2021 Executive Election Information

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Executive Election Debate

The debate will be held on Saturday, April 3rd, from 7-8pm.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctd-ihpjouEt27G5TvIMo5NB2nndVPn2fA
Submit your questions here: https://forms.gle/hBXL3ad49rCRimVr7
Please reach out to asplupres@plu.edu if you have questions.

Meet the Candidates!

Cece Chan

Cece Chan, running for ASPLU President.

Name: Cece Chan
Pronouns: she/her
Year in School: Second year, class of 2023
Major(s) and Minor(s): Double major in Gender, Sexuality, and Race Studies and Communications 

Get to know me:
I am an imperfect yet fearless leader. As a woman of color, feeling not enough, seen, or understood are stories close to my heart. In learning how to fully love and show up for myself, I’ve found a calling to do the same for those who’ve been made to feel unworthy for who they are. My passions include decolonizing and diversifying education, criminal justice, and healthcare systems. I believe relationships are at the center of all advocacy work. 

Mission:
Imperfectly yet fearlessly loving and showing up for those who have been made to feel not enough. 

Vision:
Unity through Community, Discussion over Destruction, Walk Humbly yet Love Loudly, Committed to Change 

Values:
Justice and Compassion
Relationships and Collaboration
Diversity and Inclusion
Transparency and Accountability
Empathy and Storytelling
Joy and Wellbeing

Campaign Social Medias:
Instagram and Facebook: @ceceandnaomi 

Qualifications:
When we return to campus in the Fall, students will be seeking community with one another. This year I’ve had the amazing opportunity to share spaces with various student clubs and organizations across campus. My leadership is centered on community, collaboration, and relationship building. I’m excited to join forces with campus partners to ensure that students are welcomed back to campus with safety, joy, and celebration. 

ASPLU Related: 

  • ASPLU Diversity Director (current)
    • University Diversity Committee: Student representative
    • JTerm Book Group: Student lead with the Diversity Center (dCenter).
    • Athletics Program Review Committee: Student representative with the Student Athletic Advisory Committee (SAAC) President
    • DJS Fee Review Committee: Collaboration with DJS representatives from ASPLU, Residence Hall Association (RHA), the dcenter, and administration.
    • Earth and Diversity Week Planning Committee: Collaboration with ASPLU, the dCenter, the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC), and GREAN Club.
    • ASPLU Senator for Class of 2023 (2019-2020)

Diversity Center Related: 

  • Rieke Scholar, Diversity Center (current) 
  • Spirit of Diversity Award, Emerging Leader (2019-2020)
  • Peer Advocacy and Community Educator (PACE) (2019-2020) 

Before PLU: 

  • WA State National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council (2018-2020): High school representative
    • Black Education Matters Student Activist Award (2019)

Goals for ASPLU:
For more information about the policy ideas below, please check out @ceceandnaomi on Instagram and Facebook. 

Welcome Back to Campus: 

  1. COVID Safe School-sponsored Tailgate and Rally Events for Home Games: In Collaboration with SAAC 
  2. Make up Prom: In Collaboration with RHA 
  3. Support for First Year Students to Campus 
  4. Uplifting Student Engagement: Accessibility, Communication, and Relationships a. COVID Safe Welcome Back Lutes Lunch: In Collaboration with Student Life b. Intentional Student Organizations Relationship Building 
  5. Support of Marketing Student Clubs 

Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS): 

  1. Black Lives At School Week National Week of Action: Collaboration with University Diversity Committee (UDC) and Faculty Chair Bridget Yaden 
  2. Cultural Heritage Months Cuisine: In Collaboration with the Commons 3. Supporting the Initiatives of the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) 4. Support of Mental Health and DJS Resources for Student Athletes 5. Supporting and Uplifting the DJS Needs of Nursing Students 
  3. Supporting the Initiatives of the Trans Task Force 

Internal (ASPLU-Specific): 

  1. Signature Requirement: Shoutout to President Gracie and Vice President Carlos for this brilliant idea. Naomi and I hope to carry it on for you.

Naomi Atnafu

Naomi Atnafu, running for ASPLU Vice President.

Name: Naomi Atnafu
Pronouns: she/her
Year in School: Second year, Class of 2023
Major(s) and Minor(s): Double major in Political Science and Global Studies and a minor in Business 

Qualifications: 

As a student who has been fortunate enough to be placed in many leadership positions, I can say that I have learned how to communicate effectively. And as broad as that statement seems, the nuance behind understanding how important it is to communicate genuinely with one another, is a big missing piece in a lot of spaces. From my previous experiences and interactions I have learned to: listen thoroughly, care wildly and act wisely. 

Previous Work in Legislation: I co-sponsored Senate Bill 97, which sought to ban “gay panic” or “trans panic” defense — under which a defendant accused of committing a violent crime may use a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity as a defense tactic. 

At PLU: 

  • Rieke Scholar, Diversity Center (current) 
  • Tour Guide, Admissions Ambassador (current) 
  • Stuen RHC Vice President (2019-2020) 
  • Administrative Assistant, Risk Services Department (2019-2020) 
  • TellALutes, Fundraising Caller (2019-2020) 

Outside PLU: 

  • Career Fellow, Leadership Enterprise for a Diverse America (current) 
  • Management Leadership for Tomorrow, Career Prep Fellow (current) 
  • Nevada Youth Legislator, Nevada State Legislature (2017-2019) 

Get to know me: My passions include advocating for more intercultural communication and spaces for people of color on campus. I have a heart for marginalized identities and correcting the institutions that have worked so hard to make sure we stay on the sidelines. I think transparency is the key to real change and I am intended to enforce that, if I get the honor to serve as your next ASPLU VP. 

Mission:
Imperfectly yet fearlessly loving and showing up for those who have been made to feel not enough. 

Vison:
Unity through community, Discussion over destruction, Walk humbly yet love loudly, and Committed to change 

Values:
Justice and Compassion
Relationships and Collaboration
Diversity and Inclusion
Transparency and Accountability
Empathy and Storytelling
Joy and Wellbeing

Goals for ASPLU: 

For more information about the policy ideas below, please check out @ceceandnaomi on Instagram and Facebook. 

Welcome Back to Campus: 

  1. COVID Safe School-sponsored Tailgate and Rally Events for Home Games: In Collaboration with SAAC 
  2. Make up Prom: In Collaboration with RHA 
  3. Support for First Year Students to Campus 
  4. Uplifting Student Engagement: Accessibility, Communication, and Relationships a. COVID Safe Welcome Back Lutes Lunch: In Collaboration with Student Life b. Intentional Student Organizations Relationship Building 
  5. Support of Marketing Student Clubs 

Diversity, Justice, and Sustainability (DJS): 

  1. Black Lives At School Week National Week of Action: Collaboration with University Diversity Committee (UDC) and Faculty Chair Bridget Yaden 
  2. Cultural Heritage Months Cuisine: In Collaboration with the Commons 
  3. Supporting the Initiatives of the Student Sustainability Committee (SSC) 4. Support of Mental Health and DJS Resources for Student Athletes 
  4. Supporting and Uplifting the DJS Needs of Nursing Students 
  5. Supporting the Initiatives of the Trans Task Force 

Internal (ASPLU-Specific): 

  1. Signature Requirement: Shoutout to President Gracie and Vice President Carlos for this brilliant idea. Cece and I hope to carry it on for you.