1st Year, Political Science Major
Campaign Socials: @gabe4senate | @gabemutsv
Pronouns: he/him
Why are you running?: I am running for At-Large Senator to build a future where our student government maintains and creates measures to increase accessibility to our school’s great resources, improves transparency on student prices, and engages with our undergraduate population!
If elected, what would you like to achieve?: As an At-Large Senator, I aim to: (1) increase resources for our marginalized and underrepresented groups and the range of our Anteater Express, (2) provide quarterly Senate legislation summaries and real-time policy trackers, and (3) regularly engage with our undergraduate student community through town halls and debates.
Hobbies: Reading, Running, and Thrifting
Favorite Food: Mum's Sinigang
Fun Fact: I once drank 14 pints of Dr. Pepper in one sitting
3rd Year, Biological Sciences Major
Campaign Socials: @spacemannas
Pronouns: he/him
Why are you running?: My objective as an At Large Senator has been and is to help student clubs flourish financially and presence-wise on campus, along with making sure students' financial and social needs are met. I want to create better cohesion between the clubs on campus and student government along with fostering an environment on campus where we can all learn and grow with each other.
If elected, what would you like to achieve?: As a returning member of the finance committee, other than improving transportation and financial aid, I want to make sure that as much money as possible is available for student organizations to do events that will improve the experiences of the students they serve. I also aim to continue advocating for the voices of those who have been persecuted, ensuring that not only are their needs heard by the Deans and administrators on campus but that action is taken to meet those needs.
Hobbies: Playing soccer, basketball, cooking, listening to and making music, cinema, dance and exploring different cultures.
Favorite Food: Mom's cooking. (It doesn't matter what it is. She's the best)
Fun Fact: I'm the VP of the African Student Organization and a former IM Spring Soccer Champion.
1st Year, International Studies + Global Cultures Double Major
Campaign Socials: https://sites.google.com/uci.edu/amelia-nguyen-for-at-large
Pronouns: she/her
Why are you running?: I'm running because I believe student government should be active, visible, and accountable. I want to help modernize ASUCI, expand access to resources, and build a more transparent, collaborative campus environment where student voices directly shape the decisions that impact them.
If elected, what would you like to achieve?: I aim to expand career development for all majors, improve mental health outreach, simplify club support systems, and strengthen transparency and communication between ASUCI and the student body.
Hobbies: Knitting cute gifts for friends, cooking Vietnamese comfort food, playing volleyball at the ARC, binge-watching movies, and collecting niche Spotify playlists for every mood.
Favorite Food: Bun cha — a classic Hanoi street dish of grilled pork, vermicelli noodles, herbs, and dipping sauce.
Fun Fact: I can play five instruments: flute, piano, violin, ukulele, and the guqin.
2nd Year, Business Administration and Political Science
Campaign Socials:
Website - https://temitayoakande-elections.my.canva.site/atlargesenator
Linktree - https://linktr.ee/temitayoakande_atlarge
Pronouns: she/her
Why are you running?: I’m running for At-Large Senator because I believe it is the area of ASUCI where I can have the most impact. In the past year I have worked individually and with other senators to foster a better connection between ASUCI and the greater UCI community, and I wish to continue that into the next year.
If elected, what would you like to achieve?: If elected, my two main goals and priorities are to work with different administrators across the campus to mend the broken link between Admin and students as well as strengthen the connections between ASUCI and RCO’s. Both these goals work toward increasing transparency and engagement between ASUCI and its student constituency.
Hobbies: Reading
Favorite Food: Pasta
Fun Fact: I lived in Canada for 5 years!
Second Year Biological Science Major and Medical Anthropology minor.
Pronouns: he/him
Why are you running?: I chose to run for the position of At-Large Senator because I want to foster a deeper sense of connection between the UCI Students, and ASUCI itself.
If elected, what would you like to achieve?: I hope to achieve a more open student government that communicates and welcomes students to voice their opinions and participate in planning, to provide a more comprehensive experience at UCI.
Hobbies: kickboxing, jiu jitsu, and playing music! Always looking forward to learning a new instrument and expanding my repertoire of music.
Favorite Food: Taco Bell Nacho Fries
Fun Fact: I speak 3 languages!
Year/Major
Pronouns: she/her
Why are you running?: I am running to advocate for the student body and to bring attention to the problems that UC Irvine students experience. As the current First-Year Senator, I have firsthand experience in the Senate role, and I believe I can use that knowledge and experience to advocate for the student body at large.
If elected, what would you like to achieve?:
More variety and dietary options in dining hall meals
Revised WebReg system to be more modernized and user friendly
Extended Anteater Express hours, including weekends
Increased student outreach through town halls and campus-wide forms. Make all voices heard!
Hobbies: I love anything outdoors: skiing, hiking, climbing, etc. I also love music, the gym, photography, and spending time with my friends.
Favorite Food: Sandwiches. Doesn't matter what is in them. Anything between bread.
Fun Fact: I once accidentally set my hair on fire