I would be a new face on the governance board of the UWSA. Usually, new faces bring fresh perspectives, ask questions, and different narratives that challenge the systems already in place in our student government. I’ve worked my way up from the ground level of campus involvement, and because of that, I’ve had conversations with so many peers, friends, and classmates about what they’re actually going through. I know what it feels like to be stressed about finances, overwhelmed with school, or unsure if anyone is really listening. I don’t want to sit at a table and just agree with what’s always been done. I want to ask why, and I want to ask who benefits.

I’ve worked with so many clubs through my roles as Jack.org Volunteer Coordinator and Pre-Law Society second-year representative because I never wanted to limit myself to just one circle. I wanted to connect and engage with every club across campus. From advocating for students in political science to supporting students outside my faculty as the UWSA SREO coordinator, I’ve learned how to listen first and act second and implement effective change and progress. That perspective matters on any student governance board.

The most urgent issue facing students right now is financial strain and the barriers it creates to success. So many of us are balancing full course loads with jobs, responsibilities at home, and trying to maintain some kind of social life. When unexpected expenses come up, it can feel overwhelming. I care deeply about restoring the ability for students to be students first. That’s why I’m committed to implementing the Student Net Fund, a UWSA-run charity initiative that would provide short-term financial relief to students in need. It’s not a permanent fix to systemic affordability issues, but it is a real, immediate way to reduce stress and give students space to focus on their academics.

At the same time, access to support needs to be clearer and more connected. Through my experience as UWSA Student Respect and Empowerment Office Coordinator, OSSC co-Vice President, and Political Science First Year Representative, I’ve seen how often students don’t know where to turn. The No Wrong Door Initiative would create structured advocacy pathways so that no matter where a student reaches out, they are guided properly. By connecting student societies and departments, we can make sure no one is left navigating challenges alone.

Accountability, transparency, and fairness aren’t abstract values to me. In every leadership role I’ve held, I’ve learned that trust is built through consistency, clarity, and following through. If elected UWSA President, I will ground my leadership in three commitments: Action, Accountability, and Support. These are standards I hold myself to.

Accountability means doing the work and being honest about it. I will push to implement the Multicultural Festival, the Student Net Fund, and the No Wrong Door Initiative while clearly sharing where each stands. Students deserve to know what’s completed, what’s in progress, and what challenges we face. Transparency means you can see how and why decisions are made.

Communication must be proactive. I will prioritize open office hours and bi-monthly presidential updates so students remain informed and involved. Information should always be accessible and clear because my goal is simple: for the students, by the students, and with the students. Fairness begins with listening and evaluating impact. Every decision must answer one question: does this genuinely serve students? I will lead with intention and integrity.

I believe that student governance should not feel distant or disconnected. I believe it should feel close, responsive, and rooted in the everyday realities of students. Personally, I believe that its role is to shape the student experience in ways that are practical and visible. That means advocating when policies are not working and ensuring students feel represented in rooms where decisions are being made. I am a student first, so I understand that governance should reflect our lived experiences, not operate above them.

I am motivated to run because I know what it feels like to navigate financial pressure, academic expectations, and uncertainty. I know what it feels like to look for guidance and not always know where to go. I also believe the UWSA needs new perspectives from students who have not previously been on the board but have led in other meaningful spaces.

I hope to contribute with action, additional structure, and energy. I want to strengthen advocacy systems, ease financial stress through initiatives like the Student Net Fund, and build a campus culture where belonging feels real. I am running because I care deeply about students, and I want to help move us forward together.