Vice President of External Affairs

I'm James Wang, a first year PhD student in Computer Science. In my undergrad, I served on
the leadership board of the Wushu Club, a performance-based martial arts club, where I helped
organize events and coordinate performances by corresponding with university staff and
external collaborators.
As a part of the GSA's leadership team, I would like to represent the graduate students in
pressing issues such as advocacy for funding and financial support, student-worker rights, and
affordable housing. As graduate students, our connection with the community around us,
whether it be within our respective fields, campus, Santa Barbara, or the greater UC system and
beyond, is essential. If elected, I hope to continue the work established by previous leadership
to strengthen these connections while advocating for graduate student needs.