Presidential Nominee 

Jessica Sanchez

Masters in Business Management, Marketing Emphasis

I have learned over the last year what it means to be a leader. I have realized that my attitude toward leadership matters and people matter. We are called to serve one another, and though I don’t know as much as I’d like to, I’m dedicated to continue learning in this position. I promise to prioritize the students needs above my own, and to pursue excellence in all I do. Thank you! 

Vice Presidential Nominee 

MONICA DUKE

Education Specialist in School Psychology

I am thrilled to have the opportunity to serve our vibrant graduate and professional student community. By being an advocate for our graduate and professional students' unique needs and interests, I can help facilitate a healthy, robust relationship we have with one another, the university and the community. ​

Controller Nominee

dillon Miyashiro

Masters of Professional accountancy

I believe that I should be the GPSGA controller because I have studied accounting for 3 years now and have developed strong technical knowledge in the fields of financial accounting as well as tax and audit. While pursuing my degree in accounting, I also played for the APU baseball team so I believe I have gained additional knowledge on what it means to be a cougar and represent this university. 

Director of Communications and Programing Nominee

Jessica Estrada​

Masters in Business Management ​

My desire is to serve my colleagues by strengthening the relations between graduate students and the wider APU community. I am eager to use my event management and communications skills in the GPSGA team! I desire to fuse my creativity, compassion, skills and love for God to support a team that strives to enhance the betterment of the APU graduate student experience. I am so ready to serve! 

Speaker of the House Nominee 

Molly Ledadom ​

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Professional Undergraduate)

I believe that my life experience and desire to serve the student body give me both the maturity and the passion to represent the Graduate and Professional Program. I am fiercely committed to APU and would be honored to be part of its future. 

​Behavioral and Applied Sciences, Music and the Arts, Business Representative Nominees

Jacobed Melgarejo​

 Master of Social Work

Hello fellow graduate students, my name is Jacobed Melgarejo . I am excited at the opportunity to serve and advocate for you through the Graduate and Professional Student Government Association (GPSGA). For the last 2 years, I have had the privilege to serve the MSW student body as the president of the MSW student association. As the president, I had the honor to help develop the student association guidelines, and together with a strong team create ways to bridge gaps in communication and help bring unity in our cohorts. I have a passion for unity, service and justice. I'm friendly, dedicated, self-motivated, and love to find creative ways to bring people together. I would love your vote and have this amazing opportunity to serve you and connect with your department. Help me make your graduate year a memorable one! God bless you. 

Alvin (Kerry) Fortner ​

Master of Arts in Physical Education with an Emphasis in Adapted Physical Education

I believe I should be selected for this position to encourage others and help them on a Christ led educational journey with the guidance of the Holy Spirit. 

​Nursing and Education Representative Nominee 

Susana Barajas​

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Professional Undergraduate)

I truly believe that I am good candidate for this position because I have great potential to make a difference, very dedicated, mature, and naturally love to help others. 

Regional Campus and Online Representative Nominees

Molly Ledadom​

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice (Professional Undergraduate)

Although the Professional Criminal Justice program is small, we have great minds with valuable opinions. The Inland Empire campus is integral to helping adult learners complete their education, and I would be honored to be one of the students chosen to represent them. 

Kandyce Harmon​

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 
​(Professional Undergraduate)

Azusa Pacific University has been my second chance. I went to a larger university and I felt like I was just a number in a crowd. As representative, my mission is to give every student a voice and the opportunity to succeed. Online and regional campus are often dislocated from the main campus. I will create a bridge to bring the campuses together. I don't mind traveling or taking time to talk with others. My is desire to help students, improve, grow, and succeed. APU has a culture that nurtures excellence, I want to continue that legacy. 

Special Interest/ Inclusion Representative Nominees 

BeomJoon Choi​

Masters in Business Management

As an international student, I have a deep understanding and value of diversity through multiple international experiences, which enables me to understand different perspectives of students from various backgrounds. I also have a great passion for being a bridge and mediator between people and organizations in order to unify the community in the midst of valuing diversity and differences. 

Trinisha Williams ​

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

As an advocate for the advancement of students in undeserved communities for over 10 years, it has been my life’s mission to create inclusive learning environments where all students can reach their full potential. As a representative for GPSGA, I will continue this advocacy by encouraging meaningful conversations that address the concerns of a diverse student body.