Name: Nandana Jaideep, (she/her)
Contact Information: asuwpres@uw.edu, Link to Office Hours
What your position does: The President is the CEO of the Association and serves as the chair of the Board of Directors. I serve as the official spokesperson of the ASUW, representing the organization in campus, community, and inter-school relationships. I also coordinate political lobbying efforts, ensuring open communication with relevant stakeholders, and overseeing various committees and liaisons. I represent the ASUW to University of Washington administration through sitting as an ex-officio member on the UW Board of Regents and UW Faculty Senate.
Your campus priority for this year: Increasing access to financial aid and scholarships, expanding healthcare access and increasing ASUW’s internal and external partnerships such as the various campus health and safety partners, the Seattle City Council and underrepresented RSOs.
Fun Fact: I can speak around 4 languages!
Personal Goal: To return to ballet and dance en pointe, and to run for state or national office one day!
Favorite part about UW: The diversity! UW is truly a melting pot of cultures, and during my time here I’ve been exposed to so many beautiful art forms, festivals, and foods from around the world. What I love most about the people at UW is that, despite our different backgrounds, we all share a common drive to make the most of our college experience. We don’t have to choose between rigorous academics, an exciting campus life, or athletic excellence, we embrace it all.