Diversity & Organizations

The duties of the Diverstiy and Organization Executive Director including being responsible for the USUSA Clubs & Organizations, be a voting member of USUSA Executive Council, serve as a liaison between diverse student groups and executive council and administration, represent disabled students, represent students with diverse gender identities, represent international and multicultural students, represent religiously diverse student, and create programming events to enrich the cultural experience at USU.

Amaya Baca

Class Rank: Junior

Major(s): Social Media Journalism

Minor(s): Instagram: @amayabaca

Campaign Platform: Continue celebrating diversity at Utah State while increasing unity, multicultural and inclusive education, and awareness on campus.

Qualifcations:

• HURD Committee Member (2022-Present)

• Student Alumni Association (2022-Present)

• Woman of color

Goals/Plans:

• Increase collaboration between USUSA clubs and organizations to foster a culture of representation and inclusion at all student events.

•Establish awareness campaigns to promote celebrations for holidays of underrepresented and diverse cultures.

Alex Garces

Class Rank: Junior

Major(s): Global Communications

Minor(s): Micro-Enterprise Consulting

Instagram: @alex.garcess

Campaign Platform: I will celebrate the uniqueness of USU, work to improve communication on issues of discrimination, and provide training for students and faculty leaders to create a

Qualifcations:

• President and Co-Founder of the Utah State University Consulting Association

• Student Orientation and Transition Services Peer Mentor

• Logan VP Task Force Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee Member

• Student Alumni Association Student Giving Committee Member

Goals/Plans:

• Streamline communication with students to enhance a community-based-Aggie-family and improve via feedback

Scholarship: Stipend: $3,250/sem. $300/month for 8 months

• Expand a diversity council to greater fulfll initiatives and unify all students.

• Partner with the various colleges on campus to connect underrepresented students with role models in their chosen career paths.

• Continue to make Dr. Irungu (VP of DEI) a more accessible person, so students can share their concerns personally by hosting events and town halls.

• Provide training for student and faculty leaders to increase knowledge of how to handle discrimination, be more inclusive, and increase awareness of biases

• Increase club outreach to every corner of the University by utilizing the MyUSU Clubs and Organizations resources this will ensure that all students fnd a sense of belonging on campus

• Celebrate the unique culture that makes up Utah State University and show what really makes us all Aggies.