Fall 2025 Senate

Fall 2025 ASUNM SENATE

President Pro Tempore

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Jayce McCloud

Email: asunmprotempore@unm.edu 
Office Hour:  4:00 PM - 5:00 PM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: Accesibility Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Southwest Film Center

Jayce McCloud is a Business major with minors in Marketing and Finance. When he's not serving, he's volunteering, hanging out with his fraternity brothers, and serving as the Director of the CFC here at UNM. He's passionate about advocacy and speaking up for others when they feel unheard.

 

- Serving as a student liaison to administration on issues involving students
- Serving as a student advisor to the Board of Regents, President of the University, Provost, etc.
- Chairing of the Student Fee Review Board
- Managing and leading eight ASUNM student service agencies
- Attending administrative meetings

Finance
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Johnathan Martinez Mayer - Chair

Email: asunmfin@unm.edu
Office Hour:  12:00 PM - 1:00 PM on Mondays
Resource Center: El Centro de La Raza
Student Service Agency: Community Experience

Jonathan Martinez is a Mathematics and Statistics major with a minor in Economics. When he is not serving ASUNM, he enjoys running, working out, and hiking. he is passionate about improving student life and ensuring that the student body can have the best experience possible at UNM.

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Owen Adrían Salinas  - Vice Chair

Email: oasalinas@unm.edu
Office Hour: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Mondays
Resource Center: American Indian Student Services
Student Service Agency: Community Experience

Owen Adrían Salinas is a Population Health major. He served as the ASUNM Senate Clerk last year and is ready to serve in the Senate! Brother of The Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity and organizations around Albuquerque, he is passionate about building a strong community for students at the University of New Mexico! #GoLobos!

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- Serving as a student liaison to administration on issues involving students
- Serving as a student advisor to the Board of Regents, President of the University, Provost, etc.
- Chairing of the Student Fee Review Board
- Managing and leading eight ASUNM student service agencies
- Attending administrative meetings

 

Calvin Payne - Senator

Email: cpayne2@unm.edu
Office Hour: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM on Fridays
Resource Center: Veteran and Military Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Emerging Lobo Leaders
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Sayuri Pingal - Senator

Email: pingalsn12@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:55 AM - 11:55 AM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: Sayuri Pingal
Student Service Agency: Emerging Lobo Leaders
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Emma Reed - Senator

Email: ereed27@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Mondays
Resource Center: American Indian Student Services
Student Service Agency: Southwest Film Center

 

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Reza Rizvi - Senator

Email: reza1@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: LoboRESPECT
Student Service Agency: Arts & Crafts Studio

Reza Rizvi is a Computer Engineering major at UNM. He serves as an ASUNM Senator, where he will work towards increasing accessibility and ease within technology at the school. When he is not serving as a Senator, Reza likes playing pickleball, coding, and rock climbing. He is passionate about serving the campus community and making the student experience smoother.

 

 

Outreach & Events

 

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Dillon Williams - Chair

Email: asunmoe@unm.edu
Office Hour: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM on Tuesdays
Resource Center: African American Student Services
Student Service Agency: Student Special Events

Dillon Williams is a Management Information Systems major. As an ASUNM Senator, he is passionate about uplifting underrepresented voices, promoting student involvement, and expanding access to academic and career resources. When he's not serving in student government, Dillon enjoys fitness and exploring new food spots around Albuquerque.

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Maddie Trujillo - Vice Chair

Email: gmtruj3j@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Mondays
Resource Center: LoboRESPECT
Student Service Agency: Arts & Crafts Studio

Maddie Trujillo is a Nursing major with a minor in psychology and ultimately wants to become a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She currently serves as Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Vice President of External Affairs, and ASUNM Senator, and Vice President of Outreach for HSC Student Government at North Campus. She leads with determination, and is passionate about advocating for mental health and supporting our students during a time of political controversy. She is dedicated to promoting hollistic health for students and our community, whether that is mental, emotional, spiritual, and physical health.

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Mia Dragone - Senator

Email: mdragone99@unm.edu
Office Hour: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Mondays
Resource Center: Global Education Office
Student Service Agency: Arts & Crafts Studio

Mia Dragone is a Junior majoring in Pre Law and Political Science. When she is not working as a Senator, she loves working out and hanging out with friends.

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Kaia Lewis - Senator

Email: klewis10@unm.edu
Office Hour: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM on Thursdays
Resource Center: Global Education Office
Student Service Agency: Elections Commission

Kaia Lewis is a Nursing major. When she's not serving as an ASUNM Senator, she loves running, traveling, and skiing. She is passionate about making all student feel welcomed and supported at UNM.

 

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LeighAnn Lovedahl - Senator

Email: reza1@unm.edu
Office Hour: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM on Mondays
Resource Center: LoboRESPECT
Student Service Agency: Veteran and Military Resource Center

LeighAnn Lovedahl is currently a Nursing major in the UNM freshman direct entry program. She enjoys hanging out with her friends, going to the gym, and hiking! By serving on ASUNM Senate, she wants to bring positive changes to campus by improving student lives whether that be from a mental health standpoint, safety, or involvement on campus.

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Aizza Rehman - Senator

Email: arehman1@unm.edu
Office Hour: 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: Accessibility Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Elections Commission

Aizza Rehman is a Biology major, and this is her second year in Senate.

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Destini Trujillo - Senator

Email: dtrujillo14@unm.edu
Office Hour: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: Aisian American Pacific Islander
Student Service Agency: Lobo Spirit

Destini Trujillo is an Elementary Education major with a focus in Language Arts. She serves as an ASUNM Senator where she strives to make real, lasting change by championing student voices and pushing for practical solutions to campus challenges. Their goal is to help create a campus where all students not only feel included, but also supported in reaching their full potential.

 

Steering & Rules

 

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Daniyal Hussain - Chair

Email: asunmsandr@unm.edu
Office Hour: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Mondays
Resource Center: Aisian American Pacific Islander
Student Service Agency: Elections Commission

Daniyal Hussain is a Political Science and Sociology major with minors in Populations Health and Honors. When he's not serving as an ASUNM Senator, he loves running, building Legos, and exploring how law and policy shape communities. He's passionate about amplifying student voices, building connections, and creating opportunities that help every Lobo succeed.

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Taylor Hedrick - Vice Chair

Email: thedrick1@unm.edu
Office Hour: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM on Tuesdays
Resource Center: Women's Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Student Special Events

Taylor Hedrick is a Political Science and Psychology double major. When she's not serving as an ASUNM Senator, she also serves as the President of Kappa Kappa Gamma, a member of Order of Omega, and a member of Mortar Board. Taylor is passionate about creating an enviornment that welcomes all students and gets all students involved with campus life.

 
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Kenny Carver - Senator

Email: kcarver1@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Fridays
Resource Center: LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Lobo Spirit

Kenny Carver is an Archaeology major with minors in Anthropology and Communications. He serves on the executive board of the Beta Xi chapter of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at UNM. He loves mountain biking, backpacking, and photography. He is dedicated to making campus life more enjoyable for students and creating a better space for mental health.

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Jillian Grandinetti - Senator

Email: jgrandinetti@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Tuesdays
Resource Center: LGBTQ+ Resource Center
Student Service Agency: Governmental Affairs

Jillian Grandinetti is a Biology major and Liberal Arts minor. She is a co-chair of UNM Students for Justice in Palestine and Biology Students Against Imperialism. She enjoys local art and music and is deeply involved in community organizing in Albuquerque.

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Daja Griffin - Senator

Email: dgriffin2@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Tuesdays
Resource Center: African American Student Services
Student Service Agency: Student Special Events

Daja Griffin is a third year double majoring in Political Science and Economics. She is an active member in Greek life who loves exploring her creativity through sewing, embroidery, and crochet! Feel free to reach out with any concerns via email.

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Nicholas Romero - Senator

Email: nromero10@unm.edu
Office Hour: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM on Wednesdays
Resource Center: El Centro de La Raza
Student Service Agency: Governmental Affairs

Nicholas Romero is a proud UNM Senior majoring in Liberal Arts and Integrative Studies. this semester being his last at UNM and as an ASUNM Senator, Nicholas hopes to finish out his time at UNM by helping as many students as possible. In his spare time, he is focused on LSAT prep, his guinea pigs, discovering new hiking trails, and eating green chile. Nicholas is always open and willing to help any student. He is passionate about making his fellow Lobo's lives just a little easier.

 

 

 

   

 
 
 
 

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