NIKITA AKHUMOV
Position: Director of Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Studies
Slogan: Leaders Who Listen
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Candidate Statement:
My name is Nikita Akhumov and I am running to be your Director of
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies! I believe I can
create meaningful change as your next Director by centering
student voices as the basis for our college’s decision-making,
being open and inclusive to all student input, and striving for
equitable and empathetic leadership on campus. As Chair of the
College Democrat’s Campus Action Committee, I saw firsthand how
the diversity of our University makes Sacramento State a truly
great community. It’s critically important to fight for an
equitable environment at Sac State by persistently advocating for
all of the diverse perspectives on campus, to ensure no student
ever feels left behind. I’ve seen the courage and passion we
bring to the table when we unite our voices in advocacy for each
other; as an organizer of the Student March Against Sexual
Assault, I was inspired by the solidarity our Sac State community
showed with survivors, and our determination to end sexual
assault on campus. As a working student from a low-income
background, I saw the importance of including the food pantry on
class syllabuses and fought in the Faculty & Student Academic
Senates to spread awareness about this vital resource.
Experiences like this are what made me realize the importance of
student involvement in campus policymaking. Issues faced by
students go unresolved because their experiences aren’t fully
represented in decision-making. I will strive to make sure your
experiences are represented as your next director.
REBECA CERVANTES
Position: Director of Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Studies
Slogan: Empathy & Integrity
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Candidate Statement:
My name is Rebeca Cervantes and I am running for Director of
Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies. I am currently
involved in two ASI internal committees, Diverse Women in
Political Science, and the Pre-Law Phi Alpha Delta fraternity. My
involvement in both ASI and outside clubs has given me a broad
view of the inner workings of our university. Beyond my personal
knowledge and experience, I will empathize in order to understand
to the full extent the needs of the students of SSIS. I will make
sure all students have the resources to be properly informed at
all times. I will use my position to amplify the voices of
students so commonly overlooked. Finally, I will do all of this
with the utmost integrity. I believe that anything less would be
a failure on my part. I promise the students of SSIS that if
elected, I will not fail you.
ISABELLA JIMENEZ
Position: Director of Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Studies
Slogan: Lets Be the Best
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Candidate Statement:
Hello, my name is Isabella Jimenez. I am a 3rd year here at Sac
State and I am running for the Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Studies Director. In my experience of being a
student of the Social Sciences department and delving into my
studies, I have learned how important it is to receive proper
representation. Representation dedicated towards ensuring that
your career as a student will have all its needs met as well as a
safe environment that will be adequately maintained. This past
year I have joined the Legislative action committee and we are
currently advocating for the push of 5 different legislative
bills. I have also been occupied with coaching children during
their developmental ages. I have worked as a gymnastics coach for
over a year now, and being exposed to kids for several hours a
day has made me realize the importance of being the best we can
be. At our best, we create the best environment for our next
generations and ourselves. I can assure you I will be dedicated
towards sustaining an environment where students will receive
generous investment with the intent of supplementing personal
development. This general investment will be executed by proper
legislative enactments and as a guide for students as they go
through the hurdles of education.I will act as a helping hand
through representation and as a personal guide for students in
need of support. On April 12th and 13th, I would be honored to
receive your vote, and in doing so will represent you the best
you possibly could be.
LILLIAN WEESE
Position: Director of Social Sciences and
Interdisciplinary Studies
Slogan: Community First
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Candidate Statement:
Hello my name is Lillian Weese and I am a California Native from
the Wukchumni tribe. I am running for Director of Social Sciences
& Interdisciplinary Studies as a Political Science major. I have
worked closely with the Ensuring Native Indian Traditions club,
also known as ENIT. I have a strong passion for Ethnic Studies
due to my strong belief in self identity. I am a strong believer
in self advocation, and am currently working along side ENIT on
planning an event for this spring focusing on that. I would like
to get to know the different majors within SSIS and help with
their needs as well. What I love about this school is the sense
of community and I want to strengthen that. I want people to feel
comfortable and confident reaching out for help from both student
help and faculty.
