{"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":"2026-10-01T15:42:07","modified_gmt":"2026-10-01T22:42:07","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":"September 30, 2026: Meet the UXSG Fall 2026 Officers (Part 1)\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"514\" height=\"284\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-2.34.27-PM.png\" alt=\"Screenshot 2026 10 01 at 2.34.27\u202fPM\" class=\"wp-image-2974\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-2.34.27-PM.png 514w, https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Screenshot-2026-10-01-at-2.34.27-PM-300x166.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 514px) 100vw, 514px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello everyone! The time is Fall Semester 2026 at San Jose State University. Another semester is upon us, and with that comes a change in the UX Student Group\u2019s Executive Committee Team. The group has recently elected new officers and made changes, including expanded positions for additional coverage. The first post of this Fall Semester 2026 would be to introduce the first half of our Fall 2026 Executive Committee. Please meet the first half of our Fall 2026 Executive Committee. The next post in this blog will cover the rest of the team. Hope the semester started smoothly for everyone!\u00a0<br><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"780\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image-780x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2963\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7617021276595745;width:274px;height:auto\" 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\"><br><strong style=\"caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-align: start; white-space: normal;\">Raquel Dubin &#8211; Secretary<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Hi, I\u2019m Raquel, and I\u2019m Secretary of the UX Student Group (formerly Web Coordinator!). I\u2019m currently in my second year of the MLIS program. My main interests are 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2964\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7068273092369478;width:261px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Abbie Tarvin &#8211; Treasurer<\/strong><br>Hi everyone, I\u2019m Abbie, and I\u2019m Treasurer 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"824\" height=\"963\" src=\"https:\/\/ischoolgroups.sjsu.edu\/ux\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/image.png\" alt=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2965\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8588709677419355;width:257px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Sophia Bercow &#8211; Membership Coordinator<\/strong><br>Hi y\u2019all, I\u2019m Sophia, and I\u2019m one of the Membership Coordinators 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2966\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1179039301310043;width:288px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Sonia Border &#8211; Events Coordinator<\/strong><br>Hi all, my name is Sonia! I\u2019m an Events Coordinator for UXSG this semester, and I\u2019m currently studying 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2968\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.8442622950819673;width:246px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Nathaniel Mayorquin &#8211; Social Media Coordinator<\/strong><br>Hello! I am Nathaniel, one of the Social Media Coordinators 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2969\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.7447552447552448;width:273px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Sanjana Wath &#8211; Web Coordinator<\/strong><br>Hi! I\u2019m Sanjana Wath, one of UXSG\u2019s Web Coordinators 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<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><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=\"Image\" class=\"wp-image-2970\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.1834061135371179;width:308px;height:auto\" 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\"><strong>Marzieh Rasti &#8211; Web Coordinator<\/strong><br>Hi! I\u2019m Marzieh Rasti, one of UXSG\u2019s Web Coordinators. 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>Hello everyone! The time is Fall Semester 2026 at San Jose State University. Another semester is upon us, and with that comes a change in the UX Student Group\u2019s Executive Committee Team. The group has recently elected new officers and made changes, including expanded positions for additional coverage. 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