New Associated Students Board of Directors elected 

Student election results were announced on March 16 with a new Associated Students Board of Directors that will lead the student government at Cal Poly Humboldt for the 2026–2027 academic year.

The elected board includes Ayan Cabot as president, Roselyn Montanez as executive vice president, Nate Heron as administration and finance vice president, Gabriel Elbert-Rasmussen as officer of academic affairs, Paola Ferreyra as officer of environmental sustainability, Riley Hemenover as officer of student affairs and Ruth Worthington as officer of social justice, equity and inclusion.

The newly elected president Ayan Cabot said he plans to revise and simplify the Associated Students government policies and bylaws to make them more accessible for students so they can understand governance and rules. He also emphasized continuing transparency and shared-governance efforts by improving follow-up processes, ensuring that student concerns receive documented responses and clear next steps. 

Additionally, Cabot plans to work over the summer to develop and organize major annual campus events that students can look forward to each year. He encourages students to reach out to A.S. to better serve student needs.

“We work for the students,” Cabot said. “I want students to know that if they have any concerns, we have different avenues.” 

Officer of Student Affairs Riley Hemenover said they plan to increase student involvement in committees by recruiting more students and using committees as a platform to amplify student voices in conversations with administration. Hemenover also proposed creating a matchmaking event such as a Kahoot-style survey, to connect students with committees that align with their interests. Additionally, they suggested developing an annual survey to better understand student needs and guide decision-making beyond current committee participation.

“I love student affairs, which is basically what makes student life,” Hemenover said. “ I love being able to talk with students and hear their thoughts on things that are happening on campus, as well as being able to represent them in the board meetings and with campus administration.”

Officer of Academic Affairs Gabriel Elbert-Rasmussen said he hopes to bring a more human perspective by emphasizing interaction, collaboration and understanding rather than relying solely on procedural or scripted communication.

“I’m very excited to have this opportunity. There’s a lot of learning possibilities for me through this where I can improve myself as a person. It allows me to interact with the basic student body more,” Elbert-Rasmussen said. “I think, as a person and as my goal, maybe it isn’t to fix every issue, but more to improve it so that the next person can fix it if I can’t. That is my focus.”