▼ WHAT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS DO YOU HAVE FOR THIS POSITION?

I currently serve as the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences representative on the DSU council. This has allowed me to work directly on student issues relating to my constituents, while also gaining valuable knowledge about how the DSU functions.

I also serve on the Senate Discipline Committee, which has also exposed me to the struggles that students face concerning academic integrity. In addition, I have been a part of and worked in leadership positions in various student societies here at Dalhousie.

The VP Academic and External holds an important role in championing student issues at the various government levels. As a political science major and a former provincial political candidate, I am confident I can engage with government leaders to create change for students.

▼ WHY DO YOU BELIEVE YOU ARE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR YOUR DESIRED POSITION?

I am a good candidate because like many students, I am tired of being overlooked. Students are the backbone of any University. It is time we are recognized and treated fairly for our contributions on and off campus.

I have the passion, dedication, and experience to serve in this role. The role of VP Academic & External is a position that fits my interests and has the power to create significant change within the Dalhousie community.

My values are aligned with those of the student body and can make an impact at a much larger level. I believe strongly in collaboration and that we can make our campus stronger, together.

▼ LIST THE TOP 3 THINGS YOU WOULD LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH IN OFFICE?

1. Addressing unfair tuition increases

2. Increasing student support services

3. Establish additional resources for academic integrity and student rights

▼ DESCRIBE AND DISCUSS ONE STUDENT ISSUE THAT MATTERS TO YOU.

Students are facing so many issues, but affordability appears to be what students are most vocal about right now.

Many students can’t afford rent, can’t find a place to live, or are forced into unsafe housing conditions. The increased price of groceries has also placed a burden on young people within the Dalhousie community.

The University continues to increase tuition and governments continue to neglect investing in higher education, causing students to take on more debt.

I feel these pressures, as many of my peers do, and if elected, I will fight to ensure students receive more financial support to lessen the burden during their time at university.

▼ WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT, AND WHY?

I love helping and engaging with people. We are all different, with our own stories. We all have something to learn from one another. Supporting each other is so important, especially given the uncertain times we are in.

The lack of community at Dalhousie has been obvious to me since beginning my studies during the pandemic. It is so important that we create a collaborative space where everyone can feel safe to share their ideas with each other.

By supporting community-oriented spaces, we can foster a better sense of belonging for our students, rely on one another, and have a prosperous campus community. This is essential to the university experience.

▼ LIST A FUN FACT ABOUT YOURSELF.

I am a die hard Swiftie. #13