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Election
In order to nominate/vote for this position you must have been a member of a Union-affiliated Society.
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Candidates
Manven Gungah
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
To be an great welfare representative one has to be sympathetic, understanding and vocal to ensure their responsibilities are met. I understand that effective communication is greatly valued and is a skill I've been able to develop greatly through my real work experience as well as various leadership roles. Being someone that has a very social and enthusiastic character I believe in my ability to gain the confidence of my fellow peers in order to broadcast their concerns to the relevant bodies.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I am currently a member of various societies, from sporting to cultural and educational. My aim is to ensure the needs and concerns of students are understood and are well represented in upcoming meetings. I want to ensure that new and existing society members are heard so we collectively create a more impactful time at UCL. I believe I can edge forward in tackling any concerns that may arise by being a safe point of contact for members to come to. I know how important clubs and societies impact our time at UCL and I hope to ensure the wellbeing and care for our students is of upmost priority.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
The health and happiness of the students is something I do not take lightly. By working closely with fellow committee members and the Welfare & Community Zone members, I will strive to create an open and inclusive environment. I am dedicated and prepared to put real effort in addressing matters which may unfold in hopes to put them to rest. I am confident in my ability to represent the students' matters at meetings and will ensure the relevant bodies will help enforce necessary changes appropriately.
I would like to reiterate that no one will be over looked!
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Hamna A Malik
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I am the welfare officer of the Pakistan Society and working and managing this role as allowed me to understand the demands of handling a welfare representative position. I am a good listener and approachable so anyone in the societies I am part of or even the student union as a whole can come to me.
I have worked well in teams and societies and last year I was part of the sign language society which allowed me to interact with people from various backgrounds. I aim to listen to others' perspectives and understand their view points.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope to represent the needs and requirements of all student, provide more accessible avenues for mental health services, make it easier for everyone, including minorities and internationals, to feel at home in a environment that might be overwhelming and/or new for them.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I would be a good candidate for this role as being a welfare officer for the Pakistan Society as taught me what the role entails. I have initiated 'bethak' sessions in Pakistan Society where I invite members to join a casual conversation and help them through university life at UCL and UK in general. I am always approachable and available for a chat. I would really like the opportunity to take this role and get directly linked to the Union where I would be to able to attend meeting and discuss ideas/initiatives to further improve the services and welfare opportunities for the students.
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