Meet the Senators
Name
Sophie Gemmen
Pronouns
she/her
Major(s)
Political Science
Hometown
Kentwood, MI
College at GVSU
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS)
Class Standing
Sophomore
Involvement
We the People alum and coach, Niemeyer Honors College student,
current Student Senator on the Educational Affairs Council
Platform
As a recently appointed senator, I am eager to continue my
work representing the student body, making connections, and improving
campus. GVSU offers many academic resources, but there needs to
be new ways to ensure those resources reach students, such as
increased and centralized advertisement. I want to help empower
and connect students to issues beyond our campus by increasing
education, accessibility, and resources regarding the upcoming
national election.
Candidate Bio
My name is Sophie Gemmen, and I am currently a freshman in the Honors
College studying Writing and Political Science. I was appointed to the
Student Senate early this January, and while I was figuring out the ins
and outs of the organization, I used my spot on the Educational Affairs
Council to work with my co-senators to find ways to increase awareness
of academic opportunities. During my senior year of high school, I
participated in a civic education competition called We the People. This
experience fostered my interest in making a positive difference in our
world, and it has prepared me for roles such as Student Senate because
of its demand for strong communication, collaboration, and attention to
detail. In just my first year on campus, I have learned a lot about what
GVSU has to offer, but I am intent on ensuring its resources are more
accessible and can reach students through projects like increased and
centralized advertisement. In a similar light, I also want to empower
students to take action beyond our campus community, especially amid a
contentious national election season where our voices are the root of
change. I know how important it is to be an active participant in oneýs
society, and I want to continue to use my position to amplify studentsý
voices, regardless of their major, background, or future. With a
position in the Student Senate, I would work diligently to find the true
root of issues and create realistic and effective solutions.
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