Jason Issa is a sophomore at the University of Nevada, Reno, majoring in Political Science and International Affairs. Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, he is a proud graduate of Robert McQueen High School and a product of the community he now serves.

Jason is a first-generation American and first-generation college student. His mother immigrated to the United States from Italy, and his father from Iraq. Raised for most of his life in a single-parent household by his mother, Jason grew up understanding the importance of resilience, sacrifice, and hard work. His older brother, John, and his sister, Vivian, played an essential role in helping raise him, instilling in him the values of responsibility and loyalty to family.

From an early age, Jason was taught that service is not optional — it is a responsibility. He was raised with a deep belief in giving back to the community that has given so much to him. That belief continues to guide his leadership today.

At UNR, Jason serves as President of Phi Alpha Delta, the university’s pre-law fraternity, where he works to support students pursuing careers in law and public service. In Fall 2024, he served as an intern for U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto, assisting constituents across Northern Nevada and gaining firsthand experience in public service at the federal level. Before his election to the ASUN Senate in March 2025, Jason also served as a Senate intern, learning the legislative process from the ground up.

As a Senator for the College of Liberal Arts, Jason has fought for:

• Transparency — opening ASUN processes, publicizing outreach work, and strengthening ethical standards in student government.
• Advocacy — defending vulnerable student populations, pushing for clarity in university decision-making, and ensuring students have a voice in institutional and state-level conversations.
• Civic Engagement — expanding service initiatives, promoting voter participation, and strengthening connections between students and public institutions.
• Community — building bridges between UNR and Northern Nevada organizations to address food insecurity, service, and regional collaboration.
• Reform — modernizing Senate rules, strengthening accountability measures, and improving the structure and efficiency of student government.

Jason believes student government should be transparent, accountable, and rooted in service — not self-interest. His leadership is guided by the simple principle that representation means listening first, acting decisively, and always putting students before politics.

He is running for re-election to continue delivering results for the College of Liberal Arts and to ensure that every student’s voice is heard.