Elze Valiunaite

I am Elze, a Management Science student, and I am standing for Events Officer because I would genuinely love to help build a close and welcoming Lithuanian community at UCL. Moving to a new country and starting university can feel overwhelming at times, and I think it is important that Lithuanian students have a space where they feel comfortable, connected, and supported.

As someone who is Lithuanian myself, I understand how meaningful it is to meet people with similar backgrounds, traditions, and experiences while studying abroad. I would love to help create events that bring people together, strengthen friendships and make the Society feel like a community where everyone feels included.

I am organised, approachable and enjoy bringing people together. I have developed strong organisational and teamwork skills through both my academic and extracurricular experiences. As a Marketing Executive at EFS and Course Representative for Management Science, I learned how to communicate effectively, and manage responsibilities in fast-paced environments. Through coordinating events in competitive dancesport and working closely within teams, I have also learned how important good organisation, communication, and atmosphere are in making events successful and enjoyable for everyone involved.

As Events Officer, I would focus on organising fun, engaging, and well-planned events that help people connect, feel included, and enjoy being part of the Lithuanian Society throughout the year.