Student Senate Officers
Charles Aguirre
Pronouns: He/Him
Student Senate President
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Charles Aguirre is a concurrent student, he is a senior as well as pursuing an Associate of applied science degree from Gallup, NM. He served in the Senate since his freshmen year. He joined the senate to create a difference in his campus and to enhance the college experience for all students.
Amira Hajjaji
Pronouns: They/Them
Student Senate Vice President
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Amira [Ah-meer-ah] Azariel (Uh-zay-ree-el) Hajjaji [Hah-JAH-jee] is a concurrent student from Gallup, NM. They are a senior pursuing an Associates in General Studies and has been a part of Student Senate for two years. They joined Student Senate to make UNM-Gallup a better place for students.
Ibtisam “Sam” Ayesh
Pronouns:
Student Senate Secretary
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Ibtisam “Sam” Ayesh is a concurrent student, this is Sam’s first year as a Senator.
John “Nikko” Biaco
Pronouns: He/Him
Student Senate Treasurer
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
John “Nikko” Biaco is a concurrent student, he is a Senior as well as pursuing an Associates of Applied Science and General Studies from the University of New Mexico. This is his first year serving the senate with the goal of creating a healthy campus that students can learn comfortably and have fun doing.
Cody Arviso
Pronouns: He/Him
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Cody Arviso is a concurrent student he is a junior, this is Cody’s first year as a Senator.
Axel Jerix Balicat
Pronouns: He/Him
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Axel [Ak-Sl] Balicat [Ba-Lee-Cat] is a concurrent student he is a senior from Crownpoint, NM. He is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in nursing. He has served in the senate from the start of his senior year. He joined senate in order to gain useful leadership skills, establish new relationships and to make the campus a fun and safe environment.
Rosalia “Rose” Tolentino
Pronouns:
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Rosalia “Rose” Toletino is a concurrent student, this is Rose’s first year in the Senate.
Kashlet “Kash” Fumokao
Pronouns: She/Her
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Kashlet Fiola Fumokao is pursuing her BSN, she is in her final year. This is her first year in Senate. She joined Senate to advocate Love & Peace.
Kym Fumokao
Pronouns: He/Him
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Kym Fumokao is in his final year of Nursing School This is his first year in Senate. He became a Senator to help facilitate progress in a continually evolving learning environment.
Marl Manuel
Pronouns:
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Marl is a concurrent student, this is Marl’s first year in the Senate.
Margem Manuel
Pronouns: She/Her
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Margem Manuel is a concurrent student, she is a junior as well as pursuing an Associates in General Studies. This is her first year as a senator she is looking forward to help her community.
Junel Bryant Padayhag
Pronouns:
Senator
gallupstudentsenate@unm.edu
Junel is a concurrent student, this is Junel’s first year in the Senate.
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