our Team

TSOA Executive Officers & College Representatives 

Coming Soon! 

President
Yesenia Salazar

Executive Vice President
Marlena Ngim

Vice President of Finance (Treasurer)
Paulina Alvarez

Vice President of Marketing
Kaitlyn Chiang

Vice President of Communications Melissa Sanchez

Vice President of Public Relations Xamara Aleman

 

 

Francis Power President

President 

Francis Power

Pronouns: He/Him

Major: Physcial Therapy

Community College: Copper Mountain College

Biography: 

I am an aspiring physical therapy student from Joshua Tree, California. When I graduate I hope to work as a traveling Physical Therapist helping geriatric patients to move better. My dream is to be a UFC referee and provide bodywork at Music & Arts festivals around the world.

Currently, I work as an Aztec Adventures Assistant at the rock climbing wall, serve as a Peer Leadership Consultant presenting workshops for the Glazer Center, and sit on the Student Advisory Boardfor the upcoming Leadership Summit on February 18th, 2023 (Hope to see you there!). I transferred to SDSU from Copper Mountain College in Joshua Tree, California (the smallest community college in California). I know what it feels like to flounder in an environment despite it being full of countless opportunities, in which it seems like everyone has already found their niche. Moving to a University with a population larger than my hometown was a workload in and of itself! My goal with the Transfer Student Outreach Alliance is to provide a lens that focuses prospective and incoming transfer students on the relevant opportunities that resonate with them. We have representatives in each college to help with this! I want to provide a space for Transfer Students to create community, build their professional networks, and thrive academically. With that being said, don’t hesitate to reach out for more information about the TSOA, follow us on Instagram, join the discord, and get active in opportunities that are calling your spirit on campus!

 Alexandria Ramseier Vice President

Vice President  

Alexandria Ramseier

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Social Work

Community College: MiraCosta College

Biography:

Hi everyone! I am currently living and studying in San Diego after living in Oceanside, CA for the past few years. I am a current Junior and excited to be at San Diego State. I'm military-affiliated as a dependent so I've lived in some pretty interesting places and was even born abroad in Japan. I love to read, listen to music, explore new places, and hang out with friends. I hope to work in higher education with my degree. On campus, besides school and TSOA, I work in the prospective student center as a student admission representative. Please reach out to us if you have any questions!

 

Vice President of Public Relations

Kevin Siguenza

Pronouns: He/Him

Major: Psychology

Community College: Harbor College 

Hello Everyone! I'm from Los Angeles, California. I am a Senior, class of 2023!! I aspire to someday improve education for kids in low-income communities. My goal after graduation is to attend law school and travel as much as I can this summer. my hobbies include going to the gym playing basketball, hiking, going to dodger games, and beating my friends in ping pong.

 Aly Durkin VP of Communications

Vice President of Communications

Aly Durkin

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Speech Language and Hearing Sciences 

Community College: College of the Canyons

Biography: 

I’m a 4th-year Speech Language and Hearing Science major originally from Santa Clarita, CA. In Santa Clarita, I attended a community college known as College of the Canyons and then transferred here to SDSU. Some fun facts about me are that I love hiking, watching movies, and hanging out with friends! On campus, I’m part of two research labs: the Recreational Noise Exposure Lab and the Language Learning Lab. 

 Hannah Do VP of Marketing

Vice President of Marketing

Hannah Do 

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: International Business-Japanese

Community College: Miramar College

Biography: 

Hannah is a Fall 2021 transfer student from Miramar College who graduated with Honors and an AS-T degree in Business Administration. She has experience in self-led tutoring services and customer service at Nordstrom. Currently, she is a full-time student interning at 902Youth as a HR Project Coordinator and is also Vice President of Marketing in TSOA. She will be studying abroad in Japan for the Spring 2023 semester as well.
 
Hannah is passionate about minority representation as she comes from a Vietnamese immigrant household, as well as everyday sustainability which revolves around the idea that we as individuals may not make a huge difference, but the most minor efforts are always worthwhile. She advocates for mental health awareness and support, as she struggles with it herself, she understands the importance of a support system. During her free time, she likes film photography and painting. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family and friends. Hannah is incredibly excited to join SDSU's Transfer Student Outreach Alliance and understands the anxiety and hardships students may face as transfer students. Through TSOA she hopes to guide students and contribute to building a community for all students. 

 Broandy Rosas VP of Social Media

Vice President of Social Media 

Broandy Rosas

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Spanish with a minor in Latin American Studies

Community College: Cuyamaca College

Biography: 

Hello everyone, I am Broandy Rosas and I am born and raised in San Diego, California.  I’m a first-generation student and I transferred from Cuyamaca College! I’m currently majoring in Spanish, with an emphasis in Latin American Studies, and I am currently pursuing my certificate in Spanish for the professions. My goal is to become a bilingual educator for those whose first language isn’t English. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, running in my free time, and listening to music. When I accepted to be a part of this organization, I knew it was for a great purpose. I hope to help upcoming or current transfer students navigate and socialize within our community at SDSU. I understand it can be difficult starting from scratch in an institution where you may not know anyone or may not know where there are resources for help. It can be a huge struggle navigating this all alone so I hope that our organization can be a helping hand to you guys and build relationships through our transfer community. 

 Christiana Pineda CAL Rep.

College of Arts and Letters Representative 

Christiana Pineda

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Grogrpahy

Community College: Palomar College

Biography: 

My name is Christiana Pineda, and I am a first-generation transfer student. I was born and raised in Northern San Diego County where I attended community college at Palomar College. I transferred to SDSU in hopes of finding other students who have a passion for geography like me. I joined and helped to create the Undergraduate Geography Club here at SDSU, my goals are to connect with other transfer students to help create a community that all share the transfer experience. In my spare time, I like to explore different restaurants in San Diego and play video games.

 Bassak Victoria Guven PSFA Rep.

College of Professional Studies & Fine Arts Representative

Basak Victoria Guven

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Multimedia/Computer Science

Community College: Grossmont College

Biography: 

I came to the United States in 2017 for college and university in Istanbul Turkey. I will be graduating in May 2023 from SDSU. My hobbies are drawing, coding, martial arts, video games, anime, science, history, and technology. I would like to go on adventures with our members and teach them martial arts or play video games. Also, I'm studying Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese language.

 Yissel Maldonado COS Rep

College of Sciences Representative

Yissel Maldonado

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Psychology

Community College: San Diego Mesa College

Biography: 

I am a Fourth Year Psychology Major with an interest in becoming a Marriage and Family Therapist. I have lived in San Diego my whole and am a First Generation student. I come from a Mexican background, and love to spend time with my family. I can be found going to the beach in my spare time as well as participating as a peer counselor for the psychology major.

 Brett Torres Fowler College Rep.

Fowler College of Business Representative

Brett Torres

Pronouns: He/Him

Major: Management Information Systems

Community College: San Diego Mesa College

Biography: 

Hi everyone! My name is Brett Torres, and I'm a fourth-year Management Information Systems student. After I graduate from college, I would like to obtain a position in Data Analysis for a year or two and become a Software Engineer! During my free time, I love to go on hikes, especially Cowles Mountain, and I enjoy surfing!

 Kylyn Estoesta College of Engineering Representative

College of Engineering Representative

Kylyn Estoesta

Pronouns: She/Her

Major: Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering Emphasis

Biography:

I was born as a military dependent in Yokosuka, Japan, and moved to San Diego when I was 5. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a Bioengineering Emphasis in hopes of working on developing and improving medical devices. Right now, I currently work as a lab technician for a nonprofit organization, and I enjoy playing video games and listening to audiobooks. Apart from TSOA, I am also a Peer Leader Consultant for the Glazer Center for Leadership & Service and the Fundraising Manager for Engineers Without Borders. 

 

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