The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is an 11-person elected student government body. Read on to learn more about each role and the current student serving in the position for 2025-2027.

ASMC Board of Directors 2026-2027

Antonieta Jaquez, President

As President, Antonieta serves as the official spokesperson for ASMC and the broader Moorpark College student body, liaising between college and district administration and students. Antonieta presides over all of the ASMC Board of Directors meetings, preparing the weekly agendas and managing meeting operations. The President is also responsible for all of the executive functions of the Board, carrying out orders, sanctions, and resolutions as effectively as possible.

Antonieta also represents the student perspective at the VCCCD Board of Trustees (BoT), the Consultation Council, Academic Senate, Classified Senate, the Business Services Council, and Deans Council.

Samir Nahas, Vice President

As ASMC Vice President, Samir oversees the appointment of Board members to college committees and oversees committee and meeting attendance. Samir reviews letters of intent for vacant Board positions and hires student staff. Samir also manages internal administrative duties of the Board of Directors, serves as Vice Chair of the Inter-Club Council, and is a voting member of the ASMC Programming Committee.

Samir also represents the student perspective on the Student Services Council.

Melanie Jimenez, Director of Academic Affairs

As Director of Academic Affairs, Melanie represents ASMC on matters of academic and educational policy. The Director of Academic Affairs oversees the ASMC Scholarship Program and Commissioned Arts Program, and plans cultural and/or educational field trips each year.

Melanie also represents the student perspective at the Curriculum Committee, Student Learning Outcomes Committee, and Multicultural Day Committee.

Cloe Malla, Director of Budget & Finance

As Director of Budget and Finance, Cloe develops ASMC's annual operating budget and monitors and tracks spending of the Board's ten (10) trust and agency accounts. Cloe also serves as Chair of the ASMC Programming Committee, which provides funding to groups aimed at enhancing student life at Moorpark College. Please reach out to Cloe if you have questions about how to request funding from Associated Students or if you are unsure how to spend existing club funds.

Cloe also represents the student perspective at the Integrated Planning Committee, Honors Committee, and Study Abroad Advisory Committee.

VACANT, Director of Campus Events

The Director of Campus Events oversees and facilitates all ASMC events and activities, manages materials related to events, and serves as a lead on any activities that are co-led with other Moorpark College clubs or programs. The Director of Campus Events plans fun and engaging campus events, such as Boo Bash, Blues Day, and many more!

VACANT, Director of Constitution and Standing Rules

The Director of Constitution & Standing Rules ensures that ASMC operates within its own pre-established guidelines, as well as local, state, and federal regulations related to its operations (e.g., California Education Code, California Brown Act, and parliamentary procedure). The Director of Constitution & Standing Rules also serves as Chairperson of the ad hoc Elections Committee, is a voting member of the Programming Committee, and takes meeting minutes for the ASMC Board of Directors' regular meetings.

VACANT, Director of Public Relations

The Director of Public Relations promotes all ASMC projects and events using ASMC social media accounts. The Director of Public Relations outreaches to the Moorpark Reporter and other outlets to spread awareness of ASMC's events, activities, and initiatives. The Director of Public Relations serves on the Inter-Club Council and collaborates with other ASMC Directors as well as club representatives to promote campus student life.

Maanish LaRoda, Director of Student Advocacy

As Director of Student Advocacy, Maanish assists the ASMC President and Board of Directors in coordinating advocacy efforts on behalf of students' interests and serves as the primary representative to off-campus entities. This includes serving as ASMC's official delegate for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges (SSCCC) Region VI monthly meetings.

Rachel Yi, Director of Student Organizations

As Director of Student Organizations, Rachel helps Moorpark College's 55+ officially recognized student clubs and organizations operate. This includes distributing reminders about deadlines, explaining to student leaders college and district processes and protocol, and hosting campus-wide events to promote student groups and help them recruit members. Rachel also chairs the Inter-Club Council, which meets routinely to discuss club-related topics and to connect student leaders with one another to foster collaborative opportunities.

Rachel also provides student perspective at the Emergency Preparedness Committee, and Student Services Council. 

Claire Shin, Director of Student Services

As ASMC Director of Student Services, Claire connects the Associated Students Board and current students with various services and departments on campus. Claire is the liaison between campus faculty and staff and students, providing input on resources and programs intended to foster student success. Claire also plans campus-wide activities and events intended to support various student populations while bringing visibility to student services. Contact Claire if you have questions about the different student services programs (like Counseling, EOPS, ACCESS, First Year Experience, and others).

Learn more about Claire here.

Claire Shin

David Aronov, Director of Sustainability

As ASMC Director of Sustainability, David is focused on environmental initiatives. David chairs the Associated Students Sustainability Committee (ASSC), plans educational activities and events to increase environmental awareness, and collaborates with Moorpark College Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations and the Nature's Finest gardening club to operate and maintain the on-campus student garden.

David also represents students on the Campus Environmental Committee, Student Equity and Achievement Committee, and Online Learning & Educational Tech Committee.