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We, as the Associated Students of Saint Mary's College (AS), aim to implement positive change to create the best college experience for Saint Mary's undergraduates. We strive to serve the student body through inclusivity, fair representation, and support in order to enhance undergraduate student life.

Associated Students

AS 2025

2025 AS Team, Photographed in Hagerty Lounge DLS

AS Meetings are open to the entire student body, and are great ways to engage in the SMC community and get your voice heard. 

2025-2026 Associated Students Executive Branch

President: Kiana Paredes
VP Admin: Hannah Parkinson 
VP Finance: Rose Velasquez
VP Student Orgs: Oliver Halstead
 
Class of 2027
Chair: Aidan Silva
Vice Chair: Isabelle Palmer
Senators: Natalie Alberto, Yasmine Cruz, Saif Haddad
 
Class of 2028
Chair: Shasta Gates
Vice Chair: Ethan Farrell
Senators: Avery Britton, Kelly Nelson, Brandan Terry
 
Class of 2029
Chair: Tyra Fleming
Vice Chair: Marc Thomas Valdez
Senator: Jess Ramirez, Aaria Mitra, Veronika Fisina

 

2025-2026 AS Budget Allocations

2025-2026 Finance Committee Meeting Dates

October 30 & November 13, 2025

Student Organization Resources Finances & Forms 

Associated Students meetings are open to all community members.

  • Friday, September 19 from 3:00-4:30pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, October 10 from 1:00-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, October 24 from 1:00-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, November 7 from 1:30-3pm in Claeys Lounge, Soda Center
  • Friday, November 14 from 1:30-3pm in Claeys Lounge, Soda Center STUDENT TOWNHALL EVENT
  • Friday, December 5 from 1:30-3:pm in Dryden Hall (Guest Speaker - President Thompson)
  • Friday, February 13 from 1:30pm-3pm in Dryden Hall
  • Friday, February 27 from 1:30pm-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, March 20 from 1:30pm-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, April 17 from 1:30-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS   Finance Recommendations
  • Friday, April 24 from 1:30pm-3pm in Dryden
  • Friday, May 8 from 1:30pm-3pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS - Passing of the Torch Event
  • Friday, Sep 18 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Associated Students Retreat (Senate only) - Saturday, September 27 10am-2pm, Hagerty
  • Friday, Oct 2 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Oct 30 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Nov 13 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Dec 4 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Feb 19 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Mar 5 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, April 16 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, Apr 30 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS
  • Friday, May 14 from 1:30-3:00pm in Hagerty Lounge, DLS

01-2025 Feedback Box

01-2025 Update: Feedback box purchased using AS funds and implemented for Spring 2026

February 27, 2026 - The following clubs and organizations were successfully chartered by the Associated Students Senate: Law Club; Neuroscience Club; Powerlifting Club; and, Pre-Dental Club.

March 20, 2026 - The Snow Club was successfully chartered by the Associated Students Senate

02-2026 Resolution: Resolution on Including Student Leaders in Student Organization Council Meetings Passed but not signed by the President

April 17, 2026: An updated Constitution for 2026-2027 was passed by the Senate but not yet approved
 

2025-2026 Associated Students Executive Branch

President: Regina Molitoris

VP Admin: Julissa Montaño 

VP Finance: Elizabeth O'Sullivan

VP Student Orgs: Ivan Victoroff

 

Class of 2026

Chair: Melody Ng

Vice Chair: Gwen Penalber

Senators: Natalie Davis, Kaylin Holliman

 

Class of 2027

Chair: Kiana Paredes

Vice Chair: Brooklyn Morales

Senators: Emma Owen, Johnathan Parent, Jasper Pacheco

 

Class of 2028

Chair: Hannah Parkinson

Vice Chair: Brendan Terry

Senator: Shasta Gates, Ethan Farrell

 

Class of 2029

Chair: Oliver Halstead

Vice Chair: Jonathan Bokum

Senators: Jesse Ramirez, Aaria Mitra, Marc Thomas Valdez