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Meet Your Representatives

Executive Branch

President
Executive Vice President
Vice President of Finance
Chief Officers
Cabinet

Nikki Majidi

ASI President

Nikki Majidi is a driven third-year undergraduate student majoring in Political Science with a minor in International Economics. She is determined to attend law school and after years of practice she strives to become a law professor. Determined to try new things, Majidi’s involvement on campus began as a member of the speech team for Beach Forensics. She is also a founding member of the Iranian Student Association on campus and served as the secretary. Majidi is involved in Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed professional business fraternity on campus where she met lifelong friends.

Majidi is an advocate for women’s rights, especially those in her home country of Iran. Majidi attended multiple women’s rights marches including the “Women. Life. Freedom” movement. Additionally, she attended Nationals for her speech on the current Iranian Revolution and the liberation of Iranian women in 2023.

You can often find Majidi at the Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) or on a run, as she loves to stay active. If she isn’t working out, she’s most likely trying a new recipe or watching a new movie or TV show. Majidi continues to grow as she embraces new challenges out of her comfort zone.

Majidi’s catchphrase is “for the people,” which came to her while playing sports at the SRWC. She uses this to navigate her decisions and approach in her new role. She values authenticity, integrity and camaraderie. She plans to foster strong relationships, seek innovative solutions for campus issues and work with others to continue to advocate for the needs of students. Majidi is grateful to hold this position and is excited to make a positive impact at LBSU.

Matt Melendrez

Executive Vice President

Matt Melendrez is a third-year undergraduate student majoring in Political Science. He is determined to pursue a career as an immigration attorney, driven by the experiences of his parents and siblings who immigrated from the Philippines to the United States, with a goal of providing essential guidance to those facing similar challenges.

Growing up Filipino-American, Melendrez was instilled with the core values of diligence, perseverance, and hard work, influenced significantly by his mother’s career as a nurse and his father’s career as a medical biller. These values drove him to become more involved with his community in many different ways. His journey began with music, where he dedicated nearly a decade to mastering the piano and six years to learning the saxophone. As Drum Major of his marching band, he honed crucial skills in discipline and leadership.

Following Melendrez’s role as a student leader for music in his high school, when he got to LBSU, he became immediately involved in our Beach Community, joining organizations like the Pilipino American Coalition, where has was able to make new connections and learn about community issues. This motivated him to apply to become a Senator-at Large for the 2023-24 School Year. In this capacity, he served as the Senator for First Year Programs, collaborating with initiatives like Beach Team and BeachXP. Throughout his tenure, he prioritized transparency within the university, addressing inequities throughout our institutions, and increasing accessibility to university and ASI resources.

Today, Melendrez remains dedicated to advancing these priorities as he assumes the role of Executive Vice President.

Andre Achacon

Vice President of Finance

Andre Achacon is a second-year undergraduate student at Long Beach State University (LBSU), bringing a fresh perspective to student government. As a son of Filipino immigrants, he learned the importance of relentless curiosity. His pursuit of knowledge inspired him to become the first in his family to seek higher education at a university.

Raised in Santa Rosa, California, he moved to Southern California to major in Political Science and Government at LBSU. At LBSU, he deepened his cultural roots as a member and cabinet intern for the Pilipino American Coalition, where he made meaningful friendships. He also found community in the GenExcel Mentorship Program, TRiO, and University Honors Program, gaining unique insights into campus life. Upon graduation, Achacon is determined to attend law school to pursue a legal career and tackle the systemic barriers immigrant families face.

Before college, Achacon discovered his unwavering passion for student advocacy by helping lead student advocacy coalitions in Sonoma County. In his first year of college, he served in the ASI Lobby Corps Committee, Beach Pride Events Council, Business and Finance Committee, Senate and Board of Directors.

Advocacy aside, Achacon is a firm believer in creative exploration, with more than four years of capturing his photography clients’ unique stories through his lens. Like the uniqueness of each photograph captured by Achacon, he believes in highlighting the uniqueness of each student.

Achacon values collaborative leadership and is committed to amplifying diverse perspectives at Long Beach State University.

Scope of Work

All Chief Officers are high-ranking officials in the Executive Branch that are appointed by, and report directly to, the ASI President. Officers are responsible for serving as chairs for their respective committees, while supporting their board members. These appointed positions are charged with carrying out the vision and goals on behalf of the ASI President.

Alexis Suttle

Chief Diversity Officer

The Chief Diversity Officer serves as Chair of the Presidential Cabinet and guides each of the commissioners on projects, events and advocacy. Some of the major responsibilities include chairing the weekly cabinet meetings, meeting with the commissioners and campus partners and facilitating large scale events like the Students of Color Conference and the Meet the Commissioners series.

Crystal Abrica

Chief Jusitce

Chief Justice

The ASI Chief Justice serves as the principal officer of the Judiciary, overseeing its operations and ensuring adherence to ASI bylaws and policies. Appointed by the ASI President and confirmed by the Senate, the Chief Justice is required to have prior experience as an Associate Justice unless exceptional circumstances necessitate otherwise. Key responsibilities include setting the Judiciary’s agenda and case docket, convening meetings at least monthly during the academic semester, and ensuring compliance with shared ASI initiatives. Additionally, the Chief Justice plays a pivotal role in approving the Elections Handbook, monitoring campaign activities, and addressing grievances related to elections, 22 West Media content and the Isabel Patterson Child Development Center. Serving a one-year term, the Chief Justice is also responsible for coordinating with grade appeals committees, maintaining regular office hours and fostering collaboration between voting and non-voting members of the Judiciary. This leadership position ensures accountability, fairness and representation within ASI’s governance structure.

Sarah Kasem

Academic Affairs Officer

The Academic Affairs Officer serves as an advisor to the ASI President on any issues pertaining to Academic Affairs. The primary responsibility of the Academic Affairs Officer is participating in the Academic Senate and Executive Committee of the Academic Senate and keeping ASI apprised of valuable information. Additionally, the Academic Affairs Officer compiles committee reports from ASI representatives for said committees.

Vacant

Chief Legislaive Officer

Chief Legislative Officer

The Chief Government Relations Officer represents LBSU and ASI in the Cal State Student Association (CSSA) as a voting delegate and acts as a liaison to the CSU Board of Trustees and Chancellor’s Office on student-related matters. They chair Lobby Corps, advocating for legislation and issues affecting students, and oversee its operations, including appointing and supervising representatives, coordinating voter registration drives, and maintaining records for an end-of-year report to the ASI President. Additionally, they assist in training the California Higher Education Student Summit (CHESS) delegation, recruit and train Lobby Corps volunteers, and serve as a campus representative for the Student Involvement and Representation Fee (SIRF).

Overview

The Presidential Cabinet, supervised by the ASI Chief Diversity Officer, is comprised of 10 members of the President’s Cabinet. The Cabinet advises the president on relevant issues and provides programming and policymaking support for students..

Cabinet meetings are on Mondays at 2:30 p.m. in the Farber Senate Chambers (USU-234). The minutes and agendas are available here.