San José State has established a Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) made up of student-athletes assembled to provide insight on the student-athlete experience. The SAAC also offers input on the rules, regulations and policies that affect student-athletes lives at San Jose State.
The mission of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is to enhance the total student-athlete experience by promoting opportunity, protecting student-athlete welfare, and fostering a positive student-athlete image.
-Mission Statement of the National SAACs
SAN JOSE STATE SAA MISSION
Unify the CHARGE by building and enhancing a cohesive student-athlete experience.
SAAC'S THREE PILLARS
- Community Service - making an impact in our local community and inspiring the next generation of Spartans
- Resource Connections - ensuring our student-athletes are award and have access to all resources on campus and in the community
- Social Justice - provide student-athletes with a safe environment to speak out against social injustices, as well as use their platform to create changes to ensure equality is established for all Spartan student-athletes.
2022-23 Spartan SAAC Executive Board:
President: Jada Mazury, Gymnastics
Vice President: Karizma Bergesen, Softball
Secretary: Jessica Giacoma, Softball
Publicity Chair: Kaiya Johnson, Track & Field
Events Chair: Carina Valceschini, Cheer
Creative Design Chair: Morgan Eoff, Cheer
2022-23 Mountain West SAAC Representative:
Kaiya Johnson, Track & Field
2022-23 NCAA SAAC Representative:
Kaiya Johnson, Mountain West Conference, San Jose State Track & Field
For information regarding the SAAC at San José State, please contact: Annalisa Duarte
E-mail: annalisa.duarte@sjsu.edu