Meet the Candidates!

She/Her

In high school, my friends and I noticed a gap in how mental health was addressed: students remained overwhelmed by rigorous coursework, and traditional solutions (generic stress talks) weren’t working. So, using our shared passion for creative event-making, we reimagined stress relief itself. We proposed immersive experiences that took students “out of the classroom”, combining socialization, exercise, and problem-solving, with events inspired by movies like Jumanji. Turning that idea into reality wasn’t easy. We worked with our advisor to build a club proposal that balanced logistics, credibility, and appeal. The result was Events Reimagined: a club that creates stress-relief adventures for students who need a break from pressure. This taught me that being a changemaker is about more than having ideas; it’s about collaborating, communicating, and organizing to make them happen. That’s who I want to be in TUA. I’ve carried this role into other organizations as well. In Model United Nations, I balanced representing my country’s policies with crafting comprehensive global solutions–earning Best Delegate at several competitions. With Feminist Generation Arizona, I organized teach-ins and met with state representatives, contributing to the successful passage of Proposition 139, protecting reproductive freedoms in Arizona. As a TUA Delegate, I want to continue being this kind of advocate–someone who listens, collaborates, and creates positive change. Whether it’s strengthening existing initiatives like sex-ed workshops and period product drives, or proposing new ones like improving campus safety or expanding mental health resources, I’m committed to turning student concerns into action. 

She/Her

I would be excited to be a delegate and a part of the TUA because I love connecting with people and find fulfillment in helping community and others be the best versions of themselves. I want to help build a campus environment where everyone feels heard, respected, and empowered to speak up and create change during their time here. In high school, I took on leadership roles helped me connect various parts of my community — from being a student ambassador and yearbook Editor-in-Chief to leading discussions on tough topics like cancel culture and antisemitism for my peers. These experiences taught me a lot about friendship, communication, inclusion, and balance. What I’ll miss most is those deeper community ties those roles gifted me, and that’s why I’m looking forward to being a delegate — getting to know my peers and hopefully being that bridge in putting others thoughts and opinions into making a greater campus an life through Tulane! 

She/Her

I am running to be a Tulane Undergraduate Assembly (TUA) Delegate to improve the community of Tulane and its surroundings. It is important to speak up to create safer and more supportive environments for all. As a recent high school graduate, I realized my passion for speaking up by being the Student Body President. This position allowed me to supervise free school wide clothing giveaways, hygiene supply drives, and request food donations to keep my high school’s food pantry well stocked all year, along with many more projects. I am proud of these improvements that incorporated programs that support students in need and would like to continue that service at Tulane University. As a four year member of Senior High’s student government, I am eager to serve Tulane. If elected as a delegate, I would advocate to expand opportunities to help the community around Tulane, the TUA Civic Engagement committee would grant me the opportunity to do so. I am a young woman inspired to continue to build a place for all Tulane students to feel a part of their community. 

She/Her

I would like to be a TUA delegate because I want to work to make sure all Tulane students feel that their opinions are respected and valued on campus. I want to make sure that everyone can be included in this process and able to have their voice heard in order to boost community. I have always loved being someone who brings all different types of people together and with this position I believe I could fulfill this goal. I am so excited to call Tulane my new home and impact the student body in a positive way. 

She/Her

Growing up in the South as a Black woman with a disability and part of the LGBTQ+ community has taught me that silence rarely protects you, but using your voice can change everything. I’ve learned to navigate spaces where my existence challenges what others consider to be “normal,” and that perspective is something I want to bring to TUA. I know what it’s like to be the only one in the room, to have to advocate for accessibility, and to seek safe space where identity is celebrated instead of just tolerated. I truly want to ensure that students who share these experiences (or any marginalized identity) don’t have to feel alone. I want to contribute to TUA by helping make inclusivity a foundation, and not just an afterthought. My experiences have shaped by ambition, and TUA can be the space where I turn it into action. 

He/Him

I’m running to be a First Year Delegate because I believe advocacy should start with real people, their stories, their challenges, and their hopes for change. Tulane has so much potential, but real progress happens when student voices lead the way. I want to make sure those voices, especially the ones that do not always get heard, are amplified and acted on. Service and speaking up for others have always been at the center of what I do. I have organized community outreach, started initiatives in high school, and learned how to turn ideas into action. At Tulane, I want to help close the gap between what students need and what campus leadership delivers, not just by showing up to meetings, but by making sure concerns turn into actual change. As someone who is African American, queer, and a little younger than my class, I have often been told I was too much, not enough, or not what people expected. I know what it feels like to walk into rooms that do not feel built for you, to be judged before you even speak, and to speak anyway. That is why I am committed to making sure no student here feels invisible or pushed aside. Being a delegate is not about having a title, it is about doing the work. I am ready to listen, collaborate, and advocate so that every first year feels seen, supported, and empowered to thrive. 

She/Her

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. From simple things like switching off the lights after leaving the room to running a sustainable living campaign, I have always done my part to live a sustainable life. I want to be a delegate of the TUA because the Sustainability and Divestment Committee (SDC) aligns with my ideals. I believe that working with other delegates of the TUA requires more than just “big ideas and leadership.” It is teamwork, friendship, empathy, and commitment. Although I have had experiences where I have had opportunities to understand and display these ideals, – such serving as the Academic Director on my high school’s Student Government and working as a delegate, and later the Secretary General of my school’s MUN chapter – I am ready to learn (and get my hands dirty) when needed.