Meet Judas Iscariot, South’s 2025-26 Student Government President
Behind many campus events and initiatives is a team of students turning ideas into reality. South Seattle College’s student government, the United Student Association (USA), is more than a group of leaders; it’s a collection of voices, backgrounds, and perspectives working together to advocate for peers and strengthen campus community.
Judas Iscariot (he/him) is the incoming USA president for the 2025-26 academic year. Spend just a few minutes with him, and you’ll notice a contagious sense of possibility in the air. Judas talks about campus life the way an artist describes a blank canvas: full of color, movement, and potential.
Read on to discover Judas’ journey to leadership and his goals for the year ahead.
Finding Purpose Through Advocacy
Judas’ path to becoming student government president began with small but meaningful acts. He volunteered, cheered on classmates, joined the campus mural project, and collaborated on creative initiatives that brought students together. Over time, those efforts grew into something larger than he expected.
A turning point came when Brianne Sanchez, Dean of Student Success and Registration, encouraged Judas to take on a Work Study job in the President’s Office. That invitation reshaped his perspective. Surrounded by supportive staff and leaders like South President Dr. Monica Brown, Judas began to see the ripple effect of advocacy on campus. “It wasn’t about titles or recognition,” he reflects. “It was about making sure every student felt seen, valued, and heard.”
Collaborating with last year’s student government president, Menen Girma, on the student handbook also left a lasting impact. Working alongside passionate advocates showed him a new side of leadership. “I realized you don’t have to have all the answers to help someone feel included. Sometimes you just have to show up and listen.”
For Judas, advocacy is about more than speaking up. It’s about making space for others and showing what’s possible when community comes first. His journey illustrates that leadership isn’t always planned; sometimes it grows naturally from caring deeply and acting with intention. He credits his mentors, friends, and the South community for guiding and inspiring him along the way.
Building Community at South
For Judas, South Seattle College is more than a school: it’s a place where community takes root and real connections happen. Looking ahead, he hopes every student will feel inspired to dream bigger, whether that means starting a new project, joining a club, or simply showing up as themselves.
One of his top priorities is ensuring that students know their voices matter. “The best ideas come from students who notice something that could be better and speak up,” Judas shares. He is committed to keeping communication open, listening to feedback, and making real changes based on what students need most.
Judas envisions a campus where collaboration thrives—where students from different backgrounds come together, try new things, and support one another both inside and outside the classroom.
Your Voice, Your Power
As the new year begins at South, Judas invites every student to get involved, reach out, and find their place in the story. Students can email him anytime at Judas.Iscariot@seattlecolleges.edu, but he’s just as eager to connect in person. Soon, he’ll hold open hours in the Student Life Office at the Jerry Brockey Student Center, making it easy for anyone to stop by and chat.
The invitation is simple: dream big, connect often, and help shape a community where everyone belongs.
Stay Connected
- Follow USA’s Instagram for all the latest student news and events
- Watch Judas' video testimonial on South's Instagram, TikTok and Facebook