ASI STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESIDENTIAL & VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES:
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: QUINN HODGE
Major:Political Science
Minor:Pre-Law| Class Standing in Fall 2025: Senior
PRESIDENT CANDIDATE STATEMENT:
My name is Quinn Hodge, and I’m running for Student Government President. Even before classes, I was a part of CSUCI housing, learning how to serve our on-campus community. I get asked about services, events, and activities everyday—by not just freshmen, but students across campus. I try to be involved everywhere: as a sister of ZPO, a lieutenant in a Jugger team, and a student activist in Student Gov. I want to share the incredible opportunities here with others who haven’t yet discovered them. Having lived, worked, and eaten here, I understand the campus well, and I want to improve the student experience! If elected, my priorities will be transparency, accessibility, engagement, and amplifying student voices. I’ve learned how essential student involvement is in shaping our campus culture. There are plenty of events and resources students may not know about, not because they don’t care, but because it’s hard to keep up with everything. Life moves fast, and we don’t always have time to notice a flyer or ask what’s happening. By focusing on better communication and fostering engagement, we can build a stronger community at CI, one that’s welcoming and united, with a lasting impact for future students!
VICE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: STACY RYAN
Triple Major:Political Science, Global Studies, and Environmental Communication| Double Minor:Peace & Conflict Respolution and History | Class Standing in Fall 2025: Junior
VICE PRESIDENT CANDIDATE STATEMENT:
As a candidate for Vice President at CSUCI, I'm running because I truly care about making our campus better for everyone in as many ways as possible. I want to breathe new life into our student government by making it more open and representative of what students need. I will focus on improving how our Senate functions, from better communication between committees to holding representatives accountable, we'll be able to respond faster to student concerns. Beyond the formal structures, I'm passionate about getting students connected to campus life and to each other. Higher education isn't just about classes, and I want to support both civic involvement and emotional well-being. I'll be working closely with Quinn and supporting her vision. Together, we'll make sure students understand exactly how university funds are being used and have a say in those decisions. We're committed to better showcasing the incredible resources our campus offers, many of which receive little to no advertising. I want to promote a culture where we all take responsibility for maintaining and sharing these resources with future Dolphins. I'm excited about these possibilities, and I hope you'll join me in making them happen!
QUINN HODGE & STACY RYAN JOINT PLATFORM:
Resource Connection
- Facilitate student projects and engagement by continuing things like “Cooking with CalFresh” as well as potentially branching off and working with the dolphin pantry to cook with them
- Uphold resources that students use consistently such as Basic Needs, the LRC, and DASS to make sure they have representation at events
- Ensure there are ways students can more effectively access information to better improve their academia experience such as connecting them with CSU Fully Online or increasing library awareness
Advocacy
- Help create events for students to speak their minds freely on campus
- Hold meetings with different organizations to amplify their opinions on issues
- Open Lobby Corps application dates earlier so we can start engaging with bills sooner and expose students to ongoing governmental issues even closer
Engagement
- Reach out to local organizations on and off campus to get students involved
- Work on timing events so commuters can attend more frequently to help them feel more engaged on campus and make their lives easier in academia
- Get clubs together to host joint events with the support of student leadership
Accessibility
- Work to improve signage to ensure clear, visible, and easily readable signage across the campus
- Offer disability awareness training for, students and student leaders to foster a more inclusive environment
Revitalizing Student Government
- Increase transparency in Senate meetings by providing clear updates and open forums for student input.
- Establish a streamlined communication system between committees to ensure student concerns are addressed quickly.
- Implement accountability measures, such as regular progress reports from representatives.