Election post
As an ambassador to the Children's Commissioner, I have championed young people’s voices in Parliament, influencing inclusive policy and advocating for POC representation. My experience navigating institutional systems equips me to push for meaningful change at UCL. I have led campaigns on education reform, decolonizing the curriculum, and mental health, directly aligning with POC student concerns. My leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills will help create inclusive spaces, improve well-being support, and ensure the curriculum reflects diverse communities at UCL.
I plan to create vibrant, inclusive events where POC students feel safe and celebrated. By collaborating with UCL societies, I will organize creative events like poetry slams for POC students to share their experiences and professional networking events with successful POC leaders to inspire ambition. I will work with UCL wellbeing services to improve mental health support tailored to POC needs. Additionally, I will host meetings and establish an anonymous feedback system to ensure POC voices are heard and concerns addressed within the SU and wider university.
My vision is clear:
- Create safe and inclusive spaces for POC students and amplify their voices and needs
- Host a wide range of fun, vibrant events to celebrate the cultures, talents and potentials of POC students at UCL
- Work to decolonise the curriculum
- Improve mental health support by ensuring appropriate, tailored support is provided
- Establish accessible feedback channels so POC students’ concerns are heard and addressed.
- Strengthen solidarity among POC students by fostering collaboration between societies and creating a supportive community.
Vote for Aaliya for a stronger, more inclusive UCL!