I would bring a “bridge-builder” perspective to student governance: I’m connected to student life from multiple angles, academics, student leadership, and day-to-day student needs, and I use that mix to turn concerns into clear, workable action.

I’m mostly connected to the Odette School of Business community, but my involvement on the UWSA would go beyond one faculty, as my ideas would not only affect students from Odette, but rather different faculties across campus. Through my roles in serving as the current Faculty of Business Director on the UWSA Board of Directors, being a Team Lead within the Odette Commerce Society, and supporting student advocacy work through sitting on the Odette Faculty Council, I’ve learned that students often experience the same problems differently depending on their faculty, schedule, and resources. That’s why I focus on representation that’s broad, making sure no student is left behind.

Students should feel represented by me because I take consistency seriously: I communicate clearly, and I’m motivated by impact. My goal is to make student governance feel practical and responsive, where feedback turns into measurable improvements, and every student can see themselves in the decisions being made.

The biggest issues I care about are affordability and protecting student-led supports and campus life.

Recent OSAP changes will hit students who rely on OSAP the most, making budgeting for rent, food, textbooks, and transit harder. My priority would be pushing for stronger financial support and navigation (clear guidance, emergency aid pathways, and connecting students to available bursaries/resources) so fewer students fall through the cracks.

Bill 33 affects student clubs and societies, but it also affects student life overall because it can limit the resources that fund clubs, events, programming, and student-run services that make the campus feel connected. I would push for transparent communication, protect the student-life initiatives on campus, and support societies in adapting so students don’t lose community, leadership opportunities, and engagement, which are crucial parts of our education journey.

In my role, I’d gather feedback from students and societies, bring forward specific proposals through UWSA and university channels, and report back with progress so students can see real outcomes.

Accountability and transparency start with consistent communication and proof that student input drives decisions. As the current Faculty of Business Director, I launched the Odette Experience Survey in collaboration with the Odette Commerce Society (OCS) to create a reliable, recurring way for students to share concerns and priorities, not just during election season. I would continue using that feedback to bring specific, evidence-based issues forward and then report back on what actions were taken.

To keep students informed, I’d share clear updates through student channels (short summaries of key decisions and what they mean for students), and be honest about what UWSA can control versus what requires university approval. I’d also maintain open and regular check-ins to spot issues early.

For fair decision-making, I use a simple test: who benefits, who is affected, and who might be left out. I’d avoid favoritism by consulting across programs and year levels, declaring conflicts when they exist, and supporting decisions that are ethical, financially responsible, and in the best interests of the broader student body.

Student governance should be the bridge between students and decision-makers, protecting student interests, improving campus life, and making sure the student experience is shaped by real needs, not assumptions. It should advocate on affordability and services, support student-run societies and programming, and keep the University accountable.

Effective student leadership is consistent, evidence-based, and collaborative. It means listening first, turning concerns into clear priorities, and following through with measurable outcomes. It also means representing all students in a faculty, and communicating about what can be changed, how, and when.

I want to be part of this work because I care deeply about improving the student experience, and I’ve already been doing it. I’ve focused on practical ways to capture and act on student feedback and strengthen student voices. I also want UWSA to maintain its stance on issues like Bill 33 and OSAP changes, because decisions made at the government level still shape what student affordability is and what student governments and societies can deliver. I hope to contribute a results-driven approach: clear communication and student-first representation that protects affordability and students.