Adan Rodriguez (He/Them) 

Mechanical Engineering and Business Administration (Supply Chain Management Option) 

What is your role in ASUWB? 

My job is all about representing YOU! I act as the UWB student representative to or on numerous groups and committees. For example, there is the Board of Regents (which controls all of UW), the UWB Chancellor’s Cabinet, the UW Alumni Association, and the Washington Student Association (which helps us lobby in Olympia and D.C.). In some of these meetings, I am the only student voice or one of a few. It is critical that students be involved in decisions for UWB, UW, Washington, and the United States as a whole! Besides external meetings, as one of several other responsibilities, I chair the ASUWB Board of Directors, which is our executive board. I need to work closely with the ASUWB Director of Senate, Zoya Merakov, to listen to and aid our legislative branch (the Senate). I also work closely with the Vice President, Miyuki Sandoval, and Director of Legislative Affairs, Hiro Hirano-Holcomb. 

What got you interested in being involved with ASUWB and what are you looking forward to? 

Do you want to make a difference? I do. And I know that ASUWB is an excellent method! However, before I knew that for a fact, I was the treasurer of TrickFire Robotics club here at UWB (shout-out!). One thing I did was work on applications for the club’s funding. Because I had direct experience, I decided to apply to be a member of the Student Technology Fee Committee (2 hrs/week) and Services & Activities Fee Committee (3 hrs/week). I figured I would have a unique perspective that would help the student committees function. From there, I learned about more opportunities to get involved in meaningful work, so I ran for office to be the 2024-25 ASUWB Director of Finance. Finally, I ran to be your student government President! I am looking forward to ASUWB hiring new committee members and Senators to help even more students gain valuable experiences and for ASUWB to do more for you! I am proud to represent you! 

One piece of advice you’d like to share with UWB students? 

There is SO much you can do at UWB! Like, there are over eighty clubs! There are more events on campus than any of us could possibly go to! Did you know there was a rave on campus last spring? Did you know that UW Student Legal Services provides free legal consultations to all students? Most people aren’t aware that Student Legal Services exists. There are all these events and services that you can make use of if you choose. So, my advice to you is to seek out opportunities on and off campus! There are more out there than you may think! 

What do you enjoy doing outside of campus? 

I enjoy playing a wide assortment of games, including tabletop roleplaying games like Dungeons & Dragons, video games like Hades, and chess. I am an avid reader of wiki articles on almost any topic, be it history, cheese, or a work of media I heard the name of just a few minutes ago. My Native American and Nicaraguan heritage is valuable to me; I do things with family. Since I appreciate variety in life, I’m a foodie, and I like to try new things in general, such as when I went skydiving for my 21st birthday. 

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Miyuki Sandoval (She/Her) 

Business Administration, Option: Supply Chain Management, Concentration: Finance 

What is your role in ASUWB? 

As the Vice President of ASUWB, my role focuses on managing our team and ensuring that we’re actively working toward the initiatives we’ve set for the year. Much of my time is dedicated to committee work, collaborating with campus administration, and serving as the Vice-Speaker for our Senate. In this role, I work closely with our President, Adan Rodriguez, to guide our team, and with Zoya Merakov and Dagim Woldemichael to lead and support Senate operations. Beyond that, I serve as a bridge between students and administrators, making sure student voices are represented in important decisions. It’s a role that challenges me to balance leadership, advocacy, and teamwork every single day! 

What got you interested in being involved with ASUWB and what are you looking forward to? 

I have been involved in student government for a few years now, most recently serving as Club Council Treasurer and the Chair of the Services and Activities Fee Committee. I wanted to step into a role with greater opportunities to drive meaningful change, and ASUWB was the perfect fit. I chose to run alongside Adan because I trusted our shared vision and knew we could commit to a year full of advocacy and hard work for the UWB student body. This position allows me to take a broader perspective on the issues that matter most to students while still staying grounded in the everyday challenges they face. This year, I’m most excited to connect with more students and campus partners, and to see our team’s work translate into positive, lasting impact for the UWB community. 

One piece of advice you’d like to share with UWB students? 

Whether this is your first or final year at UWB, I encourage you to be bold! It’s never too late to get involved on campus – whether through jobs, mentorship programs, or joining a club. Our club community is one of the most diverse and dynamic aspects of UWB, with organizations spanning cultural, academic, and special interests. Getting involved is one of the best ways to find your place here, so take the leap. Your time at UWB moves fast, but the connections you build and experiences you create here will stick with you long after graduation. I wish you all a great year ahead! 

What do you enjoy doing outside of campus? 

While much of my time is spent on campus through student government and my roles in BCA and Women in Business, I love to take advantage of any free time I can get. My favorite thing to do is cooking Japanese recipes from my family’s cookbook and baking desserts. I also enjoy spending time watching movies, reading classic books, and trying new restaurants with my friends!