Leadership Spotlight

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Mark Okuda (He/Him)

Soka Relations Committee | Secretary of Model United Nations Club | Logistics Director and Secretary for NPO

A leader is someone who is able to continue to move forward no matter the circumstances for their classmates' happiness and well-being

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Vibhu Walia (He/Him)

Class of 2022 | Executive Council Resident Assistant | Residential Life Student Fellow | REHR Center Student Advisor

Being a student leader means creating long-term channels for students to realize our potential.

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Apr 15, 2022 1 Min Read

Christa Niyeze (She/Her)

Class of 2024 | Resident Assistant | French Tutor

I enjoy being of service to others, and as a student leader, I am able to exercise this passion of mine.

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Daniela Soto
Mar 8, 2021 1 Min Read

Daniela Soto (she / her )

Class of 2021 | Latines Unides Co-President | Senior Class Senate Treasurer | Student Orientation Leader

Leadership is the ability to set direction and motivate a group to reach their goals. A great leader respects, trusts, and listens to everyone around them.

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Koichi Sakakibara
Jan 13, 2021 1 Min Read

Koichi Sakakibara (he/him)

Class of 2021 | Executive Council Attorney General

For me, leadership is using my capacity to work behind the scenes and to serve the community members and beyond.

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Dec 3, 2020 1 Min Read

Maxwel Barainca (he/him)

Class of 2021 | President of the Student Athlete Advisory Committee | Captain of Men's Soccer Team

Leadership is being there for the people that you are supposed to lead. It does not put you above your club members or teammates; it only means that when they need help you are there for them.

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Emi Kuroda
Nov 17, 2020 2 Min Read

Emi Kuroda (she/her)

Class of 2023 | Student Orientation Leader | Class Senate President

Being a member of the SUA community is such a great opportunity for me to joyfully struggle and strive to be leaders of the global community. My growth never stops thanks to everyone!

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Luna Chavez
Dec 3, 2019 1 Min Read

Luna Chavez

Class of 2022

Being a student leader means having awareness of yourself and the role you have in supporting others.

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