Rachel Smithers

Hey y’all, I’m ecstatic to announce that I’m running for Director of Diversity Efforts! In this position, I aim to improve dynamic programming for underrepresented groups through more accessible opportunities and events on our campus. As a liaison, I will learn from and uplift diverse voices to ensure the empowerment of all marginalized students. My internship with the Black Student Commission as a liaison to the Student Advisory Board has informed my inclusive approach to advocate for students and support event programming. I will utilize my experiences as an OMA&D mentor and Orientation Leader to creatively use resources to increase equitable educational outcomes and promote inclusivity by educating students about diverse identities.

• Partner with the proposed Office of Inclusive Design to increase accessibility to diversity commission (JCC) programs.
• Include the voice of international students to inform ASUW decision-making.
• Work with JCC entities to better reflect intersectional identities and evolving identification.
• Establish broader communication and collaboration across JCC entities.
• Promote diversity in ASUW Student Senate by working with JCC, diversity organizations, and RSOs to increase representation.
• Expand diversity course requirement and informal education surrounding identity, culture, and positionality.
• Increase visibility of avenues for remedying discrimination and ensuring accountability.

Qualifications:

Endorsements:

• Bengali Students Association
• Black Student Union
• Pi Kappa Phi
• ASL Club at UW
• Alpha Phi
• Delta Delta Delta
• Interfraternity Council
• Kappa Alpha Theta
• Kappa Sigma
• Students for Bernie at UW