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 Juan Pablo Moncayo, an international student from Ecuador, defeated
two opponents to win the Associated Students (AS) presidency in voting
this week at California State University, Fresno.
Moncayo, a senior majoring in finance and physics, is believed to be the
first international student to become president at Fresno State. He is
the current AS executive vice president.
“Serving in Associated Students gives students the chance to address
issues at various levels and work with campus administrators, professors
and supporters to make the student voice heard,” Moncayo said. “I am
proud that I have another opportunity to be a part of that.”
As EVP, Moncayo voiced concerns regarding the University High School’s
location on the Fresno State campus and informed faculty and staff about
the importance of “bargain shopping” for textbooks. He spent more than
eight months on a committee reviewing parking operations to provide
recommendations on improvements without dramatically increasing prices
for students. He also advocated the need for more quiet study spaces on
campus.
Moncayo was born in Quito, Ecuador, and at age 6 moved with his family
to Los Angeles for six years before returning to his homeland. He came
to Fresno State in 2002. He was first introduced to the university when
Carol Munshower, former director of International Student Services and
Programs, met with him during a recruitment trip she made to Ecuador.
“One of the main reasons I came here is because I had the opportunity to
meet Carol,” Moncayo said. “Fresno State has an excellent international
student program. I am fortunate enough to be a part of it.”
Also in the election, students voted down two referendums that would
have increased student fees by $40 per semester.
Approximately 1,400 students voted in this year’s election. Gary Nelson,
AS adviser, said that the turnout is about the same as last year’s.
See unofficial results below. For more information regarding the
elections, call 559.278.2656.
Results:
Executive
President: Juan Pablo Moncayo
Vice President of Finance: Isaac Lopez
College Senators:
Agriculture: Kristin Avinelis
Arts and Humanities: Josh McDonald
Craig School of Business: Chee Moua
Kremen School of Education: Katie Yeffa
Engineering: Kimberly Hudson
Health and Human Services: Kiran Grewal
Science and Mathematics: Jacqueline Schnee
Social Science: Simon Haeder
Senators-at-large (in order of most votes received)
1. Megan Jacobsen
2. Matthew Ortiz
3. Esmeralda Santos
4. Tristan Bufete
5. Victor Leon
6. Aaron Stillmaker
7. Stephen Trembley
(Copy by University Communications student-intern Megan Jacobsen.)
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