What Is The Otter Student Union?

The Otter Student Union, or OSU, is is a student run organization dedicated to serving the campus community by hosting a diverse set of events open to all CSUMB students. OSU maintains and operates the Black Box Cabaret as its primary venue for campus events. For additional information about the Otter Student Union explore the additional pages provided.


Otter Student Union Officers:

Executive Officer | Vice President | Programming Officer | Marketing Officer | Human Resources
Finance Officer | Operations Officer | Technology Officer | OSU Advisor


Chief Executive Officer: Lindsay Williams

Email: ceo@otterstudentunion.org

Hey Otters, OSU CEO, Lindsay Williams here, welcoming you to a great new year at CSUMB! I am a senior and I am an ISSM major combining music and business. Too good to be true for my job you may ask? It definitely is!

2011-2012 will be my second year on board of the Otter Student Union. Last year I held the position of Senior Vice President and spent countless hours preparing myself for this position. This year, I am pleased to announce we have a full board with many new and returning students, ensuring an exciting blend of fresh ideas and precedence that will allow us to serve, you, the students, better. This year we will be expanding the use of the Black Box Cabaret as well as making renovations to the building to make your experiences there, more enjoyable. We are also going to be spending valuable time to look into the feasibility of building our own student union. I'm ecstatic to take the student lead on this endeavor and will make sure to keep everyone updated about that process. In addition to these stepping stones, I want to say I'm very pleased about our growth as we are expanding our programming committee as well as developing a street team. Student input and awareness are very important to me. One of my goals for the year is to reach a greater number of students by creating programming that appeals to our diverse campus.

OSU keeps me busy, but I'm thankful we live in a beautiful area that allows me to spend my spare time in many ways. I love reading on the beach in Carmel, as well as travelling up to Berkeley and San Francisco. In the mornings, if I'm on my phone, I'm probably catching the morning edition of The Huffington Post.

To me the ethic of stewardship is very important and resonates deep in my decisions and actions. As such, I keep in mind that the students come first, and do my best to make sure you are happy. If you have any comments, concerns or questions, please email me and I will be more than happy to get back to you.


 


Senior Vice President: Kala Rockwell

Email: svp@otterstudentunion.org

My name is Kala Rockwell and I am the Senior Vice President of The Otter Student Union for the academic year of 2011-2012. I am from the wonderful and sunny southern part of California, Murrieta to be exact and I came to CSUMB as a freshman in the year of 2008. I am a Humanities and Communications major with a concentration in Pre-Law, I wouldn't change my major for any other major in the world. I love it! I am also a proud sister of Theta Alpha Sigma Sorority Inc. I love my sisters and all the work that I do for my organization. On my free time you will most likely find me spending time with my sisters and friends. I am a student assistant at the Academic and Career Advising center in building 44, so if you would like to come and visit do not hesitate to stop by :) We have the best advisers on campus! :) I put a lot of energy into my academics, extra-curricular activities, and work but family definitely comes first and my little sister Kiara is the love of my life! I have a love for life and i try to enjoy every moment by making the best out of any situation that comes my way. I currently hold three leadership positions on campus which include, The Multicultural Greek Council Public Relations Chair, The Vice President of Theta Alpha Sigma Inc., and of course the SVP of OSU. I enjoy holding various leadership positions and being immersed in the campus community. Although, I will only be serving the student body for a year due to graduation I plan to do all I can to fulfill all duties of my positions during the time I am in office.

 


Chief Programming Officer: Eddie Sena

Email: cpo@otterstudentunion.org

My name is Edward Sena, but most people just call me Eddie. Business major with a focus in Marketing, and I am currently in my last year here at CSUMB. I enjoy the outdoors, hanging out with friends, sneaker shopping, and traveling whenever I get the chance. I also have a genuine passion for all types of music. From hip hop to pop punk, I try and use this passion to provide the students with the highest quality concerts possible at the Black Box Cabaret.
I have been fortunate enough to work with the OSU for 2 years prior to my term as Chief Programming Officer. For the past two years I served as the Chief Executive Officer (at the time it was called the OSU Chair) where I was able to recruit a functioning Board of Directors, re-open the Black Box Cabaret, help provide jobs to over 30 students, and program some amazing concerts along with the previous Programming Chair. As Chief Programming Officer this year, I would like to really get more feedback from the students on our current events and possible event ideas for the future. My Programming Board meet Tuesday's from 10:00am-11:00am, so if you're free, come by and say hello!
 

 
Chief Marketing Officer: Jessica Blackwood

Email: cmo@otterstudentunion.org

I’m Jessica! I believe everything happens for a reason, that’s why I’m here at CSUMB for my 4th year. I’m a Human Communications major with a concentration in Journalism. I love to write, take pictures and quote life. I’m an only child from Los Angeles, ca and have lived there my entire life. This is my second year being a part of Otter Student Union as the Chief Marketing Director. I am also a part of the Otter Realm staff. I am currently a designer and have written and taken pictures for past issues. On top of that I am also a proud 2010 Leadershape Alumni. I love to learn new things and aspire to do many things in life including working for a magazine one day. I have a creative mind that’s filled with ideas. Life isn’t about finding yourself it’s about creating yourself.

 


Chief Human Resources Officer: Michael Kwasny

Email: chro@otterstudentunion.org

Hello My name is Michael Kwasny and I am the Chief Human Resources Officer for the Otter Student Union. I am a Liberal Studies major and I am also a senior, but will still be a senior next year also. I love CSUMB because it is such a great school with small personal classes. I love working with the Otter Student Union because I want to leave this school knowing that I helped to change it for the better and to help other students to have the best personal experience that they can have.

 


Chief Financial Officer: Kelli Jo Killingsworth

Email: cfo@otterstudentunion.org

Hello CSUMB! My name is Kelli Jo Killingsworth and I'm your Otter Student Union Chief Financial Officer. This is my first year on the OSU board and I'm excited to get going! I'm a third year business major with an emphasis in Accounting and Entrepreneurship. I graduated from Simi Valley High School where I played softball and loved the warm weather. In my free time I love to watch Sons of Anarchy, Ghost Whisperer and tons of other TV shows and movies! I love to go to concerts, fairs and I love to travel. I love to hang with my friends, boyfriend and family. I'm super outgoing, friendly and always approachable. I look forward to help continue OSU on the path of awesomeness!

 

 
Chief Operations Officer: Matt Stone

Email: coo@otterstudentunion.org

I am currently a Junior where I am studying Business and CSUMB. I am also a peer mentor and the Center for Student Success and am involved in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity. I am from the East Bay Area and have spent a lot of my time traveling around different parts of the world. I also used to play for the CSUMB Mens Soccer team but now only play in my free time.

As Operations Manager I am going to start renovations on the BBC and try and make it more public to the student population. My other goals within the campus are to try and get students more involved within their university specifically in raising money for their school.

 
Chief Technology Officer: Tyler Belko

Email: cto@otterstudenunion.org

Hi CSUMB! My name is Tyler Belko and I am currently a Freshmen here at CSUMB with a major in Environmental Studies and an emphasis in Sustainable Communities. I am from Huntington Beach, CA and I love the ocean, surfing, skating, filming, editing, photography, and being an active brother in the Kappa Sigma Fraternity on campus. I am very excited to be the new Chief Technology Officer for the OSU for the rest of this semester and for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year. I look forward to becoming more involved on campus with this new position in the OSU. Through this position, I hope to improve student relations through online and social media publicity to make our campus even more enjoyable!  

 


Advisor: Shanna Kinzel

Seattle-ite who moved to Marina to work at CSUMB the summer of 2011.  Attended the University of Washington for undergrad and St. Martin's Univeristy (WA) for graduate school.  Actively involved in NACA (National Association for Campus Activites)...and I'm excited to be here! #goOtters

Email: skinzel@csumb.edu

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