Student Association Elections

Who will the campus elect to lead next year?

The Student Association election season at Union College is officially coming to a close. With an impressive array of candidates that outnumbers the amount running last year and many years before, the enthusiasm for the coming election is at its peak.

The most competitive races this year are for the president and social vice president positions. Due to the nature of the role and its publicity, the presidential campaign is usually more intense, but because of the chaotic struggles that social life on campus experienced due to the recent pandemic, the social vice president role is also receiving a lot of attention.

The following is a brief description of each candidate for the roles: 

President

Levi Jackson, a senior, is running on “Stronger Together,” a shared campaign between candidates for several roles and leadership experience.

Annelise Jacobs, a senior, is running on increasing connections between students and faculty with experience working with administration and in the Union College President’s Office.

Alexandre Vieira, a junior, is running on connections to campus through work experience, committing to listen to students and bringing various departments such as Campus Ministries into closer partnership with SA.

Social Vice President

Ashira Campbell, a sophomore, is running on an agenda of building a new legacy of social events on campus and being proud of our class year.

Elizabeth Green, a junior, is running on experience working with Residential Life as a student dean and a commitment to “turn great ideas into reality.”

Rachel Pineiro, a junior, is running on “Stronger Together” and commitment to seeing projects through as evidenced in prior commitments.

Executive Vice President

Aubrey Benton, a junior, runs on experience in leadership and dedication to the Student Senate.

Jadon Gibson, a junior, runs on the slogan “Stronger Together.”

Andrew Helmer, a junior, is also running for the position. He has not yet announced a platform or slogan.

Public Relations Vice President

Joy Burdick, a freshman, is running on “Stronger Together” and a fresh outlook as a recent transfer student from Southern Adventist University, committing to new ideas and community engagement.

Amalia Hidalgo, a junior, is running on knowledge gained in her graphic design major, a desire for the students to be satisfied with her work and the experience of working under the current PR vice president of SA.

Charles Metz, a sophomore, is running on experience in social media, writing and other communication aspects along with his aim of making sure that every student has a voice.

Financial Vice President

Andrew Sagala, a senior, is uncontested. He runs on a passion for finance management and for the school.

Elections for SA open this Thursday, March 9.

By: Charles Metz