Saba Rahimi

Hey Aggies! My name is Saba Rahimi, and I’m running to represent you in the ASUCD Senate with The GOAT.

Every vote matters. I have heard this phrase countless times, often dismissed as a cliche in the commotion of political rhetoric. Growing up in a household where democratic rights were a once distant reality for my immigrant parents, I am aware of how essential civic engagement is within a community. I have come to understand that community is more than just a group of people. It is our shared responsibility to participate and uplift one another.

That belief became the foundation of my work as a Youth Council Member for the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. During the 2024 election cycle, I organized voter registration efforts and educated people about the importance of civic engagement. While moderating candidate forums for the San Francisco Unified School District Board of Education and Community College Board, I saw firsthand how often young voices are left out of important decisions, and decided to become part of the solution.

My commitment to advocacy led me into local government, where I worked with the City of Belmont on zoning and policy research and served on the San Carlos Youth Advisory Council, connecting students directly with city commissions and elected officials. In each role, I learned to listen, collaborate, and turn community concerns into meaningful action. Upon arrival at UC Davis, I wanted to continue making an impact. Working in ASUCD’s legislative branch (Student Sustainability Career Fair), I connected over 500 students with environmentally focused organizations.

ASUCD manages more than $20 million of student fees, yet many students don’t know where that money goes. At a time when housing, tuition, and everyday expenses continue to rise, students deserve representatives who will fight to ensure every dollar works for them. At Golestan Foundation, I raised more than $20,000 for orphaned children while carefully tracking donations so contributors could see exactly how their support was being used. Students deserve the same level of transparency.

As your senator, I will advocate for a stronger, more sustainable community. I will work to expand sustainability-focused networking opportunities, including quarterly career panels and events that are free and accessible to students from every major. I will also push for one clear guide to basic needs and financial aid, updated quarterly and shared in student spaces.

Students deserve to know how their money is being used and to see tangible benefits from every dollar ASUCD spends. I will push for a quarterly summary of where ASUCD’s budget goes.

I believe that the true power lies not within the voice itself, but in the collective strength of many voices. I’m running with The GOAT to make sure every Aggie’s voice is counted. Thank you for considering ranking me #1 for ASUCD Senate.