Anastasia Lettieri

I believe that I would be an excellent candidate to be considered as a Student Governor because:

During these unprecedented and challenging times, I want to ensure that the issues most important to myself and the student body do not fall under the radar. More than ever, it is important that students have a strong voice at the table, especially in light of a possible return to campus. It is critical that the support created for the pandemic does not halt immediately upon our return, since it can be expected that in the aftermath students will continue to face these unforeseen burdens for many years to come. Additionally, students have and do face challenges everyday – whether those challenges are rooted in financial need, academic stressors, racism, intolerance, or mental health – which is why these supports are not only necessary during a global pandemic, but essential throughout their academic careers.

We are entering a pinnacle time and the incumbent Governor must be ready to guarantee accessibility to resources, services, and opportunities for students to be successful in their endeavours. I am committed to maintaining my strong relationships with other student associations on campus, as well as my outreach with countless students from a wide range of backgrounds and faculties. By supporting issues that are ever so prevalent on campus today, and working through a collaborative approach to raise awareness, garner support, amend outdated policies, and foster new proposals, I will create a stronger Carleton for all students, whereby we work together to raise the student voice. I pledge to work with CASG on their plan for permanent grade reform and with other associations on any issues important to my fellow students.

I am devoted to being the voice of the undergraduate student body because I know we deserve better and I am not afraid to speak up for those who feel unheard. The Governor is mandated to, “act in the best interest of the University’s students, to protect and defend them with a fiduciary duty of care, diligence and loyalty” – I am ready to take this on. When I am sitting on the Board, my top three priorities will be: holding the University Board accountable, approving a budget that is in the best interest of the student body, and building new relationships with student unions, associations, clubs, and societies to secure an accommodating environment.

Students can put their trust in me. I am ready to get to work and look forward to serving on the Board of Governors with one of these other amazing candidates.

I have the following skills and experiences which would be beneficial in my role as Student Governor:

My experience stretches far beyond my extensive campus involvement. The skills I have acquired from my professional work will also be an asset to carrying out the role of Undergraduate Governor. Here is some of my professional work and campus involvement:

• Member’s Assistant for a Member of Parliament
• History Representative at CASG Council
• Frosh Facilitator, 2020
• Director of Recruitment for a major club on campus
• Alternative Spring Break, 2020 (Guatemala)
• Bookkeeper at an educational institution
• Forum for Young Canadians Delegate, 2018
• Chair of my high school’s Model United Nations
• Student Council President

Combined, these opportunities have given me the opportunity to learn from trial and error to improve in my roles each time I take on a new responsibility. I am ready to be your voice as your Undergraduate Governor.

If elected to the Board, what would you like to gain from the experience and/or what skills would you like to further develop?

If elected, there are many experiences and skills I would like to gain and further develop. As a people person, I look forward to working with a wide array of people who face diverse issues and challenges. There is a lot to learn about the issues facing minority groups or those that are marginalized on campus and I am invested in listening to how I can be an ally or support system for them through my position on the Board with open, consistent, and transparent communication.