PLATFORM
INCLUSION
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Assist LGBTQIA+ students
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Promote gender inclusivity
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Advocate for DREAMERS
HEALTH
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Improve menstrual cup accessibility
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Provide clearer nutrition facts in dining halls
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Expand free CMHC services
SUPPORT
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Alleviate sexual violence through powerful consent training
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Expand research opportunities
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Create an Opt-In COLA Mentorship Program
DIVERSITY
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Increase diversity training for student organizations
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Develop safe spaces for marginalized groups
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Increase accessibility for disabled students
Hi, I'm Tasnim ISLAM.
During my time at UT, I have seen only a few of the many inequities on campus that require a broader and more impactful reform.
Being part of the LGBTQIA+ community opened my eyes to the endless list of struggles we face every day, specifically in regards to inclusive housing and representation. Receiving basic healthcare has become a burden for students, protection for sexual violence survivors lacks necessary support, and the voices of our immigrant friends desperately need uplifting. We will continue to work tirelessly until we accomplish these initiatives because students require these platforms to improve their quality of life. Through inclusion, support, health, and diversity efforts, we know The University of Texas can reach a greater potential.
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I hope you join us in making our campaign’s vision a reality.
What starts with us changes the world.
MEET THE TEAM
Greg Phea
Campaign Manager
Greg is a first-year Plan II and Corporate Communications major. He aspires to be a managing consultant with an educational focus on industrial labor relations and criminal justice reform. He also enjoys boba tea, political theories, and anything Frank Ocean related.
Alex Allen
Campaign Spokesperson
Alex is passionate about expanding quality education, improving mental health, and providing resources to victims of assault. In my spare time she enjoys running, reading poetry, going to concerts, and volunteering at her local courthouse. Her plan for the future is to work with victims of sexual and domestic assault to ensure that they know their legal rights and are provided resources for recovery.
Deepti Aravapalli
Media and Design Lead
Deepti is a Plan II and business double major that is passionate about social entrepreneurship, specifically in the realms of climate change and education. On campus, she's involved in USIT, SELL, quidditch, and Spitshine Poetry. When she's not busy running around, you can probably find her writing poetry, drawing, or nerding out about Harry Potter.
Kenny Jones
Media and Design Lead
Kenny is currently a first year Biomedical Engineering student from Lake Travis, TX. At any time of day, Kenny is probably reading publications by a Japanese authors or vibing to groovy beats. If you want to engage in a worthwhile conversation with him, mention anything about music, movies, or medicine.
Alisa Lu
Media and Design Lead
Alisa is a freshman from Houston, TX. She loves food, TV shows, movies, and cats (even though she's allergic). Ok, cool. Hook em!
Luisana Cortez
Political Strategist
Luisana is a first-year Plan II major, (and hopefully a Mexican-American and Latinx Studies major soon). She is involved with Liberal Arts Council's The Liberator magazine and numerous other orgs such as QTPOCA and FLORES. In her free time she likes writing poetry and arguing with her dog.
Sharika Menon
Political Strategist
Sharika is a freshman McCombs and Plan II student. On campus she is currently involved in Delta Sigma Pi, a co-ed business fraternity. In her free time she likes to sing and bullet journal.
Terrane Ansley
Speaker Circuit Lead
Terrane is a first year Plan II/Geography student from Waxahachie, Texas. Interested in education reform, he plans to one day teach high school social studies in under-served districts here in Texas. Terrane wants to ensure that UT, and higher education in general, becomes more accessible for the next generation.
Anjika Bhalla
Speaker Circuit Lead
Anjika is a first-year Plan II and Business major. She hopes to pursue a career either strictly within business or corporate law. In her free time, she enjoys karaoking with friends, discovering new food places, and watching vlogs.
Austin Montgomery
Speaker Circuit Lead
Austin is a Plan II and International Relations major in his first year at UT, and a member of the Senate of College Councils, the Black Honors Student Association, and University Democrats. He is also a member of the Joynes LLC, and spends his free time studying politics, writing, and cooking.
Sydney Underwood
Social Media Lead
Sydney Underwood is a first-year journalism major. On the campaign, she serves as a member on the Public Relations and social media team. She also works for the Daily Texan in the video department and will be working as an orientation advisor for the Moody College of Communication this summer. In her spare time, she loves trying new food in Austin, drinking excessive amounts of boba, and watching Arrested Development.
Faith Avery
Ambassador
Faith is a dual degree student studying Communication and Leadership and African and African Diaspora Studies. She is interested in community development and engagement. Long-term, she would like to see nationwide reform of mass incarceration policies.
Brynna Boyd
Ambassador
Brynna Boyd is a freshman from Flower Mound, Texas. On campus, she is a secretary for the Black Honors Student Association, part of the Fearless Leadership Institute, and on the Plan II Diversity Committee. A change she wants to see nationwide is more diversity and equity in education.
Elita Gao
Ambassador
Elita is an Austin native and enjoys doing fun things around the city! She advocates for gender equality and race relations. One change she would love to see implemented is more accessible menstrual products in public restrooms around campus.
Vyshali Gondi
Ambassador
Vyshali (she/her) is a freshman majoring in business and Plan II. She enjoys eating an alarming amount of breakfast food, rewatching Parks and Recreation, and petting every dog she meets. She believes true diversity is the collaboration of people with different perspectives and backgrounds who work together to ensure a brighter future for all UT students.
Nicky Ishaak
Ambassador
Nicky is a second-year transfer student from ACC. He is majoring in Government and following the pre-med track. He aspires to further the research in creating transgender healthcare curriculum in higher educational institutions. In his free time, he enjoys playing catch and drinking iced chai tea lattes from Starbucks!
Tara Jackson
Ambassador
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Raychel Johnson
Ambassador
Raychel is minoring in art history to try a little bit of everything! She is from Austin and loves being here still. UT has always been a dream school for her and she's glad that she can help her friend implement change here!
Luna Malloy
Ambassador
This is Luna's first year at UT Austin. As a member of Texas Student Psychological Association and the Liberal Arts Council, she is passionate about the humanities and mental health advocacy. In her spare time she likes to bake and cry while watching The Great British Baking Show.
Jose Martinez
Ambassador
DACAmented Salvadoran with the lifelong goal of improving economic conditions in El Salvador. José's has done videography for two Houston political candidates and has had a film shown at SXSW. He is now working on a youth gang prevention program called Passion Pieces.
Safa Michigan
Ambassador
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Brinda Prasad
Ambassador
Brinda is a lover of tea, literature, and state parks! She is studying Computer Science and Plan II at UT. She is passionate about educational equity and finding innovative ways to use technology for social good.
Jonathon Randall
Ambassador
Jonathon is a Plan II and Computer Science student. He is really passionate about art, activism, and criminal justice reform! He is also involved in Joynes Reading & Writing LLC, P2SA, and works for State Rep. Rhetta Bowers as a legislative aide!
Luis Roa Santoyo
Ambassador
Luis is a first year majoring in Plan II and MALS. He can almost always be caught listening to music. He is interested in policies that benefit his communities. With an array of identities that intersect, he is an advocate for equity and a seat at the table for all marginalized communities.
Eliana Salinas
Ambassador
Eliana is a first year sociology major who is most interested in race in relation to the categorization and manipulation of demographics. In the future she hopes to work to better systems within education and mental health. In her free time she enjoys cooking, playing music, and going on outdoor adventures.
Grace Sutherland
Ambassador
Grace is an undeclared freshman with plans to transfer to Moody. She is also a Longhorn Legislative Aide, and an Orientation Advisor for UT 23. In her free time she loves to read novels heavy on black comedy, go to concerts, and talk politics with friends. She would love to see strides towards more gender inclusive housing on campus.
Contact US
tasnimislam123@gmail.com | (408) 406 8069
Leave us any suggestions or questions you have, or reach out if you'd like to get involved! We'd love to hear from you.