We have had the opportunity to enmesh ourselves within the fabric that is Stanford<\p>–<\p>to learn the nuances, values and uniqueness of the individuals of our community. As such, it is our goal to make the single the collective, to give every individual the opportunity to develop their leadership potential while enhancing their ability to see beyond barriers and to gain a sense of agency within the general Stanford community.

We are Tenzin Seldon ‘12 and Joe Vasquez ‘11 and we are looking to be your next ASSU Executives. We have been actively involved in the Stanford community both inside the ASSU and out and are looking to bring a new level of inclusion, relevance and excitement to student involvement. We are running to make a difference in a real way, to bring diverse and rich communities together and to work on issues facing every Stanford student.

Our vision centers around enacting concrete change, working alongside the administration and students like you. Stanford is our home and we believe we must work together to make a real, tangible difference. As such, the four major themes of our platform are:

Promoting Mental Health and Well-being:

We plan to engage students in dialogue with resources such as Vaden, CAPS and The Bridge about how to improve wellness on campus; leverage our visibility as ASSU Execs to create more classes on campus addressing issues of mental health; incorporate workshops in dorms and support for increased salary for Peer Health Educator (PHE); advocate for support, safet, and wellness in the Greek community.

Diversity and Tolerance:

We deeply care and are committed to issues and promotion of diversity, equality and tolerance on campus. We will provide the necessary support and space for community centers to raise awareness on specific issues by supporting the Diversity Advisory Board. We will initiate campaigns to raise awareness of the Acts of Intolerance Protocol and will engage with administration and promote greater dialogue with Stanford police and the larger community.

Advising and Student Life:

We will increase the opportunities for mentorship and interaction between the graduate and undergraduate student population by working closely with the Graduate Student Council; strengthen advising by working with UAR and administrators and make the transition to Stanford accessible and personal for everyone, including first-generation, low-income students; provide more career support and guidance through working with the Cardinal Careers and Career Development Center.

Transparency and Accessibility:

We envision an ASSU that works alongside the general Stanford community, one that actively reaches out to those it aims to serve. We promise to initiate and launch agendas that are important to the larger Stanford population and create avenues to hear public opinion during Executive and Senate meetings.

These are just some of the higher-level ideas that we are looking to enact. Don’t hesitate to shoot us an email and invite us to coffee or dinner. We would love to hear about what’s important to you or even just to chat. Our broad level of experience and strong track record does not even come close to underscoring the level of commitment and dedication we have for our position and serving you. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] or [email protected].