Executive Officers

James Poet

President

AS President James Poet is a 23-year-old senior studying Business. James was born in San Diego but grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. James attended California High School before coming to SDSU in fall 2003. James is prouder than ever of SDSU and thrilled to have the opportunity to serve as AS President for a second term. James is a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity, where he served as president from 2005-2006. In his spare time, James enjoys swimming, basketball, and reading. James plans to implement the programs voted on by last year’s student body; bring out the pride he knows resides within San Diego State; and educate students on the opportunities that Associated Students provides. James is also excited to be working with an executive team that is dedicated, innovative, and experienced.

Joy Salvatin

Executive Vice President

AS Executive Vice President, Joy Salvatin is a 22-year-old senior majoring in Aerospace Engineering. She grew up in Northern California and attended Carondelet High School before coming to SDSU in Fall 2004. Joy has served SDSU in numerous organizations that include the SDSU Ambassadors, Delta Sigma Psi as President, Associate Engineering Student Council as VP of Programming, the USFC Executive Board, and served as a representative to AS Council for two years. As Executive Vice President, Joy hopes to increase school pride through a variety of programs that include establishing a new SDSU Sprit Squad; promote green-friendly initiatives throughout AS Facilities; work with student organizations to establish new office and meeting space allocation plans; and increase AS visibility throughout the campus. In her spare time, Joy likes to catch up on sleep, swim, listen to music, and travel. Joy is thankful for the support of her friends and family.

Daniel “Oz” Osztreicher

Vice President of External Affairs

AS Vice President of External Affairs Daniel "Oz" Osztreicher, 21, is a senior majoring in Political Science. He was born in Argentina and raised in the San Fernando Valley. In addition to serving on Associated Students Council, he is the Vice President of the College Area Community Council (CACC). Daniel enjoys spending his free time with his family and friends and being active. As the chair of the AS External Affairs Board, he plans to establish a better relationship with the local neighborhood. More importantly, he wants to increase the student's voice on all political levels (federal, state and local). After graduation, Daniel hopes to pursue a career in Sports Management in the US or internationally.

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Grant Garske

Vice President of Finance

Grant Garske, the Vice President of Finance, is a senior double majoring in History and Computer Science. Grant has many years of extensive involvement within SDSU including AS, IFC, multiple fraternities (social, law and honors), and appointments to ad hoc committees, taskforces and advisory committees. He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, the beach, kayaking, rock-climbing and practicing Taekwondo (17 yrs experience). He has a degree from the University of Kukkiwon in South Korea for Taekwondo. Grant’s objectives as Vice President of Finance are to increase AS transparency by improving technological infrastructure and simultaneously using that improved infrastructure to increase efficiency in the areas of financial spending, “Green” sustainability and communication with students in hopes that all students will feel the positive effects of AS in their time at SDSU. SDSU Pride!

Tim Velasquez

Vice President of University Affairs

Velasquez, a senior majoring in Business Management and Spanish, grew up in Thousand Oaks, CA and also had the opportunity to live in Colombia. There he developed an awareness of the great opportunities we have here in the U.S., driving him to become his full potential. He has served SDSU with a wide variety of leadership positions including Interfraternity Council President, AS Council, Sigma Chi Fraternity VP, Community Service Officer, and Peer Health Educator. His dedication to Greek Life at SDSU has earned him “Greek Man of the Year” of 2006-2007. He enjoys humanitarian projects, surfing, BMX racing, concerts, playing guitar, graphic design, mentoring others, and spending time with friends and family. As VP he will initiate the first Aztec Green Festival and school wide concert, implement more night and weekend activities, increase efficiency within the University, revamp the Good Neighbor Program, and create an Aztec legacy for future generations.

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