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Election
Category
Candidates
Devi Sankhla
(she/her)
What do you hope to achieve in the role if you are elected?
As a queer person from India, I know just how important, and difficult, finding a community is. If elected, my primary goal is to create spaces for LGBTQ+ women to feel supported by finding people who share similar experiences.
- organise social events (eg: movie, PPT and games nights, pizza parties, gallery crawls, debate evenings)
- create grievance redressal mechanisms through anonymous forms and offline forums
- collaborate with other societies to improve visibility
- amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ women through regular forums
- would love to be approached with any problems or suggestions!
What will you bring to this role (e.g. experience, skills or qualities)?
I’ve always been actively involved in the student community- I was the President of the student council in high school, and volunteered as the South Asian representative last year. These experiences have taught me to communicate effectively and develop a solution-oriented approach to life. I’m skilled at organisation and planning events, and want to use these qualities to address student student concerns and implement tangible changes. I’ve volunteered to raise awareness for LGB+ rights in India and hope to use these experiences to make university a more inclusive space for all students.
Please summarise why students should vote for you.
I’m experienced at acting as a student representative- I love brainstorming solutions and advocating for policies that create a supportive environment. But most of all, I know firsthand how empowering finding a community of people who truly understand the problems you face can be. I want to solve the twin problems of accessibility and inclusivity by improving visibility and ensuring LGBTQ+ women know that they have a place to make their voices heard. I’m genuinely eager to connect with new students and will work tirelessly to ensure that university is a positive experience for everyone.
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