Nevada Student Alliance

President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN)
University of Nevada, Reno

president@asun.unr.edu

Carmina Aglubat is a proud Northern Nevadan and a political science major with a minor in communications at the University of Nevada. Before serving as the Student Body President of the Associated Students of the University of Nevada (ASUN), she laid the foundation for her leadership as a Liberal Arts Senator, where she championed advocacy and the amplification of student voices.

Alongside Vice President Ethan McNamara, Carmina ran on the platform Home Means Nevada—a commitment to creating a campus where every student feels a sense of belonging, empowerment and embrace. Her passions in student government focus on uplifting student-led organizations, enriching the student experience through impactful programming and fostering spaces where all voices are empowered.

Beyond ASUN, Carmina remains active in the campus community as a member of Kappa Alpha Theta and several on-campus political organizations. In the summer of 2025, she interned for District Court Judge Cynthia Lu, gaining insight into Nevada’s judicial system. Outside of academics and public service, Carmina enjoys discovering new coffee shops, exploring the vibrant Reno community and catching up with friends over brunch.

Chair, Nevada Student Alliance (NSA)
President, Student Government Association (SGA)
Great Basin College

jennifer.rodriguez.serrano@gbcnv.edu

Jennifer is a first-generation student who was born and raised in Winnemucca, Nevada. She is currently a pre-nursing major at Great Basin College. While she just started her presidency for the Great Basin Student Government Association (SGA), she has been a part of SGA since the fall of 2023 serving as a senator representative of the Winnemucca Campus. Thankfully, in that time, she has had the pleasure to attend and be a part of many opportunities to grow as a leader, including the fall conference for the American Student Government Association and the National Education in Women’s Leadership Conference. These experiences have opened her mind to all sorts of new concepts and ideas that she always tries to bring back to her campus. For this coming year, she hopes to continue nurturing new ideas from her constituents and a sense of camaraderie throughout all the campuses.

Besides her work with SGA and school, she also juggles two jobs. She works as the front desk receptionist at the GBC Winnemucca center serving as a greeter, aid to visitors, and so much more. Along with this, she works as an EMT with the local ambulance responding to 911 calls, engaging in community outreach programs, and when needed transporting critically ill or injured patients to trauma centers or higher levels of care. In her spare time as a Child Passenger Safety Technician (CPST), she makes sure to assist with car seat safety checks around her local area. As you can imagine, with all this it does not leave much time for fun. However, when the time opens, she loves spending my time reading and being outdoors!

President, Graduate Student Association (GSA)
University of Nevada Reno

rchinnappan@unr.edu

Ratchanya Dev Chinnappan was born in Batlagundu and raised in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. He is a second-year graduate student pursuing a Master of Science in Information Systems in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno. Before coming to UNR, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physics and worked as an Administrative Systems Manager at a K-12 nonprofit organization, where he supported educational access and streamlined operational processes. During his undergraduate studies, Ratchanya also served in the National Cadet Corps (NCC), reflecting his early commitment to discipline, civic responsibility, and leadership.

He currently serves as President of the Graduate Student Association (GSA), representing the interests of over 3,000 graduate students. He previously served as a GSA Council Member, actively engaging with Nevada state legislators, and advocating for graduate student needs at the policy level. He also serves as the liaison for UNR’s international partnership with Christ University in India, promoting faculty and student exchange programs. Passionate about equity, student advocacy, and global collaboration, Ratchanya is leading efforts to increase graduate stipends, launch an international academic conference, and uphold student rights while building a stronger and more inclusive graduate student community at UNR.

Vice Chair, Nevada Student Alliance (NSA)
President, Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) 
Nevada State University 

lpearce@nevadastate.edu 

Lahana Pearce is a first-generation Vietnamese student majoring in Communications with a focus in Media and Public Relations and minoring in Digital Cinema. As the Student Body President of Nevada State University, Lahana is passionate about making impactful change on campus, especially as the institution continues to grow and evolve.

With four years of dedicated service in the Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA), Lahana has held various leadership roles, gaining a deep understanding of the campus community. In addition to her role as President, she also serves as a Student Brand Ambassador for the university’s marketing and events team, where she helps shape the voice and visibility of Nevada State.

Lahana’s commitment to her peers, her university, and the broader student experience is driven by a belief in the power of student leadership to create lasting, positive change.

Secretary, Nevada Student Alliance (NSA)
President, Student Government Association (SGA)
Truckee Meadows Community College 

bmalasaga@tmcc.edu

Brianna Mae “Bri” Malasaga is a proud Filipino-American who was born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Reno, Nevada. Bri is the current student government President of Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC). Previously, she was a Senator for TMCC’s Student Government Association (SGA) and is the outgoing Historian on TMCC High School’s Leadership Board. Passionate about health sciences and peer leadership, she is also the founder and president of TMCC’s first-ever HOSA Chapter. Academically, Bri is a senior at TMCC High School and a dual-enrolled third-year student at TMCC where she is triple-majoring in Biology, Public Health, and Kinesiology.

At just 17 years old, Bri embraces her age as a unique advantage, bringing fresh perspective, bold ideas, and long-term vision to every space she leads. Beyond academics, Bri is a dedicated volunteer with Family Respite Care of Northern Nevada and a competitive volleyball player, representing NNJ Volleyball at the national club volleyball level and competing in the Nevada 5A division with Reed High School. With a strong sense of purpose and diversity, Bri is passionate about leading at a high level, advocating for meaningful change, and using her voice to empower others.

President, Associated Students of Western Nevada (ASWN)
Western Nevada College

karla.salasdominguez@wnc.edu 

Karla is a first-generation Mexican-American student who was born in San Jose, California and raised in Gardnerville, Nevada. She is pursuing her associate’s degree in Criminal Justice for her second year at Western Nevada College. After completing her studies at WNC, she plans to continue her education at San Jose State University.

As Karla begins her second year in ASWN she remains passionate about the power of community, hard work, and ensuring everyone’s voice is heard. She brings empathy, integrity, and loyalty to everything she does. Outside of school or work, you will find Karla playing volleyball, riding horses, or spending time with her family/ friends.

She is outgoing, approachable, and always up for a good challenge. Whether it’s organizing school events, engaging with our community, or listening to new ideas all around. Karla is dedicated to making both ASWN and WNC as a community feel seen, supported, and celebrated. Karla is excited about her upcoming  2025 – 2026 term and looks forward to seeing how she will grow and where her journey will take her.

President, Consolidated Students of the University of Nevada (CSUN)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas

kelechi.odunze@unlv.edu

Kelechi Odunze is a second-year student studying Political Science on a Pre-Law track at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He currently serves as the CSUN Student Body President of UNLV’s undergraduate student government representing the 27,000+ undergraduates at the University. Kelechi also is a member of the Rebel Events Board, a student organization that plans and organizes events for the UNLV student body including Homecoming Week and Premier UNLV.

Kelechi has also served as an orientation and rebel-ready week leader for UNLV’s newly admitted students. Along with that, he has volunteered as a member of the College of Liberal Arts Dean Student Advisory Council to provide events, advocacy, and career development for students in the College of Liberal Arts. Before being elected Student Body President, he served as a CSUN Senator, helping to create new scholarship opportunities for UNLV students in his role as the Scholarships and Grants Committee Chair.

Kelechi plans to pursue a JD-MBA with a focus on empowering future entrepreneurs in Nevada to achieve their dreams. As a student leader, he is committed to initiatives that will enhance student involvement, celebrate UNLV’s rich multiculturalism, strengthen the purpose of CSUN, advocate for student needs, build a more united campus community, promote transparency, and, above all, serve the student body of UNLV.

President, Graduate and Professional Student Association (GPSA)
University of Nevada, Las Vegas  

gsapresident@unlv.edu 

Devin Lopez is currently a Ph.D. student in the political science department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, with a focus in American labor politics. He served as the representative for political science at the Graduate and Professional Student Association during his first two years at UNLV, was elected to the position of Treasurer for the 2024-2025 academic year, and now serves as the President of GPSA for the 45th Council Session. Devin was raised in Las Vegas and attended public schools in the Clark County School District for his K-12 education.

After earning his BA in Political Science at Chapman University in Orange County, CA, he returned to Las Vegas for graduate school. Currently, Devin is pursuing his research agenda of analyzing Labor & Capital politics across the United States. In addition to research and teaching assistant duties, Devin has devoted his time to advocating for graduate and professional students’ needs at UNLV both in GPSA and with the growing union movement amongst NSHE graduate assistants.

President, Associated Students of the University of Nevada Medical School (ASUNSOM)
University of Nevada, Reno

dglensor@med.unr.edu

Devan Glensor is a current MD student at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine, where she serves as Student Body President. Originally from San Francisco, Devan is a first-generation and non-traditional student who returned to academia after a career in fashion retail. Before entering medical school, she earned a Master’s in Forensic Anthropology and worked as a forensic autopsy technician. Devan is passionate about creating programs that provide pathways to medicine for non-traditional students, enhancing exposure to niche fields like forensic pathology, and advocating for LGBTQIA+ rights in healthcare. She hopes to pursue a career in forensic pathology.

In her spare time, Devan enjoys traveling with her husband, cooking, and being a dog mom to two dachshunds, Pilot and Goose.