2025-2026 ACSioN-Concordia Chapter Executive Board Elections – Candidates

Field & year of study as of May 2025: Civil Engineering, 2nd year
Family origins: Jamaica 🇯🇲

Personal statement:

I believe I am the best candidate for Education Coordinator for the 2025-2026 Concordia chapter because of my dedication and deep connection to ACSioN’s mission. I bring to this role a passion and a vision for creating inclusiveness in a space that supports our unique identities and needs a community. I understand the importance of creating an environment where black students feel seen, supported, and inspired to excel, which was the driving force in creating a club called Colour is Excellence in high school. The goal was to create a space where people of colour can take pride in who they are and who they can become. This club was ultimately started due to the lack of care and recognition of Black students, and I wanted to let those who are new to the school know that they are not alone and there are spaces where they can grow and be seen.

I believe ACSioN has a similar mission. Empowering students of African Diaspora to grow into their fullest potential and have the courage to step into spaces that were not originally built for them in mind.

Being a part of the 2024-2025 chapter as the assistant Education Coordinator helped me create a deeper passion for serving and uplifting the Black community. This application means a lot to me because it is a continuation of my commitment of creating and sustaining spaces for Black students where they are always reminded that excellence lives within them.