Dave Edwards, Ed.D., has served in higher education for more than 30 years, including nearly 25 within the California State University system. He is the Executive Director of Associated Students Inc. at Cal State Fullerton, where he provides leadership, advises student leaders, manages a $29 million operating budget, and oversees major student-centered facilities and services. Dr. Edwards also held statewide leadership as President of the Auxiliary Organizations Association in 2010 and has built his career through roles at Cal State Long Beach, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Shawnee State University (OH), Pfeiffer College (NC), and Southern Illinois University, Carbondale. He earned his doctorate in Educational Leadership from CSULB, becoming the first individual to receive an independent doctorate in CSU history. His research focuses on university presidential leadership, student development, change management, and staff engagement.

Chris Mikaelian is a Los Angeles–based retail-media strategist at Walmart Connect and former ASI leader at Cal State Fullerton. He created and championed CSUF’s student-led ASI Student Wellness Initiative, a multi-year plan funding a new Wellness Center, TSU/SRC expansions, and added support for scholarships and clubs.

Joe Morales is a fourth-year majoring in Political Science. Morales is passionate about building inclusive communities and creating spaces where all students feel a sense of belonging. Morales aspires to attend law school and enter the legal profession. Morales has volunteered extensively, contributing to philanthropic initiatives and supporting events organized by the Center for Autism and No Limits Creative Arts at CSUF. Morales served as an intern for Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris and Congressman Lou Correa, where he gained hands-on experience in public service.

Ashley Zazueta Rodriguez serves as the Student Government Coordinator for Associated Students, Inc. at California State University, Fullerton, where she advises student leaders and supports campus-wide engagement initiatives. A proud former student leader turned higher education professional, Ashley discovered her passion for student affairs through her involvement in ASI and quickly advanced from Special Projects Coordinator to her current role. She is also pursuing her Master’s in Postsecondary Administration and Student Affairs (PASA) at the University of Southern California, where she continues to explore her commitment to student development, leadership, and community within higher education.