Hi, I’m Saveena! I’m in my fourth year of Biomedical Science at the University of Windsor, and I’ve spent my time here getting involved in many areas of campus life. As an executive in multiple science and non-science clubs, I’ve organized academic and community-based initiatives that allowed me to collaborate with students from all faculties and backgrounds. I also work in Residence Life, where I connect with students daily and hear firsthand what they’re experiencing whether it’s balancing academics, finding support, or adjusting to campus life. 

These experiences have given me a broad understanding of student needs and the challenges they face. As a Student Senator, I’ll bring that perspective to both the UWSA Board of Directors and the University Senate. On the Board, I want to help strengthen transparency, accountability, and communication between the UWSA and students. In the Senate, I aim to ensure that academic decisions reflect the realities students experience in and outside the classroom. Overall, I want to be a voice who listens, follows through, and advocates for meaningful, student-driven change across both governing bodies. 

The biggest things I hear from students  whether it’s through my clubs, in residence, or around campus  are concerns about academic consistency, mental health, and affordability. 

Students want clearer communication from professors, more consistent grading timelines, and access to mental health supports that actually work with their schedules. On top of that, the cost of being a student keeps rising, and many people feel unprepared for those hidden course fees or expensive materials. 

I plan to advocate for practical, student-focused solutions. That means pushing for transparency in grading and feedback, promoting affordable learning materials like open educational resources, and improving awareness of mental health resources already available on campus. Most importantly, I want to keep listening  using quick surveys, open chats, and direct feedback so students can guide what I bring to the Senate. 

My goal is simple: to make sure decisions made at the Senate level reflect real student needs, not just policies on paper. 

For me, accountability starts with communication. If students are trusting me to represent them, they deserve to know what’s happening and why. I’ll make sure students are kept in the loop through open and honest updates about what’s being discussed and how those decisions affect them. I also believe in two-way communication. Before major votes, I’ll create opportunities for students to share input through polls, feedback forms, or casual conversations  so their voices directly shape the decisions being made. Fair decision-making means giving every student, across every faculty, the same chance to be heard. I’ll make sure the concerns I bring forward reflect the diversity of voices on campus, so every choice made is open, balanced, and fair. 

I’ve always been passionate about creating positive change on campus and making sure students feel supported. Being an involved student at UWindsor has allowed me to connect with people from so many different faculties, and it’s shown me how powerful student voices can be when they’re actually heard. Joining the UWSA is an opportunity to take that passion further to help turn student ideas and concerns into real results. I’m motivated by teamwork, community, and the idea that small, consistent actions can make a big difference. This role gives me the chance to represent students on a larger scale and continue building a campus environment that feels open, fair, and supportive for everyone.