As a student in Business Administration, I’m closely connected to the academic and financial pressures students experience every day, from managing course loads to balancing costs and opportunities. Being actively involved in campus life has helped me see how financial and operational decisions directly shape what students are able to access.

My perspective is grounded in responsibility and long-term thinking. I approach leadership by asking how decisions impact students not just today, but across the year and for future cohorts. I believe transparency, fairness, and consistency are essential in student governance—especially in a role that oversees finances and operations.

While I may not have held highly visible leadership titles, I’ve developed something just as important; the ability to connect with people. I’m confident in communicating with others, listening actively, and understanding what they need, often beyond just what they say directly.

One of the most important issues facing students right now is affordability. With changes to OSAP and financial aid structures, many students are feeling increased financial pressure and uncertainty. When government support shifts, even small changes can significantly impact a student’s ability to stay enrolled, participate in campus life, or manage basic living costs.

In my role as Vice President Finance & Operations, I would approach this through financial sensitivity. That means carefully reviewing major student fees, ensuring that spending decisions are focused on real student value, and prioritizing transparency around where student money goes. When students are under financial strain, we have an even greater responsibility to ensure their fees are being used responsibly and efficiently.

I would also advocate within UWSA and in conversations with university leadership by bringing forward clear data on student financial pressures and usage patterns of services. Strong advocacy requires evidence. If students are struggling, we need to show how that affects service usage, engagement, and retention, and push for adjustments where possible.

In a role overseeing finances and operations, accountability, transparency, and fairness are not optional—they are foundational. I would approach this in three ways: clear communication, consistent process, and ethical responsibility.

First, communication. Students should not feel confused about where their money goes. I would advocate for clear, accessible financial summaries that break down major student fees, spending priorities, and contract commitments in a way that is easy to understand, not buried in technical language.

Second, consistency and fair process. Funding decisions and operational changes should follow defined criteria, not personal preference or pressure. I would support standardized funding request systems and documented evaluation criteria, so clubs and student groups understand how decisions are made.

Third, accountability and ethics. As Vice President Finance & Operations, I would treat financial stewardship as a responsibility to the entire student body. That means being willing to explain decisions, correct mistakes transparently if they occur, and ensure that long-term sustainability is always considered alongside short-term demand.

Effective student leadership, in my view, is grounded in transparency, fairness, and thoughtful decision-making. It means listening to students, being clear about limitations, and making choices that balance short-term needs with long-term stability.

I’m motivated to run because I care about how decisions are made, especially financial ones—and how those decisions affect real students. And I know first hand how heavily financial decisions can affect someone. The recent changes to OSAP have affected my family directly. My mom is currently supporting the tuition costs for me and my siblings, and these changes have increased financial pressure in a very real way. It’s made me more aware of how quickly policy shifts can impact students and families, and how much financial uncertainty can affect academic focus and overall well-being. So i’m fully aware of how policy changes can entirely change not only numbers on a screen, but people’s lives.

I hope to contribute steady, responsible financial leadership that strengthens trust in UWSA. I want to help build clearer systems, improve transparency around major fees and spending, and ensure funding decisions are structured and fair.