Meet Geo, your VUWSA President for 2020. Geo is VUWSA’s main spokesperson in the media and has the responsibility of forming positive relationships with University leaders and local and national government representatives to make sure students are always getting the best deal.

Geo is passionate about promoting a safe and more inclusive university community for everyone. His role will focus on issues students really care about, such as mental health, sexual violence prevention, sustainability and better rental standards. Geo is always open to receiving suggestions about what VUWSA can do to enhance your university experience, feel free to get in touch

president@vuwsa.org.nz

Rinaldo is your Academic Vice President. He sits on Academic Board and Academic Committee at the university and works with class reps, faculty delegates and other student reps to make sure you’re getting a top quality education here at Victoria University of Wellington.

For 2020, Rinaldo aims to get a lecture recording policy across the line and build better relationships between VUWSA and important rep groups. Rinaldo also wants a better line of communication between students and VUWSA’s academic team, so is happy for you to flick him an email if there is something you think the team should be doing within the academic sphere.

academic@vuwsa.org.nz

Michael is your Welfare Vice President and is in charge of making sure VUWSA and the university are providing students with safe and supportive spaces to study, work, live and have fun. This includes supporting the Don’t Guess the Yes campaign and running events like Stress Free Study Week, Sustainability Week and Sex Week.

For 2020 Michael wants to focus on increasing access to and availability of VUWSA welfare services, particularly on Te Aro and Pipitea campuses. Michael also wants to work with halls of residence on consent education and encourage a strong student voice.

welfare@vuwsa.org.nz

The Engagement Vice President helps out VUWSA staff in organising fun student events throughout the year including OWeek, Re-Set and Artsweek. They also help spearhead political and welfare campaigns and tried to get students involved in voting, political submissions and general democracy.

As Engagement Vice President, Joanna hopes to increase awareness about VUWSA services and campaigns, encourage voter turnout in the 2020 general election, continue to promote diversity and ensure that everything VUWSA does is led by students, for students.

engagement@vuwsa.org.nz
 

Ralph is our Treasurer/Secretary for 2020. He’s in charge of making sure VUWSA is spending our portion of the Student Services Levy in ways that best benefit the students who pay it.

He hopes to make sure VUWSA is financially stable and transparent in the way they use student money and ensure VUWSA can continue doing the awesome work that it does through events, welfare programmes and political campaigns.

treasurer@vuwsa.org.nz

The Wellbeing and Sustainability Officer works with the Welfare Vice President to make sure students are feeling safe and supported on campus, while also spearheading eco-friendly and sustainable initiatives on campus.

Sophie as your 2020 Wellbeing and Sustainability Officer, wants to uphold the uni’s Zero Carbon plan, work with halls of residence on sustainability initiatives and help facilitate positive mental and physical wellbeing within our student community.

wellbeing@vuwsa.org.nz

Grace is in charge of political and welfare campaigns for 2020 and will ensure the issues students care about are addressed in the lead up to this year’s general election.

As campaigns officer, Grace wants to help upskill, empower and support students who want to run their own campaigns while also help educate our student community on race relations, consent, gender and Te tiriti o Waitangi. Get in touch with Grace if there is something you want to tackle this year.

campaigns@vuwsa.org.nz

Parminder is our 2020 Equity Officer and holds a very important role liaising with our representative groups on campus through the Equity and Diversity Committee.

Parminder wants to build a strong communication platform for students and rep groups to share their input and ensure access to support services are accessible - making the university experience safe and positive for everyone.

equity@vuwsa.org.nz

Tara wants to make uni more than just an academic experience. Tara believes clubs have the power to bring people together and offer a sense of community in what can be an isolating environment at times.

As Clubs and Activities Officer, Tara wants to make sure all students know about clubs and groups they can be a part of on campus, further encourage inter-collaboration and celebrate the work these groups do in creating communities. Promotion and accessibility of clubs will be a high priority for Tara, especially for new students.

activities@vuwsa.org.nz

As Education Officer, Taylah works with the VUWSA Academic Vice President to make sure you’re getting the best out of your education here at Vic.

Taylah aims to be available for all students who are wanting to discuss how to make studying at Vic better and as Education Officer, Taylah wants to ensure no student is left behind.. Ensuring your education here at Vic is multicultural, inclusive and empowering  

education@vuwsa.org.nz