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Executives: Kurt Pham Asami Sato Esha Menon Bobby Lee Yujin Yoshimura June Yuan Jimmy Chim May Zhu Senators: Terri Si Zeynep Erturkoglu Michelle Zhong Nichol Chau Jessica Wong Liana Hie Lily Chan Yuka Hayashibara Yoshi Someha

"Connect students, teachers and clubs to collaborate together." Kurt Pham DASB President spybirdkp@gmail.com Watch his interview Experiences: DASB: Senator for 2 consecutive years, Chair of retreat committee Club Officer: International Student Volunteers (Promoter) Program: Graduate of Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute (APALI) Platform: Combining the power of the 6 VP's to work together Providing Solid Proof to Students of Projects completed Directly listen to student concerns and show the results & progress on websites HELLO STUDENTS!! The time has come for us to come together as ONE Student Body. As a current senator for the past two consecutive years, I've become persistent in working on students' Burning Issues which has built my experience to its maximum potential. Being active in various clubs/activities/communities/committees has combined my connections with not just students, but the administrators as well. As President, it's not about running our agenda; it's about running on the students agenda. "Connect students, teachers and clubs to collaborate together." Asami Sato DASB Executive Vice President asamisato128@yahoo.co.jp Watch her interview Experiences: Club Officer: Japanese Student Association (Webmaster) School: 9 years of Japanese Language School Skill: Graphic Design Addict Platform: Combining the power of the 6 VP's to work together Providing Solid Proof to Students of Projects completed Directly listen to student concerns and show the results & progress on websites Along with Kurt, the goal for my upcoming year is to fuse his Senate experience with my fresh new ideas to set a whole new vision for the DASB Senate. Under our leadership you will see multiple projects organized, executed, and finished at blazing speeds. I strive to run the Senate smoothly; our passion for useful student services will be our economically friendly fuel to take action. We are ready to connect with YOU! We need your trust! We need your vote! YOU ARE THE KEY TO DASB EFFICIENCY! "Increase DASB Revenue and Fund programs effectively." Esha Menon DASB Vice President of Budget and Finance esha.menon@yahoo.com Watch her interview Experiences: DASB: Member of B&F from Budget Deliberation to Annual Budget Presentation DASB: Senator of the Quarter Conference: De Anza's represenatative at the SSCCC Conference 2008 Platform: Increase the DASB Revenues for 2008-2009 Implement the Farmer's Market within next school year Foster connections and regular check ups with programs, to fund them effectively As a dynamic Senator of the DASB, and a strong member of the Budget and Finance Committee since Fall quarter, I am the best candidate for this position. Hard-working, Motivated, and a Passionate Individual, I promise to ensure the success of De Anza's students, and offer the voice to make changes happen. Increasing DASB card revenues, keeping programs we fund successful, and creating a network where students and Senate work as one team, are my goals. A vote for me, will guarantee, results you are able to see! That's a promise. "Collect and address student concerns more effectively." Bobby Lee DASB Vice President of Student Rights and Campus Relations bobbylee_25@hotmail.com Watch his interview Experiences: DASB: Vice Chair of Student Rights and Campus Relations committee Club Officer: Intercultural Club (President) Voluntary Work: Sunnyvale Retirement Community Platform: Enforce the Classroom Presentation policy Visualize what DASB is doing for students Organize platforms between students and administrators at least twice a quarter As an engaging member of the Students Rights and Campus Relations Committee, I've coordinated the budget cut rally. I joined DASB because it didn't reach out to its students, but I strive to change that. With my passion and leadership experience, I want to bridge the gap between DASB and the students. My goals are: Construct a democracy writing wall and blog to have students' ideas expressed and also Create a communication platform between the students and the administration twice a quarter. Your voice and concerns are my motivation and priority. "Continue the legacy and create best environment for DASB." Yujin Yoshimura DASB Vice President of Administration yujinyoshimura@gmail.com Watch his interview Experiences: DASB: Vice Chair of Administration committee Club Officer: Mathematics Club (President); Economics and Law Association (Treasurer) Employment: Senior Tutor; Flea Market Assistant Platform: Continue the legacy from year to year Create best environment for DASB Maintain the DASB office professional and efficient This year, DASB Senate had began many new projects, but was unable to complete most of them. Next year, we have to accomplish. We will create continuity from year to year and best environment to get things done. We can make De Anza college a better place with your voices and our leadership together. As a current Vice Chair of Administration, I want to give my best to contribute to the students. I want to give students more chances to enjoy the campus life with different aspects and opportunities. "Build a bridge that connect students and DASB." June Yuan DASB Vice President of Marketing and Communications june_yuan0509@yahoo.com.hk Watch her interview Experiences: DASB: Member of Marketing and Communications committee Club Officer: Furendo Suppondo (Secretary) Conference: De Anza's represenatative at the SSCCC Conference 2008 Platform: Outsource marketing projects to students Maximize DASB exposure chance Start DASB Senate Blog to communicate with students directly As an international student, an active member of clubs and a current DASB senator, my background, passion and experience make me the best candidate for the VP of Marketing and Communication. Engaged in the M&C gives me a great opportunity to combine my business interest with the real life situations. Lack of interaction between students and DASB labeled DASB as unapproachable. A bridge between “us” is vital to a better academic atmosphere. My goal will be to Outsource Marketing Projects to Students, Increase Approachable Channels and Maximize Exposure Chance. "Make college an enjoyable experience." Jimmy Chim DASB Vice President of Diversity and Events jchim2003@hotmail.com Watch his interview Experiences: DASB: Vice Chair of Diversity and Events committee Club Officer: De Anza Mac User Group (President) Club Officer: Honors Club (ICC Representative) Platform: Create at least 6 events every quarter Promote cultural diversity Tighten collaboration with clubs to create more events Having enthusiastically involved in Diversity & Events and participated in many activities on campus have made me a more creative and responsible senator. I am now 100% ready for the position of VP of D&E. My goal is to hold at least 6 events of various natures every quarter, which would bring all fellow students together and promote campus life to a whole new level. College should be an enjoyable experience: there should be opportunities to learn - and have fun, of course - outside classrooms. Vote: Jimmy for D&E!! "Provide more benefits for more students." May Zhu DASB Vice President of Student Services mayzhu828@hotmail.com Watch her interview Experiences: DASB: Vice Chair of Student Services committee Club Officer: Chinese Student Association (Co-Founder; Co-President) Voluntary Work: Teaching Assistant (Environment Sciences) Platform: Provide more scholarship and discounts to students Increase student awareness for benefits Improve service based on students' feedback By taking increased responsibility since Fall from Agent, Junior Senator, Senator to Vice Chair of Student Services, my dedication to serve students interests has been evidently recognized by fellow Senators. I've been working on improving student benefits such as scholarship and student discounts from local merchants with DASB cards. When I am elected, I will try to provide more scholarship and discounts to students, and work closely with the Marketing committee to increase student awareness for those opportunities. Suggestions from students will be taken seriously to continuously improve our services. "Enpower the students' thoughts." Terri Si DASB Senator terrisam_k@hotmail.com Hi, I am Terri Si and I would love to be your next DASB senator. I firmly believe that your voice should reach the school. Therefore, my goal in the future is to reflect your needs and opinions to De Anza, and fight for your right to make the school a more enjoyable place. This is your campus and should be built off your wants and needs. Thank you for your time and I hope you will elect me as your senator in DASB. I look forward to serving for you. "Make your voices heard, make your success delivered." Zeynep Erturkoglu DASB Senator zeyneperturkoglu@hotmail.com DASB is the student union that almost every De Anza students wants to be involved. However, I believe that it is more challenging than how it seems from outside. By becoming a part of DASB, I want to carry the college life to upper and successful level. Listening to other students demands and becoming their voice is my goal, which I can only achieve by DASB. Through this goal, we can also represent De Anza well in both locally and nationally. Therefore, I want to join and become one of the people who are "Students Working for Students". "Promote accessible and affordable transportation." Michelle Zhong DASB Senator zmy456@hotmail.com I'm Michelle Zhong. I apply for the Senator position due to the great opportunity that DASB provides to become an active member of campus life. I want to practice my ability to enact with school issues and to voice my opinions to different events or changes. My goal is to try my best to promote campus life and help organize or plan various social and service events and projects as a representative of students. Also, I want to make more friends in Senate. :) "Develop a more harmonious and enjoyable campus." Nichol Chau DASB Senator nicholchau@yahoo.com.hk Hi, I am Nichol Chau, an international student from Hong Kong. I want to stand as student senator of DASB because I can see what needs of students, especially of international students, are and strongly believe I have the aspiration and patience to satisfy them. My goal is to fight for students' welfares and rights; and reflect their opinions to the school in order to develop a more harmonious and enjoyable campus for you, my peers. I am looking forward to serving all of you. Thanks for your time and I hope to get your vote during election week! "Let students keep track on the real DASB." Jessica Wong DASB Senator quiet_sky@hotmail.com New year, new voice. I am here for what you need. I am new to De Anza College and that's why I can stand for new voices. We can make changes, we can give opportunities. We will bring out the burning issues in DASB and let you know what is really happening in DASB, so that we can work together to accomplish a successful campus. "Encourage, Empower, and Encompass Students." Liana Hie DASB Senator liana_hie@yahoo.com I want to become a DASB senator because I love De Anza College. Attending this college has changed my life and broadened my horizons in many ways. I have met so many amazing people in this college and it would be an honor to represent them. I want to give back what has been given to me and allow everyone who does not attend this school to see what an amazing college this is and how much it has to offer. This college is my second home and I hope all fellow students feel the same. "Let you decide what is on the DASB table." Lily Chan DASB Senator snowind-5@hotmail.com New wants, new change. This is my first year in De Anza College. You need more opportunities and please give us a chance to serve all of you. As what I used to say, "Respecting others is respecting your own." Your ORIGINAL opinions will be brought back to DASB table. There is no refusal of compromise so that power will not be abused. "Continue making changes." Yuka Hayashibara DASB Senator yukachin0519@hotmail.co.jp I thought what I'd do was I'd pretend I'm one of those deaf-mutes. "Continue making changes." Yoshi Someha DASB Senator yoshihiroy@hotmail.com I thought what I'd do was I'd pretend I'm one of those deaf-mutes.