2nd Year Graduate Student
Program: Physics
Minor: Electrical Engineering
College: SCSE
What specific issues do you see at UMD?
Graduate Students Opportunities; Industry Based-Programs to prepare grad students for the workforce
Graduate Representatives sit on the Graduate Affairs Committee (internal) and work together to solve issues around campus. How might you work with other Graduate Representatives in your college or from another college, to solve problems within your college or at UMD as a whole?
I would collaborate with other Graduate Representatives by sharing concerns in a timely manner and developing strategies that address our collective needs and growth. By building trust, strengthening capacity, and fostering sustainable systems, we can make meaningful progress and work more effectively with administration to enhance resources, support, and community for all graduate students at UMD.
Describe any leadership experience you have.
I led a team of over 100 African women on a project analyzing datasets from global organizations, where we presented actionable recommendations to improve food security across Western and Eastern Africa. Additionally, I coordinated health campaigns and community outreach programs during my national service, directly benefiting over 200 individuals.
Describe the relationship between Student Government Association and the student body. Explain how you as a leader and a member of this collaborative organization might strengthen and/or maintain this relationship.
The Student Government Association serves as a bridge between students and the university administration. As a leader, I would listen to student concerns, brainstorm solutions with other leaders, and create accessible channels for feedback to foster trust, collaboration, and meaningful action.
Diversity of opinion is one of Student Government Association’s most important characteristics. In many cases, you will have individuals expressing opinions that are different from your own. How might this idea be beneficial when making critical decisions for the organization and the student body? How might you handle a situation like this as a representative?
"This ensures that decisions are well-rounded, inclusive, and reflective of the broader student body rather than just one perspective. It allows the organization to identify potential challenges, consider creative solutions, and make more informed choices.
As a representative, I would help promote an environment that is open and inclusive, encouraging students to share valuable insights while working toward solutions that best serve the student community."
What is a song that you think describes you?
Zoe by Odunayo Adebayo and Pastor Emmanuel Iren