I would love to be a delegate on TUA because I am genuinely excited and dedicated to continuing to make a meaningful impact on campus. This year, I had the opportunity to help make significant progress on an initiative focused on helping my class of spring admits feel more quickly integrated into the Tulane community. Being part of that work during just my first semester and watching it unfold as finally meet some of the spring scholars I was on zoom with was incredibly rewarding. It made me feel both accomplished and honored to contribute to making Tulane a better place. I am motivated to attend meetings, collaborate with fellow delegates, and support the initiatives they are passionate about alongside mine. Over the past year, I have grown tremendously in connecting with new people, learning how to navigate and utilize the Tulane community, and collaborating to turn ideas into action. The TUA community has welcomed me and provided an incredible foundation for my ideas, and my leadership skills to flourish. I look forward to having the opportunity to serve again next year, lending my voice to important conversations, and amplifying the voices of others. 

I would like to be a delegate because I want to be a voice for my community and an instrument in creating change to better Tulane. Having served as a delegate this semester, specifically in the Student Experience Committee, I understand many of the needs of the students and how to address those needs, but conversely, how there are many things I do not fully understand and want to learn more about to better advocate for the student body. Community is essential. It is there to support us when we’re struggling, when we’re thriving, and for any times in between, and I want to help ensure the Tulane community is an inclusive, responsive, and supportive space for all people and perspectives. Advocacy is important to me because I know what it feels like to have your voice silenced or unheard, and I want to ensure that underrepresented and marginalized voices are not only acknowledged but truly valued. 

I would like to be a delegate because advocacy and engagement have always been a huge part of my life. I’ve always loved making people feel valued as part of the community, whether that be in academic, extracurricular, sports, or social settings. For me, one of the most rewarding experiences a person can have is to be someone whom their peers trust to represent them. As a delegate, I will use this sentiment as my purpose, listening to those around me to make informed decisions that better the overall community. My time as a TUA delegate will be marked by an emphasis on what issues Tulanians feel are most pertinent, not necessarily what is most important to me. I believe that true leadership stems from selflessness, and I aspire to represent the Tulane community in this same manner. Whether that be through enacting policies to prioritize on-campus sustainability, organizing initiatives to improve campus safety, or advocating to provide students with necessary resources in times of need, I will be the delegate who is focused on you first. 

I would like to be a delegate because I believe student advocacy is most effective when it moves beyond conversation and into action. Serving in the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly this past year showed me that real progress happens when student voices are not only heard but intentionally brought into spaces where decisions are made. As a delegate, I have learned the importance of listening to students, building strong relationships across campus, and working directly with university leadership to address concerns. Advocacy means meeting people where they are, understanding the systems in place, and using your position to push for outcomes that benefit the broader student body. I want to continue using my voice, energy, and experience to strengthen that process. I am running again because I am committed to expanding the impact of my work. I want to keep amplifying underrepresented perspectives, advocating for equity, and helping translate student ideas into meaningful change. I believe that representation matters, but follow-through matters even more. Students deserve a delegate who is visible, engaged, and willing to do the behind-the-scenes work required to turn concerns into results. Being a delegate is not about holding a title; it is about influence, responsibility, and accountability. I am ready to continue bringing energy, collaboration, and bold advocacy to the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly and to serve as a bridge between students and the leadership shaping our campus. 

Being a delegate would mean the world to me because Tulane has given me so much even within my first semester, and I hope to give back in a way that helps our community grow stronger. From babysitting TU Step puppies to serving as Director of Community Engagement for Tulane’s Residence Hall Association at Sharp, I have experienced Tulane not just as a student but as an active contributor to the moments that make this place feel like home. Whether planning programs for Sharp residents, gathering feedback, or participating in service and sisterhood through Tri Delta, I have learned that meaningful leadership starts with listening, showing up, and doing the small things that make a big difference. I love Tulane’s vibrant culture, traditions, and commitment to service, but I also believe that loving a community means working to improve it. As a delegate, I hope to amplify student voices, strengthen connections across campus, and advocate for initiatives that support well-being, inclusion, and engagement while creating a lasting, positive impact. 

I would like to be a second year delegate because I want to help ensure all undergraduate voices are heard and listened to and help contribute to the campus community. I have always loved bringing all different types of people together and with this position; I believe I could fulfill this goal. Being a delegate is such a unique position that allows direct impact on campus policy and through my communication and leadership skills I believe I could serve this role well. Tulane has truly become a second home for me, and I would love to help foster the love and appreciation I have for this community in others. TUA has provided me with experience and friendships for a lifetime that have helped make my first year experience. My first year delegate project taught me about collaborating with others and creating something for a cause I care about through building a project around voter education. Joining TUA was one of the best choices I made coming to Tulane as it has given me access to an amazing community and the opportunity to help students voices be heard. I hope to continue to work and improve what amazing work we did this year. 

I would like to be a delegate because I am committed to ensuring every Tulane student feels welcomed, supported, and empowered to engage in our campus community. After serving as a first-year delegate and working on the Access, Belonging, and Change Committee, I have gained invaluable insight into how to be an effective liaison between the student body and our student government.  My freshman year experience taught me that meaningful representation requires more than just holding a position. It demands active listening, genuine engagement with diverse student concerns, and the dedication to find practical solutions that serve our entire community. I witnessed firsthand how accessible resources and inclusive practices can transform students’ experiences at Tulane.  As I seek to continue this work, my priority is making resources available to all students, regardless of their background or circumstances. Too many students remain unaware of the support systems available to them, or face barriers in accessing them. I want to bridge these gaps by advocating for better communication, increased accessibility, and policies that prioritize belonging.  I am running for re-election because I understand that creating lasting change requires sustained commitment. The work of building a more inclusive Tulane is ongoing, and my experience has prepared me to serve more effectively in my second year. I am ready to listen, advocate, and work collaboratively to ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive at Tulane. 

I would like to be a delegate because I believe that strong student support and representation is an essential backbone to any college campus. I want to help to uphold a community on campus where each student’s voice feels valued and heard, which the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly provides the perfect outlet for. I want to be part of the process of shaping policies that directly impact student life, and thoughtfully communicating my peers’ concerns to administrators. Tulane is a community that holds diverse perspectives and experiences, and as a delegate, I would prioritize actively listening to students across all different backgrounds to ensure their needs are represented accurately. Serving as a delegate would allow me to contribute in a meaningful way to the Tulane community, while also growing as a leader and a person, and I am motivated to help the undergraduate experience be as enjoyable and inclusive as possible. 

I would love to be a part of TUA again as both a freshman delegate and the president of my residential hall. I’ve seen firsthand the adversity students face and vocalize when action is needed.   As a first-year delegate, I had the opportunity to start turning advocacy into action. I was able to work on initiatives like establishing a business professional closet to ensure students had equitable access to attire for interviews and professional events, and help host events aimed at fighting the flu and promoting student health. These experiences showed me that advocacy is not just about speaking up, but it’s also about creating tangible solutions that directly improve students’ lives and experiences at Tulane.   From these experiences, I can identify the root causes and communicate solutions to those capable of enacting change. I can work through disagreements without letting discussions stall, and I take pride in always finding a path forward. To me, collaboration and compromise mean not to settle for the minimum, but to arrive at outcomes that are thoughtful and beneficial to all parties involved.  I’m excited for the opportunity to serve in TUA again and to continue fighting for initiatives that expand resources, promote equity, and strengthen student wellbeing. More than anything, I want students to know their concerns matter, and that I am ready to advocate for them with both determination and action! 

I would like to be a delegate because, over the past year, serving as a delegate, I have learned a lot about leadership and activism. I practiced exiting my comfort zone, and it really allowed me to branch out, meeting a ton of new people on campus that pushed me to be better. By being part of TUA, I was able to employ tactics I learned before I came to Tulane, which helped me succeed over the course of my first year here. The environment that the delegates employed encouraged me to work harder on my project. Next year, I have bigger plans than I came in with, and I hope to bring those ideas to fruition next year. 

From the moment I stepped onto Tulane’s campus, I was enthralled by the culture and energy radiating throughout the community. It is a school that fosters curiosity and grit, challenging us to grow into stronger individuals. That spirit is what makes Tulane so special.  As a student with ADHD and dyslexia, I have had to learn to adapt and advocate for myself in this new academic environment. In competitive spaces where challenges are often hidden, many students can feel isolated in their academic struggles. Speaking up and asking for help is not always easy.  This is why I want to serve as a delegate in TUA. I want to join an organization committed to advocating and creating change within the Tulane community. The Goldman Center provides important resources to students with learning differences, but I believe we can go further.   By raising awareness and developing programming that embraces different learning styles and teaches students to leverage their strengths. We can create a more inclusive environment that supports students through their trials and successes while at Tulane.   I want to help build structures to ensure that students always feel represented, supported, and empowered to succeed. 

As a current TUA delegate I have loved my prior position of being able to bring a diverse range of student opinions to action including helping improve our very own selections process for TUA to bring a wider range of students to our group. My favorite part of all however has and always will be working with administrators and our delegates to improve your daily life around Tulane! In the future, I hope to be elected as your representative to continue embodying our core value of “Non sibi, sed suis”. “Not for oneself, but for one’s own.” As a TUA delegate I will continue to advocate your voices and deliver real results with transparency and efficiency. 

I would like to be a delegate because I believe in the power of community, mentorship, and shared experience—especially for students navigating Tulane as Spring Scholars. As a former Spring Scholar, I understand firsthand how overwhelming the transition can feel, but I also know how transformative it is when students feel supported, seen, and connected. This belief led me to help co-found a Spring Scholar mentorship program aimed at providing incoming students with guidance, reassurance, and a consistent point of contact as they adjust to campus life. Through this initiative, I’ve seen how mentorship fosters confidence, builds long-lasting friendships, and creates a sense of belonging that extends far beyond the first semester. Having someone who has “been there before” makes a meaningful difference. 

I would love to be a delegate because I am passionate about catering to the needs of the student body and making my classmates’ voices heard. I am committed to representing the Class of 2028. Tulane has many great resources, and I would like to continue collaborating with these organizations on campus. I would like to continue my previous delegate project, which involves working with career services and creating a career closet on campus. I am very excited about this. There are a lot of logistics still being worked on, but I would love to make this happen so that everyone has access to business attire. 

Sasha: I am running for reelection as a Tulane Undergraduate Assembly delegate because I am already engaged in work that strengthens student life, and I want to continue building on that progress. Serving in the Access, Belonging, and Change Committee has allowed me to directly address student needs through initiatives such as combating the “freshman flu” and supporting campus health. I am currently working on developing a career closet to help ensure all students have access to professional clothing, reducing barriers to career and networking opportunities. Through this role, I have gained firsthand experience collaborating with fellow delegates, listening to student concerns, and working with administrators to turn ideas into action. TUA has shown me the impact students can have when they work together across different perspectives. I am seeking reelection to continue advocating for students, contributing to meaningful projects, and helping build a more inclusive, responsive Tulane community. 

Zuzanna: As a rising third year pre-med student, I’ve learned that understanding people’s needs requires empathy and the ability to truly hear their experience which are crucial skills in student leadership as they are in medicine. I want to bring that mindset to TUA by advocating for the diverse realities of undergraduate students, as not everyone at Tulane has the same exact experience. Through my involvement in community government, service-based leadership, and community organizations on Tulane’s campus, I’ve personally seen how meaningful change can happen when students are given the opportunity to speak out. I want to advocate and speak out for mental health, academic advising, and access to wellness resources as I feel connected to these concerns and want to be a voice for others. I would be honored to represent my peers by showing up, listening closely, and advocating for a student experience where everyone feels seen, supported, and valued. 

Jagger: As a TUA delegate, I would love to turn my ideas into action, make a positive impact, and give back to the Tulane community that has given so much to me. I am committed to bridging the gap between student concerns and meaningful change. I understand the importance of gaining multiple perspectives and working to create initiatives that benefit a diverse group of students. I am passionate about enhancing student life and overall student experience, and I am especially excited to collaborate with my peers. Through my previous experience leading student groups and participating in service-learning initiatives for over 6 years, I have come to appreciate the value of community commitment and the power of coming together to make a difference, little by little. 

Caroline: I am running for the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly because I want to continue Tulane’s legacy of community united by service to others. Using skills of problem-solving, public speaking, and mediation that I learned during my time as Student Experience Committee Chair and Recognized Student Organization Council Co-Chair, I will work diligently to represent the needs of students and the school community and determine areas that the school could improve and focus our efforts on. If elected, I will continue putting in time and effort to make our school a more connected community.    

Serving as a delegate on the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly for the past three years has been one of the most meaningful parts of my college experience. Through this role, I have developed a deep passion for student advocacy, communications, and building connections across our campus community. I am running for a fourth and final year because I am committed to continuing the work we have started and expanding the impact of TUA. In particular, I hope to further grow our social media outreach and strengthen how we communicate with students. I want to make TUA more accessible, transparent, and engaging for everyone. Clear, creative communication is essential to student engagement, and I am eager to continue leveraging my experience to amplify student voices. It would be an honor to serve the Tulane community once more and dedicate my final year to ensuring that TUA remains a strong, visible, and impactful advocate for all students. 

My love for Tulane has bloomed from our commitment to fostering conversations of diverse perspectives and TUA has given me a platform of which I can advocate for just that. Moving into my final year at Tulane, I would be honored to continue representing our community and working to make our already special Tulane an even more inclusive and welcoming space than we already are. We still have so much room for growth, and I would be honored to continue along for this ride. 

As an upcoming senior who served as a delegate these past two years, I am eager to continue to represent my peers’ voices to create the best version of our community. As a triple major in Communication, Digital Media Practices, and Psychology, my interdisciplinary skills shape my open-mindedness and multifaceted thinking. The most important aspect of a student-representative body is active listening. My many interests, clubs, and backgrounds bring varied perspectives and would help facilitate constructive dialogue with fellow delegates. I hope to advocate for various issues, such as more accessible mental health care, diversity initiatives, and innovative social events to boost student life. Serving as a delegate on the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly would be a valuable opportunity, and I am willing to contribute my time and effort to enhance our beloved school. 

I would like to be a delegate because the best way to make change is by putting yourself in a position where you can be the change that you seek. While there are many ways in which a person can do so outside of a position of power, being at the “round table” where the decisions are made allows for my voice to be heard and amplifies the voices of students across the Tulane community who are not at the table themselves. I will have the opportunity to experience, first-hand, the ideas and discussion that could determine whether or not a change is made to my “second home” of Tulane University. With this position, I would accept the responsibility of promoting and enacting change for my peers that have voted me into the delegate position. Rather than simply discussing all that my peers and I may want to see when looking across the Tulane community, the role of Tulane Undergraduate Assembly Delegate would allow me to voice these concerns that are often heard, but never heard by the right people. Bringing the conversation to the right forum is what I believe will enact change, and that is exactly why I would like to be a delegate. 

TUA provides a meaningful space and outlet for students to feel empowered in accurately representing their peers and advocating for their needs. The organization consistently demonstrates a commitment to equal opportunity and meaningful support for its members, a quality not many campuses can genuinely claim. My years in TUA have shown me how deeply passionate our student body is about creating thoughtful, lasting change, as well as how much potential exists to further improve the student experience at Tulane. During my first year, I served on the Student Experience Committee, where I organized an event during Sex Week that brought a professional educator to campus to provide comprehensive sex education. This initiative created an accessible, informative space for students to engage in open dialogue and learn from an expert. In my second year, I joined the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee to help foster a more inclusive campus environment and uplift minority voices. Through collaboration between EDI and Student Experience, I helped organize a partnership with the LBC to provide free period products, an initiative that has since come to fruition. This year, as Co Chair of the SAFAC Committee, I helped facilitate the approval of over seven reserve requests that supported improvements ranging from size inclusive uniforms for student organizations to a new rowing dock. Serving in this role has allowed me to ensure that the student activity fee is used responsibly and equitably to enhance campus life. Continuing to serve would be an honor and an opportunity to further TUA’s legacy of service, empowerment, and integrity. 

Over the past year as your junior delegate in the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly, I have worked tirelessly to make sure student voices are heard. I authored and passed legislation calling for greater student input and transparency in the Tulane Future of Energy Forum, and I am continuing that work by building partnerships to bring more renewable-energy representation and establish a student advisory panel. In the Assembly, I consistently support funding for student organizations while ensuring responsible spending. I am currently helping secure additional support for the Tulane Earth Day Festival and working to give TUA a larger role in promoting sustainability on campus. Outside the Tulane Undergraduate Assembly, I stay engaged with students across campus: as Treasurer of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, a researcher in the Neural Microengineering Lab, and a volunteer at the Students Against Food Insecurity food pantry. These experiences keep me grounded in the real concerns students bring to TUA, from funding needs to campus accessibility. If reelected, I will continue advocating for a more inclusive, affordable, and transparent Tulane. Leadership means service, and I will always work to serve the students who trusted me with their vote. 

I believe that TUA is an important space in connecting the interests of the broader student body with an active and responsive representative body. I have thoroughly enjoyed working with some of Tulane’s best leaders this past semester, and I hope to graduate having played a small role in making it a better place for my peers and the incoming (green) wave of its future! 

I would like to be a delegate because I care deeply about creating meaningful change within our campus community. Serving in TUA has shown me how intentional leadership and consistent follow through can directly impact students’ experiences. As a returning delegate, I would like to continue my work and expand on the foundation I have already built. During my time in TUA, I focused on service initiatives and student engagement. I founded Let’s Taco Bout Medicine to provide students interested in healthcare with access to mentorship, research guidance, and honest conversations about navigating professional pathways. I have also supported programs that promote civic awareness and community involvement, ensuring our efforts extend beyond campus. Moving forward, I want to strengthen accountability, increase measurable impact, and create more opportunities for students to feel heard and represented. I am committed to sustaining effective initiatives while introducing thoughtful programming that reflects the evolving needs of our student body.