I am a fourth-year D.M.A. Candidate in the Music Department, and I have worked within CGSU-UE’s Communications Committee for one year. As a member of this team, I have designed, produced and distributed much of our social media content. I have also helped develop sections of CGSU-UE’s website and their print communications–such as our contract zines, flyers, posters, which I am sure you have seen around your buildings. As an international worker, I am driven by a genuine desire for a campus culture which promotes genuine academic freedom, and where we are not unfairly punished for defending our principles. In addition to my work with CGSU-UE, I have been the co-chair of the Music Graduate Association for the past two years. Through this leadership experience I have learned that all meaningful changes start with a strong and organized community. With this same sentiment in mind, I am running for Communications Secretary with the Fight Together 4 Cornell slate, because I know that keeping an informed membership is the basis of a membership-run and democratic union. In this capacity, I will strive to keep clear back-and-forth communication channels between members and organizers.