Through my work with the Womxn Centre and the Student Respect and Empowerment Office (SREO), I have seen first hand how important student support systems are. From helping students access reproductive health resources to assisting students navigating academic misconduct processes, I learned that advocacy requires empathy, discretion, and a commitment to ensuring students feel supported and informed. Being recognized as a two-time Volunteer of the Year with SREO reinforced my dedication to standing up for students in moments when support matters most.

As a leader in multiple student organizations, I have worked with many students to plan initiatives that celebrate cultural identity, promote mental health literacy, and create welcoming spaces on campus. These experiences have shown me how inclusive programming strengthens belonging and community connection.

Together, my service and leadership experiences shape my approach to governance: listening first, removing barriers to support, and ensuring every student feels heard, respected, and empowered.

Many students face financial barriers to care, academic pressure, and difficulty navigating available resources. As the Vice President of Student Advocacy, my priority is to ensure support services are accessible, inclusive, and proactive.

First, I would focus on expanding awareness of the services designed to support students. This includes partnering with professors to send out announcements to students about the services available, introducing brief in-class presentations from service coordinators, and hosting engaging events on campus to showcase the services. Increasing visibility helps students find and navigate the resources they need.

Second, I would work to strengthen and enrich services by building partnerships with local organizations to support equitable funding and resources access. Enhancing these supports ensures students feel genuinely cared for and supported. When students can easily access resources, feel respected, and know where to turn for help, they are better positioned to thrive.

As the Vice President of Student Advocacy, I would create an online forum where students can share feedback on student service, suggest improvements, and request changes. Submissions would be reviewed regularly to ensure concerns are addressed promptly. I would also introduce a polling system to gather insight on student satisfaction and identify areas where support is most needed. To maintain open and accessible communication about decisions and changes, I would use a multi-channel approach, reaching students through email, social media, and in-person engagement on campus. Together, a responsive feedback system and transparent communication strategy would help ensure decisions reflect student needs and priorities.

Effective student leadership means listening first, advocating with transparency, and ensuring decisions are informed by the diverse realities students face, whether from academic pressures and financial stress to mental health needs and access to services. The Vice President of Student Advocacy should serve as a bridge between students and the institution, ensuring student voices directly inform policies, services, and campus priorities.

I am running because I want students to feel heard not only in moments of crisis, but in shaping the everyday experience of campus life. I hope to contribute a leadership style rooted in empathy, collaboration, and accountability, while strengthening communication between students and decision-makers through the University of Windsor Students' Alliance.