Members

Hi everyone! I’m Jiexi Qiao and I serve as the Chair of Internal Affairs and Junior Representative for SFAC! I am a third year statistics and data science student and am originally from Portland, Oregon. Serving on this committee, I'm devoted to highlighting underrepresented communities and voices. Some areas I'm particularly passionate about include food security, basic needs accessibility and housing. As the Chair of Internal Affairs, I am in charge of all internal communications within SFAC and help maintain communication between the committee and various departments. In my free time, I enjoy reading, spin classes, and true crime documentaries.

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 Maxwell Krauth and I am a Senior Representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I am a fourth-year COE student majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in Spanish. I am originally from Bethesda, Maryland and love being out on the West Coast! As an integral part of SFAC and the campus community, I plan on utilizing my undergraduate voice to tackle campus-related issues. Not only do I want to make UCSB a better place while I am here, but I want to leave a lasting impact on the university. UCSB has become my home away from home and I strive to be as involved on campus as possible. Aside from SFAC, I am the Vice President of Tau Beta Pi (engineering honor society) and a member of the club basketball team.

Hi everyone! My name is Lindsey Mazarei and I am one of the sophomore representatives for the Student Fee Advisory Committee! I’m a L&S Honors student from Los Angeles, studying political science. As a member of SFAC, I’m excited to serve as a voice for second-year students, in order to improve various issues on campus. Outside of SFAC, I’m involved in the Associated Students Finance and Business Committee, and serve on the Executive Board of the Persian Student Group. I’m thrilled for the rest of the year and to make an impact at UCSB!

Hello! My name is Trevor Yamin, and I am excited to serve as a sophomore representative for the Student Fee Advisory Committee (SFAC). I am studying 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 school, and I am excited to do my part to make an impact.

Aside from SFAC, I am the Vice President of Finance for Delta Sigma Pi, a professional business fraternity, and a member of the investment advisory committee. 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.

Hey Gauchos! My name is Farid Hadj, and I am a Political Science major with an emphasis on American Politics at UC Santa Barbara. I am passionate about advocating for student needs and ensuring transparency in decision-making. Last year, I worked as a local policy analyst for the external affairs committee, focusing on addressing key community challenges. I am excited to bring my background and dedication to the SFAC to ensure that student fees are allocated equitably and effectively to benefit the UCSB community.

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.

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.