Executive Cabinet
Ethan Mariner
VP of Academic Affairs
If re-elected, I will continue working to make campus more affordable, accessible, and meaningful. Having served in multiple organizations, including ASBSU, I’ve worked to facilitate change, but increasing the positive impact of the academic experience remains a personal top priority. This role is about representing students on academic issues, ensuring your voices are heard. From advocating for financial support, strengthening academic resources, advocating for more merit and need based scholarships, I am here to support and advocate for you. I’m proud to run with the Stampede again and excited to continue making a difference. Let’s go Broncos!
Layne Johnson
VP of Ethics Affairs
My name is Layne Johnson. I am originally from Tillamook, Oregon (where they make the cheese!). You may have seen me around campus as a tour guide, but I also serve in several leadership roles, including next year’s president of the Pre-Law Society, financial officer for the Political Science Association, a member of the Student Media Publication Board, a Resident Assistant, the current chair of the ASBSU Social Media and Marketing Committee, and the current Social Media Manager for ASBSU.
Natalie Rivera
VP of Financial Affairs
Hello! My name is Natalie Rivera, and I am currently a Junior double majoring in Business Administration and Human Resources, with a minor in Nonprofit. I love being involved on campus! I am a member of the Student Philanthropy Board, Honors College, Alpha Kappa Psi, Women in Business Association, and I work for the Office of University Events. I have loved the opportunity to serve students and work towards creating a more accessible, affordable, and meaningful environment for student organizations. This past year, I achieved many milestones, including funding the MOST grants in ASBSU history, creating a $400 startup grant for clubs to opt into, and addressing accessibility issues to help clubs obtain necessary funding
Diego Tapia
VP of Student Relations
My name is Diego Tapia, a junior majoring in Political Science. I am currently ASBSU’s Associate Vice President of Inclusive Excellence. Additionally, I am involved on campus as a Bronco Shop Ambassador, a School of Public Service Ambassador, the Co-Chair of the Student Liberation Collective, and the Service Chairman of Pi Kappa Phi.
Alice Mwamba
AVP of Inclusive Excellence
My name is Alice Mwamba, and I am a Congolese refugee studying nursing and refugee studies. I am a ONE Refugee Scholar and AHEC Scholar and actively involved in various organizations, including TRIO STEM, Upstanders Nation, the Student Nurses Association, the Multilingual Student Alliance, and the Student Philanthropy Board. I am passionate about advocating for my community and love to do research focused on refugee and underserved populations. In my free time, I enjoy baking, singing, playing the piano, and volunteering for various events and organizations on campus, as well as at Genesis Community Health, where I help support healthcare access for those in need.
Emia Venegas
AVP of Greek Affairs
Hello! My name is Emia Venegas, I am a second year accounting major here at Boise State.I am currently a philanthropy chair in Alpha Chi Omega, Commuter Student Representative in ASBSU, and the Sexual Violence Prevention and Advocacy Committee Chair. I am running for Associated Vice President of Greek Affairs to make Greek Life more affordable, accessible, and meaningful for students. I want to be able to create an environment for everyone that made me fight so hard to come back to Boise State.
Gavin Verandes
Review Board Chief
My name is Gavin Verandes, and I am a business administration major with a minor in entrepreneurial management. I am heavily involved with the Blue Thunder Marching Band, as well as the Vice President of Finance for Sigma Phi Epsilon. I wanted to run with The Stampede because I want to make an immediate impact on issues that matter to students here at Boise State.
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