Members

Hello Gauchos! My name is Elizabeth Garabedian and I am the Chair of External Affairs (CEA) and a Senior representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I am a fourth year History of Public Policy & Law and Philosophy double major.  As the Chair of External Affairs, I am in charge of running our weekly meetings and helping to maintain and facilitate communication between the committee and Student Affairs departments. Outside of SFAC I am part of the Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law fraternity, the Engaging Humanities program, and I also serve on UCSB's Coastal Fund. 

I am dedicated to advocating for student needs and making sure that your fees are spent wisely. Looking forward to a great year Gauchos!

Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions: elizabethgarabedian@ucsb.edu

Hi Gauchos! My name is Shounok Ghosh and I am the Chair of Internal Affairs and the senior representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I am a fourth-year L&S honors student double majoring in Economics & Accounting and Statistics & Data Science and am originally from Irvine, California. As a part of SFAC, I am very excited to be an undergraduate voice for campus-related issues as throughout my life I have always strived to make an impact on the community I am involved with. UCSB has grown to become a place I adore and I want to do my part in making an impact through SFAC and other school activities. Aside from SFAC, I am involved with UCSB’s premier South Asian Acapella Group Ravaani

Hi everybody!

My name is Samuel (he/him) and I’m a sophomore representative on the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC), as well as the Social Media Subcommittee Chair (follow our Instagram @ucsb.sfac). I’m from San Gabriel, CA and I am a sociology and communication double major. 

Previously, I worked on the disbursement of funding within the on-campus residence halls, and now I work as a Resident Assistant in the same building. I'm also involved with the Daily Nexus, our on-campus news publication. I believe that being approachable, friendly, and transparent leads to the most meaningful use of student funds. That means making sure that students know where their money is going or helping them understand what we do. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our Instagram page with any questions!
 

Hi everyone! My name is Jiexi Qiao and I'm honored to serve as one of the 2nd year representatives for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I'm a L&S honors student studying statistics and data science, originally from Portland, Oregon. Serving on this committee, I'm devoted to highlighting underrepresented communities and voices. I strive to make the UCSB student culture and campus as best as possible. Some areas I'm particularly passionate about include food security for students and basic needs accessibility. Outside of SFAC, I'm a student lead at the Food Bank, and a data analyst for the Strategic Operations Office in Associated Students. I'm excited to get the opportunity to serve the student body; please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns! 

Hello Gauchos! My Name is Maya Plafkin, and I am the Transfer Student Representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee. I am a fourth-year Economics student pursuing the Technology Management Program Certification. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to be involved in the development of student services, especially those that impact transfer students and further support our transitional experience. Outside of SFAC, I serve as Co-President of TAMID, an investing and consulting club, in addition to being a member of Sigma Eta Pi, a business and entrepreneurship fraternity.

Hello! My name is George Tsouloufas. I am a PhD student in the Political Science department and I am one of the two Graduate Student representatives. I have the honor of serving in the committee since 2021 and SFAC is a very important part of my academic life. My goal for this academic year is to represent our UCSB Graduate Student body in SFAC and help the committee make the best possible decisions to accommodate the needs of all the UCSB students through its funds. In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and sports and I was part of the UCSB Rugby team. If you have any questions please feel free to email me at: g_tsouloufas@ucbs.edu.

I'm Rui Wang, a PhD student specializing in political science at UCSB. As an international graduate student, I'm excited to be part of the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC) for the academic year 2023-24. My aim is to actively listen to and represent the diverse voices of UCSB students, both graduate and undergraduate. With my passion for delving into the complexities of political science, I'm dedicated to contributing valuable insights and advocating for the optimal allocation of student services fee revenue. Through my active participation in SFAC, I'm committed to ensuring that our student resources are used effectively and creating an inclusive and vibrant environment for all.