Meeting Minutes
Associated Students | San Diego State University
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 - 3:30pm
ALL COUNCILS: BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CAMPUS LIFE COUNCIL, UNIVERSITY COUNCIL and JUDICIAL AFFAIRS MEETING AGENDA Council Chambers, Student Union 3rd flo
I. CALL TO ORDER
A.S. President Kareen Holstrom called the meeting to order at 3:35 p.m.
II. ROLL CALL
- Voting Members Present: Kareen Holstrom, Milan Rawls, Abby McLachlan, Aliza Siddiqui, Nadia Gallarzo, Ava Alvardo, Julia Biesman, Marco Loza, Karen Sawouq, Noah Stuart, Jessica Rentto, Caryl Montero Adams, Christina Brown, Chloe Beseke, Marlie Munday, Yucef bouzina, Sofia Teran, Sklar Posey, Payton Scott, Misha Yohannes, Natalie Wrenn, Justin Deppiesse, Alyssa DeRouen, Arwen Handel, Julia Marwah, Celina Ramirez, Isaac Stuart, Jace Peter, Caesar Ramirez, Leo Formighierei Pereira, Kate Bylsma, Quentin Hansen, Grace Muldoon, Nicholas Camacho, Peter Athey, Sabrina Esteban, Ari Cohen, Tatum Vittitoe, Eric Krog, Everett Richards, Elena Zarnecki, Erin Rushing, Jared Blackwell, Scarlett Walker,Jasmin Zeis-Khalil, Isabella Marie Martinez, Jamie Quach, Angie Sandoval, Jackson Patterson, Mylah Moreno,Olivia Van Winkle, Charles Dare, Anthony Quiroz, James Lew, Natalie Puzon, Milan Yerovam
Voting Members Absent: Jack Dubos, Ariel Davis, Matthew Mourad,Olvia Alfonso, Frances Treptow, Andrea Alaniz, Dominic Flores, Daniel Campos, John Ferris, Jesus Guzman, Kassia Popaluca, Bonnie Tran, Jared Blackwell,Grace Cho, Alex McMurray - Non-Voting Members Present: Araya Williams
- Non-Voting Members Absent: Christina Brown
- Guests: Chris Manning, Billy Carter, Brian Levett, Janice Dils, Morgan, Olivera Jovanovic, Donna Buenefe, Raquelle, Ariana Guttirez
III. APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA
It was moved and seconded to approve the agenda for May 6, 2025.
RAWLS/LOZA CARRIED (56-0-0)
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT :
Andy Lopez made a public comment taking the time to congratulate everyone with all of their hard work they did this year.
V. ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
- Perfect Attendance Awards - Scarlett Walker, A.S. Chief Justice
The Perfect Attendance Award, accompanied by a $20 bookstore gift card, was presented by A.S. Chief Justice Scarlett Walker to the following recipients: Noah Stuart, Julia Biesman, Grace Muldon, Jace Peter, Everett Richards, Celina Ramirez, Payton Scott, Natalia Wrenn, Chloe Beseke, Alyssa Derouen, Jamie Quann, and Francis Treptow. - End of the Year Reflections (Information)
Under End of the Year Reflections, members were invited to share one initiative, project, or accomplishment they are proud of from this year, highlight one person who positively impacted them in their role, and reflect on an unexpected skill they developed throughout their term. - Swearing-In of the 2026/27 A.S. President Milan Rawls
- Swearing-In of the 2026/27 A.S. Executive Officers by the A.S. President 2026/27 Jacie Foster, Scarlett Walker, Eric Krog, Jhacob Blenman
VI. EXECUTIVE REPORTS
- A.S. President, Kareen Holstrom reported on the following:
Feel free to give me a call/ text if you need a reference for a job. Love you all! - Executive Vice President, Milan Rawls reported on the following:
a. The Aztec Achievement Awards was very emotional and CB made note that based on how much work you all put in this year it was exciting being able to appreciate everyone’s work. - Vice President of Financial Affairs, Aliza Siddiqui reported on the following:
- Vice President of University Affairs, Nadia Gallarzo reported on the following:Thank you all for a great year and excited to see what you all do these next few years of your lives.
- Vice President of External Relations, Abby McLachlan reported on the following:Take a moment to feel proud of yourselves, the impact you all have is special. Take the skills that you've had on the council to your future endeavors. Reach out on Instagram if you need anything.
VII. ANNOUNCEMENTS
None.
VIII. ADJOURNMENT
It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting at 5:00 p.m.
COHEN/HANDEL CARRIED (56-0-0)
