Meet The Candidates

I am excited to run for the president of our UASRA, or in any significant role, or to serve in any significant role where I can positively impact our community. My goal is to foster an inclusive and proactive environment where every voice is valued. I’ve always been active in every community I’ve been part of. Having served as a Keystone representative last year and as a Treasurer for the Cooperative Housing Board, I have developed key leadership skills and a deep understanding of our community's needs. To enhance our living experience, I propose establishing clearer communication channels for discussing safety enhancements between residents and officials, coupled with regular updates on these developments. I also plan to diversify our community events by surveying residents' interests to ensure engaging activities for everyone. Additionally, I aim to increase transparency by introducing monthly updates of community meetings, keeping every resident informed and involved. These initiatives are designed to transform our association into a vibrant community where collaboration and safety are prioritized, and every resident feels connected and engaged. I am committed to making a positive, lasting impact and

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This is Pramita Bhattacharyya, a previous unit Rep of Sep C, this term I am applying for the post of Event Coordinator. This position aims to organize and hold events for the residents of the University Apartments that are inclusive of all members and encourage community cohesion. These are the main reasons why I like this position so much, I can bring some joy and relaxation to my neighbors through some events in our busy hectic schedule. It's like fresh air to all of us and people enjoyed it a lot. If elected, I would also like to organize fun-filled and interesting events for kids and moms. As a unit rep of Sep C (2022-2023), I completed all my duties, although I live in the Sep D playground, I went to playground C almost weekly. I organized two big events in that playground. Some neighbors complained about the washers, I helped them as much as possible solved many queries for spectrum connections, and gave them the right email ID and phone number to connect. I was also an active free food volunteer for almost 2 years and volunteered in many general events. I also served as a master gardener in her absence in the past garden fest where I distributed plants, seeds, and decorative items to my neighbor gardeners. Lastly, We all left our homes and came here, I want this community to become our second home!

I am a first-year MBA at UCLA Anderson and have 6 years of experience working in the technology industry with companies like AWS (Amazon), and Snowflake. I want to contribute and give back to the community with my skills, time, and effort. Thank you for considering my candidacy and taking the time to read my statement.

As a candidate for Unit Representative, I am committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment within our unit. With a background in communication and problem-solving, I aim to be a proactive liaison between our team and management, ensuring that every voice is heard and every concern addressed. My goal is to promote transparency, fairness, and efficiency in decision-making processes. I will work tirelessly to represent our collective interests and contribute to a positive work culture. Together, let’s build a stronger, more unified unit where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed. Thank you for considering me for this important role."

I’m excited to run for the position of unit coordinator! Having recently moved here from Boston with my wife, I bring a fresh perspective and a genuine desire to help. I have noticed some areas where we can improve, particularly in communication and efficiency. I am eager to work to find solutions that benefit everyone. I currently volunteer for the food distribution program and I am eager to expand my contributions to the community. As a unit representative, I hope to be a channel that my neighbors can use to comfortably voice their ideas and concerns, so I can raise to UAS. I want to listen and address my neighbors’ wants and needs. Additionally, I hope to bring our community together by planning engaging, fun and creative events. Let’s work together to make our community even better!

I am a regular volunteer for UASRA and the Green Food Program. Now that my family has lived here a while I would like to further support my community as a unit representative.

I am excited to serve the students with families at UCLA for a second term. I had the privilege and opportunity to serve last year and I have had a great time organizing the events and getting to serve and meet people. I enjoy meeting and greeting all the neighbors. Now that I am in my fifth year at this amazing community I feel very strongly connected with everyone around me. I try my best to serve and help all neighbors, especially children, to the point yay they refer to me as the playground mom. This community gave my security and safety and so I would truly appreciate the opportunity to serve the community for another year as I have many ideas to bring the community together and have more fun such as during movie nights or games and such. Thank you.

As unit representative for Sepulveda C, I want to facilitate a safe, hospitable, and clean environment for all residents of units 3241 to 3255. I have lived here for a few years now and recently, I have both heard of and personally experienced situations that no resident should have to experience - garages being broken into, packages stolen, and apartments vandalized. From being active on the group’s Facebook page and hearing from the university police department, I found that these were not unique occurrences. As a unit representative, I want to advocate for surveillance cameras in the front parking lots, mailing rooms, and garages. With this new addition, we could make University Village Sepulveda a safer community for all. Additionally, I want to incorporate our community to become more tight-knit with events such as a community picnic day, back-to-school drives, ice cream socials, and more. I would like to offer communal cleaning products that are readily available when needed to create a more hygienic environment. I want to be the eyes, ears, and voice for the units of 3241 to 3255 - to increase transparency for residents to create change in our community for the better.

This is Sandip, a resident of Sepulveda D, this term I am applying for the position of unit representative of Sepulveda D. This position demands events to bring student families together, represent their concerns and interests, and keep them informed. These are the reasons why I like this position, I can bring my neighbors united and help them whenever needed and these give me joy and happiness. If I am elected I would like to have some great events that neighbors like the most, like meet and greet, movie night, and several art events. I also volunteered in free food distributions and many general events like Halloween, spring events, color festivals, spring festivals, etc.

As a tenant at UAS, I have always tried to get to know my neighbors, listen to their concerns and interest, and relay this information to Unit representatives or office staff. I find lots of satisfaction in helping my community and bringing them together. I enjoy attending the planned events and have made notes of what things are done well and where the community members felt there could be improvement. I am a PhD student in Epidemiology with my MPH and a mother so I understand the schedule of a graduate student and a parent. I enjoy party planning and working with others. I would love this position as it would help me give back to this amazing community and bring people together to feel safe and accepted at UAS.

I’m interested in UASRA position because of my passion for organizing events and bringing people together. I see it as an opportunity to create impactful and engaging experience for the community… By organizing regular community events, such as social gatherings, educational workshops, and cultural celebrations, I aim to cultivate a strong sense of belonging and connection among residents.

I've been proudly calling this place home for three wonderful years now. During this time, I've dedicated myself to volunteering in various programs aimed at fostering inclusivity and happiness within our community. It's been incredibly fulfilling to work towards making our community a more vibrant, welcoming, and harmonious place for everyone.

Hello! My name is Anastasiia. I’ve been a resident of the UV for almost two years now. My interest in this position stems from a desire to contribute to our community. I am committed to listening to the voices of my fellow residents, advocating for their concerns, and working collaboratively to implement solutions to benefit us all. I am excited about the opportunity to serve as unit representative and look forward to working together with UASRA to make our housing better, more comfortable and accommodating. Thank you for considering me for this role.

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I am truly interested in a UASRA position to help contribute to this amazing community of student leaders and their families. I plan to serve by continuing to creating a clean and friendly environment for all. I would love to get more of the community involved in the up keep of our buildings and communal spaces. Thank you for your consideration.

I started being involved in Sawtelle UASRA activities through my friend, Cat Phillips, and ended up discovering I really love this community and the way it self organizes. I helped out at a few events (the Holi party, the Spring Carnival) and I'd love to keep being involved, as I'll be here for at least 1-2 more years.

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Hi, my name is Talmage and I’m running to be your next Unit Representative in Sawtelle E. University Village is home to me- I’ve lived in three apartments (all here on the Sawtelle side), raised two children, and made countless friends all while living here. For the last two years I’ve worked as an Apartment Resident Assistant for UCLA Residential Life and helped put on events such as the fall welcome programs and movie night in the park. I’ve also come to understand on a new level the concerns and interests of the families in our community, and I’ve worked to bring those to the attention of our staff. This year I’ll be finishing my degree, but we’ll be sticking around for an exciting new chapter here at UV as my wife pursues her degree. I’d love to continue to represent our community, this time as a UASRA representative, and establish a new level of collaboration with Residential Life and the other organizations at UAS. I look forward to serving you and bringing more exciting events to our Sawtelle E families.

I always wish to serve the residents of my housing by organizing fun events for all of us. I have been doing this for the last two years and it brings me immense joy. The events bring refreshment to the residents and give them a chance to mingle with their neighbors. I have also been proactive in reporting any issues in the housing and my initiatives have lead to installation of some lights in the major dark spot where people like to hang out. My experiences allow me to learn from the past mistakes and do the job more efficiently. Hope that the community gives me the chance to serve them even better than the last time.

Having resided in University Housing for over 1.5years I think I have enough knowledge that is needed to stand as a representative of housing students and school on all matters. I understand the operations, laws/rules of housing and school. Having leadership skills in my previous roles will help me succeed in this position. I managed and trained big teams before, successfully worked with diverse teams in a fast paced environment, and also a big immediate team. I believe my organizational, planning, and proactive professional skills will be a resource on this team and board as a whole. My exceptional teamwork and troubleshooting skills have helped me attain great results. I want to be accessible by my peers and students and families in this communities, I want to be respectful of our differences and diversity which I excel at having worked with global teams in the past. I want to hold myself accountable as I hold others and work towards the same goal of making university housing the best place to live for students and a safe place where students and staff create strong genuine relationships. Also, being an dedicated students with high grades and also engaging in school sports and organizations I want to bring alive the Bruin spirit and family feel to our housing and a place where new comers feel welcome and at home. I want my experience and excitement of being a UAS brush on others that are not familiar with our community or have doubts.

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I'm committed to serving my community. Since March, I've been working as a Sepulveda Resource Room Maintenance Officer, and I'd like to keep doing that.

My interest in this role stems from my commitment to fostering a supportive and thriving community environment at UASRA. Throughout my academic and professional experiences, I have developed strong organizational and communication skills, which I believe are essential for effectively managing and maintaining our community resources. Drawing upon my background as a Ph.D. student, I am well-equipped to oversee the maintenance and utilization of the Sepulveda resources. I am eager to collaborate with fellow residents and community stakeholders to identify areas for improvement and implement sustainable solutions that benefit the entire UAS community. If selected for this position, I plan to prioritize open communication and transparency, ensuring that all residents have access to the resources they need to thrive. Additionally, I am committed to promoting inclusivity and accessibility within the UAS community, ensuring that our resources are accessible to residents of all backgrounds and abilities.

I have been in the position of cc maintenance coordinator over the last year. I have experience in this role and am very comfortable doing it. Please allow me to continue this job that I love very much!

As someone who cares deeply about living sustainably and bringing people together, I'm excited to apply for the Community Garden Supervisor position at the University Apartments South Resident's Association. The idea of creating a green space where everyone in our university community can enjoy nature and feel connected motivates me. I want to help residents feel they belong here and encourage them to take care of the environment. In this role, I see myself doing more than just gardening. I want to organize events and workshops that everyone can participate in, where they can learn about gardening sustainably and get to know their neighbors better. By practicing things like composting, saving water, and organic gardening, I hope to give residents the tools they need to live eco-friendly lives. I've got experience in community events and sharing information with people about the environment. For example, I've volunteered with a local group in Pasadena where I attend workshops on how to live sustainably, and then take the information back to the community. Studies have shown that by being part of activities that are related to improving our ecosystem affected by climate change, we improve our environmental health. I'm excited to use my passion for sustainability and bringing people together to make the University Apartments community even better with a community garden. I believe I've got the skills and dedication needed for the Community Garden Supervisor position, and I can't wait to be part of making our university housing community a great place to live.

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