Candidates

for President

Heyo! I’m Francisco Dojenia and I’m running for ASUW President. I was born in Seattle but grew up in Bremerton, Washington. I’m majoring in Education, Communities, and Organizations (ECO) and History, with a hopeful minor in Political Science. Whenever I’m asked “what’s your favorite period of history?”, it is difficult to pick a particular time period because I find it all so interesting. But recently I’ve had a focus on pre-recorded, archeological history, specifically interpreting how people lived in the past. I also make YouTube videos and draw maps for fun. I serve as the current Director of Internal Policy, and I’m running for President to lay the groundwork that will empower students on campus to translate opinion into actual policy on campus. 

My Platform:

• Focus on establishing student engagement to ensure our work benefits our peers, by having interested student groups hold forums and ask questions during Board meetings

• Maintain parliamentary procedures to ensure that ASUW efficiently advocates and implements student policy

• Work with OCOMM to reestablish relations with student publications

• Work with FYP to introduce ASUW to students early

• Reevaluate the ticket system to make it more fair to independents

• Tackle the HFS by working with the RCSA, focusing on establishing cheap, high-density housing

• Work with other student governments in the Washington Student Association (WSA) to address the common issues and plans for all our campuses.

for Director of Internal Policy

My name is Erick Jacobsen and I am running for Director of Internal Policy. This is my first year attending UW – I am a Political Science major and I intend to minor in Spanish. I am from Temecula, California, which is an hour’s drive north of San Diego, for those who don’t know. In my spare time, I enjoy reading fantasy novels, listening to Hozier, and watching YouTube video essays. Some of my hobbies include creative writing and (very) amateur photography. I would describe myself as a massive nerd, which I think works out for the office of Internal Policy, considering it mostly deals with managing the bylaws and recording ASUW history.

My Platform:

• Pursue comprehensive Bylaws reform to streamline bureaucracy and operations

• Create materials to aid Executive transitions and clarify the duties and powers of ASUW members and entities

• Consider establishing College and Departmental Student Associations for advocacy

• Establish and maintain an ASUW informational and historical Wiki by creating a new Standing Committee

• Form an internal strategy with the leadership of the Student Senate, setting achievable and measurable goals for the future

for Director of University Affairs

My name is Rohini Kilaru, and I'm running for the position of Director of University Affairs! I'm currently a junior studying Biochemistry at UW Seattle. I've lived in Washington for most of my life, with over eight years in Spokane. . My main career goals include working as a physician, while also doing some work for healthcare and mental health advocacy. In my free time, I like to explore state or national parks or watch reruns of old Marvel movies. I also like to spend time exploring different restaurants on the Ave!

My Platform:

• Research student needs - such as campus safety, food insecurity, and limited financial aid -  and advocate for potential policies to University Administration

• Appoint and coordinate regularly with knowledgeable student representatives to Faculty Councils and Senate

• Revive, reform, and refine the University Agenda, the key to student advocacy to UW administration and faculty, to form a new tradition of amplifying student voices at the highest level

• Increase awareness of faculty and administration’s decisions to the student body using platforms like social media and town halls, through collaboration with the Director of Programming and ASUW Office of Communications

for Director of Campus Partnerships

Hi guys! I'm Sophia and I'm running for ASUW Director of Campus Partnerships. I was born and raised in Taoyuan, Taiwan. I’m majoring in Psychology and hope to minor in Gender, Women & Sexuality Studies (GWSS). I’m an outdoor person, and in 2018 my family and I went on an amazing national parks road trip. We camped in several national parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Grand Canyon, Arches, and Yosemite National Park. We saw many wild animals, and we once had a bear right outside our tent, which was scary! In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with friends and meditating. I also started crocheting last summer, which always brings me great joy and relaxation!

My Platform:

• Improve and expand access to mental health services at Husky Health/Wellbeing and the UW Counseling Center 

• Advocate for a system of inclusion and aid for marginalized communities by cooperating with UWPD to create a non-police response system for mental health emergencies.

• Maintain relationships with existing partners

• Promote sustainability across the campus