A.S. Executive Officers
President
A.S. President
Carlos A. Fitch is a senior from Calexico, California. He is pursuing a double degree in History and Spanish. His involvement in Associated Students began during the 2020-2021 Academic Year.
Carlos A. Fitch’s leadership and service includes:
Institutional Leadership Positions:
- Associated Students President (2021-22)
- Associated Students Ambassador (2020-21)
- Imperial Valley College Foundation Leadership Ambassador (2019-2020)
- Undergraduate Imperial Valley Senator on University Senate (2021-22)
Associated Students Committees:
- Chairperson of Research Committee (2021-22)
- Chairperson of Hearing Committee (2021-22)
- Member of SDSU-IV Campus Fee Advisory/IRA Committee (2021-22)
- Member of SDSU-IV Commencement Committee (2020-21) and (2021-22)
- Member of Bylaws Committee (2020-21) and (2021-22)
- Member of Educational Events Committee (2020-21)
- Member of Disciplinary Committee (2020-21)
- Member of Appointment Committee (2020-21)
- Member of SDSU-IV Leadership Council (2021-22)
- Strategic Committee, Imperial Valley Designee (2021-22)
Involvement in SDSU-Imperial Valley:
- Student Affairs and Educational Opportunity Program, Instructional Assistant (2019-21)
- Academic Learning Center, Public Relations Officer (2021-present)
- Division of Education, Student Assistant (2021-present)
- Aztecs Dance Club, Executive Secretary (2020-21) and VP Finance (2021-22)
- Community Wellness Assistance Cohort (CWAC), Executive Secretary (2020-21)
- Planned Parenthood Generation Action (PPGA), Vice President of Finance (2021-22)
Involvement in the Community:
- Calexico’s City Council Arts and Historical Board, Commissioner (2021-present)
- Calexico Needs Change, Member (2020-present)
- California Higher Education Student Summit, Legislative Delegation Member (2021 Delegation)
- Imperial Valley LGBT Resource Center, Volunteer
- Planned Parenthood, Volunteer
Carlos’ goal for this year is to uplift student involvement in Imperial Valley with a mindset of bringing more resources and opportunities to our student population, but also growth opportunities to our faculty and staff. It is Carlos’ intention to advocate for meaningful investments and significant raises on budget allocations to our campus to ensure a greater retention of students and faculty members. Carlos is committed to set historic precedents for future A.S. Presidents to become a strong image of the University and portray academic excellence, shared-governance, eloquent initiatives and setting high standards of commitment and experienced-based leadership. Carlos is committed to show the disparities of Imperial Valley students to administration, in an effort to achieve and set the ground for exponential change for the years to come in higher education offered at Imperial County.
Executive Vice President
A.S. Executive Vice President
John Moreno Jr. is a graduate student from El Centro, California. He is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. His involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began in 2019, so this is his third year serving this campus community.
John’s leadership and service includes:
- Chair, Appointment Committee (2021-2022)
- Chair, Disciplinary Committee (2021-2022)
- Chair, Student Organizations Representatives Committee (2021-2022)
- Member, Sports and Social Events Committee (2021-2022)
- Member, Campus Safety Committee (2021-2022)
- Member, Facilities Committee (2021-2022)
- Member, Research Team (2021-2022)
- Project Rebound Outreach Assistant
- Treasurer, Students of Social Work Association
- Student at Large, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee
- IV Representative, Strategic Planning Committee
- APA Campus Ambassador
John’s goals include advocating for, and ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion for all students on campus. He is also focused on helping the A.S. to maintain integrity during its operations, while remaining efficient in the use of campus resources. John’s credo is that the council is here to serve, not to be served. “We are standing side by side with our student body, seeking the best education and experiences possible for all.”
VICE PRESIDENT of Finance
A.S. Vice President of Finance
Erika D. Gutierrez-Guler is a Senior from Brawley, California. She is pursuing a degree in Mathematics Single Subject Teaching. Her involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began in the 2021-2022 Academic School Year.
Erika D. Gutierrez’s leadership and service includes:
- A.S. Vice President of Finance (2021-2022)
- Facilities Committee Chair (2021-2022)
- Finance Committee Chair (2021-2022)
- Educational Committee (2021-2022)
- Scholarship Committee (2021-2022)
- SDSU-IV Commencement Committee (2021-2022)
- Mathematics Tutor and Lead at Imperial Valley College
Some of the goals Erika would like to accomplish is to push services that SDSU-IV has to offer for their students. She also wants to encourage students to be more interactive with the campus as it will help open more doors for them such as meeting new people, getting scholarships, educational opportunities, etc.
Vice President of university affairs
A.S. Vice President of University Affairs
Jazmyn Horton-Alvarado is a second-year graduate student from Imperial, California. She is pursuing a master’s degree in social work. Her involvement in Associated Students (A.S.) began last year (2020-2021) when she held the position of Elections Coordinator.
Jazmyn’s leadership and service includes:
- Vice President of University Affairs (2021-2022)
- Graduate Imperial Valley Senator
- Bylaws Committee Chair (2021-2022)
- Sustainability and Student Organizations Representatives Committee member
- Student Assistant for Students Abilities Success Center (SASC)
- Student Research Assistant
- Students of Social Work Association- President
- Planned Parenthood Generation Action- President
Jazmyn plans to become more involved in advocacy for SDSU IV students. Her goals are to represent SDSU IV students at various university affairs, update campus life, and create fun events for students! She is also excited to be working with the SASC team to provide more services for students and hold presidency of two clubs on campus!
List of Past A.S. Presidents 2013-2020
| 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 |
Associated Students
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