Leadership: I am a senator within the Student Government Association. I am also part of the management staff at WRAS-Atlanta. In addition, while I was attending Duluth High School I founded 2 sister programs called JUNTOS and CLASE. JUNTOS worked with Hispanic and lower-income students to provide information about college application and scholarships, and CLASE was a group to help Hispanic parents take a greater involvement in their child’s education. We also provided translation services for parents.
Platform: As a representative of the College of Nursing and Health Professions, I will make it my mission to encourage a higher level of student involvement within my college. Last summer the Byrdine F. Lewis college of Nursing and Health Professions was formed, and was under represented within SGA; I intend to use this next term to seek out new leaders and bolster GSU pride within my college. I would also like to help make the student body more aware of the assistance that Is available through the division of Student Support Services. Many students who choose to leave the university do so because of barriers such as finances, childcare access, and preparedness for the rigorous workload that is associated with attending a 4-year institution. I believe that if students are better informed about Student Support Services, they will take advantage of the academic, financial, and childcare aid that is available, thus raising retention and graduation rates at Georgia State University.