{"id":2962,"date":"2026-10-01T14:30:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-01T21:30:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/?p=2962"},"modified":"2026-10-22T13:46:35","modified_gmt":"2026-10-22T20:46:35","slug":"september-30-2026-meet-the-uxsg-fall-2026-officers-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/2026\/10\/01\/september-30-2026-meet-the-uxsg-fall-2026-officers-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the UXSG Fall 2026 Officers (Part 1)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Raquel Dubin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-780x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Raquel Dubin Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2963\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:77% 14%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-780x1024.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-228x300.jpeg 228w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-768x1008.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1170x1536.jpeg 1170w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.jpeg 1367w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m Raquel, <strong>Secretary <\/strong>of the UX Student Group. I&#8217;m an MLIS student at SJSU, currently taking courses toward a Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services. My main interests include user-centered design, information architecture, and special librarianship. Outside of LIS, I enjoy creative writing, drawing, and bouldering. I look forward to contributing to the team this semester!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Abbie Tarvin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"726\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-726x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Abbie Tarvin Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:53% 10%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-726x1024.jpeg 726w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-213x300.jpeg 213w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-768x1083.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-1090x1536.jpeg 1090w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.jpeg 1152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 726px) 100vw, 726px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi everyone, I\u2019m Abbie, and I\u2019m <strong>Treasurer <\/strong>for the UX Student Group. I\u2019m in my third semester of San Jos\u00e9 State University\u2019s MLIS program, and after graduating I\u2019m interested in working in cataloguing focusing on DEI and user experience. In my free time, I enjoy reading Sci-Fi\/ Horror books, fiber arts crafting, playing board games, watching movies, and hanging out with my friends and cat, Miso soup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sophia Bercow<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"Sophia Bercow Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2965\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:65% 0%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.png 824w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-257x300.png 257w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-768x898.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 824px) 100vw, 824px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi y\u2019all, I\u2019m Sophia, and I\u2019m one of the <strong>Membership Coordinator<\/strong>s for the UX Student Group. I\u2019m currently in my second semester for the MLIS program, and I\u2019m interested in both the academic and public librarianship pathways. Outside of school, I work full-time as a Senior Editor for a medtech company, and in my free time, I\u2019m almost always reading, watching any and all sports, or taking my puppy, Mocha, on a walk!<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sonia Border<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"914\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-1024x914.jpeg\" alt=\"Sonia Border Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:7% 11%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-1024x914.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-300x268.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2-768x686.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-2.jpeg 1532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi all, my name is Sonia! I\u2019m an <strong>Events Coordinator<\/strong> for UXSG this semester, and I\u2019m currently studying<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>Information Science and Data Analytics at San Jos\u00e9 State University. I\u2019m a UI\/UX Designer in the tech industry, and I love making sense out of complex problems. Outside of work and school, I love to draw and paint, go on nature walks with my husband, and play with my three cats: Ramen, Udon, and Soba.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nathaniel Mayorquin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"866\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-866x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Nathaniel Mayorquin Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:20% 11%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-866x1024.jpeg 866w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-254x300.jpeg 254w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-768x908.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4-1299x1536.jpeg 1299w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-4.jpeg 1308w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 866px) 100vw, 866px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hello! I am Nathaniel, one of the <strong>Social Media Coordinator<\/strong>s for UXSG. I am a graduate student studying Library and Information Science at San Jos\u00e9 State University. Currently I am working in LA County as a Library Associate and at Bellflower Unified School District as an Instructional Aide with a career goal of becoming a Librarian. Some of my hobbies and interests include hiking, baking, video games, LEGO, movie theaters and concerts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Sanjana Wath<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Sanjana Wath Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:47% 74%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-5.jpeg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi! I\u2019m Sanjana Wath, one of UXSG\u2019s <strong>Web Coordinator<\/strong>s and an Information Science and Data Analytics student, also minoring in Computer Science at San Jos\u00e9 State University. I\u2019m interested in data analytics, web technologies, and finding ways to turn data into meaningful improvements for users. I enjoy learning new technical skills and working on projects that combine technology, creativity, and problem-solving. Outside of academics, I love bedazzling my things, spending time with friends and family, and love to bake!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Marzieh Rasti<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized is-style-rounded\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"863\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-1024x863.png\" alt=\"Marzieh Rasti Headshot\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" style=\"object-fit:cover;object-position:69% 16%;width:183px;height:183px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-1024x863.png 1024w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-300x253.png 300w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-768x647.png 768w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1-1536x1294.png 1536w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-1.png 1778w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi! I\u2019m Marzieh Rasti, one of UXSG\u2019s <strong>Web Coordinator<\/strong>s. I have five years of experience working in higher education student services and currently work at a community college. I\u2019m interested in data analytics, web technologies, and using data to improve user experiences and make information easier to access. I enjoy learning new technical skills and working on projects that combine data, technology, and problem-solving. Outside of work and school, I enjoy cooking, hiking, and spending time with my family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Raquel Dubin Hi, I\u2019m Raquel, Secretary of the UX Student Group. I&#8217;m an MLIS student at SJSU, currently taking courses toward a Certificate in Strategic Management of Digital Assets and Services. My main interests include user-centered design, information architecture, and special librarianship. 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