Election Address: 

Hi, I’m Alexandra (she/her), a 3rd year geophysics student, and I’m excited to be running for the role of Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer. As a member of the Archery club and committee, I’ve seen firsthand how sport can create a sense of community and belonging.

I have spent many years working on teams and campaigns that promote inclusion, with a focus on improving the experiences of disabled students, d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and LGBT+ students. 

I’m passionate about ensuring every member feels supported and empowered by Edinburgh’s sporting community. If elected, I’ll work hard to address accessibility gaps and promote wellbeing initiatives, ensuring that sport remains a welcoming and inclusive space for all.

Manifesto:

Sport has the power to bring people from different backgrounds together, foster supportive communities, and build new friendships and social connections. I want to ensure these opportunities are welcoming and accessible to everyone. As Wellbeing and Inclusion Officer, I will be committed to ensuring that every student feels welcome and valued within sport at Edinburgh.

Key Aims:

Accessibility and Inclusion Resources

• Develop training materials and workshops for club committees to increase knowledge of accessibility and inclusive practices within sport

Inclusive Opportunities

• Encourage clubs to host adaptive/inclusive taster sessions in an effort to reduce barriers to participation

• Increase recognition for clubs that demonstrate exceptional commitment to inclusivity in sport 

Signposting

• Improve awareness of existing resources by creating a centralised hub for wellbeing and inclusion resources

Experience:

• Edinburgh University Archery Committee - Secretary, Equipment Officer, and Treasurer

• Issaquah Schools Equity Council - Advocated for increased accessibility in academic and extracurricular environment for d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing students and students with physical disabilities

• GLSEN youth leadership team - Focused on improving school experience for LGBT+ students

With my experience in sports leadership, inclusion advocacy, and accessibility initiatives, I am well-prepared to make sport at Edinburgh more welcoming, inclusive, and accessible for all.