Welcome to the page of ASUCD Controller Melanie Maemura
About Melanie,
Melanie grew up in Palo Alto, CA. She first became involved in ASUCD in the fall quarter of her freshman year as an alternate on the Internal Affairs Commission (IAC) and subsequently as a Commissioner for seven consecutive quarters. In spring quarter of 2011 and winter quarter of 2012, she served as Assistant/Chief-of-Staff to former ASUCD Controller, Don Ho. During which time, she worked on the ASUCD 2011-2012 Operating Budget, the newly-launched ASUCD Entrepreneurship Fund, and a variety of other projects.
This quarter, the Controller’s office’s primary focus will be writing the $11million 2012-2013 Operating Budget. This entails analyzing each unit’s financial performance and closely working with the Association’s 24 student Unit Directors, 12 Senators, career staff, and the Executive office. Melanie is an extremely proud Aggie. She is also the first female Controller in over 14 years.
Melanie welcomes anyone to stop by her office or send her an email to learn more about the Controller’s Office or ASUCD.
Tidbits:
Nicknames: Mel, Melanieeeeeeeee, Maemura-san, Silent-but-Deadly
Mel’s favorite things-to-do: Going to the Farmer’s Market, studying on the quad, walks along the Arboretum, watching the sun rise on Covell
Mel’s hobbies: Reading and traveling
Mel’s guilty pleasures: Going to Senate, talking about Bylaws or the Budget, hanging out with ASUCD folks when not forced to
About the Controller,
The ASUCD Controller is responsible for drafting and implementing the $11.1 million ASUCD Budget. As the primary financial advisor to the ASUCD President and the ASUCD Senate, the Controller also recommends policies to improve ASUCD’s commercial operations and general business practices.
In addition, the Controller works closely with the ASUCD Business Manager in overseeing the units of the Association, monitoring spending, and keeping Unit Directors’ spending within their allocated budgets.
To view the Controller’s staff, click here.
You can find the ASUCD Operating Budget here.
Contact,
Office Hours: Vary; please email me to set up an appointment.
