The Associated Students of Moorpark College (ASMC) Board of Directors is an 11-person elected student government body. Click on the title below to learn more about each role and the current student serving in the position for 2022-2023.
Meet your ASMC Board of Directors
Meet your ASMC President, Karina Arteaga!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
Business Administration and Data Science major in my 4th year.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
Vice President of Delta Alpha Phi and MakerSpace.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I love water coloring, growing succulents and bamboo, and making stuff with my Cricut.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
How to get involved and advocate.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
MakerSpace in the Campus Center and for studying, the blue tables off to the side of the Communications building.
What do you love most about MC?
Although things may not always go the way we want them to, I still feel like we (the students) are genuinely heard and cared about by our campus administration.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
Being able to serve groups who are not always thought of when decisions are made.
Do not hesitate to contact Karina with any questions, concerns, or ideas! Her email is ASMCPresident@vcccd.edu.
Meet your ASMC Vice President, Sage Tollefson!
What is your major at MC?
I am a second-year English major.
What else besides ASMC are you involved with at MC?
This upcoming year, I am going to participate in the MC L.E.A.D.S. Program, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and work at Raider Central!
Any fun facts or hobbies you would like students to know about you?
A fun fact about me is that I share a birthday with [Dwayne] The Rock [Johnson], and in my free time I love to bake (chocolate chip cookies are my favorite), read, hike, and spend time with my friends!
What questions can students come to you about?
Students can come to me with questions about our ASMC Delegates Program, working as a student employee in our ASMC office, and to learn how students are impacted by the latest Inter-Club Council and Programming Committee meetings.
What is your favorite spot or place on campus?
My favorite spot on campus is the Library because it is a great place to relax after class, to complete some homework, have study sessions with friends, or receive tutoring if you need extra help for a class.
What do you love most about Moorpark College?
I love Moorpark because the administrators embody a "students first" mindset where students feel supported but are also pushed to achieve. The student body is kind and driven, helping to further foster a motivating environment. Additionally, Moorpark College's student resources, such as the Library, food pantry, and various health services, all help to further ensure academic and personal success.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
While serving on ASMC, I am most looking forward to creating more community within our school on campus through various events as well as promoting more student involvement in ASMC through our Delegates Program.
Reach out to Sage with any questions, comments, or concerns you have at ASMCVP@vcccd.edu.
Meet your ASMC Director of Academic Affairs, Daniella Luczywek!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am a 2nd year Sociology major.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
A fun fact about me is I work for a travel agent and one of my hobbies is I love to read when I have the chance.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students can come to me with any questions they might have and I will be sure to answer to the best of my ability! I also coordinate the ASMC Scholarship Program and can plan Educational or Cultural Excursions, so students can come to me with questions about those as well.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
My favorite place on campus is the library.
What do you love most about MC?
The thing I love the most about MC is the opportunities they have for people to succeed in college.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
The thing I most looking forward to while serving on ASMC is getting to know the campus better.
You can reach Daniella at ASMCAcademicAffairs@vcccd.edu.
Meet your ASMC Director of Budget and Finance, Abbey Austin-Wood.
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am a 4th-year Environmental Science major and I plan to transfer in the future soon.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am the treasurer of the Honors Club, Circle K International Club, and W.E.M.S. [Women in Engineering, Math, and Science] Club.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I am a proud "plant mom" -- I became a mom to four adorable little succulents who have captured my heart. I also love to read, travel, and drink coffee.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students can come ask me about: when the next Programming Committee meetings are, how much money is in their club's trust account etc.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
The America's Teaching Zoo. I just love getting to hear our lion Ira roar as I'm heading to class -- it warms my heart. My favorite spot is the Campus Center -- I just love going there.
What do you love most about MC?
I love the fact that at MC, I can take classes not just for my major, but to broaden my horizons and learn something new.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to getting to work with our new members and have a ton of fun activities and events for the coming school year.
You can reach Abbey at ASMCFinance@vcccd.edu.
Meet your ASMC Director of Campus Events, Melissa Moore!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am currently a business in my 2nd year.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am president of the Honors Club and involved with FYE [First Year Experience Program].
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I love painting, horror movies, and parrots!
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students can ask me about upcoming campus events, can share their ideas for potential events, and can ask for help organizing events for their clubs or classes!
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
The bridge between the Health Science and Natural Science Buildings, I think it is such a cool feature and offers an amazing view of campus from above.
What do you love most about MC?
I love that our students are so dedicated and hardworking ,and, above all, how kind our student body is.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to building community with other students, and helping their voices be heard with my position in the student government.
You can connect with Melissa at ASMCCampusEvents@vcccd.edu.
Meet your Director of Constitution and Standing Rules, Synthia Mahmud!
What is your major at MC?
I am currently a business and economics major.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am involved with BSA [Business Students Association], Honors Club, and the Honors Program.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I like to rock climb!
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students are free to ask me any questions about our school's guidelines or regulations and about ASMC Board meetings. I will also coordinate the ASMC elections in spring, so I can answer questions about that as well.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
The main quad and the library to relax and study.
What do you love most about MC?
The best part about Moorpark is the people because of how helpful, inspiring, and kind they are.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to helping our community improve and welcome everyone back from online learning.
You can connect with Synthia at ASMCStandingRules@vcccd.edu.
Meet your Director of Public Relations, Angela Batoon!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
Graphic Design and I am a 2nd year for 2022-2023.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am a student specialist at the Moorpark College MakerSpace.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I absolutely love mangoes.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
How to stay connected with ASMC and what ASMC events are happening.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
Campus Center because it's where ASMC, the MakerSpace and the vending machines are.
What do you love most about MC?
I love the opportunities and resources at students disposal.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to fostering student engagement.
Feel free to reach out to Angela at ASMCPublicRelations@vcccd.edu.
Meet your Director of Student Advocacy, Nishad Kalluri!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am currently a political science major in my 1st year.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I can read and write three languages: Hindi, Telegu, and English!
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students can ask me about involvement in student clubs and organizations. I can also help them advocate for issues that matter to them and connect them to campus, community, or state legislators.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus
The library!
What do you love most about MC?
The beautiful campus and the professors.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to doing my best to make my fellow students' Moorpark College experience better.
Reach out to Nishad at ASMCAdvocacy@vcccd.edu.
Meet your Director of Student Organizations, Sergio Mendieta!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am a 2nd year Computer Science major.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I occasionally work with our College MakerSpace and I am a part of the Enthusiastic Programmers club and the MakerClub3.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
In my free time, I like to play video games, piano, and host a podcast. I like to listen to 70s rock, make things within our MakerSpace, and my favorite dessert is cheesecake.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
You can come to me with any questions concerning clubs, general college information, computer science questions, or just life in general. I am always willing to listen and help a fellow student in need.
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
MakerSpace as it is a cool space to hang out in and meet new people and it allows me to make many things, from personal items that demonstrate what I'm into, to gifts for friends and family. I like the feeling of making something of my own accord. and being able to share my gift with other people makes the effort that I put into my projects worthwhile.
What do you love most about MC?
The community and opportunity that it offers. I've been able to make so many great relationships with faculty and students alike through events, club leadership positions and student employment that is available for us students. In addition, we have access to certain programs and facilities that might not be available to other community colleges, like our zoo, MakerSpace, food pantry, library tutoring, and many other beneficial programs, which all contribute to a rich experience here at Moorpark College.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I look forward to providing a service to the students here at Moorpark College through representing them as their director of Student Organizations. I hope to assist clubs and organizations around campus in giving them the support and resources they need in order to become successful, helpful, and enjoyable communities that students can interact and take part it.
Send Sergio a message at ASMCStudentOrgs@vcccd.edu.
Meet your Director of Student Services, Alette Laughton!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I am a 2nd year and majoring Biology on a pre-med track.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am a member of the Honors Program, tutor at the TLC [Teaching and Learning Center], president of the Pre-Med Club, ambassador of the Spectrum Club, and participated in both MC L.E.A.D.S. and PSLF [President's Student Leadership Forum] last year.
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I volunteer at the Simi Valley Hospital, am an EMT student at UCLA, and love baking and drumming.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students are more than welcome to ask me anything about the student services offered at Moorpark. I also do a lot with Student ID discounts, student equity and achievement, and always have several projects running. If there is something you want me to focus more on, or something you want me to do, feel free to reach out!
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
The Student Activities Office since everyone there is welcoming and its only a few steps away from Raider Central and MakerSpace.
What do you love most about MC?
I love the students and staff at Moorpark College. everyone here is genuinely invested in seeing others succeed, and I am so thankful to be a part of such a warm environment.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
I am looking forward to getting more done on campus this next year through my position on ASMC.
Alette would love to hear your questions and concerns! Contact her at ASMCStudentServices@vcccd.edu.
Meet your ASMC Director of Sustainability, Jenna McGee!
What is your major and what are year are you in at MC?
I’m a second year student hoping to pursue International Relations at a 4-year university.
Are you involved in anything at MC?
I am involved in the Honors Program and the International Students program, and I have completed the President’s Student Leadership Forum (PSLF).
Any fun fact or hobbies you would like students to know about you outside of MC?
I’m trained in classical piano, and I speak Japanese. I grew up in Japan! I love traveling and exploring new places with my friends. In my free time, I like playing the piano, hiking, and stargazing.
What questions can students come to ask you about?
Students can ask me about the environment and sustainability status on campus, anything related to sustainability, and about clubs or communities related to sustainability! If you have any environmental concerns about the campus, or any suggestions on making the campus more sustainable, please let me know! I love new ideas and I am willing to implement the real voice that our students have.😊
What is your favorite place or spot on campus?
ASMC office!! The workers and my peers are super nice and fun.
What do you love most about MC?
I love my amazing professors and the versatile opportunities that the college offers.
What are you most looking forward to while serving on ASMC?
Meeting new people, working with my amazing crew, and improving the environment on campus.
You can connect with Jenna by emailing ASMCSustainability@vcccd.edu!