Hi, I’m MaKenzie Jones, pronouns she/they, and I’m running to be your SGA President, along with VP candidate Abigail Dubinski. I have served in SGA since my freshman year; two years as an Oxford senator and this year as a SGA and College Council Legislator. Our platform is RISE, standing for Response, Inclusivity, Spirit, and Excellence. With increasing concerns around sexual assault, DEI, and access to wellness resources, Emory needs a leader who can address these issues head-on, and my personal experiences can provide support to those who need it. As an Oxford Continuee, I understand the importance of making “One Emory” REAL, and that all communities on campus feel like they belong. I plan on increasing representation for underrepresented groups, as well as stronger accountability and transparency in SGA. I’m always looking for feedback from the student body, so please reach out to me through email at makenzie.jones@emory.edu to start discussing change!

Hello! My name is Abigail Dubinski (she/her), and I’m a second-year SGA and College Council legislator running for SGA Vice President. I am a candidate with the necessary experience in advocating for all students regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or religion. My platform focuses on addressing the concerns of Emory’s students with a particular emphasis on response, inclusivity, spirit, and excellence. As Vice President, I intend to increase accountability within SGA and promote inclusivity by hosting more events that celebrate diversity and well-being across all colleges. I understand that Emory is not just a place to get a degree, but a community dedicated to ensuring every student feels safe, welcome, and included. Vote for me as Vice President of SGA and MaKenzie Jones for President for a more responsive and inclusive student government! Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or want to share your thoughts. My email is abigail.dubinski@emory.edu.

Hello, my name is Andrew Yang (he/him) and I am running to serve as your Emory SGA Vice President alongside Khegan Meyers. Currently, I am serving as the President of Oxford SGA and I am seeking the opportunity to continue my work with our community. As the Vice President, I want to empower student leaders and their initiatives by leveraging my position to create relationships and forge partnerships with major stakeholders. As for my priorities, the student concerns I have heard are (I like to work with quotes): “Emory is diverse, but not inclusive,” “Emory was not there for me when I needed them,” and “resources are not available evenly for Oxford and Atlanta.” And we have a greater platform that encompasses much more than this. I would love to hear your advice on my priorities and our platform. I look forward to collaborating with you to create a Happier Emory!

Hi everyone! My name is Neha Murthy (she/her). When I started my freshman year at Emory during the pandemic, like any first-year student, I was eager to find my place on campus. However, as COVID-19 exacerbated existing gaps in the support infrastructure for campus life, my goal to find community was dampened and I realized I fell victim to a common story lived by many Emory students: not feeling a sense of belonging at Emory due to the enormous untapped potential in our campus life. I was lost. I didn’t know how to get involved. And I didn’t know who to reach out to or how. That is why I am running to be your next College Council President – by listening to your stories and taking concrete action, I will reimagine our shared Emory experience towards a more vibrant, spirited community where no student feels left behind. Learn more about my platform – Neha CARES – as you scroll through my Instagram post and at my website nehamurthymusic.wixsite.com/nehacares.

Assalam-o-alaikum! (Peace upon y’all) I’m Sami and I’m running for CC VP. My platform is based on three passions of mine: advocating for minority groups, promoting inter-faith, and digitizing resources. What does any of this mean? First, I am advocating for flexibility in food and dining during breaks, as low-income and international students often stay on-campus and encounter challenges with food options. Additionally, I want to foster a healthier community for students of differing belief systems. I will work with secular and non-secular organizations to make religious spaces more accommodating to non-religious students, and vice versa. My third initiative consists of a centralized resource database, where students can find available research positions all in one place. I also plan to change CC informational channels from written instructions to visualized guidance. I believe that empowering student organizations can move us away from administrative reliance and towards a future of student-led change.

Hi! My name is Michael Chan (he/him), and I’m running for BBA Council President. Over the past school year, I’ve collaborated in the BBA community as a Junior Representative on BBA Council, President of Goizueta Pride, and BBA Career Coach at the Career Management Center. Through each of these experiences, I’ve interacted with students of every background and have gained an understanding of student needs. I want to strengthen the Goizueta community with my three part campaign platform: 1) Fost Connection, 2) Cultivate Communication, and 3) Build Belonging. Feel free to read more about my platform at linktr.ee/michael4bba and reach out with your thoughts. Thank you!

Hello Emory! My name is Liam O’Sullivan, and I am running to be your BBA Council EVP. I hope to represent your thoughts, ideas, and needs in the coming year. I will lead with a focus on transparency, inclusivity, and community. To address each focus, I will host coffee chats and town halls as it is my strong belief that leaders should spend less time talking, and more time listening. I will additionally seek to create a new position titled “Onboarding Representative” as well as documents to help matriculated sophomores and BBA minors feel welcome and prepared for GBS. I plan on working closely with the VPs to ensure that clubs at GBS are held to a high standard and are providing students with opportunities to grow. I will strive to reinforce Goizueta’s value for collaboration by helping students feel accepted and ready to chart their own path at Emory.