Spring 2025 SSGA Candidates
Alex Hernandez - Candidate for Secretary
Hello, I’m Alex Hernandez (she/her/hers), a senior in environmental science currently participating in the Dive Semester at the Sitka campus. I would be honored to serve as your Student Government Secretary.
I bring extensive leadership experience from my time at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay. I’ve served as President of the Events Planning in the Community organization, a Resident Assistant, and a Hall Manager. I also held leadership roles in the National Residence Hall Honorary, including Recognition Chair and President. Through these roles, I’ve developed strong organizational and communication skills, which will make me an effective and efficient Secretary for the Sitka campus.
I’m passionate about creating opportunities for student involvement, which I’ve previously accomplished through event planning and community volunteer work. As Secretary, I’d love to bring new ideas to the table, such as a Blind Date with a Book, art tutorials with local artists, and more ways for students to engage with and shape our campus community.
I encourage you to vote for someone who is dedicated to enhancing our student experience. Thank you for your consideration!"
Cadence Thompson - Candidate for Secretary
Hello! My name is Cadence Thompson and I am running for Secretary or Treasurer of the UAS Student Government. I call a small rural town south of La Crosse, Wisconsin home and am here in Sitka taking the Dive semester. I am also enrolled in both Fish Biology and Ceramics. My interest in joining student government was founded on a desire for more activities and community in and around campus. Being in such a beautiful town, I think providing opportunities for students and community members to take part in events is a great way to build connections, especially considering how quickly faces come and go at the university. I have always been heavily involved in student organizations and clubs throughout my college career so I would love to create more of these to help bring students together. Student input and concerns are something that I especially would like to focus on as I believe this campus has a lot of potential to improve even more than it already has. With how quickly a year can go by, let alone a semester, I think it’s crucial to create an unforgettable experience for students who go through Sitka’s doors, and I would love to be a part of that