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Network committee members actively support Student Officers that convene their network, and assist with the over-all decision making processes within the network. 

The Welfare Officer shall:

  • Advise, coordinate and contribute towards welfare issues related to the Network

To vote for this position, you must self-define as Black or Minority Ethnic OR as a Person of Colour.

Results

Winner(s)

Re-open nominations is a winner
No
Count information
Date count run21 Mar 2025
Election rulesERS97 STV
Candidates running3
Available position1
Total ballots131
Valid votes131
Invalid votes0
Round 1
Solomon Asare [21959]48.00
Sarthak Mehra [25620]72.00
RON (Re-open Nominations)11.00
Exhausted0.00
Surplus6.50
Threshold65.50
Count of first choices. The initial quota is 65.50. Candidate Sarthak Mehra [25620] has reached the threshold and is elected.

Winner is Sarthak Mehra [25620].

Candidates

Solomon Asare (he/him)
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

Working in this role, i would like to address the welfare concerns of our members. I will work to identify the area of needs and collaborate with the available agencies to provide the support that our members may require. This area of need will cover emotional, physical, and financial needs of the members. I will also strengthen the existing support systems and make them more user-friendly to boast its patronage. 

What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

I bring an invaluable experience in the management of welfare issues. I have worked in similar role, and have a greater understanding of human needs under certain pressing conditions. My approachability will make people more opened to come forward with their concerns, which will be treated with the strict confidentiality and the seriousness that it deserves. My ever-evolving leadership abilities will promote an affable teamwork that will enhance progress and make greater impact in our society.

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

My experience in the management of welfare issues puts me a position to better handle the welfare concerns of this society. I love working with people and would love we work together in making a community the best it can be.

Sarthak Mehra
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?

Hey UCL! 🌟 As your POC Welfare Officer, I’ll turn stress into success, FOMO into JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), and make sure every voice feels at home. As your POC Welfare Officer, I’ll create safe spaces, amplify voices, and sprinkle joy into uni life. From chill hangouts to tackling tough talks, I’m here to bring a lot of support, fun, and a dash of sass! Let’s make uni life brighter, bolder, and better together. Vote for vibes, vote for change—let’s do this! ✨ #POCandProud #WelfareWithFlair

What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?

From leading 5,800 students as House Captain to winning national hackathons, I bring leadership, innovation, and problem-solving. With 2 years on uni committees, plus experience in finance, AI-driven marketing, and grassroots projects like Planting Hopes, I’ll amplify POC voices and create impactful change. I’ll foster safe spaces, tackle tough conversations, and ensure every student feels heard and supported. Let’s make welfare vibrant, inclusive, and FUN—because everyone deserves to thrive at UCL!

Please summarise why students should vote for you.

Vote for me—I’m a change-maker with a track record of turning ideas into impact. From leading large-scale initiatives to winning national competitions, I bring creativity, resilience, and a passion for inclusivity. With 2 years on uni committees, I’ve fought for student voices and delivered real results. I’ll prioritise mental health, foster safe spaces, and ensure every POC student feels valued and heard. Let’s make UCL a place where everyone thrives, because your voice matters and your welfare is my mission.