Meet Your Candidates: October Elections
October Elections candidates have shared their manifestos, explaining the ideas and changes they want to bring to Wrexham students. Take a look at what they have to say and decide who you want to represent you by casting your vote between Monday 19th and Thursday 22nd October!
LGBT+ Officer
Helen
Hi I'm Helen, 43 years old. I'm a mum of 4. I'm studying part time Mental Health. Should I be chosen as the LGBTQIA+ officer, I will be there to help anyone with support and any issues that may arise in university. I'm also hoping to arrange some fun events and give our community the representation it deserves along the way!! Thanks for reading !!
Phoenix
Hi, my name is Phoenix Reynolds and I believe I would suit the role of LGBT+ officer well. As I am a queer person myself (Transgender, gay and asexual), I think having someone fulfill this role would provide confidence to students that any issues or problems they may have surrounding this, that things would be resolved. Along with any issues, I would provide a space where students can authentically and unapologetically be themselves and not feel embarrassed or like they shouldn't.
For me, I feel as I would have more confidence that the needs of this community would be met by someone who knows the struggles and oppression that the queer community faces. It would fill me with relief that another person, in an authoritative role would understand and make me feel less alone. This also goes beyond just queer people in general, it extends to anyone who is a person of colour in this community too. I am a person of colour that feels even more secluded and like there isn't much representation for me. So, being able to give someone else, who may feel the same way I do, that representation would bring me so much joy and make me feel like I've truly made a difference in at least one other person's life.
My overall aim is to provide safety, the room to be yourself and make others feel seen and heard.
Mature Student / Parent / Carer Officer
Raymond
VOTE RAYMOND ASEIN
Mature Student Representative – Wrexham University
Experience. Representation. Action.
As a mature student, I understand that returning to education can bring unique challenges. Many of us balance university with work, family responsibilities, financial pressures and other commitments.
I am standing to become your Mature Student Representative because mature students deserve a strong and active voice at Wrexham University.
MY PRIORITIES
🗣️ A Stronger Voice
I will listen to mature students and represent your views on teaching, learning, assessment, student support and university services.
🤝 Support & Inclusion
I will promote a university environment where mature students feel welcomed, respected and included, regardless of age or background.
📚 Returning to Education
I will encourage peer support and opportunities to share study skills, experiences and confidence-building strategies.
💼 Careers & Employability
Mature students bring valuable life and professional experience. I will support greater recognition of our transferable skills and career ambitions.
❤️ Community & Connection
I will encourage opportunities for mature students to connect, share experiences and support one another with the SU.
MY PROMISE
I will listen, represent, communicate, challenge and act.
I will not promise that every issue can be solved immediately, but I will promise to take your concerns seriously and work towards practical solutions.
YOUR VOICE MATTERS.
YOUR EXPERIENCE MATTERS.
YOUR FUTURE MATTERS.
VOTE RAYMOND ASEIN
Mature Student Representative
Together, let's make mature students' voices heard.
Sustainability Officer
Inna
INNA FOR SUSTAINABILITY OFFICER
Candidate Manifesto
INTRODUCTION
Hi, I’m Inna, a first-year BSc Psychology student and volunteer.
I believe sustainability should be practical, affordable and beneficial for students. My goal is to reduce waste, encourage reuse and help students save money.
MY EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
I have over eight years of experience in education, training and project coordination, developing skills in communication, organisation and community engagement.
I have collaborated with Lalafo, a second-hand marketplace, participating in initiatives promoting reuse and extending the life of unwanted items.
I also actively resell pre-loved goods and run my own vintage jewellery shop, where I restore and repurpose jewellery, giving old pieces new life.
Through volunteering, I have donated useful belongings to people who have lost their homes and to rehabilitation centres.
WHAT I PLAN TO DO IF ELECTED
1. Make sustainability affordable
Explore student swap and reuse initiatives for clothes, books and household essentials, helping students save money and reduce waste.
2. Apply Psychology to sustainable behaviour
Use student surveys and behavioural insights to identify barriers and encourage realistic, lasting changes.
3. Deliver measurable projects
Support the Students’ Union’s Green Impact accreditation, coordinate practical initiatives and evaluate their impact through student feedback and participation.
CLOSING STATEMENT
I want sustainability to be accessible, financially beneficial and part of everyday student life.
Save money. Reuse more. Waste less.
Want to find out more?
Head to our Elections webpage for more information.
