UVUSA Candidates

Proven UVUSA Experience I’ve already served within UVUSA as the Assistant to the Vice President of Activities, giving me firsthand experience in how events are planned, funded, and executed, so I can step into this role ready to lead on day one.

Leader of People, Not Just Events I’ve managed and motivated teams of volunteers, creating energy, accountability, and a positive culture that turns ideas into successful, high-impact events.

Deeply Connected to Campus Life I’m highly involved across campus and understand what actually excites UVU students, allowing me to plan activities that are inclusive, engaging, and worth showing up for.

Marketing That Gets Students There With a background in marketing and event promotion, I know how to build interest, communicate clearly, and get students from “Oh, I saw it on Instagram” to actually attending.

Action-Oriented Event Experience I have firsthand knowledge supporting large-scale events from start to finish, ensuring activities are organized, impactful, and centered around student experience.

Build Lasting Campus Traditions I will establish and strengthen signature UVU traditions like the lighting of the UVU, Wolverine Bingo, and Emerald Ball, that students look forward to every year. Creating shared experiences that build pride, connection, and school spirit beyond just one-off events.

Make Events Worth the Commute I will design events that are intentional, high-energy, and student-driven, ensuring activities are exciting enough to justify staying on campus longer and coming back specifically to be part of them.

Increase Student Involvement on a Commuter Campus I will create more accessible, flexible, and inclusive opportunities for involvement so commuter students feel connected, welcomed, and represented, even if they’re only on campus for part of the day.

Listen First, Then Act I will advocate for all student voices by actively gathering feedback and using it to shape programming that reflects real student needs, interests, and concerns.

Elevate Event Visibility and Engagement I will strengthen how UVUSA promotes events through clear communication and strategic marketing, making sure students not only know what’s happening, but feel excited to attend.

Leadership: I have been in a student leadership position for as long as I can remember. To me, being in these positions has always meant putting the student body's needs and ideas before anything else. Over the past year and a half, I have had the honor of representing UVU as a student ambassador, where my work has focused on helping students set up for a strong and successful college experience. I believe that the student body deserves someone who will listen to their voices and show change in classrooms and academic resources to make sure that not only the transition into college is smooth, but their full higher education experience is as well.

Passion for Education and Student Success: For me, education has always been one of the biggest keys to becoming the best version of myself. It has opened more doors for me than anything else ever has. I firmly believe in giving this opportunity to everyone at UVU. Expanding opportunities such as research and internships, help with different learning experiences, and help grow student success in spaces outside of the classroom.

Volunteering and Community: Giving back to the community is something I am very passionate about. Whether I am in my role as an English tutor or in my role as a soccer coach, I always give my full effort and attention to the tasks I have at hand. I believe that dedicating time and effort to the community around me makes everyone more successful. With these values, as Vice President of Academics, the mission to make sure that the student community at UVU is being heard and supported will be worked for with full effort and determination.

UVU Pride: Being a part of UVU and being able to represent this university is something I am very proud of. The values of this university are to welcome people with our slogan, "Come as You Are", demonstrating that anyone, no matter their background or past experiences or challenges, is welcome at Utah Valley. I strongly believe in UVU's mission to provide affordable, high-quality education to everyone, and I would be honored to serve in a larger role supporting that mission as Vice President of Academics.

Increase Student Opportunities: An increase in student opportunities helps students gain new learnings and ideas from these experiences. The goal would be to work with several university organizations and community businesses to help increase the amount of research, volunteering, and internship opportunities for UVU students, to help set up students as well as possible for their post-graduate goals.

Increase Scholarship Awareness: Paying for your education can be a stressful task, but there are several ways to work around it. One of my goals as Vice President of Academics would be to increase awareness of scholarship opportunities for UVU students, with a focus on departmental scholarships that tend to go unclaimed. This will help students pay for their education and be able to focus more on their academics and day-to-day lives during the school semester.

Increase Academic Resource Awareness: There are several academic resources at UVU. Increasing awareness and quantity of programs like supplemental instructions, TA reviews, and tutor labs will help students become the best academic version of themselves.

Amplify Student Voice: Students are the ones in UVU's classrooms and the ones using UVU's academic resources. They have the most important voices. Amplification of the student body voice on these topics is a goal I will target using monthly student surveys to determine what areas we need to target and find solutions for. This will help to ensure that the student's academic experience is of the best quality possible.

I have leadership experience leading large groups of students having been my classes senior class president and currently the Vice President of the Pre Medical Association at UVU.

I work well with others and have a lot of patience being a health care professional. I have been an EMT for the last 2 years and constantly work with new people and patients.

I have experience working in teams as I have had a job since I was 15 and have worked on several different committees and research teams here at UVU.

I want to have more service oriented events next year to connect students with their community as well as to the other students on campus.

Something that is VERY important to me is that students know that they have a safe space with me and I want to be very open about my office hours especially for students that aren't in UVUSA. I want to table more as VPs not just the President.

I want UVUSA as a whole to do more as a council instead of individually by branch. Plan and execute activities and events as a whole council. I know that the branches are there for a reason and are necessary for the structure and function of student government, but I would like to see more camaraderie as UVUSA to help us achieve even more and reach out to more students at large.

I want to meet as many new students as possible, so I goal that I would have is being out in the hallways more instead of in the offices. The one on one interactions with students can be and most of the time are the more influential and beneficial interactions to help students have a better college experience and the help them feel like they belong here at UVU.

Another goal that I have is that I want students to be more connected with their administration and professors. Maybe having some events that have to do more with the professors here where students can get to know and connect more with their superiors would help foster more of a sense of belonging!

Work with other UVU Organizations - There are so many great organizations at UVU that provide resources, host events, and offer mentorship to students. I want to intentionally connect with these organizations and help bridge communication gaps so UVUSA can collaborate with them and make students more aware of the resources already available to them.

Focus on Small-Group Integration at Large Events - I have heard from many students that they want to attend UVUSA events, but it can feel intimidating, especially for transfer students, first-generation students, and freshmen who are new to campus. I want to focus on creating ways for students to meet others and build connections so they feel encouraged to attend activities together.

Mentorship, Networking, and Connecting - I believe it is important to provide mentorship to incoming students as they navigate student life and figure out where they belong. I want to create a recurring, more mellow third-space style event where students can hang out, do crafts, and meet new people. Some of these events would include student leaders from across campus, so students can ask questions and learn about involvement opportunities in a relaxed setting.

My first qualification for this position relates to my experience. I have served in UVUSA for 2 years now. Currently serving as the Vice President of Student Activities, I have learned the importance of having experience when entering leadership roles. I am well versed and knowledgeable with how student government works and what we are capable of accomplishing. If elected, I will be able to hit the ground running by developing initiatives and advocating for the student body.

The second qualification I have is my budget and resource management skills. As the VP of Activities, I oversaw a six-figure budget funded by student fees. This budget was used to provide students with events and activities to enrich their college experience. A huge priority of mine was ensuring that the student fees we used were justified and used in a way that benefitted the student body. If elected, I want to help students understand what their student fees are being used for, and increase overall transparency with how their money is being spent.

My third qualification is my experience in event and project management. As Vice President of Activities, I was trusted to oversee large scale campus events and initiatives. I also developed the “Campus Life Initiative” to better understand student’s awareness of how their student fees are used. Moving forward, my focus is on creating initiatives driven directly by student feedback to ensure resources are used in ways that best serve the student body.

My fourth qualification is strong visibility and engagement on campus. I understand the importance of supporting organizations beyond UVUSA, including athletics, clubs, and other student driven groups. UVUSA plays a critical role in advocating for and collaborating with these communities, and I am committed to showing up, building relationships, and strengthening collaboration across campus. Moving forward, I plan to continue actively engaging with student organizations to better support their goals and initiatives.

Student Voice in Decision Making: If elected, I will prioritize student voice in all UVUSA decisions. Advocacy for the student body is at the core of UVUSA’s mission, and that requires actively listening to students across campus. I am committed to expanding campus wide initiatives, feedback collection, and surveys to ensure student needs are understood and addressed. This includes reaching students at satellite campuses, online learners, and diverse student populations, including non-traditional students, so every voice at UVU is represented.

Student Experience Beyond the Classroom: If elected, I am committed to creating events and spaces that enrich the student experience beyond academics. While the classroom is essential, a strong campus life is just as important. Drawing on my experience in activities, I will work with organizations across campus to increase awareness, strengthen school spirit, and build a greater sense of unity that makes the UVU experience meaningful and memorable.

Campus Collaboration & Support: If elected, I will work to strengthen collaboration between UVUSA and organizations across campus. UVU’s diverse student body brings a wide range of ideas and communities that deserve representation and support. By working closely with student organizations, faculty, and upper administration, I am committed to ensuring every group feels supported by UVUSA and that students receive the best possible college experience.

Previous Student Government Experience

Non-profit Development and Donor Relations Manager

Strategic Project Management & Execution

I want to make the largest university in the state feel small by connecting students to better assessable micro-communities so they aren't just faces in the crowd.

I first and foremost love my time here at UVU. The biggest qualifier is that I wish to make the place I love just a little bit better

I'm active on campus, very social and talk to many people in the halls. I have talked to many people about the kind of place they want UVU to become. Since I haven't been in any UVUSA positions prior I'm coming into this with a completely fresh point of view, without bias.

I'm greatly involved in the Arts department and the Science departments at UVU and know how to bridge that gap between two very different things. In my personal life I also bridge gaps and can relate to many people in different walks of life and accept every person as they are.

I'm on the Institute council at Utah Valley Institute. I know the difference between Managing and Leading and have experience doing both.