| Xochitl Sanchez |
Major
| International Affairs |
Clubs, Activities, Internships, Jobs, Experience
| STAND, Phi Sigma Pi Honors Fraternity, 2009 Colonial Cabinet, College Democrats, Capitol Hill Intern Congressman Rodriguez D-TX, Leon H. Sullivan Foundation Intern. |
Why are you running for President?
| I am running for president because for the past two years I have been disappointed with the job the SA has been doing in regards to advocating for students and their needs. The SA needs to focus on student orgs and other student life issues to make student’s time at the university the best it can be. Problems regarding advising, dining, and student life shouldn’t be hindering students and their overall GW experience. I plan on tackling these issues head on and advocating the needs that I see students have. |
What is the number one most pressing issue that the President should deal with?
| The most pressing issue facing the SA and the SA President is communication and advocacy for and among students and student organizations. The SA President is not there to follow the agenda of the GW Administration but rather she is there to represent the needs of the students and inform the administration of those needs. Communication is a huge aspect of the job and ensuring that student orgs receive the help they need by frequently communicating with them and students is a necessity. |
In the past year, who do you think has been the most effective member of the SA (besides yourself) Why?
| I believe the most effective member of the SA would be SA senator Michael Komo. He has been a total advocate for students and student organizations. He worked so hard to bring real change this year and I hope if elected I will be able to work with him next year to advocate for the students. |
What would you do differently compared to your predecessor, Julie Bindelglass?
| Communication with my executive cabinet and EVP would be the most different thing that I partake in as SA President. Julie did a great job advocating for students but the lack of communication in her administration made it difficult for others to get initiatives for students accomplished. |
What will you be doing next year if you don’t win your election?
| I would continue to serve the students of GW in the same way I have for the last three years, as a student organization leader. This is the most effective way to help integrate GW students into campus life and it is very rewarding since it allows me to build more personal relationships with students. I’m also an active member in my Honors Fraternity and plan on staying involved with them as well as the College Democrats. |
Who will you be voting for EVP? Maxim, Dobson, Goldstein or Binetti?
| I have yet to decide who I will be voting for since all of the candidates bring something valuable to the table. I really like that Dobson brings a great attitude in regard to tacking the issues the SA has and that Goldstein is advocating for a stronger voice for students. Maxim is a great friend of mine and he has great character and knowledge to help him be a great EVP. Binetti shares in my view of a stronger student life throughout the university. I know all of their platforms well and would be able to have a great working relationship with all of them. |
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