Responsibilities

The members of the Board of Directors represent the leaders of Rainbow and AATAT and are charged with overseeing the use of Measure 49 funds. Passed in 2011, this student fee supports CAD programming and sponsorship of other campus cultural organizations, state-of-the-art theatrical equipment, staffing, and free entry to all CAD programs for undergraduates. The Board meets weekly to evaluate funding requests for other organizations, organizational programs, speakers and lecturers, and other events. They are advised by non-voting staff.​

Nazeerah Rashad
​​Chair

Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Global and Community Health & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I'm excited to work with more student organizations through CADrc this year!

Rae Williams
Vice Chair

Pronouns: They/Them
Major: Theatre Arts & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I’m excited for what’s going to come this year and all the new people in CAD. I’m especially excited for the plays and such for AATAT and Rainbow.

Gabrielle Marille
​Treasurer

Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Economics
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I am excited about my role as CAD treasurer because it allows me to combine my love for finance with my passion for the arts. I’m thrilled to work with our amazing team this year.

Ansh Chaudhari
Treasurer

Pronouns: He/Him
Major: Computer Science
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I am excited to see where this position takes me and as always to learn about new things and gather new experiences with new people.

Kalea Villaneuva
Secretary

Pronouns: They/Them
Major: Feminist Studies & Critical Race and Ethnic Studies
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I am excited to work within the CAD community and to learn from the wonderful people around me! I am also really excited to know more about the important and influential history of CAD.

Mahitha Vuggumudi​
Alternate

Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Legal Studies major, Politics minor
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I'm excited to do outreach to other schools this year! Rainbow was really transformative for me and I can't wait to share that with other people.

Hayden Chau
Alternate

Pronouns: She/Her
Major: Film & Digital Media
What are you most excited for this year in CAD: I'm excited to continue making art, producing films, spending precious time with my friends, and enjoying Santa Cruz while I can!