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The 2023 -2024 Council
Mal Sotelo (they/them)
President
ascocc.president@cocc.edu
Hometown: Central Point, OR
Major: Sociology
Hobby: Binge watching Law and Order SVU
Why did you choose to join ASCOCC: I love connecting students with resources and offering a space where students can
feel safe and heard.
Laila Thompson (She/Her)
External Affairs Coordinator
ascocc.external@cocc.edu
Hometown:
Major: undecided/biology
Hobby: Art, tennis, and reading
Why did you choose to join ASCOCC: I wanted to become more involved in the community of sudents and faculty at COCC
and give back to this positive and welcoming community of people.
Betsy Green (she/her)
Internal Affairs Coordinator
ascocc.internal@cocc.edu
Hometown: Bend, Oregon
Major: AAOT in Music
Hobby: Writing song lyrics and playing music
Why did you choose to join ASCOCC: Because I love my community at COCC and it’s a way for me to connect with more students
on campus!
Reagan Schleich (she/her)
Wickiup Liaison
ascocc.wickiup@cocc.edu
Hometown: Eagle Creek, Oregon
Major: Baking and Pastry Arts with a Certificate in Culinary Arts
Hobby: Professional Cow Snuggler
Why did you choose to join ASCOCC: Because I love my community at Wickiup Hall and love the idea of being able to connect
Wickiup Hall to the rest of COCC’s amazing programs and activities.
Joe Karli (he/him)
Office Coordinator
ascocc.office@cocc.edu
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Major: CIS Networking
Hobby: Reading
Why did you choose to join ASCOCC: I joined ASCOCC to connect with more people on campus.
Maria Knight
Prineville Campus Liaison
ascocc.prineville@cocc.edu
Hometown: Prineville/Powell Butte
Major: Human Services
Hobby: Playing tennis
Why did you join ASCOCC:As the student liaison for the Prineville campus, I want to be a spokesperson for
any ideas and suggestions the students have.