Election post
Status
Elected
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
If elected I’ll be committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for POC students in the LGBTQ+ Network. As a queer POC I know not all spaces feel welcoming and want to ensure everyone can find a safe community within the network. I want to work alongside the Social Secretary to plan events specifically for POC, especially during Freshers, creating the opportunity to form a safe space and develop a sense of community.
I want to represent the views of POC LGBTQ+ students and help form a safer, more supportive environment for us through campaigning and advocacy.
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I’ll bring passion and enthusiasm. I’m proud to be a queer POC and will support others.
I’ve worked with The Diana Award to create anti-racist bullying training for schools, and have developed my understanding of the varying experiences of young POC. I understand the importance of not placing all experiences under one umbrella and instead platforming all voices and experiences. I have experience advocating at a policy making level and will use this in my role.
Most importantly I care and am willing to learn and develop to best represent POC within the network and the wider university.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
POC visibility within LGBTQ+ spaces matters and I want to ensure intersectionality is at the heart of the network to ensure it represents everyone fairly. Both LGBTQ+ and POC issues are important and I will make sure our views are heard and represented.
I also love the LGBTQ+ network socials and will always be happy to chat there. I’ve found a lovely community within the network and want everyone to have the same opportunity!
Together lets create a safe and supportive space for all us lovely POC LGBTQ+ folk UCL!
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