Over the past two and a half years, I have been given many wonderful opportunities at Loyola University, and one of the most positive has been my work with the Student Government Association. The SGA has the ability to open the doors to everything that this university has to offer, and I am eager to serve this community again, but hopefully as SGA president.

During my time in SGA, I have served as a College of Music and Fine Arts senator, president of the College of Music and Fine Arts, and finally, vice president of the SGA, which is the office I currently hold.

Since this is a critical time in the restructuring and growth of our University, communication between students and administration is my top priority. As the student body, we must have a strong say in what our university looks like now, as well as in the future. I have no doubt that the connections I have made with the administration throughout my time in SGA will allow me to be the voice that carries students’ concerns most efficiently and with the most positive outcome.

One of my biggest strengths is that I have been involved with this year’s administration and have seen the planning and work that it takes to run an effective governing body. On the other hand, I have seen firsthand where we can improve internally to be more effective externally for the Loyola community. Cohesion from administration to administration is something that I see as positive toward the organization, as well as the student population as a whole, and is something that I can offer.

Over the next week, I encourage all Loyola students to question and evaluate all candidates running. This is your Loyola, and you deserve the opportunity to make it so. I invite your questions and concerns this week, and as always, am eager to help.