Hello Anteaters! My name is Christopher Tan, and I’m really excited to be serving as the 2024-2025 Academic Advocacy Director. I am a 3rd year Biomedical Engineering: Premed major, and student advocacy has always been one of my biggest passions. I look forward to increasing awareness of educational policies and connecting with fellow students. I always appreciate seeing a new perspective, so please feel free to reach out to academicadvocacy@asuci.uci.edu!

I’m Adhiti Chandramohan (she/they), a 4th year Informatics student and representative for the Academic Senate for the 2024-2025 school year. My passions lie in connecting students to resources that might help them academically, as well as talking to staff and teachers on how courses can be changed based on the needs of the students. I also enjoy being in various student councils and organizations that connect students to fun and professional resources. My goals for the year are working with staff to implement more feedback that students give in evaluations, as well as talking to students on how courses can be illuminating and engaging. I am excited to work in the Academic Advocacy sector of ASUCI!

Hi all! My name is Shireen and I will be serving as an Academic Senate Representative this year! I am a fourth year political science student on a pre-law track. My objectives for the upcoming year are focused on ensuring a supportive, encouraging, and equitable alliance for the student body. I aim to address the individual needs of each student, ensuring they feel valued and listened to. While academic endeavors may pose challenges, with adequate support, every single student can feel confident and empowered to reach their fullest potential at UCI.

Hi! My name is Tejazvi and I’m a third year biology major here at UCI. I’m so very excited to join ASUCI as an Academic Senate Representative, through which I hope to better our student experience and truly make a difference in how student voices are heard and interpreted. Outside of ASUCI, I am also involved in the CHC and in SPOP, but hope to be in more campus involvements before graduation. I would love to get to know everyone on campus a little better so definitely say hi if you see me and we can chat– I’d love to understand different perspectives on campus better so I can accurately represent our student body!

My name is Ellie Irianto, and this will be my second year serving as an Academic Senate Representative. In my role, I am dedicated to creating greater accessibility for low-income and first-generation college students, particularly in the area of affordable textbooks. My goals for the upcoming year include advocating for student support programs such as those offered by the Student Success Initiative and the Womxn’s Center. I aim to identify specific areas of need and seek opportunities for consistent improvement in these programs. By doing so, I hope to ensure that every student has the resources and support necessary to succeed.

Hi hi Anteaters, hope everyone’s having a great school year so far!

My name is Jun Jang, I’m a 5th year Asian American Studies and Political Science double major (hoping to minor in Public Health), and I’m excited to serve as an Academic Senate Representative for the 2024-2025 academic year! I’ve been a part of our student government since my first year at UCI, starting my advocacy journey in ASUCI as an Organizing Staffer under the Office of the External Vice President – fighting for affirmative action, college affordability, housing security, and a more sustainable and ethical dining service on campus. I’ve been around for a while, so if you’re ever interested in getting involved, feel free to reach out!

Outside of ASUCI (which is pretty rare for me haha), I chair our campus’ Student Fee Advisory Committee and Student Health Insurance Advisory Committee, work at our Basic Needs Center as a Basic Needs Advocate, and perform with Hansori at UCI, our campus’ Korean traditional drumming club! Chances are, you’ll likely see me around campus running from meeting to meeting with a matcha latte in hand, so feel free to say hi – I’m always down to connect :D

My name is David Lee, a UCI student currently pursuing my undergraduate studies majoring in Economics. Over the past year, I have served as a staffer in Academic Advocacy at UCI, an experience that has significantly shaped my understanding of student representation and academic policies. My goal for the upcoming year is to continue in this role, improving upon the areas where I felt I fell short previously. I aim to better represent the diverse student body, ensuring their voices are heard in academic decision-making processes. Additionally, I plan to initiate more advocacy projects to address various student needs and enhance my engagement with different councils to foster a more inclusive and supportive academic environment at UCI.

Greetings! My name is Varshini Vijay, and I will be serving as an Academic Senate Representative. I believe that academic advocacy is synchronous with efforts toward inclusivity. I aim to elevate the representation and voice of minority communities in academic policies. As a previously undeclared student and first-generation immigrant, I hope to bring unique perspectives and experiences to discussions. Outside of work, I enjoy stand up comedy and basketball.