Fall 2025
| Active Minds CSM Active Minds is a student-run organization aimed toremove the stigma that surrounds mental health and offer anopen environment for discussion of mental health issues andhow to take care of your mental health and well-being. |
Advisor Gil Perez perezgil@smccd.edu |
Meetings Friday, Sept. 12 and 26; Oct. 10 and 24; Nov. 7 and 21; Dec. 5 11:10 am to 12 pm Building 10, Room 191 |
| AI Club The AI Club aims to promote knowledge related to Artificial Intelligence through doing hands-on projects. It attempts to bridge the gap between coursework and development. Together, we also share various resources and explore relevant transfer pathways and career options. |
Advisor Joshua Rhodes rhodesj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 3 pm to 4 pm Building 17, Room 146 |
| Brazilian Club The Brazilian Club is a space dedicated to promoting Brazilian culture, language, and traditions on campus. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where Brazilian and non-Brazilian students can connect, learn, and share experiences. We organize cultural events such as Carnival celebrations, live music, cooking nights, Portuguese conversation circles, and educational activities that showcase Brazil's diversity. Furthermore, we strive to build bridges between different student communities, encouraging inclusion, cultural exchange, and the appreciation of Latin American identity within the academic context. |
Advisor Elizabeth Schuler schuler@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Multicultural Center (Building 18, Room 112) |
| Burmese Student Association (BurSA) A cultural and social club that brings together students interested in Burmese heritage and community. We host events celebrating Burmese traditions, food, and festivals. We also provide support, resources and connections for both returning and newcomers international Burmese students. |
Advisor Silvana Grima grimas@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 4 pm to 5 pm Building 17, Room 146 |
| Chinese Scholars and Students Association (CSSA) CSSA is a student organization voluntarily established by overseas students. It unites and serves Chinese students and scholars. It aims to enrich the social, academic, and professional experiences of Chinese students and scholars, and to promote cultural exchanges |
Advisors Ariel Chang changijou@smccd.edu Manasi Devdhar-Mane devdharmanem@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 3 pm to 4 pm Building 10, Room 390 |
| Computer Science Club This is a club that focuses on solving competition problems and improving computer science and algorithm skills. We also work on various development projects, including Arduino, website development, game design, and AI development. |
Advisor Mohammed Akhoirshida akhoirshidam@smccd.edu |
Meetings Mondays 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm Building 18, Room 301 |
| CSM Entrepeneurship Club This club welcomes members from all disciplines and intends and aims to provide knowledge, connections, and resources around entrepreneurship. We aim to have guest speakers from various industries, participate in startup competitions, and create a fostering community of student entrepreneurs. |
Advisor Lale Yurtseven yurtsevenl@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm Building 10, Room 191 |
| CSM Gaming A de-stressing club for gaming of all kinds for like-minded students. |
Advisor Joshua Rhodes rhodesj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 4 pm to 6 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
| CSM Robotics Club Our mission is to bring in technology opportunities to CSM such as STEM, programming, EE, and mechanical etc. that helps students be prepared to enter the industry. We will work on real-world problem solving, whether it be competition or projects that can benefit the community by teaching/providing hands-on experience. |
Advisor Jose Gutierrez gutierrezj@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 10 am to 12 pm Library Makerspace (Building 9) |
| Electronics Club A project-based club where members work on personal/group projects throughout the semester with emphasis on learning how to utilize electronic components. Members will get introductory hands-on experience in electrical engineering and adjacent fields. Career opportunities and mentorship will be core focuses as well. |
Advisor Lena Feinman feinmanl@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Mondays 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm Building 18, Room 207 |
| Grils Who Code Our club’s mission is to empower young women in technology by providing opportunities for hands-on learning, mentorship, and career development. We host workshops and events where members can build technical skills and work on projects that help them explore different areas in tech. |
Advisor Hellen Pacheco pachecoh@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 2:30 pm to 3:15 pm Building 14, Room 205 |
| Google Developer Group on Campus @ CSM With support from the Google Developer Group program, we plan on hosting events, speaker sessions, workshops and more to educate students about AI, web development and other related topics in the computer science and technology field. |
Advisor Angel Pilar pilara@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 2 pm to 4 pm Building 19, Room 107 |
| Hiking Club Club members will spend meeting times discovering new hiking trails and the history associated with them and scheduling hiking days. |
Advisor Eric Heltzel heltzele@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 1 pm to 2 pm College Center Plaza (Building 10)/Building 14, Room 102 |
| Katipunan Katipunan at College of San Mateo is a Filipinx/Filipinx-American student organization and learning community that aims to strengthen our community and embrace each other’s individual narratives. We provide academic and personal support to empower Katipunan students to reach their educational and career goals as well as foster a safe space for career, major, and personal exploration and reflection. We also cultivate spaces for students to actively participate within the classroom, on the CSM campus, and most importantly, in the communities with which they identify. |
Advisors Doris Garcia garciad@smccd.edu Abby Mallari mallaria@smccd.edu |
Meetings 2nd and 4th Thursdays 2 pm to 4 pm Building 17, Room 110/109 |
| Sista2Sista Sista2Sista is a empowering space for black and brown women at CSM to come together in uplifting and sharing collective experiences. It is a sisterhood built on connection, creativity, and strength where members celebrate their identities and navigate the creative and academic space with confidence and purpose. |
Advisors Brittney Sneed sneedb@smccd.edu Gwendolynn Kenny kennyg@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 12 pm to 2 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
| Students Advocating for Greener Environment (SAGE) Sustainability club focused on waste-reduction and recycling. |
Advisor Eric Heltzel heltzele@smccd.edu |
Meetings Wednesdays 2 pm to 3 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
| Sueno Collectivo Sueno Collectivo aims to expand educational opportunities for Hispanic students, improve Hispanic students’ academic achievements, and strengthen academic programs and the stability of colleges and universities serving Hispanic communities. |
Advisor Gerardo Brambila brambilag@smccd.edu |
Meetings Thursdays 12 pm to 1 pm Building 18, Room 203 |
| Transfer Club The Trnasfer Club works to inform and assist students with the transfer process through providing resources and workshops on topics such as TAG and TAP and tips for transferring to CSU and UC. |
Advisor Sharon Quachs quachs@smccd.edu Mike Mitchell mitchellm@smccd.edu |
Meetings 1st and 3rd Mondays 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm Building 17, Room 112 |
| Volunteer Club Volunteer Club focuses on aiding communities and groups while teaching our members how important it is to come together and lend out a helping hand. We advocate for the students of CSM through our assistance, letting the CSM community know that we are there for them when they need us. |
Advisor Sarah Fama famasarah@smccd.edu |
Meetings Fridays 2:15 pm to 3 pm Building 17, Room 101 |
