Dionne Jirachaikitti, External Affairs Vice President Stephanie Puentes, Chief of Staff Office: 220 Eshleman Hall Phone: 510.642.4017 E-Mail: Party: CalSERVE Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2-3:30pm, EAVP Office

Departments: City Affairs, State Affairs, National Affairs.

The Office of the External Affairs Vice President for the 2008-2009 year represents the student body of the University of California, Berkeley to all off campus entities that affect student life at Berkeley. The EAVP office will lobby local, state, and national representatives on issues that affect students such as student fees, students' rights, safety, housing, financial aid, and civic engagement. The office will serve as a resource for students and empower students to actively participate in decision-making processes where student voices should be heard. We will work towards creating a strong unified voice and building student power to shape local, state, and national politics.

Campaign Promises: This year I've worked extensively with the city and with state and national student coalitions. My EXPERIENCE has made me the most qualified for this position because I already know how to do the groundwork and realize the importance of the student representation. In addition, I've learned first hand what works and what doesn't in terms of the inner workings of the office and will use that knowledge and experience to improve it. As EAVP, I will work to increase our student power by involving more students in external lobby visits, campaigns, and involvement off campus!