Why I'm Running
The University of Houston Student Government Association operated last year with a budget of roughly $170,000 of student money. Nearly 70% of that—over $118,000—was locked into salaries, stipends, and internal administrative costs, meaning the majority of funds never left SGA’s own structure. While some operational spending is expected, this left a relatively small portion of the budget available for programs that actually reached the broader student body.
Of the remaining discretionary funds, thousands were allocated to internal initiatives, conferences, marketing materials, ceremonial events, and one-time projects, many of which produced little lasting impact. Funds went toward items like banquets, promotional materials, and symbolic programming, while student-facing needs—such as direct support for registered student organizations, academic initiatives, or community-building efforts—were largely underfunded or absent. Even with these resources, the Senate passed very few substantive bills, and several committees struggled to meet quorum or function effectively.
More specifically, documented spending during the term included initiatives such as stocking SGA offices with emergency contraception and condoms, re-wrapping campus emergency light poles with red material that appears pink at night, and funding the creation of an internal SGA podcast platform. While proponents framed these efforts as visibility or wellness measures, many students criticized them as optics-driven and disconnected from broader student needs, especially given the lack of structural reforms or lasting programs.
Perhaps most concerning is that this spending occurred during a period of institutional failure. Despite having access to significant financial resources, SGA failed to pass a new constitution, failed to engage students in meaningful turnout, and ultimately ceased operations for an entire year. In other words, students paid into a system that spent heavily on itself, delivered minimal measurable benefit, and left the university without an active student government—raising serious questions about priorities, accountability, and stewardship of student funds. Running for this seat, I believe that the money should go directly back to you, not to condoms...
Experiance
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Served in Student Government, gaining firsthand experience with policy, budgeting, and student advocacy
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Held multiple ASDA leadership roles, including Dental Shadowing Chair and Family Program leadership
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Coordinated community outreach events with local schools and underserved populations
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Managed program restructuring and recruitment initiatives to improve engagement and accountability
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Extensive clinical exposure and service hours through dental volunteering and shadowing
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Experience working with university administration, advisors, and student leaders
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Proven record of building programs, improving transparency, and supporting students
Communities I’ve Served
Underserved & Unhoused Communities
I have worked directly with Houston’s most vulnerable populations, providing support in clinical and outreach settings that prioritize dignity, access, and care.
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Healthcare for the Homeless Houston
Supported dental care for unhoused individuals through chairside assistance, patient intake, and trauma-informed care. -
San José Clinic & The Beacon (HOMES Clinic)
Assisted uninsured patients through community clinics and mobile outreach programs. -
Texas Mission of Mercy (TMOM)
Helped deliver free dental care to hundreds of patients across Texas during large-scale service events.
Impact: Expanded access to essential healthcare and improved patient experiences for people who often fall through the cracks.
Describe your image
Describe your image
The New Deal!
WHERE WE WILL SUCCEEDED
The "Big Plan" is to rebuild the SGA not as a self-serving bureaucracy, but as a funding and advocacy hub for the student body. Drawing on the failures of the 61st administration—which was criticized for spending student fees on internal banquets, a podcast, and "pink bubble wrap" for security lights—this "New Deal" reallocates those funds back to students and gives campus organizations more power through three primary legislative pillars.
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