Xiaohongshu
I am running for this position because I believe the IR Society can broaden the scope and impact of events to better support members’ academic and professional ambitions. This year, I have engaged in society panels and had the opportunity to represent UCL and the IR Society at the UN Global Peace Summit in Bangkok.
At the summit, I built meaningful relationships with professionals working across international organisations and in governance, as well as with students from leading IR societies globally. I am committed to turning these connections into tangible opportunities for members by expanding our speaker base across international sectors and giving members a chance to interact with and hear from those at the forefront of IR. Similarly, using the peer connections I made at the summit, I intend to pitch inter-university thematic socials that give members the opportunity to network with other young professionals internationally on issues central to modern IR.
Additionally, I have strong organisational and communication skills attributed to my experience planning large events such as a ‘Sustainability Youth Forum’ that connected the student body to professionals in sustainable development. Planning countless events like these has made me a perceptive and strategic team member.
If elected, I am committed to expanding our events to better reflect members' needs, introducing more interactive forums, and working diligently to plan events.