Associated Students is the official voice of the student body for the California State University, Long Beach campus. The Student Government represents the student body, advocates their needs, and defends their interests in dealings with faculty, campus administrators and government officials.

President
Genesis Jara

Genesis Jara is a first generation college student, grew up in Downey, California and graduated from Warren High School. Since she started at Long Beach State she has made it her goal to foster her passion for leadership in service of others. As a freshman, Jara served as the community relations director for CSULB’s Hispanic Students Business Association and eventually went on to become president of the organization by her sophomore year.

Vice President
Leen Almahdi

Leen Almahdi is a third year student pursuing a degree in dietetics and food administration with a nutrition and dietetics concentration. Leen was born and raised in Los Angeles to Syrian immigrant parents and attended Palisades Charter High School. In her last years there, Leen became heavily involved in student organizations due to the hostile environment she experienced fueled by the political climate at the time.

Treasurer
Jesse Luna

Jesse Luna is a determined fourth-year, pursuing a major in business management as well as operations and supply chain management. For most of his life, Jesse was raised in Downey, California. He attended Warren High School and ever since has been heavily involved in extracurricular activities which. This experience has helped prepare him to become well-organized, effective communicator, and tactical problem solver.