ASMPC Student Government

President

Hi! My name is Melissa Hernandez and I have the honor to serve as the ASMPC President for another year. This is my third year at MPC as a communications major. I’ve had the opportunity to work with our students and faculty and am always working towards a more inclusive and engaging community in order to allow students to feel heard. If you are ever in need of anything, I am always here for you! Contact: mhernandez7935@mpc.edu

Vice President of ASMPC & NSLS

Hi everyone! I’m Miriam Avila-Hernandez, and I’m thrilled to serve as your Vice President of ASMPC and NSLS. I’m majoring in Molecular Biology and plan to transfer next year to continue my studies in Dermatology. I have been on council for a year and have loved every minute of it. This role has been enriching, allowing me to grow personally and professionally while supporting fellow students. It makes me joyful to see students having fun and genuinely happy at our beautiful campus. I’m excited to continue my journey here at MPC and see where life leads me after graduation. If you have any questions about ASMPC, are interested in joining, or just want to chat, feel free to contact me! :-)

Secretary

Hello everyone! My name is Maya, and I'm so excited to be your ASMPC Secretary. This is my first year attending college after graduating high school in July 2024, and I'm so incredibly grateful to have found my home at MPC for the next two years. I am currently majoring in Kinesiology, Nutrition/Dietetics, and Psychology—but who knows if that will change! Even though I just started college, I understand that life can be hard, things happen, and it can be hard to reach out without feeling like a burden. If you need a "middle man" for questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns, please reach out! mtamura4035@mpc.edu

Treasurer

Student Trustee

My name is Jocelyn Torres Vasquez. I am your student trustee, which means I represent the student body in discussions and decisions involving campus life and policy. I’m majoring in Art History and I plan to transfer to Santa Barbara and become a Museum Curator. In my free time I like to play Minecraft, read, and take pictures.

If you have any questions feel free to ask. My email is jtorresvasquez5251@mpc.edu

Chief Justice for ASMPC

Hi. My name is Donald Brown, and I am the Chief Justice for the ASMPC Student Government this semester. Being a participant of the student government has taught me a lot about myself such as how to use my goals and strengths and not only that while earning my degrees to get practical experience the student government has allowed me to. As a student, participating in the student government has created a charge that is positive for me by helping contribute to improving the school and the community. I have also been involved with promoting citizenship, scholarships, leadership, human relations, and cultural values. This is my four++year here at MPC and my major is Social Science, and Communications. As the Chief Justice I serve as the Parliamentarian for the ASMPC Council and the Head of the Judicial Branch. With the community here at MPC, I really like being engaged with the events and people. My contact information: dbrown8879@mpc.edu. Feel free to reach out to me!

Associate Justice

Associate Justice

SSCCC Representative

Hi, my name is Yezenia Chavarria and I am your SSCCC representative for this school year. I am a dance major and this is my first year on ASMPC. My job is to take any issues you may experience on campus and create solutions to be passed into resolutions for all community colleges.

Director of Public Relations

Hi! My name is Maria Lourdes Savella, Director of Public Relations. I am a first-year student taking Business Administration. I love being involved in student activities and being part of ASMPC brought more opportunities to know the community of MPC. My role is to promote student activities and events that students can enjoy and participate in. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at msavella6508@mpc.edu

Director of Student Welfare

Hi everyone! I’m Amy, the Director of Student Welfare here at MPC. As a passionate mental health advocate, I’m dedicated to supporting our campus community through wellness events, financial literacy workshops, and community-building initiatives aimed at creating a healthier and more connected environment for all. I’m in my final year at MPC, studying Business Admin, and I also serve as the Vice President of the Business and Entrepreneurship Club. I’d love to hear your thoughts and ideas, feel free to join us in a council meeting on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 11:30am in the Costanoan Room, or reach out to me at agomezaldama1899@mpc.edu :)

Sidenote: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available, call/text 988.

Director of Organizations

Hello, my name is Arturo Hernandez and I am a computer engineering major. I am the Director of Organizations here at ASMPC. I love to help others and being a part of the student body allows me to do so. Being a part of ASMPC also allows me to improve this amazing community here at MPC. If you have any questions and/or suggestions for me, you can contact me at ahernandez1757@mpc.edu.

Director of Activities

My name is Alyxzandria (Alyx) Doss, I am the Director of Activities for ASMPC. I am also president of PRIDE Pack. My goal this year as a queer disabled person is to support the students in any way that I can, especially considering that these two groups are very under-represented in political and leadership environments. I want to improve accessibility around campus both physically and mentally. I want to reduce and hopefully erase the negative stigma that has been unfortunately placed onto queer people, and have information readily available for anyone willing to learn. I want to be able to create a safe and comfortable learning environment for all at MPC.

Director of Student Representation

Director of STEM

Senator of Humanities

Hey Lobos! I’m Miriam Ahamed and your senator of humanities. I'm studying communications and English. Originally I was going to major in one and minor in the other but then I decided to Hannah Montana this and get the best of both worlds.

As your senator of humanities, I intend to build an active community for those studying within this department! I love to advocate to all students about the remarkable services here on campus. I’m an Umoja ambassador, one of the exceptional programs here! I’m a creative passionate person and when you see me around campus, don’t be a stranger. 

It’s going to be different this year. If you have any ideas to share, my email is mahamed9782@mpc.edu and we will make it happen!

Senator of Engineering

Hey! I'm Olivia Bartle, and I’m a first-year computer science major here at MPC. I’m really passionate about both music and coding, and I love to give back to the community—I can’t wait to do so as the Senator of Engineering! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at obartle1923@mpc.edu!

Senator-At-Large

As a Classics major passionate about arts and culture, I bring creativity and tradition to student government. My journey started with music and grew when I founded A.D.M. Project, an underground gallery where I discovered a love for photography. “A.D.M.” stands for Atelier Deluxe Musique, honoring my musical roots. Beyond campus, I’m an avid surfer and proud parent of ten cats! I’m excited to bring my unique perspective, blending history with creative insights for a vibrant student experience.

Senator-At-Large

Student Activities Coordinator / ASMPC Advisor / NSLS Advisor

I began my career at Monterey Peninsula College in September 2008. I graduated from MPC with an Associate Degree in Business, I have a Bachelors Degree in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento, and a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology from Palo Alto University. My focus areas are on developing student leadership and creating effective and efficient student organizations. I enjoy working with students and helping them to achieve their professional and personal goals. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, taking walks on the beach, reading and cooking. Feel free to contact me at josborne@mpc.edu or (831) 646-4192.