Abhinav Kandala

I think my strengths and qualities align with those needed to be a successful welfare officer. Having worked in a pharmacy for the past 2 years, this has given me an opportunity to reinforce my interpersonal skills whilst further developing my communication skills, allowing me to make strong bonds quickly with people of all ages/demographics, which would be essential for establishing a good rapport and trust within the committee quickly. During U6th, I was president of 3 different societies which helped me develop vision, essential to foresee any potential issues in planned events, ensuring their smooth running. This aided my teamwork skills & ability to guide others by emotionally supporting them, vital in conflict resolution. I believe I have a positive mindset, which would be key for maintaining high morale during tough times. Active listening is a skill that I have further cultivated whilst mentoring for 3 years, providing a safe space to voice concerns, which is something I would bring to the table, in addition to new ideas. An example idea could be to have a Chai night with dogs/art therapy – focus on welfare. Having faced discrimination, I raised awareness for the impacts this has on mental health by giving a talk which is something I wish to continue doing if I were to join the committee. Finally, my main strengths are that I can maintain positivity, work well under pressure, get along with many people, and finally, my dedication means that I will always show up