Represents the needs and concerns of Warren College first-year students. Required to complete projects to meet the needs of first-year students.
Leslie Trejo
Represents the needs and concerns of Warren College first generation students. Required to complete projects to meet the needs of first generation students.
William Simpson
Responsibilities
As the senior Senator representing Warren College in the Associated Students (AS) Senate, William is responsible for attending Senate meetings and sits on the A.S. Senate Legislative Committee.
About William
William has served as an A.S. Senator since May 2024 following his election by the Warren College Student Body. William serves alongside Faisal El-Khouri. He is a second-year student majoring in Economics (B.A.). Additionally, William serves as a manager for Made To Order at Triton Outfitters, and as the co-founder and fundraising advisor for Laundry Loads of Love.
Alexandra Barraza
Shall be the official media contact for all WCSC-related matters. Shall establish and maintain connections with UCSD and Warren-specific media organizations in order to publicize WCSC events and actions among the Warren College and UCSD community. Shall strive to increase WCSC visibility.
Victoria Zisumbo
Focuses on food and housing insecurity and how those issues affect Warren students. Develop ideas to address food and housing insecurity as well as other basic needs students have. Support Basic Needs initiatives in Warren College and Warren College Student Council. Coordinate with UC San Diego’s Basic Needs Hub
Negin Sanchez
Focus specifically on issues relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion in Warren College. Encourage and expand Warren College Student Council’s efforts to create a more inclusive community on-campus. Advocate for programs or initiatives that support our campus community. Coordinate with UC San Diego’s variety of resource centers.
Paxton Smith
Encourage student involvement in sustainability on campus and specifically in Warren. Give input on programming and resources allocated for projects to ensure low waste production and host environmentally friendly events/programs.
Benjamin Arnett
Helps plan voter registration drives and encourages students to vote during election times.
Karyme Mariscal
Serves on SHWAB as the Warren College representative and acts as the liaison between SHWAB and WCSC. Plans various events to promote a healthy lifestyle and makes suggestions for different health ideas for students.
Sonal Mahajan
Serves as Student Fees Advisory Committee representative and acts as a liaison between SFAC and WCSC. Acts as the Warren College representative in the SFAC meetings, and participates in the discussions and decisions pertaining student fees and campus finance.
Elijah Cheng
Acts as the liaison between WCSC and the University Centers Advisory Board (UCAB). Required to attend UCAB meetings to give input on the operations of University Centers like Price Center and the Old Student Center. Responsible for gauging student opinion on topics like reducing Price Center’s hours or potential new dining options.
Mickel Amaro
Acts as Recreation Facilities Advisory Board (RFAB) Representative within Warren College Student Council, served as the Warren College representative in the RFAB meetings, and participated in the discussions and decisions pertaining to the campus recreational facilities.
Jasleen Sahota
Serves as chair for the Warren Transfer and Commuter Commission and manages meetings for the commission.
Calliope Straeter
Serves as chair for the Warren Concerts and Festivals Commission and manages meetings for the student commission. Provides direction for the annual Warren Live concert.
Oviya Senthil
Serves as chair for the Commission on Warren Spirit and manages meetings for the commission.
Leo Molina
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings. Leo records the meeting minutes for the Events Board
Skyler Britton
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings. Skyler manages creative aspects of Events Board's operations.
Madelyn Whalen
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Selena Wang
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Natalie Solorio
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Stefano Mantegari
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Ella Li
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Priscilla Lee
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Eddie Hurtado
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Emma Shum
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Gavin Valdez
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Yutong Li
Will be part of the Events Board, responsible for coordinating and planning events for the students of Warren College. Responsible for attending events put on by WCSC Events Board. Each member is responsible for planning and executing at least one event. Attends WCSC meetings as well as additional Events Board meetings.
Matthew Goldberg
Chairs the Judicial Board. Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations. Has membership in the rules committee.
Ryan Van Bruinisse
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
Gaijin Holquin
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
Brielle Madrigal
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
Isabella McClaskey
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
Roxana Contreras
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
VACANT
Responsible for hearing and dealing with judicial matters within Warren College Student Council, including conflicts of interest, disputes over rules, WCSC impeachment proceedings, and elections violations.
