Undergraduate Student Government president Bryan Fernández resigned Thursday, he announced in a statement.

Vice president Brianna Sánchez will be sworn in as president at the Dec. 3 senate meeting, Fernández told the Daily Trojan.

 In a statement to the Daily Trojan, Sánchez said she “didn’t expect” to become president, but is “ready to embrace this challenge.”

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“I am confident in my ability to lead effectively,” Sánchez wrote. “Bryan and I collaborated closely, engaging with administrators, student leaders, and community members while managing a substantial budget and supporting various initiatives. These experiences have deepened my understanding of the USG Presidency’s responsibilities.”

In her statement, Sánchez mentioned her accomplishments in USG, such as establishing a trial for free sexually transmitted infection testing for all students, increasing funding for the Trojan Food Pantry and advocating for increased naloxone access for students.

Sánchez said her administration will have an emphasis on continuity and progress, and she wants to ensure students have a voice in USG.

“As we transition in leadership, I want to reaffirm our team’s commitment to the USG mission,” Sánchez wrote. “I am excited about the future and grateful for the student body’s trust as we work together toward greater achievements.”

Fernández said the decision to resign did not stem from dissatisfaction or negative feelings with USG, calling his time in the position “one of the greatest honors of [his] life.”

“I have had the opportunity to learn and grow alongside the incredible USG team, the student body, and the many individuals I have interacted with throughout my tenure,” Fernández wrote. “It has been a true privilege to collaborate with passionate students, advisors, and administrators to push for meaningful change and progress.”

As Fernández turns his focus toward personal matters, the former president said he has “absolute” confidence in the ability of USG to continue to serve the student body.

“I am immensely proud of everything we have accomplished together, and I am confident that USG will continue to drive meaningful change and enhance the USC experience for all students,” Fernández wrote.

Following the removal of former speaker of the senate Diana Carpio on Tuesday, the senate will elect a new speaker who will then be inaugurated as the vice president, Fernández said. The senate will then hold another election to decide the new speaker of the senate.

The elections will take place before Sánchez is sworn in, she told the Daily Trojan. The speaker of the senate is chosen from self-nominated senators through ranked choice secret ballot.