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USUSA Elections Statesman Debates
Executive Leadership Board debate: Feb. 22 at noon
Logan Executive Council debate: Feb. 27 at noon
Both debates will be held in the Hub, streamed to The Utah Statesman YouTube and broadcast on Aggie Radio.
Executive Leadership Board Candidates
The duties of the President include serving as the USUSA Executive Leadership Board Chair, The Logan Executive Council Chair, and the Statewide Campuses Executive Council Chair. The President shall also serve as a member of the USU Board of Trustees, appoint the Public Relations Director and Chief of Staff, establish communication with the student body, verify all executive council position descriptions are up-to-date and fulfilled, and oversee follow-through and implementation of legislation and represent USU at events.
Abe Rodriguez
Class Rank: Junior
Major(s): Marketing & Public Relations
Minor(s):
Instagram: @abeerodriguezz
Campaign Platform: I will advocate for the needs of all students by drawing on my experience as the USUSA Executive Vice President and prioritizing safety, fnancial aid, and unity. Advance with Abe!
Qualifcations:
• Current USUSA Executive Vice President
• Student Fee Board Chair
• A-Team & Connections Peer Mentor
• Business Council & Huntsman Scholar
• HURD & USU Athletics Broadcaster
Goals/Plans:
• Streamline student involvement in Campus Safety operations.
• Create training for students to learn about fnancial aid resources that will recognize & support students’ economic needs.
• Strengthen supportive measures for our multicultural organizations & Veterans & Disability Resource Center.
• Enhance incentives for FSL organizations to affliate with USU & comply with the Relationship Agreement.
• Advocate for statewide students to have equitable access to opportunities like the University Honors Program.
Scholarship: Stipend: Full Tuition/Fees $1,000/month for 12 months
Ben Swan
Class Rank: Junior
Major(s): Information Systems and Management
Minor(s): Instagram: @ben_swan_
Campaign Platform: Be Seen. Be Heard. Belong. As student body president, I will ensure every Aggie feels included and succeeds through inclusive policies, amplifed student voice, and effective, actionable change.
Qualifcations:
• USUSA Traditions Committee Member: As a member of the Traditions Committee I help plan and execute events that preserve and celebrate USU’s rich history and student involvement.
• Huntsman Ambassadors President: Lead ambassador team through the recruitment processes and identify improvements while creating relationships with prospective students and sharing my love for USU and the Huntsman School.
• ProSales Director of Account Management: Coordinate and oversee the formation and continuation of professional relationships between students, the organization, and corporate partners.
• Huntsman Scholar Program: I believe that education is one of the most valuable experiences and I’ve had the opportunity to enrich mine through leadership, analytical rigor, and global vision labs.
• Diverse Involvement History: Involvement across campus has helped me develop many skills but most importantly how to listen, identify the root of a problem, and create effective, lasting solutions.
Goals/Plans:
• New TSC: An epicenter of student involvement, the new student center will offer inclusive spaces, improved common areas, dining options, and room for USU/Student organizations to grow and thrive.
• Amplify Your Voice: Create and utilize effective ways to best represent your voice/opinions while serving as President. I’ve taken action and you can follow @president_polls on Instagram for info.
• Support Your Interests: Promote growth and ensure safety from budget cuts for all student organizations and clubs. | Meet with Statewide VPs to understand how USU can support every student.
• More Resources for You: Streamline the process of identifying the best resource for you, then assess the effectiveness of each resource and supplement or replace where needed.
• Ensure Your Future: Work with the Career Design Center to ensure Aggies are prepared, interviewed, and chosen for the best jobs, especially during economic uncertainty. More info at benswan.org.
Student Advocate VP
The duties of the Student Advocate Vice President include representing student concerns over local, state and federal government, represent student concerns to student government and student services, maintain relationships with key faculty and administrators to better bring change, organize and chair the Government Relations Council, chair the Student Voice Committee, communicate current legislative issues to the Public Relations Director to be advertised on campus, provide for a process where students can address their grievances concerning university policies, procedures and decisions, shall act as a moderator to find solutions and corrections for grievances, be responsible for conducting student surveys concerning policies, and serve as a voting member of the USUSA Executive Leadership Board.
Scholarship: Stipend: $3,750/sem. $300/month for 8 months
Jonah Feigleson Tyson Packer
Class Rank: Junior
Major(s): Economics, Statistics
Minor(s): Business
Instagram: @jonah_feigs13
Campaign Platform: As Student Advocate VP, I will amplify student voices to create lasting change. I plan to strengthen ties between students and leaders, and help USU become a more informed campus.
Qualifcations:
• Member of Government Relations Council 2022-Present
• Business Council President 2022-Present
• Director of Government Initiatives, Presidents Cabinet 2021-2022
• Huntsman Scholar Program Member; Team Lead 2022-Present
• Undergraduate Policy Research Fellow at The Center for Growth and Opportunity
Goals/Plans:
• Promote events encouraging healthy political discussion to help USU become a more informed campus.
• Strengthen communication between students and their USUSA representatives by creating a student-led campaign to promote awareness for resources like MyVoice.
• Hold semesterly visits to USUSA clubs and organizations to collect student input on advocacy efforts, and support legislation that upholds student interests.
Class Rank: Junior
Major(s): Integrated Studies
Minor(s): Aerospace Studies, Anticipatory Intelligence
Instagram: @tyson_packer
Campaign Platform: I will be dedicated to reaching out to students to understand their concerns, thoughts, worries, and then fghting with them to get the results and solutions that they deserve.
Qualifcations:
• Member of the USUSA Activities Committee, helped to plan and execute the following events: The Howl; Mardi Gras; Movie on Old Main; Snacktivities
• Member of the Student Alumni Association (SAA), dedicated to making lifelong Aggies through events/projects such as: True Aggie Nights; Miss USU; Thank A Donor; Highway Cleanups; Service Events/Scholarships
• Member of the USUSA Task Force,
promote student relationships with local and state governments.
• Vice Wing Commander of the Air Force ROTC program, responsible for running a +100 cadet program that prepares students to become future offcers in the United States Air Force.
• I’m passionate about making sure everyone gets a seat at the table. Every person here matters and I’m dedicated to making sure all students feel important at USU.
Goals/Plans:
• Plan events that introduce students to programs and initiatives that Utah State offers such as Studen Nutrition Access Center (SNAC), legal advice lawyers for students, and life skills workshops.
• Develop a polling system that is capable of reaching a wide spread of students and allows the USU community to voice concerns and express feelings about university policies.
• Create a committee of representatives from all clubs, colleges, and organizations on campus to discuss problems, advocate for student opinions, and fnd solutions to issues that impact the student body.
• Increase awareness of the MyVoice program by working with the university to create better marketing strategies that help students understand how to get their voice heard.
• Utilize existing resources to solve student’s issues by pushing campus organizations to collaborate. This will allow them to be better equipped to solve the needs of all students.
Executive Leadership Board Elections
