Juju Williams – President
Year: Junior
Major: Kinesiology
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“My responsibilities consist of being a voice for students in exchanges involving the community, faculty, staff, and more. Also, I would say that my responsibilities run deeper than what a handbook says I am responsible for. I see my role as a great opportunity to engage with students and encourage them just as a person seeks comfort in a friend. I want to do the same and be a safe space for students to share their concerns and know that they are heard. My mission is to assist students along their college journey and even my own, to grow not only intellectually but spiritually as well.”
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“My decision was primarily based on some of the staff members that I encountered. Being in communication with some of these staff members gave me the final confirmation on why I was selected to be in student government. Being the senior class president during my last year of high school gave me the confidence to know and expect what the students are looking for in a leader. It gives me great joy knowing that being involved with student government will be an avenue to reach out to other students that need someone they can confide in. It will also help the student government believe that there is always someone that can stand in the gap and voice both on and off campus as well.“
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“The only piece of advice I can offer for my peers is to believe that “You can do ALL things when you put your faith and trust in GOD”. Even at your lowest or highest moments, good or bad, big or small, God already sees your heart desires and He will answer according to His will and time. But you have to believe in yourself first in order for those steps to take place.“
Khilee May – Vice President
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“As a student leader, my responsibility is to be an example to others of what a Warner Pacific student should act like. As the Vice President of Student Government my role is to support the president and other members in writing bills and planning events.“
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“I was asked to join by the Director of Student Government in my freshman year, and I thought it would be a good way to get to know others who were interested in the community.“
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“It’s often the things that feel scary that benefit you in the best ways, such as joining a club, or a student leadership position.“
Rakeb Mekonnen – Secretary/Treasurer
Year: Junior
Major: Psychology
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“As the secretary/treasurer it’s my responsibility to keep track of our finances as well as taking notes while we have our meetings. I am also responsible for planning G.H.O.S.T which stands for greater Halloween options for safe trick or treating.”
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“I decided to join student government because I wanted to get more involved on campus and help make a difference here at WPU by advocating for student needs and concerns.”
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“Remember that it is ok to ask for help if you need it, it can be from a professor or close friend. Also take advantage of the academic resources that are provided here at Warner.”
Ivonne Arteaga – Chief Justice
Year: Junior
Major: Nursing
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“The responsibility that my role entails is to be the voice of students for the acts of matter and student rights.“
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“I wanted to be a representation of justice for and to the students. I am also a true believer of ethics and what is fair for every single one of us.”
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“If things were easily accomplished, everyone would do it.”
Aya Moutrib – Senate Liaison
Year: Sophomore
Major: Pre-Nursing
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“I am responsible for representing different student leadership offices across the institution.”
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“I decided to get involved in student government because I wanted to advocate for my fellow students and grow my connection with the student body.”
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“Get more involved here at Warner. This can increase opportunities and help you find your people.”
Hafsa Barchi – Chief Clerk
Year: Junior
Major: Biological Sciences with emphasis on Human Biology
1) What responsibilities does your role entail?
“My role is to advocate for students through helping the student government team address issues that impact students directly. I am a voice that can help guide our facility members to make decisions that will grow the Warner team.“
2) What made you decide to get involved with student government?
“I want to help plan events that bring the campus and faculty together outside of a classroom setting. I also want to be more involved in the day-to-day campus life.”
3) What is one piece of advice you have for your peers?
“One piece of advice I would give is to always picture something before you do it. It will work out in the end but seeing where you want to go with whatever you are doing is very important to improving yourself!“