The student trustee is the student voice on the board of trustees.
The student trustee represents the interests of the entire community and provides perspective to ensure that future students will be well-served. In addition to serving on the board of trustees, the student trustee chairs the Student Advisory Committee, which provides a forum for communication and exchange of ideas, information, and concerns among students.
To be eligible to run for student trustee, a student must be:
- A California resident
- Enrolled in at least five units at any Los Rios college
- In good standing of attendance (grade point average of at least 2.0) and not on academic probation
The term of office is one year and runs from June through May.
Student trustee elections are held during the spring semester each year. The next election will be held on April 23 and 24, 2024.
Current Student Trustee
John (Jay) Doherty
June 2023 to May 2024
John (Jay) Doherty is a student at American River College majoring in Business Administration. He brings both his perspective as a student and as an advocate in the Associated Student Body to the Board of Trustees.
During his time at American River College, Jay served on the Club and Events Board to revitalize student life after the pandemic. In addition, Jay works in the Center for Leadership and Development as a student ambassador, providing guidance to peers and implementing initiatives to increase community engagement.
One outlet for community engagement was cultivated through his founding of the Environmental Protection Club. The club works to educate the student body and advocate for environmentally sustainable practices on campus.
Jay plans to transfer in the Fall of 2024 from Los Rios to a four-year university where he will continue his journey in higher education.
- Trajan Robinson, 2022 to 2023
- Jenn Galinato, 2021 to 2022
- Toni Schiffmaier, 2020 to 2021
- Isabella-Marie Engel, 2019 to 2020
- Danny Thirakul, 2018 to 2019
- Evan Nguyen, 2017 to 2018
- Marianna Sousa, 2016 to 2017
- Cameron Weaver, 2015 to 2016
- Omba Kipuke, 2014 to 2015
- Ricardo Lemus, 2013 to 2014
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Legal Requirements
State law requires that governing boards of community college districts have at least one non-voting member who is chosen by the students. Read Education Code 72023.5 for more information.