ASB Members (Positions, Bios, & Emails)

 

Advisors: Michelle Fox and Brianna Smith

Accountant: Dawn Jan

DHH Interpreter: Kathy Bodewig

 

ASB Members:

President: Natalie Thomas

Bio: What’s Up Uni!!! My name is Natalie and I am beyond excited to be your 2025-2026 ASB President. Being on ASB for the entirety of my high school career has shown me what it takes to help this school thrive. As your President my mission is to empower the Trojan Army. Get ready because this year is going to be HYPE!!

 

Fun Facts: I’ve never been on a roller coaster, I love playing lacrosse, and beach>pool.

Email: presidentuhsasb@gmail.com

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Vice President: Layne Dougherty

Bio:  Hi everyone, as ASB Vice President I am the head of the student councils and I am prepared to put in work so our students can have an unforgettable year. Uni has given me so much throughout my high school experience and I am excited to give back to my school. Let's have an amazing year Trojans!

 

Fun Facts: You can see me on the sidelines cheering for our sports teams and on the field playing flag football, I love listening to sad music, I have a giant ceramic pear in my living room.

Email: vicepresidentuhsasb@gmail.com

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Clubs Commissioner: Kasra Sarafian

Bio: The clubs system at Uni has always been successful, and now I’m ready to help enhance its organization and transparency. From business and law to sports and the arts, I’ve seen how our organizations bring Trojans together in amazing ways. My goal as Clubs Commissioner is to make joining and running a club as easy and exciting as possible, so you can focus on chasing big ideas, building friendships, and creating memories that last far beyond high school. Whether it’s starting something new or growing a tradition, I’m here to ensure contributing to the clubs system at Uni is as straightforward as possible.

Fun Facts: I’ve been to over 20 countries, I enjoy running sprints, I’m good at cooking steaks.

Email: clubsuhsasb@gmail.com

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Boys’ Sports Commissioner: Diego Sosa

Bio: Hey Trojans! My name is Diego and I’m so excited to be this year’s Boys’ Sports Commissioner. My main goals for this year are for all athletes to know that they aren’t alone on their journey and that all athletes receive the recognition that they deserve throughout their athletic career. Let’s make this year the best yet! 

Fun Facts: I’ve been involved in sports since 2nd grade, my favorite video games are Uncharted 4, Little Big Planet, and Ghost of Tsushima, I own two dogs and one cat. 

Email: sportscommissionersuhsasb@gmail.com

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Girls’ Sports Commissioner: Ayla Agahi

Bio:  What’s up Trojans! I’m Ayla Agahi, your Girls Sports Commissioner for the 2025–2026 school year! This is my third year on ASB, and this position has always been something I’ve dreamed of pursuing. I’m so grateful for the opportunity to represent all the amazing female athletes on our campus—especially since I’ve been away from playing sports myself due to injury.

My main goal is to focus on the fundamentals while improving and elevating the traditions we’ve had in the past. I want every Game of the Week to get the spotlight and hype it deserves—before, during, and after the game. I want every Pep Rally to be something students genuinely look forward to. And most importantly, I will make it a priority to show up—whether it’s as the ultimate hype woman in the stands or getting content to share so our athletes get the recognition they deserve.
 

Fun Facts: I tore my acl, I have seen over 30 artists perform live, I have an 11 year age gap with my little sister. 

Email: sportscommissionersuhsasb@gmail.com

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Spirit and Rally Commissioner: Gidget Smith

Bio: Hi my name is Gidget and I cannot wait to bring the hype to Uni!! I’ve never lost my voice before so you will always catch me being the loudest most spirited person in the stands.

Fun Facts: My favorite holiday is Fourth of July, oysters are my favorite food, I’ve broken my nose three times.

Email: spirituhsasb@gmail.com

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Student Activities Coordinator: Ryan Delpassand

Bio: My name is Ryan Delpassand, president of Mock Trial, tennis player, and MUN member. As SAC, I’m here to bring energy, creativity, and school spirit to make this year at Uni High truly unforgettable. Let’s make it our best year yet.

Fun Facts: I broke a vase, blamed it on my brother and got away with it, I ski, I bench 175.

Email: sacuhsasb@gmail.com

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Senior Class President: Sage Weinberg

Bio: Hey Trojans! I’m so excited to be your Senior Class President! I can’t wait to help create an amazing Senior Year for everyone in the Class of 2026. With the help of my Vice Presidents, members of council, and the entirety of our class, I hope to bring a new, unprecedented level of inclusion, expression, and unity to our final year at University High School.

Can’t wait to see it through with you!
Sage Weinberg

Fun Facts: I am a mix of 9 different ethnicities, can solve a Rubik’s cube in 17 seconds, and am an avid fan of the film K-pop Demon Hunters.

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

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Senior Class Vice President: Harrison Stone

Bio: Hi Trojans, I'm grateful and excited to serve as one of two Senior Class Vice Presidents this school year. The cornerstone trait of a year filled with unforgettable memories and experiences is initiative. With an understanding that lost time can't be found, I plan make the most out of each and every moment ensuring that the UNI student body will have a school year far exceeding their expectations. 

Fun Facts: I love movies, I play three instruments, nature is my favorite place to be.

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

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Senior Class Vice President: Donya Zamani

Bio: Hey Trojans! As one of your Senior Class VPs this year my hope is to push inclusivity, community, and full class participation. I cannot wait to see our senior class go all in and all out and make the best of our last year in high school! Show up & cherish it...we've been waiting 4 years.

Fun Facts: I have a younger brother, I've moved 5 times, I'm one of the yearbook co editor in chiefs.

Email: universityclassof26@gmail.com

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Junior Class President: Brian Nguyen

Bio: What’s up Trojans. I’m absolutely hyped for this upcoming year. As Junior Class President, I will encourage EVERY single student in our class to attend and establish their presence in every school event we have. Together, our class will come together to create a welcoming and engaging community where no student feels excluded. Lock in Class of 27!

Fun Facts: I have played volleyball for 4 years, I’ve rewatched Kickin’ It 6 times, I love playing pickleball.

Email: uniclassof27@gmail.com

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Junior Class Vice President: Kate Lee

Bio: Hi Trojans!! I'm so excited to serve as your Junior Class Vice President this year! My plans as VP are to prioritize participation, productivity, and positivity in council and in the UNI community. I want to be someone you can always turn to for questions, support, help, or anything else! I already know this year's gonna be great! Go Juniors!!

Fun Facts: I'm top 1% of Daniel Caeser listeners on Spotify, I've rewatched Gravity Falls 5 times, I have 3 pet turtles.

Email: uniclassof27@gmail.com

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Junior Class Vice President: Ellya Khalili

Bio: Hey Trojans!! I am so excited for the Junior class this year! Some of my focuses as the Junior Class VP are to bring hype, inclusion and community to the whole class. We are going to have high energy and victorious year, and reach limits that have never been reached before! Let’s go ‘27!!

Fun Facts: I have played three sports in high school, I play piano, I have a twin brother.

Email: uniclassof27@gmail.com

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Sophomore Class President: So Nomura

Bio: Hi! I’m the Sophomore Class President—this year I’m focusing on channeling spirit, but also emphasizing participation for not only our class, but for Uni as a whole. I hope I can lead but also work alongside everybody to provide representation, bring hype, and overall have a great school year!

Fun Facts: My favorite animal are hamsters, my favorite flavor of Yogurtland is plain tart, and making playlists are my favorite past time. 

Email:  universityclassof28@gmail.com

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Sophomore Class Vice President: Kaya Dym

Bio: Hi Uni! As Sophomore VP, my goal is to help bring energy to all of Uni’s events and connect the class. I’m so excited to experience the 25-26 school year with you guys, let’s go Trojans!!!!!

Fun Facts: I like to play the drums, Oreos are my favorite food, and my favorite show is Dexter!

 

Email: universityclassof28@gmail.com

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Sophomore Class Vice President: Ethan Shapiro

Bio: What’s up Trojans!? This sophomore year is going to be so fun and I’m looking forward to all of the awesome activities we have in store! As your Sophomore Class VP, I look forward to improving our school-wide communication and student participation in all events! Go Trojans!!

Fun Facts: I compete in LEGO competitions, I have a small white poodle mix named Rosie, I love to make mocktails!

Email: universityclassof28@gmail.com

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Freshman Class President: TBD

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DHH Liaison: Luis Saldana

Bio: Hey Trojans! I’m Luis and I’m so excited to be your DHH Liaison! All I want is for the DHH community to feel fit in at UNI and able to connect with all those different people!

Fun Facts: I do drums, I can barely hear in my left ear, I do wrestling.

Email: dhhliaisonuhsasb@gmail.com

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DHH Liaison: Joseph Olallo

Bio: Hey Trojans! I’m thrilled to be your DHH Liaison this year. My goals as the DHH Liaison is to emphasize DHH community at our school to improve school spirit activities such as Lunch Fests, GOWs, and Wellness Wednesdays.

Fun Facts: I am huge lover of Spider Man, wrestle, and speak three languages such as English, American Sign Language, and Spanish.

Email: dhhliaisonuhsasb@gmail.com

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Fine Arts Commissioner: Alan Hu

Bio: Hi Trojans! I’m so excited to your Fine Arts Commissioner for this year! I’ve been a part of Uni’s Symphony Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble for two years as a bassist and a part of many of our arts student organizations and clubs. Together with Ariana, we plan to highlight and increase visibility for our beautiful arts program here at Uni and I can’t wait to see everything that we create together! 

Fun Facts: I have lived in 6 states and visited more than 25, I have met an astronaut in real life, I have listened to Runaway Baby by Bruno Mars more than 2000 times (three and a half days straight).

Email: fineartsuhsasb@gmail.com

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Fine Arts Commissioner: Ariana Raetz

Bio: My name is Ariana Raetz and I am so excited to be Fine Arts Commissioner this year! I have been a part of theatre at Uni since my freshman year, having been an actor in both a play and a musical, and an assistant stage manager. I am also a cheerleader at Uni, and have been acting since I was 7 years old. I can’t wait to bring my passion for art to the table this year as Arts Commissioner!

Fun Facts: I have been to Disneyland in 3 different continents, I can do two hours on level 12 of the Stairmaster, and I know how to surf, ski, and horseback ride.

Email: fineartsuhsasb@gmail.com

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Publicity Coordinator: Sara Fan

Bio:H ey Trojans!! I’m Sara and I’m so excited to be one of your publicity coordinators this year! My main goal this year is to ensure that everyone feels represented through all of our different platforms. I’m so excited to make cute posts for you guys!! Please feel free to reach out if you need anything!

Fun Facts: I’ve been vegan for 5+ years, I’ve been collecting Sonny Angels since I was in middle school, I have a 12 year old dog named Dexter.

Email: publicityuhsasb@gmail.com

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Publicity Coordinator: Ailey Jae Dizon

Bio: Hey Trojans! I’m Ailey (pronounced like eye-lee) and I’m excited to be a publicity coordinator this year! I’ve been involved in many other roles that involved publicizing info about certain club events and school activities. I hope to represent all aspects and niches of our school through our media accounts, getting you guys the most accurate and important information!

Fun Facts: I’m learning how to play the harmonica, I’ve lived in the same house my whole life, I couldn’t burp until last year.

Email: publicityuhsasb@gmail.com

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Secretary:  Lucas Melville

Bio: Hey Trojans! As the ASB Secretary, I will be in charge of all meeting minutes, creating timelines, sharing improvement information from previous ASB Secretaries, and making sure all information is properly recorded and effectively communicated. I promise to make communication easy for all UNI students regarding improvements for events, or any other complaints. As a senior, I am hoping to leave next year's ASB in good hands and increase the commitment and engagement for future secretaries and ASB members. Let's make this year unforgettable.

Fun Facts: I don't like seafood, I love building computers, I have lived in 7 different cities.

Email: secretaryuhsasb@gmail.com

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Service Project Commissioner: Defne Haytoglu

Bio: Hi Uni! My name is Defne Haytoglu and I am super excited to be one of your Service Project Commissioners this year and give back to my community in such a meaningful way. I hope to expand the role of Service Commissioner and collaborate with other positions in ASB as well as a variety of organizations in our community. If you see me around campus, come say hi :) 

Fun Facts: I love skiing, I have never been in the US for the 4th of July, I am a very deep sleeper and I set 10 alarms to wake up every morning.

Email: serviceuhasb@gmail.com

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Service Project Commissioner: Ansh Balasubramanian

Bio: Hey Uni! I’m thrilled to be one of the Service Project Commissioners this year organizing events such as the blood and clothing drives. I’m hoping to highlight the diverse service clubs we have at Uni and partner with other ASB members to bring unique drives targeted to a variety of causes. Another goal of mine is to increase participation through competition and engaging publicity. Looking forward to making a meaningful impact with you all!

Fun Facts: I’ve been to 23 countries, I’m a vegetarian, and my favorite artist of all time is Sade.

Email: serviceuhsasb@gmail.com

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Staff and Parent Liaison: Josephine Fleischman

Bio: Hey Trojans! I am so excited to be one of your staff and parent liaisons this year. My goal for this year is to spotlight every staff member on campus and create a stronger UNI community. Please reach out by finding me around campus to share any suggestions and chat!

Fun Facts: I’ve always wanted to go to Antarctica, I foster dogs, and my favorite minion is King Boba. 

Email: staffparentuhsasb@gmail.com

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Staff and Parent Liaison: Carson Cruz

Bio: Hi Trojans! I am so excited for this upcoming school year. As your STAPL my main goal is to share appreciation to all staff, and make sure that all students get to know all staff. I want all staff to feel appreciated and seen!

Fun Facts: I have played 8 sports in my life, I have jumped off a waterfall, I swam with sharks three times

Email: staffparentuhsasb@iusd.org

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Student Wellness and Life Commissioner: Nada Morad

Bio: Hey Trojans! I'm Nada and I'm so excited to be one of your Wellness Commissioners. My goal is to help create a positive, supportive environment where everyone feels included, valued, and encouraged to take care of their mental health. I'm a very social person so if you see me at school, please feel free to come talk to me!!

Fun Facts: I love pickleball, I was born in Egypt, and my favorite food is steak!

Email: wellnessuhsasb@gmail.com

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Student Wellness and Life Commissioner: Aryana Kheradvar

Bio: Hi Trojans! I’m so excited to serve as your Wellness Commissioner this year! This year, I hope to encourage and show you guys how to maintain a balanced lifestyle through our many Wellness Events! Whether you need someone to just listen, or have any questions, I am always here and available to talk! Don’t hesitate to reach out!

Fun Facts: I can play the accordion, I lived in Germany for a bit, I did gymnastics for 7 years.

 

Email: wellnessuhsasb@gmail.com

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Technology Commissioner: Tyler Brody

Bio: Hi everyone. I'm Tyler and I am so excited to serve as ASB's Technology Commissioner for this year. My goals are to improve the connectivity and make our school feel a bit more closer together and comforting for everyone. I'm hoping to make this year great.

Fun Facts: I have had a dog since I was five, I enjoy hurdling, and I will devour any pasta.

Email: techuhsasb@gmail.com

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Treasurer: Micah von dem Bussche

Bio: Hey Uni! I’m your Treasurer this year and I’m super excited to serve all of our financial needs and diffuse any confusion about our financial processes. I am committed to making finances as accessible and simple as possible to everyone. I will also strive with my fellow ASB members to make this a super fun and hype school year! Feel free to email me for any questions at all. Go, Trojans!

Fun Facts: I’m 2 points away from the world record in GamePigeon Basketball, I have a pet snake, I am a UNI baseball pitcher and I throw an absolutely nasty sinker.

Email: treasureruhsasb@gmail.com

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