Senate Roster
Ashlyn Bryson-Beane '26
ASCLU Senate Director
asclusenatedir@CalLutheran.edu
805-493-3462
Office Hours: Monday, 2:30-4:30, Tuesday/Thursday 8:30-9:30 am, Friday, 2:15-3pm
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Psychology with an Emphasis in Family & Child Development
Minors: Legal Studies, University Honors
On-Campus Involvement: Center for Cultural Engagement and Incusion Lead Programming Intern, Pacific North West Club, Peer Advisor
Favorite Thing About CLU: The welcoming community & leadership opporunities
About:
Syd Paredes '28
Senate Recorder
sparedes@CalLutheran.edu
Hometown: Oxnard, CA
Major: Sociology/Ethnic and Race Studies and Honors Program
On-Campus Involvement: Senate Reporter
Favorite Thing About CLU: The community CLU has
About: Syd is a first-year student who is majoring in sociology. They joined ASCLU-G because she wanted to do something outside themself and be an active member of CLU.
Estefani Gutierrez '25
ASCLU Senior Senator
estefanigutierrez@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: TBD
Hometown: Moorpark, CA
Major: Psychology Emphasis in Business/Organizational Applications
Minor: Financial Planning and Spanish
On-Campus Involvement: Latinx Business Student Association, Student Philanthropy Council, Model United Nations, Latin American Student Organization, McNair Scholars, Student Support Services
Favorite Thing About CLU: Gumby
About: Estefani is going on to her second year as a senator and is excited about what this new year brings. During her free time, she likes to go on hikes and spend time with her family or watch movies. She is a senior and wants to make the most of her last year at CLU.
Josh Sanchez '25
ASCLU Senior Senator
joshuasanchez@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Monday 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Majors: Business Administration
Minors: Management
On-Campus Involvement:Delta Sigma Pi (DSP)
Favorite Thing About CLU: Alicia from Ullman
About: Business Administration at California Lutheran University ‘25 | ΔΣΠ | Proud Owner of a 2002 Toyota Camry
Samantha Hernandez '25
ASCLU Senior Senator
smhernandez@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Thursday 11:25am - 12:25pm
Hometown: Hacienda Heights, CA
Major: Exercise Science with an Emphasis in Health Professions and Spanish
On-Campus Involvement: Clubs and Orgs Student Accountant, Preseidential Host, NSO O-Staff Lead
Favorite Thing About CLU: My Friends & Student Government
About: Samantha is entering her fourth year on ASCLUG alongside some of her best friends. You can often times find her walking around campus guiding families on tours in between class or waiting in line for her Pink Drink at Starbucks. In her free time, she enjoys hanging out with her friends at the beach or at her dorm. She can't wait to get started on new projects for the upcoming year!
Jovana Guzman '25
ASCLU Senior Senator
jovanaguzman@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Thursday 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hometown: San Fernando Valley, Ca
Majors: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
On-Campus Involvement: Cheer Team, Officer for the Mathematics Club
Favorite Thing About CLU: The Swenson Science Center
About: Jovana is a first Generation College Student. She plans to go to the military after college. She loves to go cruising with my friends by the beach. She LOVEEES to go Fishing in Minnesota. Also she loves trucks.
Abigail Marin Iniestra '26
ASCLU Junior Senator
amarininiestra@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Wednesday, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Major: Criminology/Criminal Justice and Spanish
Minor: Legal Studies
On-Campus Involvement: Presidential Host, President of Lang and Cultures Club, LASO Secretary, Delight Ministries, Vital Mentorship Program and SSS
Favorite Thing About CLU: My favorite thing about CLU is how accessible professors and major/minoring is.
About: Abigail Marin Iniestra whose hometown is in Santa Barbara, is a first-generation Mexican-American student entering her third year at CLU. Although this is her first year in the Senate, she is excited to make the campus an even better place for students. She is majoring in Criminology and Criminal Justice as well as Spanish with a minor in Legal Studies. Apart from being involved in student government, she is the president of the Languages and Cultures club, this year’s Latin American Student Organization secretary, a presidential host, was a Spanish tutor for the department and is in the Student Support Services and Vital program. Abi is interested in helping her Latino community by becoming a prosecuting attorney and a Spanish language translator for the court system. When she is not busy at school, she enjoys watching Korean dramas, going to church, hanging out with her family and friends, listening to music, and journaling. Her favorite color is pink and is obsessed with Snoopy from the Peanuts gang. Please support her throughout this journey.
JJ Cambaliza '26
ASCLU Junior Senator
jcambaliza@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Monday, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hometown: Palmdale, CA
Major: Marketing Communications and English, Honors program
On-Campus Involvement: Peer Advisor, PRSSA President, Her Campus Marketing and Publicity Director
Favorite Thing About CLU: Being in a supportive community
About: JJ is entering her third year on Senate. She is looking forward to the new school year and hoping to accomplish more goals as a senator. During her free time, she binge watches Gilmore Girls and Grey's Anatomy, read romance novels, and spending time with loved ones. If you have any questions/concerns or just wanna chat, she will be there!
Kimberly Aguilar Diaz '26
ASCLU Junior Senator
kaguilardiaz@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Grass Valley, CA
Major: Business Marketing
Minors: Film
On-Campus Involvement: Delight Ministries, Intramural Soccer, Women in Business, American Marketing Association
Favorite Thing About CLU: My favorite thing about CLU is the nature, I love looking at the sky, waking up to the birds singing, and seeing green all around campus.
About: Hello everyone! My name is Kimberly Aguilar Diaz, I am a first generation American and college student. I am super proud of my background and plan to use that to serve on Senate this year. I am a Business Marketing major with a minor in Film and TV. I am passionate about leveraging my creative expertise to drive impactful and meaningful messages through film. I am a gym rat who loves Marvel! I am looking forward to being able to bring my unique perspective as well as my communication skills to Senate this year!
Krista Gleason '26
ASCLU Junior Senator
kgleason@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Palmdale, CA
Major: Psychology
Minors: Legal Studies
On-Campus Involvement: Pre law Society; Psi Chi; Anti Human Trafficking Club
Favorite Thing About CLU: My favorite thing about CLU would probably be the close knit community you are able to form on campus. This brings so many opportunities to get to know others and even network.
Isabella Ramirez '27
ASCLU Sophomore Senator
isabellaramirez@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Fillmore, California
Major: Political Science with an emphasis in Law & Public Policy
Minors: Psychology
On-Campus Involvement: Resident Assistant, Anti-Human Trafficking Secretary, Delight Ministries, Pre-Law Society, LASO
About: Isabella Ramirez is a Sophomore at Cal Lutheran University majoring in Political Science
with an emphasis in Law & Public Policy and minoring in Psychology! She is heavily
involved within the campus as a Resident Assistant, member of Pre-Law Society, LASO,
and Delight Ministries, as well as the Secretary for Anti-Human Trafficking Club!
After CLU, she plans on attending Law school with the focus of interest in Family
and Criminal Law!
Jazmin Aguilar '27
ASCLU Sophomore Senator
jaguilar@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour:
Hometown: Watts, Los Angeles
Major: Criminal justice/Biology
Minors: University Honors
On-Campus Involvement: ASCLUG
Favorite Thing About CLU: The small class sizes
About: Jasmin is going into her first year on Senate. She is double majoring in Criminal Justice and Biology, and has a minor in University Honors.
Jose Hernandez '27
ASCLU Sophomore Senator
joseh@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Hacienda Heights, CA
Majors: Business Administration major with an emphasis in marketing
Minor: Political Science
On-Campus Involvement: University Honors Program, DSP, Senate, LASO
Favorite Thing About CLU: How easy it is to get involved from clubs, to work study jobs.
About: Hi! I'm Jose and I am super excited to get to know everyone. I am also excited to help all the clubs follow their purpose and missions while also helping further develop the campus!
Mathias Schmidt '27
ASCLU Sophomore Senator
mschmidt@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Anchorage, AK
Major: Business/Sports Management/Marketing
On-Campus Involvement: Muscle and Strength Club President, YoungLife Member, Student Employee at Facilities, University Honors Program, Competitive Powerlifter, Track and Field
Favorite Thing About CLU: Personable, small classroom settings
About: Mathias is going into his Sophomore year as well as his first term in Senate. He has had numerous leadership roles in preparation for this role, such as Key Club President, Class Historian, and currently the CLU Muscle and Strength Club. This year he intends on being a helping hand for new up-and-coming clubs as well as taking care of our returning clubs. He enjoys playing the guitar, going to the gym, and small kickbacks with his close friends. He looks forward to creating connections with his peers through this amazing opportunity!
Aandrea Pineda-Dominguez '28
ASCLU Freshman Senator
apinedadominguez@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Thousand Oaks
Major: Biology
On-Campus Involvement: Presidential Host
Favorite Thing About CLU: The inclusive atmosphere
About: Aandrea is entering her first year on Senate as a Freshman Senator. She loves cooking, crocheting, and spontaneous adventures with family and friends. After graduation, she plans to go to grad school or even culinary school.
Cassandra Aguirre '28
ASCLU Freshman Senator
cassandraaguirre@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Simi Valley, CA
Majors: Biology
On-Campus Involvement: ASCLUG
Favorite Thing About CLU: One favorite thing about Cal Lutheran is the people.
About: Cassandra is a first year student majoring in Biology. This is her first year in ASCLUG and can't wait to make a difference!
Denise Anaya '28
ASCLU Freshman Senator
anaya.denise.01@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Moorpark, CA
Major: Accounting
On-Campus Involvement: Outdoor Recreation Club
Favorite Thing About CLU: Small campus
About: Denise is entering her first year on Senate. On her free time she enjoys hiking, fishing, cooking, and watching TV.
Ely Nesper '28
ASCLU Freshman Senator
enesper@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Bellflower, CA
Major: Philosophy and Sociology
On-Campus Involvement: ASCLUG, Delight club
Favorite Thing About CLU: The classes/professors
About: Hi my name is Ely Nesper. I’m from Socal and I love to read and sing.
Cheyanne Rodriguez '25
ASCLU Commuter Senator
cheyannerodriguez@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Tuesday, 10:00am - 11:00am
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Majors: Biology
On-Campus Involvement: Thrower on clu track and field, front desk worker at the gym, and athletic event staff for clu.
Favorite Thing About CLU: The small number of people in classes
About: Hello! I am Cheyanne Rodriguez and I am your commuter senator for this upcoming school year! I have been a research student and I currently am an athlete, a Forest Fitness Center front-desk worker, and an Athletic Event Staff member. I believe commuter voices are of utmost importance and I am ecstatic for a second opportunity to be able to represent my classmates and provide a better college experience for you all.
Kiana Adli '25
ASCLU International Senator
kadli@CalLutheran.edu
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Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Majors: Biochemistry/Math
On-Campus Involvement: Pre health club president, Math tutor, Steam program , Biology and Chemistry DA, Research in Dr. Marcey lab and Dr. Richards
Favorite Thing About CLU: Small community
About: Kiana is an international student from Iran and she is on a pre dental track.
Luis Perez Jr. '25
ASCLU Transfer Senator
laperez@CalLutheran.edu
Office Hour: Monday 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hometown: Moorpark, CA
Major: Criminology & Criminal Justice, Political Science
Minors: Business Administration & Psychology
On-Campus Involvement: Culver Research Fellow, Presidential Host, Peer Advisor, Hermanos Unidos President, Disability Advocacy Student Association Vice President, Latin American Student Organization Publicist, and in Student Support Services.
Favorite Thing About CLU: Most people know one another's name!
About: Luis is a proud first-generation college student, a transfer from Moorpark College, and a proud son of immigrant parents from Jalisco and Zacatecas, Mexico. Some of his hobbies and interests include fashion, preparing for law school, and soon becoming a barber as a side hustle. Luis is well aware that not every student is a Ventura County native, and appreciates the emphasis CLU places on making sure students of all backgrounds feel at home! Luis plans to give back to the community by pursuing a career in disability advocacy. As a result, he views his Senate position as an opportunity to make CLU inclusive by always being open to questions, concerns, feedback, and any form of interaction possible.
Yulissa Alvarado
ASCLU Senate Advisor
Student Engagement Coordinator
Student Life