Natalie Nguyen

Hello everyone! I am Natalie, a year 2 NatSci student running for Welfare Officer. As an introverted student, I find navigating in a new environment, forming connections and making contributions can be very challenging no matter how much I want to, especially after long periods of social distancing due to COVID-19. Therefore, I place a strong emphasis on making sure society members are receiving enough support to feel welcomed, confident in voicing their opinions and in making contributions to collective efforts. I aim to achieve this by being a reliable point of contact and an active listener. I also want to take a step further and facilitate more communication from members, particularly by liaising with other committee members to devise an extensive member feedback system, ranging from direct messages to polls and forms. The goal is to enable members (i.e., you!) to play a more active role, and in turn receive more support. As an international STEM student even before UCL, and an active member in the student council and numerous collaborative projects, I respect and empathise with different points of view. I am confident in finding common grounds but also making impartial judgement, which are useful in resolving conflicts. Overall, you can rest assured I will listen and help resolve your concern, as well as maintain an inclusive environment for everyone. Thanks for your time and hope to be of service next year!