About CAC

What is the Cultural Affairs Commission?

The Cultural Affairs Commission is one out of the thirteen offices in USAC, the Undergraduate Student Association Council. The mission of the Cultural Affairs Commission (CAC) is to put on quality programming with cultural, political, or social relevance that are accessible to all students. The commission is focused on “edutainment” (education + entertainment), arts activism, and student-run programs that ignite dialogue regarding current events, facilitate an exhibition of creativity, and promote cultural opportunities on campus. From Bruin Bash to Hip Hop Explosion to the JazzReggae Festival, our events are some of the most recognized events at UCLA, bringing entertainment to both campus and the greater Los Angeles community, all in a collective effort to promote cultural awareness and dialogue.

What is USAC?

“USAC” is an acronym for Undergraduate Students Association Council, the governing body of the Undergraduate Students Association (USA) whose membership is comprised of every UCLA undergraduate student. USAC’s thirteen student officers and commissioners are elected by members of the Undergraduate Students Association at an annual election held during Spring Quarter. USAC serves UCLA students in many ways, primarily advocating for student needs and concerns on and off campus.

Meet the 2012-2013 Directors

Commissioner: Taylor Mason

Chief of Staff: Amanda Haas

Chief of Staff: Evangeline Ignacio

Administrative Coordinator: Jessica Trumble

Administrative Coordinator: Jannet Vu

Marketing Director: Lauren Palmer

Media Director: Melissa Miller 

Sponsorship Director: Nishad Sathe

JazzReggae Festival Executive Producer: Melissa Julian

JazzReggae Festival Director of Operations: Max Miletich

Hip Hop Congress Co-Director: Marjan Goudarzi

Hip Hop Congress Co-Director: Isaiah Lauwerys

Worldfest Co-Director: Tia Brandt

Worldfest Co-Director: Tiffany Smith

The Word Co-Director: Jamie Crisostomo

The Word Co-Director: Kamela Jackson

Art Series Director: Samantha Ayson

Concert Series Co-Director: Owen Clapp

Concert Series Co-Director: Alexandra Petro

DiverseCity Tours Co-Director: Gurneet Pannu

DiverseCity Tours Co-Director: Ana Rivas

Cultural Arts Collective Co-Director: Priscilla Mapelli

Cultural Arts Collective Co-Director: Brian Wang