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Alya Hassan named new ASI president-elect for 2026-27 academic year

Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, ASI president-elect Alya Hassan and standing ASI President Camalah Saleh pose for a picture after election results were announced in the Resnick Student Union Room 206 on April 23.

By Manjot Dhanda and Anahid Valencia • Apr 23, 2026

After voting closed on Thursday at 12 p.m., the Associated Students, Inc. (ASI) election results were announced at 1 p.m. in the Resnick Student Union. Alya Hassan was named the new ASI president-elect, winning by 236 votes.

“I have no words, I’m just so honored,” Hassan told The Collegian after the results were announced. “I’m so grateful for every student that I interacted with, who sat and stopped me and talked with me about what is burning on their minds.”

The election results are as follows:

Executives

President: Alya Hassan won with 1,016 votes.
- Maris Prado received 780 votes, and Madison Cañon received 392.
Vice President of Finance: Sarai Hernandez, 1,399 votes
Vice President of External Affairs: Julian Narvaez, 1,226 votes

Senators at large

Sofia Abonce: 538 votes
Nassiba Agbere: 870 votes
Jasmin Barrera: 540 votes
Heriberto Campos-Melchor: 510 votes
Rui Cardoso: 581 votes
Evelyn Carreon: 576 votes
Miyah Carrillo: 824 votes
Narriman Kiran: 769 votes
Shadin Kiwan: 621 votes
Emma Piedra: 757 votes
Ashley Pineda: 474 votes

College senators

College of Arts and Humanities: JC Delgado, 158 votes
Craig School of Business: Terrence Martin, 218 votes
Kremen School of Education: Ralphyal Kajitani, 118 votes
College of Science and Mathematics: Manjot Kaur, 188 votes
Jordan College of Science, Agriculture and Technology: Sydney Pierce, 175 votes

The unfilled college senator and executive vice president positions will be filled at a later time.

About the Contributors

Manjot Dhanda, Staff Reporter

Manjot Dhanda is a Staff Reporter for The Collegian at Fresno State. She is a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering with a concentration in Power Systems. This is her first semester with The Collegian. After graduation, Manjot hopes to pursue a career in power system engineering.

Anahid Valencia, Campus News Editor

Anahid Valencia is the News Editor at The Collegian and a staff writer for its Armenian ethnic supplement, Hye Sharzhoom. Anahid is a sophomore at Fresno State and began work at The Collegian as a reporter in Spring ‘25, after contributing and attending meetings during her first semester. After college, Anahid wants to become a TV news reporter, though writing and print journalism will always be a part of her life.

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