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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.
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Candidates
YIXIAO HUANG
(He/Him/His)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I bring strong organizational and communication skills developed through my experiences as a Business Adviser and volunteer teacher. My commitment to diversity and inclusion drives me to create a welcoming environment for POC students. I am passionate about fostering community engagement and ensuring all voices are represented in decision-making processes. Additionally, my empathy and ability to connect with individuals from diverse backgrounds enable me to plan impactful events that celebrate our cultural diversity and address the unique challenges faced by POC students at UCL.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I hope to create an inclusive and vibrant community for POC students at UCL. I aim to organize engaging events that celebrate our diverse cultures, promote awareness of the unique challenges POC students face, and foster meaningful discussions. By actively seeking feedback from members, I will ensure our initiatives reflect their needs and empower them. I also plan to collaborate with Student Officers to advocate for POC students' interests, enhancing their university experience and creating a supportive environment where every student feels valued and represented.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I am committed to advocating for the needs and interests of POC students at UCL. My strong organizational and communication skills, honed through my experiences as a Business Adviser and volunteer teacher, enable me to create impactful events that foster community and celebrate our diverse cultures. I am dedicated to ensuring that all voices are heard and represented in decision-making processes. My passion for inclusivity and ability to connect with individuals from various backgrounds will help build a supportive network where every student feels valued and empowered.
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Jendy Lyu
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I have organized many activities with school members in the past, and I personally think I have enough social skills to keep the network alive and thriving. I also think that hosting such a community will help everyone get to know each other not just on individual level, but also on cultural level. Also I think that I can help people blend in with the rest of the community better.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
I guess I will try to make the community more of a whole community and an active one. Personally I love talent shows and I organized many talent shows, so I guess I will do me best to try organizing more talent shows whether it is public (shown to the whole school) or limited to our community based on how everyone what’s it.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I am outgoing, inclusive, and supportive to people around me, so I will try me best to not let you feel excluded from the community. And I have many experiences of organizing all sorts of events, so our community will be fun and interesting. I am also very interested in other cultures, so I would love to hear your stories!
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Francis Deng
(He/Him)
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I'll bring approachable and effective leadership and active communication from my time as VP of my high school's Student Union and leader of several clubs. My degree in politics and sociology and negotiation skills attained from my MUN experiences equip me with teamwork, problem-solving, and organisational skills to address POC students' needs effectively and be aware to stand firmly to advocate for their interests. With my experiences of internships in education and starting up a study abroad company, I also possess skills in organizing resources and teams.
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
If elected, I will focus on enhancing the cooperation of the POC students' societies by organising more events between them, raising awareness of the Union’s welfare campaigns and ensuring they are tailored to the specific needs of POC. I aim to work closely with other Welfare Officers to coordinate efforts that promote funding to mental health resources, financial, and career resources, to reduce the waiting time. I will also advocate for the increased visibility of Union resources through events and online to ensure that all are informed and supported.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I’m vote-worthy because I understand the unique challenges faced by POC students such as career opportunities and inculturation. I am committed to making their university experience more positive and inclusive. My leadership experience, communication and organization skills make me well-suited for this role. Since I am a doer, not just a talker, I will continue to work hard to ensure that POC students feel heard, supported, and represented in all aspects of student life, actively collaborating with other Welfare Officers to drive meaningful change.
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