Speaker of Senate: Cody Castillo (he/him)
Email: assousenate@sou.edu
Office Hours: Tuesday 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Cody is dedicated to helping his constituency and the SOU student body as a whole. Since moving to Ashland in 2022, he has constantly involved himself in community efforts such as volunteering at the Ashland Community Food Bank, working as a manager at Louie’s of Ashland, and helping produce and facilitate various local film projects. As a student, Cody has experienced the same obstacles that many other students have faced, and he strives to make the experience of attending our beautiful university as seamless and personally enriching as possible.
Academic Advocacy Senator: Rory Line (she/her)
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: Wednesday 11:15am – 1:15pm
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
My name is Rory Line, I am from Lacey, Washington and I am a Criminal Justice Major. I would love to be a voice for other students here at Southern Oregon University. This experience will help me further my experience with other students and my education.
Accessibility Senator: Kal Petersen (any/all)
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 333 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Office)
Hi! I’m Kal, your Accessibility Senator for the 2025-2026 school year. I’m a senior majoring in Theatre with a certificate in Teaching English Language Arts. This is my second year as Accessibility Senator after transferring to SOU last year. I’m honored to be a part of ASSOU, and I encourage everyone to show up to meetings to learn about important parts of our school like tuition, healthcare, and extracurricular events. I would also love for anyone to reach out to me or show up to my office hours to discuss anything you want to see changed at SOU. I am a strong believer in prioritizing your mental and physical health, and my goal as a Senator is to make it easier for SOU students to succeed in school while taking care of themselves.
Campus Life & Housing Senator: Melina Lomas (she/her)
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: Monday 12:30pm – 2:00pm
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Hello! My name is Melina and I am your 2024-2025 Housing and Campus life Senator. I am very pleased to hold this position and am here to make your journey at SOU very fun, smooth and safe. If you have any problems or any ideas that could help SOU’s campus and housing, please email me so we can talk! I am very excited to make a difference on campus with your help.
Clubs and Organizations Senator: Emilee Nielsen (she/they)
Email: TBA
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Hello everyone! My name is Emilee Nielsen and I am honored to be your new Club and Organization Senator. I am currently a senior studying Business Management. I have many different hobbies including sports, traveling, gaming, and cooking. I will be doing my best to help with club issues that may come up and help coordinate in any way I can. I also will make sure each club gets treated fairly. I am excited to collaborate with you all and be apart of this organization and very proud to represent SOU in this position.
Gender Equity and Sexual Diversity Senator: Madison Chambers (she/her)
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 308 Stevenson Union (Social Justice and Equity Center)
Madison is a biology major here at SOU with hopes to go to PA school once completing their undergraduate. She is passionate about helping people and cultivating a community. In her free time she loves to do yoga with friends and is an avid reader.
Multicultural Affairs Senator: Chelsey Jackson
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 202 Stevenson Union (ASSOU Lounge)
Hi, I’m Chelsey Jackson, a Psychology major at SOU. I believe that everyone deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. As a mixed-race student I know firsthand how important it is to create spaces where people from all backgrounds feel like they belong. That’s why I’m so passionate about amplifying diverse voices and building real, meaningful connections across campus.
Non-Traditional, Military Affairs & Higher Education Senator: Nicholas Littlefield
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: 321 Stevenson Union (TRIO Office)
Air Force veteran, born and raised in the Rogue Valley, majoring in psychology.
Recreation, Outdoor, Athletics Program (ROAP) Senator: Nareg Koshanian
Email: assou@sou.edu
Office Hours: TBA
Location: Hannon Library first floor math/science annex
Hi! My name is Nareg Koshanian, and I’m your 2025–2026 Recreation, Outdoor, and Athletics Programs (ROAP) Senator. I’m a Computer Science major who’s passionate about health, fitness, and helping students feel their best. Since starting college, I’ve lost nearly 100 pounds and discovered a love for wellness that changed my life. Now, I want to promote that message across campus, by advocating for extended gym hours, accessible outdoor programs, and inclusive recreational opportunities for all students. If you have ideas, questions, or just want to talk about your own wellness goals, feel free to reach out. Let’s build a healthier SOU together!