Vote #67 Romina “Aromalicious” Keshishyan for ASUC Senate!
Experience
Intern, Department of Student Services, ASUC Office of the President (08-09)
Member, Armenian Student Association
Facilitator, Student-Worker Justice coalition
Director, Department of Labor, ASUC Office of the President (08-09)
Intern, American Federation of State, county, Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 3299
Member, Students Organizing for Justice in the Americas
Leadership Scholarship, Alumni Student Association
Tutor and Mentor, Berkeley School Volunteers (Washington Elementary)
UCB Student Representative, Student Lobby Conference in Sacramento
Outreach Volunteer, The Los Angeles AIDS Walk
SF Bay Committee Board Member, The Invisible Children Commission
Platform
Affordability and Ethical Investments
Student fees have doubled since 2001. The price of education is steadily increasing while the quality of our education is diminishing (more capped classes, fewer discussion sections). With my experience in helping 20,000 UC workers achieve living wages, I am committed to mobilizing student and community voices to rally around achieving affordable education. I will continue to advocate for issues regarding worker’s rights to ensure that UC Berkeley is an equitable and ethical campus.
Accessibility and Transparency
The ASUC lacks visibility for students and student organizations that need access to resources, funding, and space. By improving the ASUC’s online resources, students can access information about how to acquire funds, and scholarship/internships opportunities. I will work with the ASUC webmaster to revamp the website to include specific links and resources that will ensure that the ASUC becomes a more accessible, engaging resource for students.
Know Your Rights
There is a lack of communication and accountability between UCPD and ASUC when it comes to campus safety and issues advocacy. I will ensure that UCPD and the ASUC work together through monthly townhall forums where campus community members can voice their opinions and experiences with campus safety. Additionally, I will organize a Know Your Rights education campaign to promote awareness of our rights as students and citizens.
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Endorsements
Maral DerSarkissian,
President, Armenian Student Association*
Roxanne Winston,
President, Associated Students of the University of California (08-09)*
Gabriel Bollag,
Students Organizing for Justice in the Americas*
Rachel Fryke,
Co-coordinator, Amnesty International, Berkeley Chapter*
Maricruz Manzanarez,
Labor Organizer, American State, County, Municipal Employees Local (AFSCME) 3299*
Matt Blesse
Lead Organizer, Cal Slam (08-09)*
* Titles for Identification Purposes Only