Deborah Adeoti

Third-year Deborah Adeoti is a computer science student who described herself as a candidate with “limitless potential.”

Adeoti said the quest to see change and the need to take on that task motivated her to run for this position.

Adeoti’s main goal is to enhance the student experience at the university. “I hope to accomplish creating the best university student life that the students could possibly wish for,” she said.

When asked to describe her envisioned term in three words, Adeoti said “inspiring, different and limitless.”

Hussein Chokr

Hussein Chokr is a second-year student hoping to study business and is an executive member of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP).

Chokr said he wants “to create […] a community where voices of the students are heard and actionable items are taken for.” He added that his campaign slogan is “your voice, our campus” but mentions that “it goes beyond […] just listening to people, actionable items have to happen.”

A key priority for Chokr is reforming the student group reimbursement process.

He said he understands “how difficult it could be for students to get their reimbursements back,” citing concerns about long wait times and lack of clarity.

He also pointed to instances where student groups have faced funding challenges, calling such situations “completely unacceptable.”

If elected, Chokr said he would work to simplify reimbursement procedures and prioritize one-on-one meetings with community and faculty representatives so they “feel supported”. He described his envisioned tenure as: “fun, busy, and accomplishing.”

Chokr expressed his readiness to support students so they “feel welcomed on their campus.”

Manasa Rajesh

Manasa Rajesh is an   English major and an aspiring teacher who is running for vice president student life. Rajesh is running for this position as she has witnessed the lack of consistent support that students receive.

“As someone who’s been part of faculty associations, community groups and student clubs, I’ve seen how differently each of them operate and the kind of support they need in order to succeed,” she said.

“I think I’m the best candidate for this because I can advocate for all the student groups and not just one.”

If she gets voted into office, her main focus would be faculty-based networking. “I aim to create networking events in collaboration with various faculties so students can connect with professors, professionals and mentors, and they can also carry these connections well into their future.”

Additionally, she wants to create monthly student townhalls, and push for a stronger mental health campaign. This is to close the noticed gap between students and student leadership, according to Rajesh.

In three words, she envisions her term as being accountable, approachable and following through with my wants.

Rajesh enjoys dancing. She has been learning Bharatanatyam since she was three and a half years old. She likes to practice once in a while as it reminds her of home.