Nevada Student Alliance

President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN)
University of Nevada, Reno

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Carmina Aglubat is a proud Northern Nevadan and a political science major with a minor in communications at the University of Nevada. Before serving as the Student Body President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN), she laid the foundation for her leadership as a Liberal Arts Senator, where she championed advocacy and the amplification of student voices.

Alongside Vice President Ethan McNamara, Carmina ran on the platform Home Means Nevada—a commitment to creating a campus where every student feels a sense of belonging, empowerment and embrace. Her passions in student government focus on uplifting student-led organizations, enriching the student experience through impactful programming and fostering spaces where all voices are empowered.

Beyond ASUN, Carmina remains active in the campus community as a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and several on-campus political organizations. In the summer of 2025, she interned for District Court Judge Cynthia Lu, gaining insight into Nevada’s judicial system. Outside of academics and public service, Carmina enjoys discovering new coffee shops, exploring the vibrant Reno community and catching up with friends over brunch.

President, Student Government Association (SGA)
Great Basin College

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Jennifer is a first-generation student who was born and raised in Winnemucca, Nevada. She is currently a pre-nursing major at Great Basin College. While she just started her presidency for the Great Basin Student Government Association (SGA), she has been a part of SGA since the fall of 2023 serving as a senator representative of the Winnemucca Campus. Thankfully, in that time, she has had the pleasure to attend and be a part of many opportunities to grow as a leader, including the fall conference for the American Student Government Association and the National Education in Women’s Leadership Conference. These experiences have opened her mind to all sorts of new concepts and ideas that she always tries to bring back to her campus. For this coming year, she hopes to continue nurturing new ideas from her constituents and a sense of camaraderie throughout all the campuses.

Besides her work with SGA and school, she also juggles two jobs. She works as the front desk receptionist at the GBC Winnemucca center serving as a greeter, aid to visitors, and so much more. Along with this, she works as an EMT with the local ambulance responding to 911 calls, engaging in community outreach programs, and when needed transporting critically ill or injured patients to trauma centers or higher levels of care. In her spare time as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), she makes sure to assist with car seat safety checks around her local area. As you can imagine, with all this it does not leave much time for fun. However, when the time opens, she loves spending my time reading and being outdoors!

President, Graduate Student Association (GSA)
University of Nevada Reno

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Tania Akter is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is also the current GSA president at UNR. She completed her MS in material chemistry from the University of South Dakota (USD) and did her undergraduate studies in Bangladesh, where she was born and raised.

Her current research mainly focuses on catalysis and renewable energy-related works. Working in a lab is an enjoyable part of her work; she always likes to incorporate new techniques or approaches in her research projects.

Apart from research work, she enjoys cooking, social gatherings, and traveling. Learning about other cultures and activities always motivates her to collaborate with people. She also likes to involve herself in different organizations and has served in GSA for the last four years as a council representative from the College of Science.

Her future goal is to apply the knowledge and skills she has gained in leadership and research to bring about positive change in academia or industry for the betterment of society and the world.

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President, Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) 
Nevada State University 

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Lahana Pearce is a first-generation Vietnamese student majoring in Communications with a focus in Media and Public Relations and minoring in Digital Cinema. As the Student Body President of Nevada State University, Lahana is passionate about making impactful change on campus, especially as the institution continues to grow and evolve.

With four years of dedicated service in the Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA), Lahana has held various leadership roles, gaining a deep understanding of the campus community. In addition to her role as President, she also serves as a Student Brand Ambassador for the university’s marketing and events team, where she helps shape the voice and visibility of Nevada State.

Lahana’s commitment to her peers, her university, and the broader student experience is driven by a belief in the power of student leadership to create lasting, positive change.

President, Student Government Association (SGA)
Truckee Meadows Community College 

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Brianna Mae “Bri” Malasaga is a proud Filipino-American who was born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Reno, Nevada. Bri is the current student government President of Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). Previously, she was a Senator for TMCC’s Student Government Association (SGA) and is the outgoing Historian on TMCC High School’s Leadership Board. Passionate about health sciences and peer leadership, she is also the founder and president of TMCC’s first-ever HOSA Chapter. Academically, Bri is a senior at TMCC High School and a dual-enrolled third-year student at TMCC where she is triple-majoring in Biology, Public Health, and Kinesiology.

At just 17 years old, Bri embraces her age as a unique advantage, bringing fresh perspective, bold ideas, and long-term vision to every space she leads. Beyond academics, Bri is a dedicated volunteer with Family Respite Care of Northern Nevada and a competitive volleyball player, representing NNJ Volleyball at the national club volleyball level and competing in the Nevada 5A division with Reed High School. With a strong sense of purpose and diversity, Bri is passionate about leading at a high level, advocating for meaningful change, and using her voice to empower others.

President, Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN)
Western Nevada College

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In her third year at Western Nevada College, Catalina Wilson is pursuing her studies in Business. As a first-generation student, she’s laying the groundwork for her future transfer to the University of Nevada, Reno. Catalina’s interests span from spending quality time with friends to engaging in activities like volleyball, reading, and water coloring. Recently, she’s picked up crocheting as a new hobby. Looking ahead to the 2024-2025 term, Catalina is dedicated to nurturing a campus atmosphere where students feel connected and supported, aiming to foster a strong sense of community among her peers.

President, Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada (CSUN)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

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Kelechi Odunze is a second-year student studying Political Science on a Pre-Law track at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He currently serves as the CSUN Student Body President of UNLV’s undergraduate student government representing the 27,000+ undergraduates at the University. Kelechi also is a member of the Rebel Events Board, a student organization that plans and organizes events for the UNLV student body including Homecoming Week and Premier UNLV.

Kelechi has also served as an orientation and rebel-ready week leader for UNLV’s newly admitted students. Along with that, he has volunteered as a member of the College of Liberal Arts Dean Student Advisory Council to provide events, advocacy, and career development for students in the College of Liberal Arts. Before being elected Student Body President, he served as a CSUN Senator, helping to create new scholarship opportunities for UNLV students in his role as the Scholarships and Grants Committee Chair.

Kelechi plans to pursue a JD-MBA with a focus on empowering future entrepreneurs in Nevada to achieve their dreams. As a student leader, he is committed to initiatives that will enhance student involvement, celebrate UNLV’s rich multiculturalism, strengthen the purpose of CSUN, advocate for student needs, build a more united campus community, promote transparency, and, above all, serve the student body of UNLV.

President, Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas  

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Allister Dias is a fourth-year undergraduate Economics major with a double minor in Global Entrepreneurship Experience (GEE) and Brookings Public Policy. He currently serves as the Student Body President of UNLV’s CSUN Student Government. On top of student government, he works as both a Faculty Assistant for the Center for Business and Economic Research (CBER) and a Lead Consultant for the UNLV Writing Center. An avid lover of investigative writing, he formerly served as the Editor-in-Chief of UNLV’s student newspaper, the Scarlet & Gray Free Press. On top of journalism, he enjoys leadership opportunities, formerly serving as the President of the UNLV Honors College Student Council and currently, CEO of AI-startup company YouChef. Outside of academia, he enjoys long-distance running, film photography, and reading. Following undergrad, he hopes to attain his JD in civil law and Ph.D. in Economics.

President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada Medical School (ASUNSOM)
University of Nevada, Reno

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Miguel Sison is an MD student at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine. He is a Las Vegas native but is originally from the Philippines. He is the current study body president for the School of Medicine. He is excited to have the medical school more involved with NSA. After medical school, Miguel looks forward to specializing in orthopedic surgery.

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