With the help of the faculty parking permit on her dashboard, De Anza Associated Student Body President Shirin Darbani slides as easily into her day as her car does into a parking space.

Her mornings are not scheduled as tightly as they are later in the day, when Darbani knows that she will face a lot of issues regarding DASB.

One of the many duties she takes care of is checking her voicemail. With only a few messages to respond to, Darbani prepares herself for her 9:30 statistics class. Working on a math lab prior to Instructor Illowsky’s lesson, Darbani checks answers with fellow Executive Vice President of Finance Rafael Beyer. Sitting in the back of the room, Darbani listens carefully to the class lesson plan while at the same time watching the minutes tick away.

Darbani, majoring in economics, heads off to a business class in the ATC building. She sits among her peers and business buddies including Matt Sutherland with whom she discusses the lesson plan from the day before.

Finishing her business class, Darbani heads off to the main quad to witness the rally close up and to discuss with students what they think of the rally.

Whether talking to students about the rally or a grievance with a recent teacher, Darbani is open to hearing student problems.

“Their problems are my problems too … we are both in the same exact shoes when it come to issues like this,” stated Darbani. Snacking on a bagel, Darbani takes care of other business matters.

Darbani waited to wish her friend and former senator Farnaz Kermaani a happy birthday. After hugs are exchanged, the Finance Committee meeting commences.

Darbani takes charge of the meeting, oversees the agenda and following it precisely. Making sure the Finance Committee and the Senators follow their respective agendas are the responsibilities of DASB President.

Acting as a middleman between the internal and external parts of De Anza’s government, she brings forth proposals, ideas and demands to De Anza President Martha Kanter and administrative officials. Darbani doesn’t just communicate with her fellow Executive Vice Presidents, but also pays close attention to what senators have to say about the budget proposal, grievances, and student matters.

Darbani wraps up her day by checking e-mail regarding tomorrow’s new tasks. A newly elected student body president will take over Darbani’s role in the fall.

To follow the DASB President Through her day, here.