Statement
Hey Dolphins! I am super excited that I have decided to run for a Student Government senator position. During my three years at CI, I have had many leadership opportunities whose experiences would aid me in the new role. While at CI I have attended the Back to Basics leadership retreat where I learned what the essence of leadership is and what it means to be a leader at CI. As an orientation leader, I got to share my love for CI as I showed others the CI way. I have also served in multiple positions on the executive board for the Residence Hall Association (RHA) such as Director of Finance and Vice President, where I have gained extensive experience in how to support a team, how to advocate for others and how to work towards a common goal for the great good. Currently I serve as the RHA President, where I have the opportunity to work closely with the Student Government for Housing and Residential Education (HRE) senator. This has given me a glimpse into the work that Student Government does. I have always admired the impact Student Government has and continues to make on our campus, but now I would like the opportunity help be a part of that change. If elected as a Student Government Senator, I would work tirelessly to best represent the students of CI and help create positive change for our campus.
Platform
- Encourage and promote sustainability awareness
- Collaborate with campus and community partners to provide new opportunities and information to the campus
- Create a marketing campaign to inform students and increase sustainability awareness across campus
- Increase communications and collaboration with campus clubs and organizations to promote a stronger bond with students
- Support and Collaborate with clubs and organizations in their efforts
- Work to create more effective marketing campaigns to increase awareness of student government’s efforts
- Use unique marketing strategies to decrease the chance of our advertising becoming monotonous and overlooked
- Leadership Residence Hall Association
- Floor representative (Fall 2013) - Attended bi-weekly meetings and reported to my floor what was going on in RHA.Participated in multiple committees where I helped plan and facilitate multiple events.
- Director of Finance (Spring 2014) - Kept accurate accounts of RHA’s budget. Chaired the fundraising committee and was in charge of the Dolphin Dollars program where students can get credit for their grades and in turn “purchase” CI sag and school supplies.
- Vice President (2014-2015) - I served as a resource and support the rest of the executive board to ensure their success and provide support when needed. I chaired the advocacy committee that worked closely with University Glen Corporation to create a student focus group that would meet with University Glen hospitality service executives that promoted open dialogue between students and our campus dining services. I also planned and executed large and small events.
- President (2015- present) - I serve as the face of RHA and uphold the constitution. I meet bi-weekly with the Associate Vice President for Housing and Residential education and the Student Government Housing and Residential Education senator to discuss and troubleshoot any and all concerns and ideas brought to our attention. I also serve on the campus block party committee where I get to help plan and facilitate our campus block parties every month while collaborating with various campus groups. Additionally this year, I chair the Spring Gala committee.
- Back to Basics Leadership Retreat (Spring 2014)
- This was an incredible opportunity where I was able to learn how to strip down the idea of leadership to its core and also learn what it means to be a leader at CI.
- Orientation Leader (Summer 2014)
- Work with a large team to help plan and facilitate transfer and freshmen orientations. Also serve as a resource for new students as we introduce them to our campus.
- YMCA Camp Counselor (Summer 2014, 2015)
- Work to take care of 10 campers serving as a role model and ensuring their safety and enjoyment for a week in Big Bear.