As someone actively involved on campus, I understand what it is like to balance academics, extracurriculars, and personal responsibilities. Through UWSA, the Biology Council, and athletics, I have connected with students from many different programs and backgrounds. These conversations have shown me how important it is to have leaders who genuinely listen.

My leadership experience, both on campus and in structured mentorship roles, has taught me how to represent concerns professionally while keeping people at the center of every decision.

I would bring a collaborative and approachable perspective to student governance. Students should feel represented by me because I am one of you, navigating the same pressures and committed to improving the systems that impact us every day.

Rising tuition, housing, and living costs are creating real pressure on students and their families. Recent changes in Ontario, including shifts in financial aid and the end of the tuition freeze, have increased concerns about debt and access to education. Many students are forced to make difficult choices, whether it is reducing involvement in extracurriculars, taking on extra work, or limiting academic opportunities to manage costs.

As Vice President Student Advocacy, I would gather feedback from students across faculties to understand how financial pressures affect their daily lives. I would use this information to guide advocacy with UWSA and University administration, pushing for clear communication about tuition and financial aid, expanded access to bursaries and emergency funding, and ways to reduce hidden costs for students.

Students deserve representation that listens and acts on their concerns. Financial pressures should not prevent participation, engagement, or success on campus. I am committed to ensuring every student can focus on learning, growing, and thriving.

Accountability, transparency, and fairness are essential to student representation. I would keep students informed through regular updates via social media, newsletters, and campus events so they always know what decisions are being made and why.

Seeking input would be central to my approach. I would gather feedback through surveys, and conversations with students from all faculties and backgrounds to ensure decisions reflect their real needs.

To ensure fairness and ethics, I would evaluate each decision based on its impact on students and work collaboratively with UWSA and University administration to advocate for policies that support equity and accessibility. My goal is to create a governance style that is approachable, inclusive, and results-driven, where students feel their voices are heard and their interests are at the center of every decision.

Student governance should ensure that students’ voices are heard and reflected in decisions that shape campus life. Effective leadership is approachable, responsive, and focused on solving real challenges that students face.

I am running to actively represent students and make a tangible impact on their daily experiences. My involvement on campus has shown me the importance of clear communication, collaboration, and advocacy in creating meaningful change.

If elected, I would focus on open communication, gathering student feedback, and advocating for initiatives that improve affordability, mental health supports, and campus engagement. I want to help create a spacer where students have the resources and opportunities to succeed, grow, and feel valued.