From aspiring attorneys and healthcare professionals to future leaders in communications and public safety, each is driven by a desire to make a difference. Together, they will help bridge the gap between students and District leadership, ensuring student voices remain at the heart of important conversations and decisions.
Jesse Lopez, City College
Learning about others’ perspectives and taking action on resolutions drafted by his student government peers throughout the state is a driving force behind why Lopez decided to run for ASG president for City College last year. The second-year student is studying political science and history and has aspirations of becoming an attorney after transferring to a four-year college then law school.
Lopez is looking forward to meeting with state and national political representatives of the San Diego region to share with them not only those issues affecting City College, but schools around the greater region.
“It’s really exciting. In this political climate, I really just want to help anyone and everyone,” he said. “Getting involved is the best thing I could have ever done.”
During the upcoming year, Lopez is looking forward to learning more about how solutions are brought to the table and resolutions get passed to address various issues.
Miranda Augelli, Mesa College
Augelli, who is taking classes toward an associate degree in communication studies, was drawn to student government so that she could help serve others. Becoming Associated Students president is an extension of her desire to help people, which also manifests in the volunteer work she has done with Corazón de Niño, Children's Rehabilitation Institute Teleton, Ciudad de los niños Tijuana, and The Justice Workshop. In the year ahead, she is most looking forward to hearing from students as they express their concerns and hopes for Mesa College so that she might be able to help improve their college experience.
“Every student is the voice and the heart of our school,” she said. “And the fact that I have the opportunity to represent that is amazing.”
After graduating from Mesa College, Augelli plans to transfer to a four-year university to earn a bachelor’s degree and eventually work in the film and entertainment industry.
Michael Fuzy V, Miramar College
Fuzy is enrolled in Miramar College’s inaugural baccalaureate degree in public safety program, which will have its first commencement in spring 2027. He joined the program after receiving Administration of Justice for transfer degree from the college in 2025.
Becoming ASG president was happenstance for Fuzy who stumbled upon student government while acting as secretary of the college’s Business Club. Once he found the opportunity, he said he ran with it, starting first as a senator before serving as an alternate and primary delegate, then treasurer for the Student Senate for California Community Colleges at the state level.
During his time at Miramar College, Fuzy noted missed opportunities for elevating resources available to students.
“One of the things I’ve seen make an impact around my campus is really just getting involved,” he said. “That way you can help find solutions that much easier.”
Hiasnaia Agudelo Cano, College of Continuing Education
Born and raised in Colombia, and before moving to the United States, Agudelo Cano spent seven years teaching high school math and physics.
She is currently enrolled in a Total Body Strength and Balance course at College of Continuing Education’s Mesa College campus, while also taking English, biology and psychology classes at Mesa College. Her future goal: become a nurse and work for UC San Diego Hospital.
When asked what advice she has for students looking to get involved at SDCCE, she said: “If you have questions, just ask. Be open to receive help; there are a lot of people that are going to want to help you back.”
In her spare time, she volunteers with multiple organizations including weekly with the Streets of Hope San Diego, an organization that helps unhoused and at-risk youth. Her motto: “You grow up more when you help others to be successful.”