Led executive board of twelve graduate students

Initiated the creation of a sub-committee focused on developing shared expectations between advisors and advisees

Established the Culture, Access, and Belonging (CAB) representative as a formal, permanent position

Provided support to graduate students on their research, career plans, and current stressors

Represented and advocated for graduate students as a sitting member on the departmental Graduate Policy Committee

Collaborated with faculty and staff to design and implement a department-wide survey capturing the current state of related topics within the program

Aided in drafting the resulting report and recommendations, which were shared across the department to inform future initiatives 

Served as a confidential point of contact for graduate students seeking support around stress, belonging, and general well-being

Connected peers with appropriate resources and fostered a stronger sense of community within the department

Led a project that helped empower the graduate student governments to establish admin-liaison positions

Created a formal channel for students to raise concerns directly with university leadership, fostering more open communication between students and administration

Initiated collective leadership, mentorship, and institutional collaboration.

Developed university-wide guidelines on how to phrase exam and assignment instructions to reduce misinterpretation among neurodivergent students.

Helped instructors communicate expectations more transparently, ensuring that all students can demonstrate their understanding on equal footing

Organized shared resources and coordinated workspace improvements to better support students’ research and office needs

Created a more functional and collaborative environment for graduate work