Student Government Elections

Anthony Cruz

“I am committed to creating a campus environment where every student feels supported and heard. With your support, I aim to address critical issues affecting our community: Establish UIC to become a more Hispanic-supported institute, institute more mental health awareness, construct transparency in governance to the student body, and initiate acknowledgment of Freedom of speech at our campus. ”

Party Slate: SpeakUp

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Asa Asad 

“Running for USG President, my mission is, and always will be, to uplift students in every initiative of advocacy that USG does in the next school year for the betterment of our UIC community. I promise to advocate for better support for student organizations, amplify student voices through open communication with administration, enhance campus safety with improved lighting and implementing digital i-cards, and streamline processes like class-registration and tutoring systems.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

Dilay Heybeli 

“Fellow flames, I am honored to announce my candidacy to be your next USG Vice-President! During my time in UIC and USG, I’ve been proudly serving our campus and student organizations to grow inclusivity and sense of belonging and will continue to do so as your VP! As an international student, I am more than happy to call our community a second home. I look forward to uplifting UIC together!”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Khushi Patel 

“I aspire to increase awareness about the cultural centers, resources, and organizations available on campus. There’s a crucial need for enhanced support and transparency among administration, USG, and the student body. My goal is to shine a spotlight on and properly recognize the students who dedicate themselves to making significant contributions to our campus community.”

Party Slate: SpeakUp

Quinn Basta 

“Hey UIC Flames! As Student Trustee, I will prioritize improving access to mental health resources, enhancing campus safety, and bridging the gap between students and administrators. Additionally, I will work to enhance financial transparency as well as promote a more inclusive community so that UIC students from every background are uplifted. Let’s work together to ensure every voice is heard and every student thrives!”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

Abdullah Abdul Sami

“As a candidate committed to enhancing campus life, I pledge to prioritize student well-being. My platform focuses on mental health support, green initiatives, and fostering a diverse community where every voice is heard. I aim to bridge the gap between administration and students, ensuring transparent communication and actionable solutions to our most pressing challenges. Together, we can build a more supportive, sustainable, and inclusive campus for all. ”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Aden Joe 

“As a candidate for the House of Representatives, I am committed to fostering positive change at UIC. My platform focuses on enhancing campus diversity, improving mental health resources, and promoting sustainability initiatives. I believe in creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where every student feels valued and supported. Together, let’s build a brighter future for our campus community.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Akshat Khatri

“As a Student Representative, I will work to enhance the quality and availability of resources for students. I will focus on improving the student’s experience on campus by introducing new resources to help them succeed. Also, I will ensure an open and transparent communication channel between students, faculty, and administration to guarantee that all university decisions are made with students’ best interests in mind.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Ashley Huang

“As your representative, I will work to build a stronger and safer community for all students. I hope to improve USG’s communication and interaction with the student body, organizations, and different departments, such as through the implementation of a better communication system between students and USG. Other changes I hope to see is the increased functionality of safety resources like the night ride, as well as better dining hall food.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Dhanushri Devi Kannan

“Hey! My name is Dhanushri Devi Kannan, and I am a freshman majoring in Computer Science. I am also an international student from South India. My goal for USG is to work together and engage with UIC’s diverse student populations and to ensure that our diverse student body is heard and to express any concerns they may have. ”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Dream Cannon

“Hello, my name is Dream Cannon, and I am seeking a position with the House of Representatives. I advocate for a campus community where diversity is celebrated, and every student has the support they need to thrive. My platform prioritizes initiatives that promote inclusivity, mental health awareness, academic support, and opportunities for student success. Together, let’s build a campus where everyone feels valued and empowered to reach their fullest potential.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Fatou Dioum

“Hello! My name is Fatou Dioum, and I am third-year student in Chemistry with a minor of Biological Sciences and French and Francophone Studies. I am a pre-med student interested in pursuing an MD/PhD. I’m running to create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for the black students on campus as well as offer more support for black organizations. I want to work to strengthen my community here at UIC.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Jacob Maduakolam 

“I am looking to be a candidate as a representative of the house of diversity and inclusion. I really liked the work and events I was able to help plan last term and I would like to continue. ”

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James Saba

“As a candidate for USG Member of the House if Representative, our platform prioritizes students’ welfare, diversity, and academic excellence. We should advocate for the increased mental health resources, inclusive campus policies, and robust academic support systems.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Jeeranun Chotewattana

“I am running for a seat in the USG House of Representatives because I believe it is important that ALL students’ voices are heard equally regardless of background, race, ethnicity, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and all intersections. I want to advocate for students of unrepresented backgrounds and make the institution beneficial and inclusive to every student with the help and role I play at USG. ”

Party Slate: SpeakUp

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Mahanoor Murtaza

“My name is Mahanoor Murtaza, and I am aiming to become a member of the USG House of Representatives. An initiative that I am interested in pursuing through USG is providing scholarships for middle-class students. Oftentimes, scholarships do not apply to middle-class students because they require financial aid. I would like to work on this initiative to make more scholarships accessible to students based on merit and not only financial need.”

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Manasvi Thumu

” Hi! I’m Manasvi Thumu! I’m running as a representative for next year because I want to continue the work, I’ve been doing on this campus in terms of creating events to connect the community together through tabling, giveaways, and also increasing transparency through townhalls. I wanted to take part of the Advocate campaign as the campaign pushes for increasing transparency from student government and works for student success at UIC.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Matthew Jay Caballes 

“As a candidate for the Undergraduate Student Government’s House of Representatives, my commitment lies in enhancing student life. I aim to amplify student engagement through innovative initiatives, prioritize mental health resources, and cultivating an environment where every student thrives. With a focus on collaboration and inclusivity, I aspire to create policies that make our campus more enjoyable and supportive for all.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Michaella Olegario

“Because UIC consists primarily of commuters, students need a place to wait in between classes. While there’s a commuter lounge, I even struggle to find seating on campus. This can be frustrating for students who have gaps in their schedules or need a quiet place to study. It would be beneficial for UIC to consider adding more seating, especially for those who rely on the campus for their daily activities.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Moe Jumah

“As a candidate for the House of Representatives at UIC, I am committed to enhancing campus diversity, promoting student welfare through mental health initiatives, and fostering a supportive environment for academic success. I aim to amplify student voices, advocate for accessible resources, and collaborate with faculty and administration to address pressing campus concerns effectively. Let’s work together to build a thriving and inclusive campus community.”

Party Slate: SpeakUp

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Nathan Thokkudubiyyapu

“I’m running for USG Representative because I’m driven by a commitment to enhance academic success, effectively represent student needs, and bolster resources for both current and future professional growth. I firmly believe in the necessity of greater transparency within the Student Government and am dedicated to ensuring every student’s voice is heard and valued. Together, we can make these vital changes a reality.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Nina Fonseca

“I am running for USG Representative because I’m passionate about improving our social and academic experience here at UIC. I am committed to listening and responding genuinely to students’ concerns, as well as increasing the accessibility of student government overall. I hope to expand on current USG policy by directly surveying students and collaborating with student organizations to make impactful and meaningful changes on campus.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Olamiji Fabamigbe

“Hello, my name is Olamiji Fabamigbe, running for USG House of Representative. I want to ensure that UIC students have access to nutritious and affordable food options in the cafeteria and the restaurants on campus.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Sajal Shukla

“Hi, I’m Sajal and I’m a computer science major! I’m running so that I can be an advocate for my female peers at UIC, working on issues such as the availability of quality menstrual products on campus as well as hosting events to spark community for those pursuing majors in which they are underrepresented. I have loved being a Representative and hope to be able to continue to represent you!”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Sara Rothenbaum

“Hello! I am a sophomore and a nursing major. I am running as a USG representative for my second year because I want to continue working to make campus a better environment for all. I am running because I want to help improve student engagement on campus through promotion and speaking to the students directly. I also am running to improve student success and safety on campus.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Spencer Basta

“I am running for Representative on the platform of safety. I believe that nothing else matters if a student does not feel safe. Campus is home for many students and without the constant feeling of belonging and safety, school is just not possible. To achieve a safer campus, I plan on cooperating with the campus police department and talking to various campus groups to find what makes them feel unsafe.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Tereza Progri

“I am extremely passionate about improving quality of and accessibility to on-campus mental health resources available to students. As a USG Member of the House of Representatives, I will make sure to fight for the constant improvement and expansion of these resources, as taking care of yourself and your mental health is extremely important to your success as a student and as an individual.”

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Yozlem Sali

I want to help students feel enthusiastic about heading to classes and also feel as if they are apart of a welcoming environment as they continue on their academic journey. I want to help amplify the voices of any concerns that students may have about UIC and enforce a greater sense of community on campus. This is why I’m running for a position in the House of Representatives.

Party Slate: Impact UIC

Akshat Khatri

Pary Slate: Impact UIC

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Aparna Ramakrishnan

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Asa Asad

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Ashley Huang

Party Slate: Impact UIC

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Nathan Thokkudubiyyapu 

Party Slate: Impact UIC