Candidates

Hey everyone! Our names are Elijah and Aliza and we are running for President and Vice President of the Students’ Association. Elijah is a sophomore, who currently serves as the Vice President and works in this role to lead SA and has been involved with advocacy efforts relating to all facets of the student experience. Aliza is a first-year, currently serving as a Legislative Advisor on the DEI Committee of the Students’ Association, working to provide equitable platforms and increase diverse student representation at the university.

With our combined experience across different areas of advocacy on campus and our proven track record of accomplishments for the student body—we’re ready to hit the ground running. We are committed to addressing the hard-hitting issues and building students into the changing administrative structure starting on day one. With changes such as a brand new VP for Student Life, new directors of UHS and DPS starting over the summer, and a Dining Services contract changing next spring, we’re committed to being fierce advocates for students to be collaborators in the changes that impact us most.

Our collective university experiences should be crafted with students’ best interests in mind, so we’ll continue to ensure that students are directly heard by administration. Our work will also focus on pushing for DEI in all spaces by working with centers like UHS, UCC, OEI, and OMSA—through having intentional conversations with students of all backgrounds, facilitating the process for students to receive accommodations, enhancing accessibility services, providing resources for underrepresented student groups, and more.

Every year, the University of Rochester highlights one “Meliora Value” to showcase—it just happens that next year is all about highlighting “Accountability.” We pledge to center our term on this crucial value, and to hold administrators accountable next year in all aspects—whether it be ensuring student collaboration in developing future dining services, meeting with the new DPS Chief biweekly, or pushing out student-made DEI training to academic departments for faculty education. However, accountability also applies to us. We aim to bolster our communications to be more informative, require elected officials in SA to be engaged in student organization events, and better utilize our petitioning site.

With accountability comes transparency, another value we will uphold to better the student experience. We deserve to have a say in and be aware of matters that directly concern us. From improving university-wide communication systems, to streamlining the bias-related incident reporting process, transparency should take place at all levels.

The Students’ Association is by students, for students, and advocates for the student body’s concerns—it’s critical for us to be accountable and transparent to best do our jobs and to communicate our advocacy efforts with those around us. In our term, we hope to not only cultivate a space for open discussion but to be an incubator for urgent and lasting change for all students. Keep up with our campaign and feel free to message us with any thoughts, questions, or concerns @elijah.bader, @alizaslopez, and @vote4elijah.aliza on Instagram!

Hello, fellow Yellowjackets! Our names are Sammy Randle III and Dominique Barksdale, and we are excited to announce our candidacy for President and Vice President, respectively, of the Students’ Association. Sammy, a dedicated first-year student from Tampa Bay, FL, brings an abundance of experience and diverse perspectives to the table. As a committed student-athlete, minority, and first-generation student, Sammy has already made significant contributions through his roles as Secretary for the 2027 Class Council, the Minority Student Advisory Board (MSAB), and the Black Student-Athlete Coalition (BSAC). Additionally Majoring in Politics, Philosophy & Economics (PPE), being a member of the Douglas Leadership House and a player on the football team. Dominique Barksdale is a dynamic and goal-driven first-year student from Washington, DC who is excited to bring change to the University of Rochester. Dominique is a POSSE scholar, secretary of The Women’s Leadership Alliance (WLA), an athlete on the Women’s Club Basketball team, as well as an upcoming Resident Advisor. She has been admitted into the Dual Degree Nursing Program and is majoring in Biology and Business. Sammy and Dominique have demonstrated their commitment to enhancing campus life.

One of our goals is to foster connections across different class years and majors, ensuring every student has a supportive network. Additionally, we aim to enhance support for varsity student-athletes and make games more engaging, encouraging students to participate. We believe that at U of R, we can excel both on the field/court and in our studies. We aim to be the bridge that helps students feel connected to the campus by pushing the university to create affordable merchandise students can buy. As well as bringing a thing called The Hive back to sports events.

We also advocate for improved campus safety and more accessible mental health resources. We understand how challenging it can be for students with heavy course loads and numerous life problems. Having to wait days just to speak with a counselor is unacceptable. Our well-being is a priority, ensuring a safe and enjoyable environment for all. Together, we can make the University of Rochester a place where every student feels valued, supported, and prepared for the future.

Lastly, we advocate for a better dining plan. It’s about more than just the food in the dining halls not being tasty; it’s about chicken tenders not being included in a meal swipe, guacamole costing $3, burger buns being stale, and pizza being extremely soggy. What you put into your body reflects on you, and we believe our peers deserve better, considering the amount we pay to be here and the energy we put into our academics. Our vision is for a campus that thrives on connections, where everyone feels there’s a space for them, and where student well-being is at the forefront.

Our Efforts Will Avail Vote Randle & Barksdale!!

Expanding available food options on campus, especially into foods that cater towards students with food/diet restrictions such as more vegan and/or vegetarian friendly food. Expanding/bettering student engagement in school policies. Lowering food waste on campus.

Hello everyone, this year as a senator I sat on the Student Organization Review Board(SORB) – responsible for approving neat organizations/clubs. As well as SAAC – responsible for giving clubs supplemental fundings for events.Through these two aspects I developed a better understanding of students needs. More specifically with the need for performing arts spaces as well as spaces for sports. This year many organizations were not approved because of limited space and discouraging. My goal next year is to work with our SA advisor, admin and other stakeholders- bring this concern to their attention, and work towards a solution to accommodate the ever growing diverse student body and our interest/hobbies.

Greetings fellow Yellowjackets

I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the Senate for the 2024-25 academic year. Deep passion for advocacy and belief in government’s authority to uphold requests and address issues of its power givers – university students. I am eager and committed to become a representative of those voices, aspirations and concerns in the Student Government.
Having a clear understanding of the importance of sustainability and best productivity, I am eager to be transparent and accountable with my voters. My vision is to create the best experience for students at the River Campus. Meliora NOW! We are in need of ever better food, housing, study spaces, outdoors, ever better University of Rochester right now, because we deserve it.
Emphasizing a couple of clear plans on my mind, to achieve meliora, through: Allow for ANY purchases with declining balance at the Hillside Market; Lift restrictions on the dining plans options for on-campus students. Those are some of the important points that should be urgently addressed and considered in the Student Government, however I am willing to be open for any additional ideas and concerns.
It is in my interest to collaborate with the students and other legislators in the senate to push forward necessary changes and improvements to achieve common goals. I am confident that with your support we can achieve and create a more sustainable and opportunity open campus environment for all.

Thank you for considering me for this important role. Meliora NOW!

Sincerely,
Arsen Kariazov

I will increase outreach from Student Government to the student body. Whenever students need someone to represent their interests, I will be there.

For too long the students at the University of Rochester have enjoyed cheap tuition, affordable & spacious housing, stellar student services, ample food options, and a responsive administration. As such, I will fight day in and day out for the following, long overdue changes to UR life. First: double tuition rates. Second: Demolish Jackson Court to make way for a 25 car parking lot. The displaced students will be distributed amongst existing housing. To complement this, I will also ensure intercampus drive is upgraded to a 4 lane, 40mph thoroughfare. Third: all tunnels will be designated smoking zones, and UHS will follow California Rollin’ II’s operating hours. Shuttle service will also be greatly reduced, with lines operating at most 4 times daily. Fourth: a reduction in dining options, starting with filling in the pit with concrete. Additionally, all stations at all remaining dining options will have increased gluten & common allergen content, as well as the removal of anything that abides by any religious diets or is vegan. Fifth: the increased revenue & savings these changes provide will be funneled directly into a holding account for senior administration, where they will have complete autonomy and final say over where the funds are spent, with no reporting mandates or audits to worry about. While these changes may seem drastic, I believe it will mark a turning point in the storied history of the University of Rochester, and will provide a glowing example of how other Universities can make themselves ever better.

After a year as a senator, I have made some incredible accomplishments. Number one on that list is the changing of Latin Honors. Over the past year, I was able to successfully change the percent requirements of our Latin Honors system to make them more equitable while still preserving their distinction. In my next term, I will use my knowledge, experience, and connections to serve the student body even better.

As a senator, I want to work collaboratively with minority organizations and their leadership to create a bridge between them and student government. As an underrepresented student, I want to make sure that students feel that their voices are being heard by creating more cultural events. I believe that this can be done by connecting with the office of equity and inclusion to showcase different identities on campus. My passion for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion as a minority woman comes from feeling underrepresented, and I want to provide a space for students like me to be able to feel comfortable during their time at U of R. I want to increase engagement and attendance from the student body at town hall meetings. Another example of what I want to do during my time as a senator would be working with students directly to talk about their rights and safety on campus and to ensure that students get treated with more respect during events on campus.
Lastly, I want to work with dining halls to give more options for students with food restrictions, such as being vegan, vegetarian, gluten free, having allergies, halal food, and kosher food. I will commit to increasing DEI on this campus from the dining halls to the students.

Hello, everyone! I’m Keziah Daniel, and I’m excited to announce my candidacy for the 2026 Senate. I’m eager to bring fresh ideas and perspectives to the SA community. Currently, you might have seen me in Pre-dental, Class Council 2026, and Rangoli.

My primary motivation for joining the Senate is to enhance campus life by focusing on sustainability, improving food options, and enhancing campus safety. However, what matters most to me is hearing from you—the student body. Your feedback is crucial in shaping Senate decisions, and I’m committed to representing your interests and concerns effectively.

One area I’m particularly passionate about is promoting diversity and inclusion on campus. I believe it’s essential to celebrate cultural holidays and create a welcoming environment for all students. Many students can’t always return home to celebrate with their families, so I aim to expand our events to ensure everyone feels at home here.

To address transportation concerns, I plan to work on improving our Shuttle system, addressing issues raised by PassioGo, and expanding shuttle services to popular destinations like Eastview.

Additionally, I’m committed to advocating for the recognition of cultural and religious holidays on our school calendar. It’s vital to accommodate students who need to observe these holidays without missing classes.

Your vote for me will ensure that your voice is heard in Senate discussions, and together, we can make meaningful improvements to campus life. Thank you for considering me as your representative. Let’s work together to create a more inclusive and vibrant campus community!

My name is Noah Hubley, and I am a sophomore from Tea, South Dakota running for Senate. I am majoring in Business: Entrepreneurship and History. I could give you a longer spiel about the things I do everyday, like being a Senator for the Students’ Association Government, giving tours as a Meridian, working at the Interfaith Chapel, getting huge at the gym, or frequenting Rocky’s, but I’d rather get down to what I’d like to do this next year as a student representative. My last two semesters as a Senator, I had the chance to do advocacy work and help in the writing of legislation. It was through these opportunities that I was able to help with the promotion of multiple programs, such as the Lyft Pass System and Student Security Aides through the campus life committee. I also oversaw the charge for the Religious, Spirituality, and Faith-Based Committee and am an advocate of religious accommodations for students through the DEI committee. This next year, I would like to continue my contributions to the campus life committee, working on the Mindfulness University Project with HPO, a project that will bring mindfulness spaces across campus. I will continue to advocate for performing arts spaces across campus with WSCA, fight for students’ religious accommodations, support the creation of the Religious, Spirituality, and Faith-Based committee, and introduce policies through the committee to ensure support for those that need accommodations. Vote to re-elect Noah Hubley!

My life goal is to bring a Chipotle to the Pit.

Hi everybody! I’m Quinten, a rising sophomore majoring in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics. This year, I’ve had the amazing opportunity to work in Student Government both as a legislative advisor and then later as a Senator. Though I didn’t initially win last fall, I was very honored to earn the votes of so many of you and I hope I can earn your support again. To give you all some insight into the work I’ve been doing, I’d like to share some of the projects I’ve worked on. One of the things I’ve been passionate about is developing a relationship between SA Gov and the Student Employment Office that didn’t exist before and I would continue to work on this in a great capacity if I got elected for next year. Additionally, I co-authored a resolution to improve the relationship between students and Environmental Service/facilities workers, worked hand in hand with facilities to address issues as they have come up (like getting that noisy alarm in Sue B fixed), continued a project looking into getting bidets on campus, communicated with ODR to continue improving the process through which students receive academic accommodations, along with countless other things. I love to communicate with students about what they care about or if they have any questions so feel free to send me a message through Insta (IG handle: quinten_denkenberger)!! I hope to earn your support and continue working for you next semester!

I’m running for Senate because I’m passionate about making our University of Rochester experience the best it could be. With my diverse involvement across campus and background in research and economics, I have a unique perspective to advocate for the entire student body.

As someone who works at The Brew, the Language Center, and hosts prospective students, I interact with all kinds of students daily. These interactions have opened my eyes to the varied needs and desires of our community. Additionally, my research experience at consulting and law firms has honed my analytical skills for data-driven problem-solving and process improvement.

If elected, my priorities will be:

Building Community – I want to plan inclusive events that unite students, cultivate school spirit, and create amazing memories. My training in evaluating incentives will ensure these programs effectively engage participation.

Amplifying Student Voices – You deserve to have your voices heard. I’ll gather feedback and analyze this data to clearly communicate your concerns to administration.

Enhancing Academic/Career Support – I’ll advocate for expanded peer advising, alumni mentorships, and professional development to prepare you for excellence. My research capabilities will identify gaps and build comprehensive solutions.

With my enthusiasm, strong work ethic, and unique blend of campus involvement, analytical skills, and student-focused vision, I’ll ensure our UR experience reaches new heights. I humbly ask for your vote.

Hi everyone! My name is Trisha, and I’m a Cell & Developmental Biology Major from the Philly area. I had the fortune of being elected into Senate at the beginning of this school year and have learned so much about students take active strides to change our community for the better. In my time at Senate and being a senator on ARC, I have learned about how student organizations function and thrive on campus and have also learned about our SOAR report process, a form all student organizations on campus must fill out to show their annual updates. As the organization’s success and status is dependent on the quality of their report, it is essential that they have all of the tools and information they need to complete it. After this year’s SOAR feedback came in, I found that most organizations thought the process could use much improvement. To best support our student organizations, I would like to change how we inform student organizations about this process, like holding Fall information sessions, sending out consistent communication with deadlines and reminding them of what they have to fill out, and showing exemplar reports from previous years. Another project I would like to work on is working with our campus EMS organization, MERT, and Residential Life and Public Safety to promote our campus’s health and safety more. In this project, I would like to also work on bridging the gap between students and with Public Safety. Thank you for reading my platform!

Vote me!!! I definitely have enough energy and ability to help UR become better and help students have a better school life.

As a senator, I would not only want to promote the improvement of the campus environment, but I would also want to find ways to give more representation to the students. One specific step I want to take is to improve the dining hall system in many ways, such as providing more options to the meal plans.

Hey, fellow yellowjackets of the Class of 2027! My name is Alexander (Sasho) Chatterjee, your current Programming Chair for the 2027 Class Council, and I’m thrilled to announce my candidacy for reelection. This past year has been incredible, forging lifetime memories at Pumpkin Patch, Dodgeball, Spirit Week, and so on—and I’m eager to continue elevating our college experience to new heights! So join me as I embark on this exciting journey together, and I hope to continue serving you on the 2027 Class Council. After all, Chatterjee’s commitment: excited to serve, with the zeal you deserve!

Hey everyone! I’m Aliza, an education, mental health, and DEI advocate: three fields that influence my goals in community development. To understand what’s needed most on campus—a place that should nurture harmony alongside education—it’s by personally connecting with others that creates these opportunities to improve our student experiences. The programming we plan is a product of everyone’s perspectives; our Class Council puts them into motion, but everyone else (yes, you!) is the main driver. I will continue bringing out the process for students to comfortably state their perspectives and list concrete action items that represent everyone.

The diversity of UR calls for approaches that honor the individuals that make it up; this is “for students, by students.” With my openness and flexibility, you’ll be listened to—not just heard—as we create events that meet our best interests and carefully craft a fulfilling experience for all.

As a current Legislative Advisor for the DEI Committee of Students’ Association, I’ve worked on a variety of projects that uplift underrepresented voices on campus, which I can translate over to Class Council. This includes planning initiatives to increase resources for FGLI students, pushing out a DEI training for students and faculty, the launch of the second annual Cultural Fair, and more. These projects reflect the many voices that I aim to amplify everyday.

Feel free to connect with me on Instagram at @alizaslopez (and get another hypewoman too!), whether it’s to have an open discussion about anything or to learn more about my visions!

My goal if I become a class council member is to come up with fun ideas for events. I intend to come up with ways to advertise these events better and gain popularity for them. I wish to represent the rising sophomore class’s hopes for the coming academic year!

Greetings fellow Yellowjackets ‘27

I am thrilled to announce my bid for 2027 Class Council for the 2024-25 academic year. I want to express my utmost gratitude for an opportunity to be a catalyst for fostering the school spirit and organization of memorable events that bring out students together in unity and joy.
Adherent of importance of maintaining engagement between the students and enrichment of happiness and joy through collaborative and bound building activities, I am striving to work closely with the Class Council and students to come up with and put into the reality stunning class’ spirit uplifting events, that will contribute to the everyone’s well being and inclusionment.
I am certain about the importance and necessity to push the Class Council to host more career-related events to provide more assistance with any career related topics and inquiries to students. We are in need of meliora careers, now! It is at this moment of college, where we will finalize the major decisions. Therefore, more career exploration-based events will be beneficial to students to find out more about their respective fields of study and future careers.
It is in my interest to collaborate with respective representatives of Class Council in order to achieve set up goals. I am sure that with your help, we will be able to achieve our common interests that lead to Meliora NOW!

Thank you for considering me to be your representative! Meliora NOW!

Sincerely,
Arsen Kariazov

WHATS UP KIDS! Dhruv Parihar here and I will be running for a position on the class council once again. After a turbulent first year, I have learned a lot about what it truly is like to be a representative and a class council member. I will help build off of my experiences as a business manager and what it is like to work on the council collaborating with my peers. Keeping true to fostering a closer connection among our whole class, we will make this year more memorable than the last!

Hey YellowJackets! Ready for some excitement? Then it’s time to vote for me, EUNICE, to represent YOU on the Class Council again! UofR is for everyone, and I mean everyone! No matter your background, interests, or quirks, I’ll strive to continue to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. If you ever have a suggestion, question, or just want to chat? My door – or inbox – is always open! I’m here to serve YOU, so don’t hesitate to reach out. With your support, we’ll make this school year one for the books! So, remember to vote EUNICE HAN for Class Council, and let’s make some memories together! Together, let’s make UorR the BEST it can be!

Hey ROCKY-NATION! My name is Mira Abbott, and I am excited to announce that I am running for your Class Council! I am committed towards making a diverse, inclusive, and entertaining batch of events that’ll provide relief after a hard week of those BUZZ-KILL mid-terms. With my previous experience in Senate (as a pollentician), I can contribute to our class council and our campus community (Chicken Tendie event anyone?).

Your voice matters! Sometimes we all need a good break away from our textbooks. But when you’re ready to come back to the hive, I’ll BEE here! 🐝
If you want to discuss or ask questions, please feel free to reach out to me on Instagram @blu33.y

Vote for a MIRA-cle!

Hello! I’m Sammy Randle, currently serving as the Secretary of the Class of 2027 Council. I love what I do! I’ve had the opportunity to organize fun events like Unwind & Dine, Dodgeball, and Roller Skating Social, to name a few. I’m from Tampa, FL, and I’m also a part of the Football team, Secretary of the Black Student Athlete Coalition (BSAC), and recently became a member of the Douglas Leadership House (DLH).

If you vote for me, you’re choosing someone who’s all about bringing our class together and ensuring we have a great time during our years here. I’m not afraid to speak up and work hard for what’s best for us. Let’s make our class experience amazing together!

During my time with the class of 2027, I’ve had the incredible opportunity to meet and bond with my peers through various class council events. Each event was not just a moment to celebrate our collective journey but also a chance to forge deeper connections among us. From organizing gatherings that brought us all together to planning initiatives that highlighted our shared experiences and aspirations, I’ve cherished every moment spent in fostering a sense of community within our class. Looking ahead, I am eager to continue serving you all, dedicated to creating more events that not only unite us as a class but also enrich our overall experience. It’s my sincere hope to keep building on the strong foundation we’ve laid, ensuring our time together remains memorable, inclusive, and above all, a reflection of the vibrant spirit of the class of 2027.

I’m running for Class Council because I’m passionate about making our University of Rochester experience the best it could be. With my diverse involvement across campus and background in research and economics, I have a unique perspective to advocate for the entire student body.

Wepa! My name is Valeria Díaz, I come from a small island called Puerto Rico. I am interested in rerunning for class council to make this a more fun year by creating more activities for our class. I am majoring in Molecular Genetics with a Minor on American Sign Language. I enjoy writing poems, photography, and meeting new people. My ideas are housing field day competitions and making trips to different places and restaurants. I would also like to create an event called “How is it called in your country/state?” in which we learn about different cultures and meanings. But most importantly, I want to make this year about YOU, for YOU to have an amazing second year. 🙂

Vote me again!!! I definitely have enough energy and ability to help UR become better and help students have a better school life.

As a member of class council, I would want to help create and set up lots of fun new events to further unite the class of 2027. I want these events to also promote and celebrate the diverse culture we have on campus. I also would want to establish ways to further provide academic resources for those who need it, like creating more study group events.

As a current member of Class Council, my main goal has been to strengthen the sense of community among the Class of 2026 through fun events where students can take a break from the stress of academics to spend time with their friends and meet new people. Next year, I hope to solidify some successful past events as tradition, such as a Class of 2026 formal, gingerbread house decorating, and snow tubing. I also want to organize some new events like laser tag, ice skating, and bowling. Most importantly, I want to hear from the Class of 2026 what events they would like to see. Through polls on social media or sending out emails to attendees of past events, I will use your feedback to plan the most enjoyable events possible. I would be thrilled to continue being a member of the 2026 Class Council next year!

We’re halfway through our college years! Let’s make Junior year a blast, relieving you as much stress through fun events, but also preparing you career-wise as we continue to make your years at Rochester memorable. I want to reassure you that being lost is okay and that there are people who are in the same boat as you. It’s a universal experience for all of us, but let’s get through this together! I want to collaborate more with the Greene Center, help you be comfortable with navigating what they have to offer, and take advantage of its resources so that you can take on career opportunities and experiences. Most importantly, I want you to remember to HAVE FUN! It’s okay to take breaks — Prioritize your mental and physical health in addition to reaching your goals. Study for that test. Apply for that internship. But also get that sleep. Go to that party. Hang out with your friends. Participate in Class Council-sponsored events. Create those memories while they’re still here because, in the blink of an eye, you’ll be walking on the graduation stage. I will keep persevering to offer you resources and events that will help achieve the options for you to be an academic weapon, a social butterfly, the life of the party, and experience everything! Connectedness. School Spirit. Unity. UR new home. Again, these are values that I strive to embody and practice throughout my term. Let’s keep making our class, the Class of 2026, ever better.

Hello everyone! It’s Gia, your business manager for the Fall 2023-Spring 2024 school year. I am back again, running for another term, and would love your support! I enjoy being on our class council and taking part in promoting school spirit. This year I learned more about the class council dynamic and the guidelines of organizing events. My contributions ranged from ordering giveaway items, coordinating a photo booth for sophomore formal, brainstorming ideas with the rest of the team and trying to make our events as fun as possible by participating with full energy. Some ideas I have for next year include a class field day, collaboration with other student organizations and more off-campus events like a haunted hayride. I hope that I have left a good impression as part of class council and if I have not yet met you, I look forward to it. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments @gulsinam.ur on insta. And thank you for your support!

I intend to continue my efforts of this past year to build our class community as much as possible.

As part of class council, I want to help create more events with minority organizations to help underrepresented groups feel like a part of their class year community. As a part of the class of 2026, I want to work with different offices and organizations to help find different career paths for students. We would put on resume workshops, help search for possible jobs or internships, as well as make connections with different departments on campus.  I also want to connect with different boards of organizations to plan events. These events include but are not limited to board game nights, community engagement with the Rochester area, athletic events, and cultural events.

Hey everyone! It’s Keziah Daniel, and I’m thrilled to be running for re-election to the 2026 Class Council! You may remember me as your former publicity chair and current class secretary. I’m deeply committed to serving our class and ensuring every voice is heard.

This year, I want to continue building a solid, inclusive community where everyone feels valued and represented. From organizing fun and engaging events to promoting school spirit through exciting rewards and giveaways, I’m dedicated to making our time at university memorable and enjoyable for all. If you liked the totes and chapstick, stay tuned for even more exciting giveaways in the future!

I believe in the power of social media to connect us and increase participation in class activities. By leveraging platforms like Instagram and TikTok (shoutout to the iconic reels), we can reach more students and make our events even more successful. Additionally, I’m eager to plan fun trips and events for the future using your feedback gathered through social media, making the upcoming year even more exciting!

Sustainability is also important to me, and I’m committed to exploring initiatives that promote environmental responsibility within our class. Whether it’s implementing recycling programs or organizing eco-friendly events, I’m passionate about positively impacting our campus.

Your feedback is important to me, and I’m always here to listen to your ideas and concerns.
I appreciate your support, and I look forward to continuing to serve you on the Class Council. Let’s make the upcoming year one to remember!

As a member of the Class Council 2026, I am committed to organizing events that are best catered for my class, listening to their feedback, and continuously improving the experience we offer. With fellow class council members, our goal is to make our class experience unforgettable, leave a lasting impact on our school community, and help the student body destress during stressful periods.
Through my one-year experience with the Class Council, I have acquired valuable insights into event organization, allowing me to do the Class Council’s task with better quality and efficiency. I am passionate about the role and have been able to achieve my goal as Publicity Chair this school year by increasing social media interaction and designing posters to promote our event. Next school year, I hope to be able to reach a larger group of students to come and be able to motivate and spread positivity through our events.

Hi everyone my name is Manuel Morones and I am currently running again for Class Council! Overall, helping with planning and making fun activities for students have been my top priority and would love to continue to take in your suggestions and any ideas you guys want to see in events as I helped with the winterfest event and was successful to hear many felt like it was more interactive and felt heard about their suggestions they gave in last year!

Hi Hi!! I’ve worked on class council for 3 years now and I hope to continue to make events for everyone. Some past events that I’ve worked on include BBQuad, a Food drive, a Paint’ N Sip and many more from the previous year. For senior year I hope to bring even more to our class! I want to do more than the typical events that the senior class does, as well as find sober events in addition to the Happy Hours. I also want to do events and collaborations with other clubs to better connect our class and the university. My personal goal will be to have a Rage Room of sorts to help us destress over example and post undergrad plans, as well as a sentimental thing where we can make a video together. Most important of all, I want to push class council to get input from the class for events- I want to do events that YOU want to see!

My campaign is built on two foundational pillars:
– enhancing student well-being and mental health
– promoting inclusive excellence

Understanding the challenges of adapting to a new environment, I am deeply committed to enhancing student well-being. My goal is to expand mental health resources, implement stress management programs, and create a supportive network, especially for those transitioning into our university community.

Inclusivity and diversity form the core of my platform. I aim to foster a campus culture where every student, regardless of their background or when they joined our university, feels heard and valued. This will be achieved through regular forums, cultural workshops, and close collaboration with diverse student club organizations.

With a fresh perspective and a commitment to positive change, I look forward to representing the Class of 2025 and all students at the University of Rochester. Together, we can build a more connected, innovative, and vibrant campus community.

Hello everyone! My name is Jennasea Licata and I am running for the class of 2025 Class Council, in the 2024/2025 campaign cycle! Being a part of the 2025 Class Council throughout my freshman, sophomore and now Junior years has opened my eyes to the truly diverse, spirited and unique community that the class of 2025 embodies. As such, it is my hope to continue to foster class spirit, tradition and unity through a multitude of inclusive school wide programs and events and promote class unity and uphold class traditions both old and new. Through this, It is my goal to assist the Junior class in building lifelong memories and connections with their peers and the Rochester community. As we begin our bittersweet transition into Seniors, It is my goal to create a final year that is full of life, connection and reminisce. This would include continuing the multitude of senior oriented events such as senior happy hours, senior banquets, and possibly the most important, Senior week. I want to celebrate everything the amazing class of 2025 has accomplished and will continue to
accomplish. I can’t wait to see what amazing things this coming year will bring! Meliora!

Hey everyone! You’ve probably seen my name pop up in your emails… but if you haven’t my name is Kate Hidalgo and I am thrilled to announce my candidacy for the 2024-2025 school year. I have been the 2025 Class President for 2.5 years now and I am running for Class Council because I am hoping to continue to build an eclectic and inclusive environment that everyone can enjoy. Having been a part of Class Council since my freshmen year has taught me so much, but most importantly it has led me to build so many beautiful relationships with people in our class. With that, my goal is to boost class morale/school spirit through upholding traditions (and maybe even starting new ones), spirited class events, and creating more engaging incentives such as free merch, raffles, and unique prizes.

I’m also hoping to engage more with the wider Rochester community. For example, holding tailgates for each sport (which is something we haven’t done before), cosponsoring other clubs, and having more events that engage with the community outside of our University doors.

I am here to make sure we all have the best senior year possible and graduate with life-lasting memories. I’m someone who is very innovative and is always looking for ways to better their community. I will take any of your questions/concerns/ideas seriously and I will do my best to show you that you are heard. I can’t wait to see what next year will bring 🙂

Since joining Class Council last year I have served as the Business Manager and have really enjoyed helping plan events for our class! Some changes I’d like to make for our senior year are helping make it easier for y’all to suggest events and increase volunteering opportunities for our class. If elected again I can’t wait to help make our entire senior year and senior week one to remember!

Hi everyone!! For those of you who don’t know me, my name is Matthew Tierney and I have been a Programming Chair on the 2025 Class Council for the past 3 years. I love being able to help with University wide events for our class and develop opportunities for class give aways. I am excited to be running for Class Council again to make our senior year the best it can be and would appreciate your support. “Where enthusiasm meets Action; change will happen!” Thank you so much and I am looking forward to next year!!

Greetings Class of 2025! My name is Ryan Ko and I wish to be part of the Class of 2025 Class Council. Class Council members are expected to create and manage events that will help bring the class together and promote school spirit. I am familiar with these responsibilities, as I was a member of Class Council 2025 for three consecutive school years. Not only have I managed the class council budget and other financial related decisions, but I also helped organize various events with my fellow council members. My experience with these responsibilities goes as far back as my senior year in high school, when I organized fundraisers and managed senior class activities as a member of my school’s Executive Council. Thus, these positions and responsibilities make me a capable candidate for the Class Council position.
Personally, I have always enjoyed attending school events. Especially after hosting and participating in the events Class Council have held, I always found myself having a good time with the people I’m with. However, I equally enjoy managing events for others. Not only can I get to meet the diverse community that makes up UR, but I can also help everyone have fun with my efforts, which is, to me, an amazing feeling.
With my prior experience and skill set, I can confidently say that if I get re-elected for Class Council 2025, I will continue to put my very best in organizing fun and memorable events for our school.

As a member of the Class Council, I understand the importance of fostering community spirit and enthusiasm within our class. My commitment to this role goes beyond administrative duties; I aim to catalyze positive change and build morale.
Within Class Council, I envision myself as a proactive contributor, dedicated to improving our class experience and positively influencing other clubs in our community. I am eager to collaborate with fellow council members to generate fresh ideas and organize events that resonate with our peers.
Moreover, I see my role within the Class Council as a liaison between students and the council, amplifying their voices and addressing their concerns. Therefore, I want to announce my Class Council 2024-2025 candidacy. Already a part of the Class Council, I recognize the importance of creating a memorable experience for our class and fostering those unforgettable moments we will take with us in years to come.
Working collaboratively with my fellow council members, I believe we can generate innovative ideas and organize events that reflect our class’s diverse interests and preferences. Additionally, I am dedicated to upholding the values of inclusivity, integrity, and transparency in all our endeavors.
As we embark on this new academic year, I am eager to continue contributing to our class community’s positive growth and development. Let’s make the 2024-2025 term a memorable and enriching experience. Thank you for considering me for this vital role within our Class Council.