A.S. Executive Officers

A.S. President

Luisa

Luisa Estrada

Luisa Estrada is a Sophomore from Calexico, California. She is pursuing an English degree. Her involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began when she joined as an A.S. Representative in 2023 and then later joined as a Senator, becoming the A.S. President in 2024.

Luisa’s leadership and service include:

  • Chair of the A.S. Media and Marketing Committee
  • Chair of the A.S. Bonding Committee
  • Chair of the A.S. Sustainability Committee
  • Chair of the Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee
  • Part of the A.S. Special Events Committee
  • Part of the A.S. Bylaws Committee
  • Worked in the SDSU-IV Library and is currently employed on-campus as an Ambassador.

She aims to enrich student life by introducing new events and generating enthusiasm for West Campus activities, thereby encouraging student participation in these events, while also continuing to nurture and strengthen our relationship with West Campus. She hopes to create a more engaging campus environment where students remain on campus and actively participate in events. She wants to enhance the university experience by making it more enjoyable and significantly easier for students. Lastly, she aims to leverage resources from West Campus and enhance the visibility of existing resources to ensure that students are fully aware of the support available to them.

A.S. Executive Vice President

Lessley

Lessley Martinez

Lessley Martinez is a Senior from Heber, California.  She is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice. Her involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began Fall 2023 Semester.

Lessley’s leadership and service include:

  • Chair of the Aztec Events Committee
  • Chair of the Recognized Student Organizations Oversight Committee
  • Chair of the Disciplinary Committee
  • Part of the Media & Marketing Committee
  • Part of the Appointments & Elections Committee

This year, the team aims to introduce new and engaging activities and traditions to enrich the college experience for our students. It is their goal to foster a more interactive campus environment, where students can feel comfortable, relax, and have fun. She looks forward to seeing more students frequent the Student Union and take full advantage of the diverse services, clubs, and learning opportunities available on our campus. The commitment is to support every student and encourage them to explore all that our campus has to offer. Go Aztecs! 

A.S. Vice President of Finance

Michael Sandoval

Michael Sandoval is a second-year from El Centro, California. He is pursuing a degree in Foods and Nutrition. His involvement in Associated Students began his freshman year in the fall semester.

Michael’s leadership and service include:

  • Chair of Finance and Facilities Committee
  • Chair of Campus Safety Committee
  • Chair of Social Committee
  • Part of Social Events Committee
  • Part of SDSU Campus Fee Advisory Committee
  • Part of Student Success Fee Committee
  • Part of SDSU-IV Campus Fee Advisory/IRA Committee
  • Part of A.S. Scholarship Committee designee Committee


As Executive Vice President of Finance for SDSU-Imperial Valley's Associated Students, his primary goal this year is to ensure transparency and responsible management of our financial resources. He aims to develop more efficient budgeting processes that prioritize student needs and wants and support meaningful, lasting student activities. Additionally, he plans to work closely with campus leaders to ensure that financial decisions align with the needs and goals of the student body, promoting a more inclusive and impactful use of funds.

A.S. Vice President of University Affairs

Andrea

Andrea M. Acuña

Andrea M. Acuña is a Junior from Calexico, California. She is pursuing a degree in Liberal Studies with an emphasis in Mathematics. Her involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began her first year as Elections Coordinator. 

Andrea’s leadership and service include:

  • Chair of Special Events Committee
  • Chair of Bylaws Committee
  • Media & Marketing Committee
  • Calfresh Outreach

Her goals this year are to advocate for students’ need’s, help enhance campus life, foster a sense of community on campus, and ensure effective student representation.

List of past A.S. Presidents 2013-2023

2013-2014 Alysa Teran 2014-2015 Valeria Granados
2015-2016 David Lopez 2016-2017 Yareli Rivera
2017-2018 Fernanda Figueroa 2018-2019 Anthony B. Acosta
2019-2020 Alyssa Angelina Valdez 2020-2021 Lawson Hardrick III
2021-2022 Carlos A. Fitch 2022-2023 Jazmyn Horton-Alvarado
2023-2024 Victoria Lara