Active Student Clubs

1st Gen to Medicine:

President: Jay Lee

Advisor: Donna Blanton

Creating and supporting a community for students interested in pursing a career in medicine.

Alas Con Futuro:

President: Adair Gonzalez

Advisor: Elizabeth Tamayo

Providing moral, financial, and educational growth and support to all COD students and the undocumented community.

American Civics Club:

President: Keith Prouty III

Advisor: Elizabeth Walker

Hosting and encouraging political conversations of diverse perspectives.

Asian Culture Club:

President: Isaac Ishikawa

Advisor: Jimmie Leckliter

Promoting, exploring, and celebrating diverse cultures of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander communities.

Chemistry Club:

President: Glenn Mathews

Advisor: Adam Gil

To provide opportunities to students and develop curiosity for the field of chemistry through career developments, peer support and activities.

CODAC:

President: Georgina Lopez

Advisor: Bert Bitanga

Providing guidance and support to students interested in architecture.

COD Media Club:

President: Clarisa Robles

Advisor: Kent Kay

Empowering students to tell stories that inspire, inform, and connect on campus and beyond.

Creative Communications Club:

Advisor: David Montoya

To create and maintain a productive environment for the different medians of creativity and allow students to express themselves.

Dance Dynasty Club:

President: Jessica Collins

Advisor: Giuseppe Vezzoli

Uniting students through the joy of dance. Providing opportunities for learning and practicing various dance styles.

Engineering Club:

President: Farouk Malak

Advisor: Jorge Perez

Assisting students entering the engineering field, to build a community of students in engineering and other related fields.

Fostering Knowledge Club:

President: Anielca Molina

To foster academic and personal development for foster youth students by expanding their access and awareness to various resources.

Health and Fitness Club:

President: Emmanuel Ramos

Advisor: Matthew Wilson

To promote physical and mental health, with a holistic approach and peer-to-peer rapport building to foster a positive environment.

International Club:

President: John Perez Salazar

Advisor: Marbella Ordaz

Representing all international students at COD on campus and in the community. Assisting international students with personal and academic concerns.

KPop Club:

President: Aly Flores

Advisor: Veronica Daut

To create and grow the KPop community at College of the Desert.

MESA Club:

President: Kimberly Jimenez

Advisor: Dr. Carl Farmer

To support College of the Desert students studying science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects.

Music Club:

President: Andrew Perkins

Advisor: Jenne Carey

To bring together students of all music levels and build a community on music, and to create a space for local/student artists to promote their music.

Rising Scholars Club:

President: Andy Duran

Advisor: Ismael Davila

Organizing student and community trips and activities that help improve restorative justice.

Rotoract Club:

President: Karina Brenchley

Advisor: Scott Cooper

Working towards promoting community service at College of the Desert and our community.

SAGA:

President: Jessica Collins

Advisor: Giuseppe Vezzoli

Launching education programs to enable LGBTQA+ students and allies to become aware and involved in the community.

Social Justice Club:

President: Emily Ames

Building a community among students; discussing and organizing events, activities, and workshops pertaining to social justice.

Student Nurses Association Club:

President: Francine Garza

Advisor: Mary Suarez

(Student Nursing Association) To aid in the development and professional role and responsibility for the health care of all people in all walks of life. Contributions to nursing education.

Turning Point USA Club:

President: Jacob Blodgett

Advisor: Alan Hurt

To provide students with the opportunity to discuss different ideas and encourage constructive dialogue.

Viva Folkorico:

President: Kimberly Ortiz

Advisor: Suria Vazquez

Serving to enrich the student body of College of the Desert by not only providing a creative outlet but by educating on Mexican culture through dance performances.