Below you will find candidate and referendum information as part of the 2026 student government elections. Students can vote starting April 6 - 10, 2026 via Triton Link. For more information about the election, please visit the elections page or contact the Warren College Chief Electoral Officer at felkhouri@ucsd.edu and the Warren College Elections Representative at somahajan@ucsd.edu.
Hi everyone! My name is Leonardo Molina, and I’m running for Vice President Internal of the Warren College Student Council with the Rooted in Warren slate.
Warren has a strong community, and I want to help make sure our student government reflects that. As Vice President Internal, my focus is on helping WCSC stay organized, collaborative, and effective so we can better support the students we represent.
Our Rooted in Warren slate is centered on transparency, sustainability, and integration. That means making council processes clearer for students, supporting sustainable initiatives in Warren spaces and events, and strengthening connections between WCSC, student organizations, and the broader Warren community.
I’m committed to helping build a council that works together, communicates openly, and continues to grow alongside the Warren community. I’d be honored to serve as your Vice President Internal.
Hello Warren! My name is Nadia Yellepeddi, and I’m running for Vice President External because I believe in building a Warren community that is connected, empowered, and heard. Serving in this role means acting as your representative and ambassador to other student organizations, campus departments, and external partners to ensure Warren’s voice is present in every conversation.
Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of serving as your Vice President External, where I’ve worked with diverse groups, strengthened inter-college collaboration, and advocated for the needs of Warren students. Through this experience, I’ve learned how to communicate effectively, build meaningful partnerships, and turn ideas into action. These opportunities have prepared me to continue expanding outreach, increasing partnerships, and connecting Warren students with even more academic, professional, and social resources.
I am passionate about community engagement and committed to representing you with openness, energy, and inclusivity. I would be honored to continue serving you and strengthening Warren’s presence across campus.
Hello Warren! My name is Natalie Solorio, your current Vice President of Programming, and I’m excited to be running again to continue serving our college. Over the past year, helping organize programs has allowed me to meet so many of you and see how meaningful it is when our community comes together. Through our slate, Rooted in Warren, I hope to keep building a space where students feel connected, supported, and excited to be part of this community.
As Vice President of Programming, my goal is to create events that reflect your interests and make the most of your student fees. These programs are made possible by Warren students, so it’s important that the events we plan are ones you genuinely look forward to. I want to continue listening to your ideas, feedback, and suggestions so that our programming reflects what matters most to you.
Working with the Events Board this past year has given me valuable experience planning programs that bring people together. I’ve learned that great events are not just about the activity itself, but about creating welcoming spaces where students can relax, meet new people, and take a break from the demands of college life.
Looking ahead, I hope to expand the range of opportunities available so there is something for everyone. Warren is home to students with many different backgrounds and interests, and our programming should reflect that diversity.
By continuing to listen and create thoughtful programming, we can keep building a Warren that grows together! Vote Natalie Solorio for Vice President of Programming!
Hello! My name is Lily Nagle, and I’m running for Secretary of the Warren College Student Council with the Rooted in Warren slate.
Warren has a special sense of community, and I want to help ensure our student government represents that community clearly and responsibly. As Secretary, my goal is to keep council operations organized and accessible so students can easily understand what their representatives are working on.
One of the most important aspects of the secretary role is transparency. By maintaining thorough meeting minutes, sharing updates consistently, and keeping accurate records of council actions, I will make sure Warren students can understand how decisions are made and how their council is serving them.
The Rooted in Warren slate is focused on sustainability and integration with the students we represent. I’m especially excited to help support sustainability efforts within Warren by documenting initiatives and ensuring that successful projects and ideas are preserved for future councils to build on.
Clear communication keeps a council accountable and connected to the students it represents. I would be grateful for the opportunity to contribute to that work as your Secretary.
I'm Jonas, and as a first year International Student from Malaysia, I am excited to run for the position of International Student at Large. Moving almost 9000 miles away from home to join and become Rooted in Warren has allowed me to understand and overcome the unique challenges, from navigating a new academic system to finding a sense of belonging completely from scratch, I believe that I am now equipped with the experience to represent international students across Warren.
My current position on the Warren College Student Council Events Board has given me a front row experience to how the student government functions and more importantly, how we can create a space that brings people together regardless of where they are from. I've had the privilege of experiencing first hand the responsibility and dedication this role requires from our current International Student at Large and want to continue to make sure that International student voices are heard and acknowledged in the decisions we make as a council.
If elected, I will:
I am committed and ready to represent and support the international community of Warren. Together with my peers, I will work to make sure every international student feels empowered and at home, transforming our community into a Warren that Grows Together.
Accountability, Responsibility and Transparency:
My Service To You will continue to be guided by these virtues. Your student governments are responsible for MILLIONS OF DOLLARS of YOUR MONEY. You should have some idea of what it pays for, because a lot of it is getting spent each year!
As your student governments, the Associated Students (AS) and the Warren College Student Council (WCSC) are supposed to faithfully advocate for you, and to ensure that your interests as students are zealously looked after.
BUT, how can any government of these kinds truly act for the interests of those who they serve if there are no mechanisms for accountability, responsibility and transparency?
Accountability does not only exist at the ballot box, it must continuously exist within an institution. It means that everyone, regardless of position, must answer to someone, and that at the end of the day, everyone answers to the electorate.
Responsibility should always guide the decision-making process. It means that someone in a position of authority must work to deliver what they reasonably consider the best result for the people they serve. In many ways, it relies on a sense of duty that must set aside selfishness.
Transparency is the underlying element that allows for Accountability and Responsibility to flourish. Without transparency, there’s little incentive to hold people accountable or to act in a responsible manner. In an age with social media, it’s easy to imagine that things could not be more transparent. It’s easy to be transparent, but it falls to people within institutions to ensure that transparency happens.
Through the Constitutional Reforms I worked to pass this term, we have a foundation on which we can make Accountability, Responsibility, and Transparency come to life. However, just because we’ve taken one step in the right direction, does not mean we need to walk no further.
I’ll keep pushing for you to know more about what your student government is up to, and to give more avenues for you to hold us accountable when we fall short.
Furthermore, I will continue to be a strong advocate for the student organizations that form the backbone of our campus community. In doing so, I hope that we will be able to provide even more opportunities to deserving students, so that the door to success will always be open.
With you on board, WE can make A WARREN THAT ROOTS FOR YOU.