Hiking Club: President

I am running for President of the UCL Hiking Club because I am incredibly passionate about both hiking and delivering the best possible experience for all members. Since joining the club, I have attended several of the regular weekend hikes, both of this year's residentials and multiple social events. My time as a walk leader has massively enhanced my ability to lead and support larger groups, often in challenging environments, and given me valuable insight into how the club management works.

I held five different committee positions across three different societies during my undergraduate studies - including the role of President during the height of the pandemic in 2020. This has provided me with a strong skillset (leadership, time management, teamwork, effective communications, etc.) which being President requires. I have always enjoyed giving back to the student community and being President would allow me to continue to do so in a way which fully utilises my skills and interests.

Finally, I have thoroughly enjoyed hiking alongside the wonderfully diverse range of members within our club and would love the opportunity to lead a new committee as President. I will work hard to ensure we continue to deliver the excellent quality of hikes, events and trips that our members expect. I will also strive to lead a team which seeks to improve the experience for all members and that is catered to all skill levels and interests.

Hey I’m Ryoma and I’m running to be your President next year. 

Having been your Communications Officer this year (achieving a 33% increase in club Instagram followers), I’ve gained a good understanding of UCL bureaucracy and areas we can improve on. I genuinely adore the family atmosphere at the club, and would love for more people to join our community!!

The 3 pillars of my campaign are:

Sub-Committee

• Increase manpower. Eg. It will allow the Comms Officer to manage the camera crew and make more YouTube videos
• Enable first-years (undergrad & postgrad) to experience committee operations

Inclusivity

• Keep weekend hikes beginner-friendly and residentials more challenging
• Monthly socials to be friendly to non-alcohol members 

Outreach Events

• More fundraisers and volunteering to give back to the community
• More collaboration hikes >>> more friends!

Thank you so much for reading and feel free to contact @ryoma8417 on insta! Whoever you vote for, I hope to see you on many more hikes in the future :)