Howdy, I’m Arshia Papari, and I’m running for UT Austin Student Government First Year Representative!
I'm a native Texan, originally from Allen Texas, though a recent Austinite! I am a second generation immigrant, with a middle eastern heritage. I am a passionate and persevering, youth political leader, working with various organization to engage in and develop political actions.
I am majoring in Government, and will soon be acquiring a second major in International Relations and Global Studies, both within the Liberal Arts Honors Program, and on a Pre-Law track. I am highly interested in human rights, international relations, educational policy, and climate action amongst many many more realms of politics which intrigue me!
Through my political experience I have worked on expansive and various political projects throughout the non-profit realm, as well as the state, federal, and international governmental and political realms, with specialization in education and community issues, and expansive experience with organizing. I have, and continue to work on legislative action and political strategy in the 88th Texas legislative session, and have personally written an education reform bill, and led a legislative initiative to bring forth educational strength and progress.
I am a martial artist, scholar, and budding statesman. I hope to lead our Freshman class at UT Austin as a positive and passionate voice for students using my talents, skills, and political acumen to progress our community, and our campus!
Vote Papari For The People!
Make this your Texas!
Learn more about me on LinkedIn @ArshiaPapari, and follow the campaign on Instagram @Arshia_Papari4FirstYearRep