SEJF Council Member

Supporting sustainability and equity at Western Washington University

Currently I remain on the student council for AY2025-2026, however the below description does not reflect this (yet)

During the 2024–2025 academic year, I served as a student-at-large council member on the Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund (SEJF) at Western Washington University. The SEJF supports student and faculty-led projects that advance environmental and social justice, providing funding to initiatives that promote sustainability, accessibility, equity, and community resilience on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Reviewed and voted on proposals spanning community engagement, student life, and sustainable infrastructure
• Evaluated grant requests for projects such as the Disabled Peer Mentorship Program and Reproductive Justice: Equal Access to Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive Care
• Participated in regular quarterly meetings, collaborating with students, faculty, and staff to assess and approve funding toward project proposals

Project Summary

• Role: Student-at-Large Council Member
• Duration: Academic Year 2024–2025

Impact

• Reviewed and voted on 13 proposals and several renewals
• Allocated $116,120.89 towards projects and teams