External Co-President

Statement: I am running for External Co-President because effective graduate advocacy requires strategic
engagement with institutional policy and the ability to deliver structural change. In my previous
role as undergraduate VP of Finance, I successfully navigated complex institutional systems to
secure meaningful reform. Here is what I accomplished during my tenure, followed by my
promise to you.
• For two years, I challenged the Board of Trustees to secure permanent structural reform,
successfully amending the bylaws to guarantee $5,000–$10,000 in baseline annual
funding for BIPOC and marginalized communities. I moved equity from a campaign
goal to a legal requirement.
• I launched a liaison program connecting student organizations to the council, driving
participation rates to nearly 100% and enabling access to up to $103,000 in project
funding (2023 dollars).
My Promise to You:
1. Expanding the Graduate Safety Net: As an international student and person of color, I
understand the external pressures our community faces. I will expand the Emergency
Fund, scale up the laptop loaner program beyond its current 10 devices, and ensure these
resources are fully funded and actively promoted.
2. Speaking the Administration’s Language to Deliver Results: I will turn graduate
priorities into clear policy and budget demands, advocating for stronger funding
guarantees, binding commitments, and real protections for graduate students.
3. Bringing an Expert Perspective to Administration: With experience on Dean and VP
search committees, I understand how university leadership operates. I will bring a clear,
informed voice to Chancellor-level discussions and budget decisions, grounded in
economic expertise and institutional experience.
4. Implementing Radical Transparency: I will establish a system of regular, clear
reporting on our negotiations with the Chancellor, the city, and the state, ensuring you
know exactly how we are representing your interests.
At its core, this campaign is about results: stronger funding guarantees, real accountability, and
lasting change. I am ready to deliver those outcomes and lead this work.