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Election
Have you read the role description for Welfare Reps yet?
In order to nominate yourself for this position you must be a Welfare Officer for a Society. In order to vote for this position you must be a member of a Society.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact [email protected].
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Candidates
Marwa Zakir
(She/her)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I have worked with different charities in the past that have allowed me empathise well with others, and also has helped me have an understanding of the unique needs and challenges faced by different communities. As vice president of a society in my sixth-form, I have experience in catering to people’s needs in a practical manner, and skills in problem solving. I am currently a psychology student as well, meaning I truly have an interest in wellbeing and I understand the importance of listening to my peers and their needs, and doing the most I can to help everyone be comfortable and accessible!
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
Primarily as welfare officer, I want to ensure that there is a good support system in place for us. I understand that we’re quite a small department, but that doesn’t mean our voices don’t matter! It is so important that everyone’s voices are heard, and take each and every concern I receive very seriously.
I also will make clearer the many services that are already available to us as students, but also if there are specific services that you want but aren’t offered, I will bring awareness to this and personally help I’m any way I can.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I am a Muslim POC, so I personally do understand the importance and relevance of inclusivity. I want everyone to feel that they have somewhere to go for their issues, and I am open to opinions and ideas from everyone, and will ensure it’s heard by people who can really make a difference. I’m also great at listening to your problems (I’ve been called the therapist friend a lot!), and can give advice, or refer you to somewhere that can help.
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Awa Bobb
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
Having a deep passion for humanitarian and social justice causes. I have a strong desire to make a positive and direct impact in the lives of refugees, I believe this role is an excellent opportunity for me to contribute to the well-being of our refugee community. My visit to my home country, Gambia, provided me with a firsthand understanding of the social issues refugees face. This first-hand knowledge of the challenges faced by refugees in Gambia, and a deeper understanding of the political and socio-economic landscape,
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
In this role I am committed to ensuring that everyone will receive the support, guidance, and resources they need to thrive and ensure we achieve our goals as a society. I hope to campaign for refugees and contribute to improving their livelihood and living standards.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
As a child of migrants, I believe that my unique perspective and personal experiences can contribute significantly to the welfare of refugees and individuals within the society. I have attained a lot of experience in developing my emotional intelligence and compassion. My experience in organising a food bank and volunteering has reestablished my understanding of the challenges faced by disadvantaged individuals.
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Marian Jago
(She/They)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
As someone who has been a welfare officer since my first year of study, I am incredibly familiar with the skills required to represent the ideas and desires of students at UCL.
In my two years as Welfare officer for Parkour Club and other societies I headed a number of initiatives to endorse a fully inclusive and friendly environment, such as taking part in Stonewall's Lace Up program, as well as hosting a number of disabled-friendly and women-only events. I am highly competent, and I'd like to think that I am friendly and approachable to everyone I meet.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
In order to accurately represent the wants and needs of all students at UCL, I would like to:
- Encourage the SU to take feedback from students about the welfare initiatives currently in place so that we can improve them
- To improve the general atmosphere of societies at UCL by encouraging and incentivising societies to fully complete Consent and Active Bystander Training
- Incentivise core committee members to complete mental health training, which I myself have completed and found incredibly informative
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
As someone with extensive relevant experience, I will dedicate myself to working alongside fellow committee members and the Welfare & Community Zone members to nurture an open and inclusive environment for students at UCL.
I truly wish to address any concerns or issues that students have, and I am confident that I can fairly and accurately represent students' issues in meetings in order to affect real change.
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MARIA Rosa Albina STEBBINGS
(she/her)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I am a mature student and I think I can bring my experience in over 35 years of publishing where I dealt with very many issues of mental health and support both for members of my team, as well as suppliers, authors and colleagues. I was a team leader and it was my task to ensure that my team members could cope with their stress of work, survive well in their roles and try and find equilibrium and satisfaction to do their jobs. I feel I could help people fit into the new environment of university life by offering advice, support and a very calm approach to problems and issues.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I love being a member of the Medieval Society so I want the numbers to thrive and more people to get involved with the great events that have been staged so far. In this, I would like to support the team leaders, who are doing a fantastic job, but also provide any help or advice to new members. I am approachable, have had a lot of life experiences and feel I am well equipped to help new students (and any existing students who may be struggling) by providing tools to help them go forward.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I have a lot of life experiences, have been involved in roles of team management and leadership so know what it is like to deal with very many different issues and I can understand and empathise with areas of concern. I also have a daughter who is recovering from mental health issues so have experienced this first hand. I also have a passion for the Medieval Society and would love to help with events going forward and support the team leaders in this in any way I can.
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