Election post

Status
Elected

Hi! 

As a 1st-gen immigrant, and a woman, financial literacy was not something my parents taught me growing up. Sadly, it wasn’t something my academic institutions taught me growing up either, especially since I’m now studying a Humanities degree.

So, I'm taking my financial education into my own hands.

I know many students can relate to my experience in one way or another. Thus, I believe it is of paramount importance to create a space to support students like you and I on our personal finance journey.

As FLM's 1st President, I aim to:

  • Overcome institutional/structural barriers
    • Focus on accessibility & representation for students of all backgrounds & degrees (especially minority ethnic, gender-marginalised, non-STEM)
  • Foster education
    • Simplify coded finance jargon & concepts
    • Debunk common money misconceptions 
    • Unlearn 'lack' mindsets
  • Organise practical workshops
    • Investing 101
    • Budgeting 101
  • Launch volunteering project 
    • Financially educating gender-marginalised/minority ethnic/state school students
  • Collaborate with other UCL socs for events

My credentials/skills:

  • PR Team Lead | POC Network's Ball Committee - event management, communication
  • Chair | My school's 'Minority Students Union' - EDI, leadership
  • Avid learner of financial education (books/podcasts/research)

Finances plays an undeniable role in shaping our life, and I'm excited to create a legacy for FLM that empowers you to take control of your own financial journey!

Preferred pronouns
She/her