Student Assembly presidential candidate Jon Heavey '97 and vice presidential candidate Meredith Epstein '97 will give the Assembly a much-needed injection of creativity and competence.
Heavey's innovative approach to problem solving, his insightful ideas about leadership and his candor distinguish him from the rest of the field.
For example, while other candidates suggest polls, committees or nothing at all to promote campus tolerance, Heavey advocates a campus-wide dinner to mitigate racial tensions.
Heavey is open to others' ideas, which will garner him the respect of the Assembly, the student body and the administration.
Unlike other candidates, Heavey has been forthright in admitting his potential shortcomings. This honesty will win him the trust of Assembly members and ensure the smooth running of the organization.
While Heavey is not the most experienced candidate, he possesses all the important qualities of a leader.
Sarah Cho '97 is charismatic and organized, but having attended her first Assembly meeting just two weeks ago, her commitment to the Assembly is questionable.
Unai Montes-Irueste '98 has ample experience on the Assembly and other College committees, but he is not open to representing a wide range of student perspectives and has not demonstrated the maturity necessary to lead the Assembly.
Scott Rowekamp '97 also has a wealth of Assembly experience. He is an able administrator, but an uninspiring leader.
Steve Salemi '97 has said, for an Assembly president, vision is more important than leadership. Experience on the Assembly would show this assertion is not true.
Jeremy Segal '97 could hardly be expected to run the Assembly from Domino's Pizza.
Epstein's experience and commitment complement Heavey's creativity well. Having served on the Assembly since her freshman fall, Epstein has the most in-depth Assembly knowledge of all the vice presidential candidates.
Epstein, a write-in candidate, has served on the Assembly's executive committee for three years, sat on the Assembly's nominations committee, been president of the Ivy Council and has witnessed the Assembly through three iterations of its constitution.
Epstein has proven she has a strong commitment to making the Assembly's members work as a more cohesive unit. She wants to create an Assembly that works together.
Heavey's leadership and innovative approach combined with Epstein's experience and knowledge of the Assembly will provide the campus with the most effective Assembly leadership in the coming year.
