Members

Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Mazarei and I am your Chair of Internal Affairs and a junior representative on SFAC this year! I’m a Political Science major with an Iranian Studies minor from Los Angeles. I’m excited to serve as a voice for my third-year peers at UCSB and to lead SFAC as a co-chair. I’m passionate about creating new opportunities for students and ensuring equal access to the diverse resources here on campus. Outside of SFAC I am a part of the Persian Student Group and enjoy getting to know new faces all around campus. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments at lindseymazarei@ucsb.edu!  

My name is Samuel (he/him) and I’m the Chair of External Affairs and junior representative on the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I’m from San Gabriel, CA and I am a sociology and communication double major.

In our campus community, I currently serve as a Resident Assistant and work in the Department of Sociology. 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 Gauchos! My name is Maylene Gonzalez and I'll be serving as one of the Senior
Representatives. I am a fourth-year Biology major and I'm originally from Los Angeles, CA. I
am passionate about advocating for student needs, especially when it comes to healthcare and
ensuring equal accessibility to campus resources for everyone. I'm excited to bring my
perspective to the committee and help act as an advocate for the diverse student voices here at
UCSB. My goal is to help ensure our student fees are allocated equitably and effectively to
benefit the entire campus community. Outside of SFAC, I am an involved member of the
Pre-Dental Society, Alpha Sigma Kappa, and I enjoy volunteering with Dental Buddies at UCSB.

Hello! My name is Trevor Yamin, and I am excited to serve as a junior representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I study Economics & Accounting and Philosophy, and I am originally from Portland, Oregon. As part of SFAC, I am excited to work as a voice for our student body in matters regarding student life. UCSB is a fantastic institution, and I am excited to contribute to making a positive impact.
Aside from SFAC, I am an accounting tutor with UCSB TAG, a member of both the Investment Advisory Committee and 180 Degrees Consulting. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, practicing jiu-jitsu, and reading. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to email me at trevoryamin@ucsb.edu.

My name is Yeshua Valdez Rodriguez, and I am a Sophomore Representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I am currently a second-year student majoring in Physics and Statistics & Data Science, and I am part of the Letters & Science Honors Program and a Promise Scholar. I’m originally from the Central Valley (Dinuba, CA). I’m also on the USFC board, work as a Student Technician at the Interactive Learning Pavilion (ILP), serve as a board member for Los Ingenieros, and am the Vice President of Theta Nu Kappa, a multicultural and academic fraternity. Through SFAC, I aim to represent student voices and support initiatives that strengthen our campus community.

Hi everyone! My name is Deepthy Mukkara, and I serve as a Sophomore Representative on the Student Fee Advisory Committee. I am a second-year Financial Math and Statistics major from the greater Sacramento area. I am excited to be a member of this committee and to echo student concerns in decision-making. I believe students should play an active role in shaping how resources are allocated, and I hope to help streamline that process. Beyond SFAC, I am involved with the Associated Students Community Financial Fund and serve as a Case Assistant for UCSB's Women in Business. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, pottery, and reading mystery novels.

Hello! My name is Soraya Rios-Scheurer, and I’m delighted to serve as the Transfer Representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). Originally from San Jose, I’m a fourth-year student majoring in Communication and minoring in English, with associate degrees in Economics and Business Administration. I’m committed to transparency and advocacy so that students not only understand what SFAC does, but also feel empowered to share what they’d like to see on campus. I’m especially passionate about sustainability, housing, and transfer student resources. In my free time, you can usually find me at the beach, mixing music, catching a live show, or trying to digest the latest AI news.

Hi everyone, my name is Heath Pennington (they/them). I am a Chancellor’s Fellow and a PhD candidate in the Department of Theater and Dance. As a Graduate Representative on SFAC, I help represent graduate perspectives while supporting equitable decision-making around student services funding. I also work as a content developer on the UC Professional Development
Modules for Teaching Excellence project and have served as a departmental representative to the Graduate Student Association, a Graduate Resident Assistant, and an Interdisciplinary Humanities Center Public Humanities Graduate Fellow. In my work at UCSB, I prioritize inclusion and accessibility, helping ensure student resources are used in ways that support campus life for graduate and undergraduate students. Please reach out if you have questions or concerns.

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.