Jerry Kennedy
Position: Vice President of Finance
Slogan: Accountable to You!
Instagram:
Candidate Statement
My name is Jerry Kennedy, and I am running for ASI Vice President
of Finance. I am a first generation college student who knows
what it’s like to struggle for your dreams, and I am living proof
that it’s never too late to achieve your education goals. I want
to use my lived experience as a member of both the LGBTQIA and
disability communities to advance justice, equity, diversity,
inclusion, transparency, and accountability on our campus. As a
student of both History and Anthropology, I recognize the impact
that the times we are living in have on our students’ everyday
lives, and I want to help build a student government that meets
student needs.
My priority as Vice President of Finance will be to engage with,
listen to, and represent the interests of all student
constituents at Sac State. I bring extensive experience to this
role. In addition to serving as a student senator and Director of
Finance at American River College, I have had the privilege to
serve as Director of Arts & Letters for ASI and as president of
both the History Club and Phi Alpha Theta History Honors Society
at Sac State this past year. These experiences have helped me to
develop a collaborative leadership style, working with my peers
and constituents to build something together that none of us
could have accomplished on our own. I have co-authored and
sponsored several significant pieces of legislation that offer
specific, measurable support to many marginalized groups on
campus, and that is an experience I hope to repeat in the coming
year.
It is my sincere hope to meet you, to hear your concerns, and to
earn your vote on April 22 and 23. Please reach out to me so that
we can make time to chat. I want to hear what’s on your mind!
Kenni Diaz Lopez
Position: Vice President of Finance
Slogan: Buzz Up Your Voice!
Instagram: @buzzupyourvoice.csus &
@kennidiaz_vpf
Website: https://sbrar07.github.io/buzz-up-your-voice/index.html
Candidate Statement
Hello Hornets! My name is Kenni Diaz Lopez. I am a senior
Business Administration major concentrating in International
Business, and I am running to be your next ASI Vice President of
Finance. As an Orientation Leader, I’ve guided new students
through GE advising and their transition to Sacramento State.
These conversations taught me that active involvement is the only
way to truly understand student concerns. My community service
experience has shown me that advocating for others is a powerful
tool for change, and real leadership happens when we work as a
team. The Vice President of Finance is the Chief Financial
Officer of ASI. If elected, I will oversee the fiscal affairs of
our multimillion-dollar non-profit organization, managing the
annual budget that funds our clubs, programs, and student
services.As a firstgeneration Latina, I know it can be hard to
raise your voice when you don’t know who to turn to. My priority
is to be an approachable VP of Finance, someone you are never
afraid to come to with a question or an idea. I will lead with
Transparency, Diversity, and Integrity. I will advocate for
fiscal clarity to ensure understanding how our budget is
allocated, strategic reasoning providing clear justifications for
every dollar spent to ensure a direct, positive impact on
students, and accountable oversight by using my business
background to manage our finances with the professional
discipline our student fees deserve. I am running to serve you.
Remember when it is your vision, it equals my hustle. Thank you!
Harpreet Kaur Bahia
Position: Vice President of Finance
Slogan: Your Money Matters.
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harpreetbahiavpf?igsh=MWszdmVnMW8xcTdlOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr
Candidate Statement
Hello Hornets! My name is Harpreet Bahia, and I am running to
serve as your next Vice President of Finance. Student funds come
directly from students, which means our money matters, and it is
important that someone with real financial experience helps
manage it responsibly. For the past five years, I have been
involved in operating my family business, where I have gained
practical experience working with budgets, expenses, and
financial planning. I also work as a licensed realtor, where
financial responsibility, negotiation, and attention to detail
are essential every day. These experiences have helped me develop
strong financial judgment and a clear understanding of
responsible decision-making. As Vice President of Finance, I want
to help ensure student funds are managed thoughtfully while
supporting student organizations, campus programs, and
initiatives that strengthen the Sac State community. I also
believe it is important that students’ voices are heard and that
meaningful action follows, so that decisions made truly reflect
the needs and priorities of our student body. Being involved in a
family business and growing up around leadership has taught me
the value of hard work, responsibility, and commitment to the
community. I am ready to bring that experience and perspective to
serving the students of Sac State. Allow me to represent you and
help ensure that your voice matters. Thank you for your support.
