Below you will find candidate information as part of the 2025 student government elections. Students can vote starting April 7 - 11, 2025 via Triton Link. For more information about the election, please visit the elections page or contact the Seventh Elections Manager at jsdang@ucsd.edu and Representative at jhgandhi@ucsd.edu.
Candidates are listed by position and in alphabetical order by last name.
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hi! My name is Umi Steinwachs (he/his). As your Vice President for the last three years, I have dedicated myself to elevate your college experience by managing member projects and collaborating with my peers. As your future President, I will focus on improving communication between administration and SeVIIes to ensure that you are represented. I’ll put your priorities FIRST to make SEVENTH better!
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hi! I’m Jacqueline Chang (she/her)! As your current AS Senator, I created the quarterly therapy dog event and the Academic Assistance Grant. As your future Vice President Internal, I’ll strengthen 7CSC’s presence and engage with SeVIIes, ensuring our full potential will blossom. With two years of experience building an inclusive community through 7CSC, I’m committed to ensure your needs are heard and advocated for.
Slate Affiliation: Independent
Candidate Statement: Hello! My name is Tiffany, your current 7CSC student transportation rep., and former Orientation Leader. During my time, I’ve worked with STAC to voice your concerns about renewing the U-Pass, and promoted better transportation on/off campus. I’m confident I have what it takes to lead the 7CSC external committee and I’ll always serve with Seventh College students’ best interests in mind!
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hey! I’m Saanvi Tiwari (she/her) and I’m running to be your next Director of Events! As a current Events Board Member, I have planned themed-events for Seventh College students, such as "Knits and Giggles" and "Love is in the Air". I aim to continue to plan events that foster a fun-loving and positive community for all SeVIIes, ensuring your ideas are heard so your college experience can blossom.
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hi! I’m Lauren Gumarang, your current Parliamentarian. With experience fundraising & managing budgets, I will work to ensure YOUR student fees are spent ethically & responsibly. If elected, look forward to more financial transparency, accountability, and accessibility for 7CSC spending activities. I am committed to ensuring each student initiative is supported, so that each SeVIIe will blossom!
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hi! I’m Via Orozco (she/her), and I’m excited to run for Secretary! As your Synthesis Program Representative, I’ve been dedicated to supporting Seventh College students through Student Council and my work as a SYN 100 UGT. With prior experience as Secretary, I aim to foster community, streamline documentation, and promote clear communication—helping initiatives blossom and empowering students!
Slate Affiliation: Independent
Candidate Statement: Hello Seventh College! My name is Emily Castellanos, and I’m excited to run for Student-at-Large. As your current Civic Engagement Officer and an Orientation Leader, I’m committed to making our college more inclusive and engaging. I’m passionate about advocating for basic needs and ensuring every student’s voice is heard. Let’s work together to build a stronger, more connected Seventh!
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hello! I’m Kieran Matsuoka (they/them). As your Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advocate, I networked with 12 resource centers for a DEI fair to publicize supportive programs. As your AS Senator, I will create programs to help ease financial costs like iClickers & textbooks. In a terrifying political climate, my goal is to help LGBTQ, BIPOC, Undocumented, and other marginalized students blossom.
Slate Affiliation: Independent
Candidate Statement: Hi! I'm Amrutha Velivelli, a 2nd-year Cognitive Science major with minors in Data Science and Entrepreneurship and Innovation. I'm so excited to announce my candidacy for College Senator! Coming from an immigrant household, my main goal is to create an integrated student experience for students from all different backgrounds at UCSD. I aim to create new policies and programs that focus on making the college experience easy as possible for students. As a student that came into college with virtually no idea of how the college system works, I intend to create an environment that focuses on college students navigating any obstacles they have with ease and with access to any resources they may need.
Slate Affiliation: Blossom
Candidate Statement: Hi everyone! My name is Erika Yu, and I am eager to serve as your Seventh College Senator for a second term. Currently, I am working on initiatives to increase accessibility to first aid, campus resources, and accommodations as well as collaborating on the Academic Assistant Grant. I am dedicated to advocating for all Seventh students to ensure you have the support to blossom!