COUNCILLOR Carolyn

Gao

Since assuming my role as a Councillor in Fall 2022, it has been an absolute honour and pleasure to serve the Victoria College community on VUSAC for the 2022-2023 school year.

In the Mental Wellness Commission, I have pitched a potential initiative called MyStory. It is an anonymous form in which people from the Vic community can share their stories about mental health and hopefully make others in the community going through the same thing feel less alone and more seen. As a mental health advocate, having been through my own battles, it is something very dear to my heart as I would’ve loved to have that when I was going through my battle (and still on-going battle) with mental health. This links into what I promised during my campaign period: Breaking the Stigma around mental health.

The Social Season is now upon us. In the Scarlet and Gold Commission, I have been able to create a memorable social season for those in the Vic community by putting on a very successful Mid-Winter Ball (Semi-Formal). And being involved in planning the highly anticipated highlight of our Social Season, High Ball. This councillor hopes that it will be a stellar event that will be remembered for years to come.

In the coming year of 2023-2024, I hope to continue my service to the community next year, whether it be in VUSAC or in other ways.

Good luck on the home stretch!

Fair winds and following seas,

Carolyn Gao