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You will lead the Union’s People of Colour (POC) Network in continuing to build an engaging, dynamic, and rewarding community of POC students and make sure that the Network caters to and is inclusive of all its members. You will represent the collective interests and needs of POC students to decision-making bodies within the Union. Working alongside and supported by the Equity & Inclusion Officer, represent these collective interests to UCL and beyond.
To nominate or vote for this position, you must self-define as Black or Minority Ethnic OR as a Person of Colour.
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I bring a proven track record of taking initiative and managing financial responsibility, having served as a society treasurer where I budgeted, secured funding, and allocated resources effectively. This financial experience pairs with my drive to build inclusive spaces, demonstrated when I co-founded the UCL Travel Society and scaled it to over 50 members. Furthermore, my time rowing for the RUMS Boat Club proves I am a versatile team player who excels in collaborative environments. I will bring this combination of financial diligence, leadership, and teamwork to support PoC students.
If elected as PoC Officer, I will focus heavily on widening access initiatives and securing dedicated financial resources to support underrepresented groups. Taking the initiative to build truly inclusive spaces, I will launch cultural showcases that intentionally connect students from completely different backgrounds across campus. I will act as a versatile team player to collaborate across various student networks, ensuring we actively amplify marginalized voices, break down barriers to participation, and leave a legacy of a deeply unified, accessible, and empowered PoC community at UCL.
Vote for me because I am an outgoing person who thrives on meeting new people and bringing communities together. On campus, I am a friendly, approachable face who is always ready to listen, but I am equally ready to step up and be a bold voice for our community. I want to make sure that students of colour at UCL receive absolutely everything they deserve, from proper resources and funding to dedicated support and equal opportunities. I will combine my personal empathy with a relentless drive to challenge the status quo, break down systemic barriers and deliver the changes we need.
I would bring leadership experience, strong communication skills, and a passion for supporting underrepresented students. As a society president, UCL ambassador, Open Day helper, and Clearing staff member, I have developed skills in teamwork, organisation, advocacy, and engaging with diverse students. My experience as a prefect and anti-bullying/mental health ambassador also reflects my commitment to wellbeing and inclusion. As a hijabi POC student, I understand the importance of representation and creating supportive, welcoming spaces for all students
If elected, I hope to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for POC students across UCL. I would like to organise events that celebrate diversity, encourage cultural exchange, and help students feel a stronger sense of belonging. I also hope to improve communication between students and the Students’ Union by ensuring underrepresented voices are heard. Additionally, I want to create safe spaces for students to connect, access support, and feel empowered to participate confidently in university life and leadership opportunities.
Students should vote for me because I am passionate about creating a more inclusive, supportive, and representative environment for POC students at UCL. Through my many experiences at UCL, I have developed strong leadership, communication, and advocacy skills. I understand the importance of representation and creating spaces where students feel heard, welcomed, and empowered. I am committed to uplifting diverse voices and strengthening community across campus. I aim to host cultural events, networking opportunities, wellbeing workshops, and safe community spaces
I'm Saira, I'm from India, and inclusion isn't just something I believe in, it's something I've performed, taught, fundraised and fought for. I've taught underprivileged kids in Delhi, been vice president for SOB, (students with intellectual disabilities) for four years, raised money for acid attack survivors, advocated for organ donation across communities, and directed plays specifically about inclusion. I bring real experience, real empathy, and a genuine understanding of what it means to feel unseen.
If elected, I want every person of colour at UCL to actually feel like they belong here. I want to create more cultural events where our food, music and stories are celebrated I want safe spaces where people can talk about microaggressions without feeling dramatic. And I want POC students to see themselves represented in spaces, in conversations, in leadership. I want to build a community where nobody shrinks themselves to fit in and have the best college life. I'll push for mental health resources that actually understand our cultural backgrounds.
I'm not here because it looks good on a CV. I'm here because I've spent years showing up for people who felt invisible in Delhi classrooms, on stages and at fundraisers. I want to use my theatre background to create storytelling nights where POC students share their real experiences because I was so scared before coming to London thinking what if I don't fit in, what if I face racism and miss opportunities because of it. I want to make sure no POC student at UCL ever feels that way. Vote for me because I've been working towards inclusion my whole life. This role is just the next chapter.
I would lead with empathy to make sure students of colour feel genuinely seen, supported, and represented at UCL. I understand that POC students are not a single group, whether they are international or home students, all coming with different identities and experiences. I would want to lead in an inclusive way, drawing on my experience as a cultural ambassador for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, building trust across communities and advocate clearly, both of which are central to leading the POC Network and representing students effectively.
If elected, I would focus on community, representation, and lasting change. I would work to make the POC Network more active in students’ everyday lives. I would also work to represent the needs of POC students clearly in any decision-making spaces, especially on issues affecting belonging, wellbeing, and the overall student experience. UCL has already been talking about inclusion, student life, and equity, and I would want to help make those commitments more visible in the everyday experiences of students of colour on campus.
Students should vote for me because I would approach this role with care and purpose. I want to be a representative who listens carefully, works collaboratively, and makes sure students of colour know their voices matter. I would bring a constructive and approachable community and all POC students including those who may not already feel connected to Union spaces. If students vote for me, I will help make UCL a place where students of colour are not just present, but fully supported, valued, and heard.