Overview of Officer Responsibilities
2009-2010 GSA Executives
President: Diana T. Dyste Anzures
The President is the chief executive officer of the GSA and presiding officer of the GSA.
Vice President, Internal Affairs: Eddy Alvarez
The Vice President – Internal Affairs (VPIA) is the chief operating officer of the GSA and assists the President in the administration of the internal operations of the GSA. The Vice President – Internal Affairs also assists the President in representing GSA interests in matters of campus infrastructure and capital planning.
Vice President, External Affairs: Ellie Sciaky
Vice President – External Affairs (VPEA) assists the President in representing UCSB Graduate Student interests beyond the UCSB campus and serves as the chief delegate of the GSA in external matters.
Vice President, Communications and Records: Kara Otto
The Vice President – Communication and Records (VPCR) is the chief information officer of the GSA and serves as public relations officer and archivist. The Vice President – Communications and Records ensures that GSA Assembly meeting minutes are recorded and published and that copies of the Constitution, By-laws, and enacted resolutions are available to all GSA members.
Vice President, Academic Affairs: Lily Anne Yumi Welty
The Vice President – Academic Affairs (VPAA) assists the President in representing GSA interests in academic affairs and serves as the primary liaison with the Academic Senate.
Vice President, Graduate Student Affairs: Dustin Ryan Walker
The Vice President – Graduate Student Affairs (VPGSA) assists the President in representing GSA interests in matters of UCSB student affairs.
Vice President, Budget and Finance: Natalie Fawcett
The Vice President – Budget and Finance (VPBF) is the chief financial officer of the GSA and assists the President in representing GSA interests in the area of campus budget and financial planning.